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Reaction to Sam Altman's return as OpenAI CEO

OpenAI said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his ouster, capping frenzied discussions about the future of the startup at the center of the

Reaction to Sam Altman's return as OpenAI CEO
Business|Technology

Factbox-OpenAI's new-look board as Altman returns

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday said it reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his ouster, and also agreed in principle to partly reconstitute the board of

Factbox-OpenAI's new-look board as Altman returns
Asia|Election|News|World

Taiwan reports Chinese fighters, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up

Taiwan again reported Chinese military activity around the island on Wednesday, with 11 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait as the island's election

Taiwan reports Chinese fighters, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up
MidEast|News|World

Arab nations say Israel-Hamas truce should be extended, aid ramped up

Arab foreign ministers welcomed an agreement for a temporary truce between Israel and Gaza militant group Hamas on Wednesday but said it should be extended and become a first step

Arab nations say Israel-Hamas truce should be extended, aid ramped up
MidEast|News|World

Major events during eight weeks of war between Israel and Hamas

Israel ordered people out of swathes of Gaza's main southern city on Monday as it pressed its ground campaign deep into the south of the enclave, sending desperate residents fleeing, after

Major events during eight weeks of war between Israel and Hamas
Asia|News|US|World

China aviation regulator head, US ambassador seek increase of flights

The head of China's civil aviation regulator, Song Zhiyong, met with the U.S.

China aviation regulator head, US ambassador seek increase of flights
Business|Europe|Technology

German court ruling could cost Intel billions of euros in subsidies - state minister

The negative court ruling on German finances last week could cost Intel billions of euros in subsidies for planned chip-making plants in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, the state

German court ruling could cost Intel billions of euros in subsidies - state minister
Election|Europe|News|Political

Soros foundation accuses Hungarian government campaign of antisemitism

A political campaign by Hungary's government that vilifies the head of the European Commission and the son of financier George Soros is "propaganda deeply tainted by antisemitism"

Soros foundation accuses Hungarian government campaign of antisemitism
Business|News|Technology

Factbox-'Boomerang' CEOs of major companies

Sam Altman reached an agreement with OpenAI to return as CEO on Wednesday, after a tumultuous few days following his ouster by the company's board.

Factbox-'Boomerang' CEOs of major companies
MidEast|News|World

Explainer-What are the details of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal?

Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will start a four-day truce on Friday morning with the first batch of Israeli hostages released later that day, mediators in Qatar said.

Explainer-What are the details of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal?
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Group of 20 leading economies on Wednesday that it was necessary to think about how to stop "the tragedy" of the war in Ukraine, and said

Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine
Business|Economy|US

US new vehicle sales to rise in November on strong demand - report

New vehicle sales in the United States are expected to rise in November, a report from industry consultants showed on Wednesday, as demand for the latest models remains strong and

US new vehicle sales to rise in November on strong demand - report
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

US durable goods orders fall on weakness in transportation equipment sector

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods fell more than expected in October as orders for motor vehicles and parts dropped amid strikes by the United Auto Workers (UAW)

US durable goods orders fall on weakness in transportation equipment sector
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology

Crypto exchange Binance sees outflows of $956 million in last 24 hours - Nansen

Investors pulled about $956 million from crypto exchange Binance over the past 24 hours, data firm Nansen reported on Wednesday, a day after its chief, Changpeng Zhao, stepped down and

Crypto exchange Binance sees outflows of $956 million in last 24 hours - Nansen
Business|Finance|US

Volkswagen becomes the latest automaker to hike wages for U.S. factory workers

Volkswagen said on Wednesday that it would hike salaries for production workers at its Tennessee-based Chattanooga assembly plant by 11%, weeks after the United Auto Workers union won

Volkswagen becomes the latest automaker to hike wages for U.S. factory workers
US

Biden speaks to leaders of Israel, Egypt and Qatar in wake of hostage deal

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Biden speaks to leaders of Israel, Egypt and Qatar in wake of hostage deal
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Recalled WanaBana puree still on Dollar Tree shelves - US FDA

The WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree, a product potentially contaminated with lead, was still being sold at Dollar Tree stores despite a recall that began last month, the U.S.

Recalled WanaBana puree still on Dollar Tree shelves - US FDA
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bitcoin rises 5.7% to $37,802

Bitcoin rose 5.7 % to $37,802 at 2129 GMT on Wednesday, adding $2,044 to its previous close.

Bitcoin rises 5.7% to $37,802
Business|US

Macy's workers in Washington state to strike for three days from Black Friday

More than 400 Macy's workers in Washington state are planning a three-day strike from Black Friday through Sunday, alleging unfair labor practices and demanding better wages, according to

Macy's workers in Washington state to strike for three days from Black Friday
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US prosecutors want Binance's Zhao to remain in US until sentencing -filing

U.S. prosecutors pressed a federal judge on Wednesday to require Binance Holdings founder and former chief Changpeng Zhao to remain in the continental United States before his

US prosecutors want Binance's Zhao to remain in US until sentencing -filing
Business|Economy|US

Gulf of Mexico oil spill shuts in around 3% of daily output

Around 61,165 barrels of daily oil output from at least six producers, making up about 3% of crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico, has been shut in by Third Coast Infrastructure's

Gulf of Mexico oil spill shuts in around 3% of daily output
Australia|Crime|Finance|News

Perth Mint undertakes to comply with anti money-laundering laws

Australia's Perth Mint said on Wednesday it had entered an enforceable undertaking with the Australian financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC to fully adhere to anti-money laundering laws

Perth Mint undertakes to comply with anti money-laundering laws
Asia|Health|News|World

WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday officially requested that China provide detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in

WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Oil down 1% on bearish view of delayed OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices fell 1% in early trading on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, after OPEC+ postponed a ministerial meeting stoking views the producers might cut output less

Oil down 1% on bearish view of delayed OPEC+ meeting
Celebrity|News|US|World

Biden, first lady to attend Georgia service for Rosalynn Carter

U.S. President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, will attend a service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter in Georgia on Tuesday, the White House said.

Biden, first lady to attend Georgia service for Rosalynn Carter

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