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China expands overseas mining stakes, tightening grip on critical minerals
Beijing is building a system of agencies and state-backed vehicles to own more of the metals it depends on, while keeping its edge in processing skills.
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Ethiopia expands hydropower ambitions
Ethiopia is looking to position itself as an African leader in clean energy, as it prepares to host next year’s COP32 climate summit. Alongside the GERD, the country is building another massive hydropower project on the Omo River in the southwest, as it expands electricity production and exports power to neighbouring countries. This report from our correspondent Tom Canetti.
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As Waymo expands overseas, it remains a niche cash-burning business
Alphabet's Other Bets segment, which includes Waymo, accounted for 0.3% of total revenue in the quarter.
Entertainment
Versant Expands Suite of FAST Channels With 4 New Selections From CNBC, E!, Oxygen
Versant may best be known for the cable channels that provide the bulk of its revenue, but the company continues to build out new-media extensions. The owner of MS NOW, CNBC and USA is launching four new free ad-supported streaming networks based on programming franchises from CNBC, Oxygen and E!. When these new options debut, […]
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As NFL Expands Globally, Marriott Bonvoy Taps Cooper Kupp, Jerry Rice and More for City Travel Guides
Marriott Bonvoy has recruited some of the NFL’s biggest names to plan travel guides in their home cities. Among the participating athletes are Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (Seattle), Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata (Philadelphia), NFL legend Jerry Rice (Mexico City) and former running backs Todd Gurley (Melbourne) and Mark Ingram II (Rio de […]
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Israel expands expulsions in occupied West Bank to cement control
Israel escalates forced expulsions and infrastructure destruction with the goal of imposing 'new reality', analysts say.
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OpenAI expands ChatGPT Ads to 26 new countries as diversification push accelerates
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Ads in 26 new countries as it works to expand its advertising business
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Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.
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Politics
Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know
Saudi coalition blames Houthi group for the missile attack on the main international airport in Riyadh.
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Anthropic expands Claude Startups program in bid to snag founders and fast-growing companies
The expansion marks the AI company's latest push to deepen its ties to founders and fast-growing companies.
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Grindr expands beyond dating with $250 million telehealth acquisition of PurposeMed
Grindr is buying PrEP provider Freddie for $250 million, expanding into healthcare and seeking to make HIV prevention more accessible to its users.
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Rep. James Comer expands House investigation into prediction market insider trading
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., announced an expanded investigation into prediction market insider trading.
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Fox News Expands Podcasts With All-Female ‘the Girls’
Fox News, which has in recent months made new efforts to broaden its suite of podcasts, is launching one that will feature a rotating group of women who will address topics that might not get a similar spotlignht on TV. “Fox News’ the Girls” will air weekly starting October 1, with new episodes each Thursday, […]
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OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge
OpenAI is conducting an extensive review of misaligned model activity after disclosures involving an Australian government portal and other websites.
World
UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
With addition of 61 more companies, the list now includes 214 businesses in 11 countries, most of them Israeli.
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‘Lucky Dog’ Expands on CBS Saturday Mornings, Adds New Series ‘Paws with Purpose’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Lucky Dog: Paws with Purpose,” a new series from Hearst Media Production Group, will premiere Oct. 3 on CBS, as part of its “CBS WKND” Saturday morning educational/informational lineup for the 2026-27 season. In “Lucky Dog: Paws with Purpose,” Emmy-winning animal trainer and host Brandon McMillan pairs dogs with military veterans and families. The series […]
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