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Microsoft shelves Windows 'mixed reality' feature

Microsoft on Thursday discontinued the "mixed reality" feature for Windows through which some hardware devices and software could tap into augmented and virtual reality technologies.

Microsoft shelves Windows 'mixed reality' feature
MidEast|News|Political|World

UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) foreign minister has met a senior Palestinian Authority (PA) official in Abu Dhabi where they discussed international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in

UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi
Americas|News|US|World

Mexican president to speak to Biden on Thursday, migration eyed

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he would speak to U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday morning and that he could discuss migration with his counterpart.

Mexican president to speak to Biden on Thursday, migration eyed
Business|Finance|US

US new-vehicle sales to rise 13% in December on discounts, inventory - report

U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to rise about 13% in December from a year earlier, driven by strong discounts and vehicle availability, industry consultants J.D.

US new-vehicle sales to rise 13% in December on discounts, inventory - report
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Regional US Fed banks adopt records transparency policy

The 12 regional banks of the U.S.

Regional US Fed banks adopt records transparency policy
News|US

US, China top military officials spoke on Thursday -Pentagon statement

The chairman of the U.S.

US, China top military officials spoke on Thursday -Pentagon statement
Business|Finance|Technology

Crypto miner Core Scientific expects to emerge from bankruptcy in January

Cryptocurrency miner Core Scientific said on Thursday it was expecting to emerge from bankruptcy in mid-to-late January, a year after it became a casualty of high-profile collapses that

Crypto miner Core Scientific expects to emerge from bankruptcy in January
Business|Finance|Technology

Blue Origin, Cerberus looking to buy United Launch Alliance -WSJ

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and private equity firm Cerberus are among companies that have shown interest in buying rocket company United Launch Alliance (ULA), the Wall Street Journal

Blue Origin, Cerberus looking to buy United Launch Alliance -WSJ
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

CarMax third-quarter profit more than doubles on cost cuts

Pre-owned car retailer CarMax on Thursday posted a higher third-quarter profit after previously implemented cost cuts helped it offset headwinds from lower demand.

CarMax third-quarter profit more than doubles on cost cuts
Business|Economy|News|US

US new home sales fall to one-year low in November

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes dropped to a one-year low in November, but the unexpected decline is probably temporary amid a chronic shortage of previously owned homes,

US new home sales fall to one-year low in November
Business|Economy|US

US durable goods orders surge in November on aircraft

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods surged in November, boosted by aircraft bookings, but business spending on equipment appeared lackluster amid higher borrowing

US durable goods orders surge in November on aircraft
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Slower Nov inflation bolsters case for early Fed pivot

Annual U.S. inflation slowed further below 3% in November and underlying price pressures continued to abate, which could cement financial market expectations for an interest rate

Slower Nov inflation bolsters case for early Fed pivot
Americas|Crime|News|US|World

Ex-Colombian soldier pleads guilty in Haiti president's assassination

A former Colombian soldier pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on Friday to charges related to his accused role in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.

Ex-Colombian soldier pleads guilty in Haiti president's assassination
Americas|News|US

Mexico to boost measures aimed at curbing migration to US

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday his government will reinforce measures to contain migration as he seeks to help the United States cope with record

Mexico to boost measures aimed at curbing migration to US
Business|Finance|Technology

Facebook's Meta fined for breaches of Italian gambling ads ban

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has become the latest tech company to be fined in Italy for breaches of a ban on the advertising of gambling.

Facebook's Meta fined for breaches of Italian gambling ads ban
Business|Finance|Technology

Cummins to take about $2.04 billion charge in fourth quarter

Truck engine maker Cummins said on Friday it expects to take nearly $2.04 billion in charge in the fourth quarter as it reached an agreement to resolve regulatory claims on its emissions

Cummins to take about $2.04 billion charge in fourth quarter
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkish parliamentary commission to discuss Sweden's NATO bid on Tuesday

Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission will convene on Dec. 26, Tuesday to resume talks on Sweden's NATO membership bid, the parliament website showed on Friday.

Turkish parliamentary commission to discuss Sweden's NATO bid on Tuesday
Business|Technology

Swedish regulator investigates Tesla suspension failures

Sweden's Transport Agency said on Friday it is investigating suspension failures in Tesla cars in a probe similar to that of neighbouring Norway's traffic safety regulator.

Swedish regulator investigates Tesla suspension failures
Economy|Finance|US

Fed rate cuts seen starting in March as inflation cools

Traders on Friday stuck to the view that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in March after government data showed price pressures continued to cool last month, bringing

Fed rate cuts seen starting in March as inflation cools
MidEast|News|Political|World

Factbox-Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase

Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to show their support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza.

Factbox-Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase
News|US

U.S. Treasury's Adeyemo says new Russia sanctions order puts bigger burden on banks

U.S.

U.S. Treasury's Adeyemo says new Russia sanctions order puts bigger burden on banks
Europe|News|World

Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its battle against Russia's invasion, the Dutch government said on Friday.

Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US equity funds see big outflows on profit-taking ahead of inflation report

U.S. equity funds saw significant outflows in the week ended Dec. 20, as investors took profits ahead of a key U.S. inflation report and as enthusiasm over potential rate cuts diminished.

US equity funds see big outflows on profit-taking ahead of inflation report
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Air Lease gets insurance settlement for four jets stranded in Russia

Air Lease said on Friday it had received about $64.9 million in cash as part of an insurance claim settlement for four Airbus jets it had leased to a Russian carrier, which were blocked

Air Lease gets insurance settlement for four jets stranded in Russia
Election|Environment|News|Political|US|World

Trump win in 2024 could harm fight against climate change -Canada PM

If Republican frontrunner Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. election it could harm the global effort to fight climate change, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an

Trump win in 2024 could harm fight against climate change -Canada PM

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