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Asian markets join rally after Wall St, European records
Asian markets on Friday tracked a record-breaking day in New York and Europe as traders grew increasingly optimistic for a series of US interest rate cuts this year, with attention now on crucial jobs data due later in the day. Focus is now on the US non-farm payrolls figures due later in the day, which analysts said will have a big bearing on markets.
Brazil seeks to curb AI deepfakes as key elections loom
AI-generated videos and photos used for political disinformation are the scourge of a busy global election year, and Brazil is scrambling to regulate the technology ahead of municipal polls.
Rupert Murdoch is engaged once again -- at 92
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is not giving up on love -- even at age 92. Murdoch handed over control of his global media empire to son Lachlan last November, shifting to an emeritus status. tjj/acb
White House courts influencers ahead of high stakes speech
In an ongoing quest to connect with ever-elusive young voters, the White House briefed social media influencers ahead of President Joe Biden's annual State of the Union address on Thursday. For the first time, the State of the Union was livestreamed on Instagram, where the White House has 19 million followers.
US power company admits it might have started huge Texas fire
A US power company admitted Thursday that its equipment may have sparked the largest wildfire in Texas' history. It is not uncommon for US power companies to be blamed for destructive wildfires.
Despite 'Barbie,' women not getting movie lead roles: report
The share of Hollywood films with women in the lead role fell last year, new research showed Thursday, despite standout successes like "Barbie." The share of films with a woman as the lead character steadily increased over the decade to 2019, researchers said.
Swiss look at using Russian assets for Ukraine reparations
Swiss lawmakers on Thursday narrowly backed moves towards allowing the use of frozen Russian state assets to fund war reparations in Ukraine. It would be aimed at allowing frozen funds from an aggressor's central bank, or assets of its state-owned companies, to be legally transferred to an attacked state.
Pornhub platform sues over EU content law
Porn site Pornhub is challenging the European Union's landmark digital content law, arguing it does not meet the criteria to come under stricter rules, its parent company said Thursday. Pornhub has filed a challenge with the General Court of the EU in Luxembourg, its parent company Aylo said in a statement.
US rate cuts 'can and will' start this year if trends continue: Fed chair
The US Federal Reserve "can and will" begin cutting interest rates this year if current economic trends continue, the head of the US central bank told lawmakers in Washington Thursday.
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