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Sunday, September 29, 2024
TopicBloomberg wire

Topic: Bloomberg wire

‘Simpsons’ to stop having white actors voice non-white characters

Hollywood has been reevaluating its practices after nationwide protests forced a racial-justice reckoning for the entertainment industry.

Thailand’s Covid-19 vaccines human trials could start by October

If this vaccine reaches clinical trials, it’ll be among the first done outside high-income countries to reach that stage.

Microsoft goes entirely digital as it decides to close all it stores for good

It’s wise for Microsoft to focus on its core strengths — software and services — rather than distract itself with something that is obviously not working.

In first US Covid taskforce briefing in months, top experts voice concern as VP lauds progress

Diseases expert Dr Fauci urged Americans to take the virus more seriously as US saw it biggest daily spike even as Vice President Pence said states were reopening responsibly.

Mark Zuckerberg loses $7 billion as companies boycott Facebook ads

Facebook shares fell 8.3% Friday, the most in three months, after Unilever, one of the world’s largest advertisers, joined other brands in boycotting ads on the platform.

Boeing readies for test flights of 737 Max as it works towards ending 15-month grounding

Regulators and Boeing are also hoping to convene an international panel of airline pilots to test a proposed new training course for Max flight crews.

US court dismisses Trump family’s motion to block publication of a tell-all book by niece

Mary Trump’s book due to be published on 28 July, will include purported psychological observations about her 'toxic' family, according to the lawsuit.

Washington DC could become a state sooner than expected

The question of statehood for the US national capital has moved from being a marginal policy question to a fairly high-ranking item on the Democratic Party agenda.

No new curbs, no task force briefing ⁠— How Trump is responding to Covid surge in US

When US President Trump travels or stands close to other officials, he doesn’t wear a mask, a precaution urged by health officials.

Justin Trudeau stands firm on China prisoner swap, says won’t bend to political pressure

The PM said he couldn't allow random arrests of Canadian citizens to influence the justice system. China is seeking the extradition of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?