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"Apollo CEO's Flirtation With Politics Brings New Urgency to Succession Planning"
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Apollo CEO’s Flirtation With Politics Brings New Urgency to Succession Planning

Marc Rowan is one of the few private-equity chiefs who hasn’t clearly designated an heir apparent.

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December 23, 2024 at 8:33 PM

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Space-based infrastructure services will become as commonplace as terrestrial telecommunication services.
⁦https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322358/iris2-starlink-rival-europe-date-cost⁩

December 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM

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How long will this new rule be in effect?
⁦https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/18/california-can-ban-new-gas-cars-starting-in-2035-epa-says/⁩

December 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM

kibin rai

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Will the submission of data enable autonomous vehicles to be safer than before?
⁦https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/feds-clear-the-way-for-robotaxis-without-steering-wheel-and-pedals/⁩

December 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM

kibin rai

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The drone technologies in Defense industry might improve the saftey level and capablity of drones more than the delopments in delivery industry.
⁦https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/20/technology/amazon-prime-air-drone-delivery.html⁩

December 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM

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Startups are now able to resolve more issues than before and are increasingly taking over roles traditionally held by the government.

⁦https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/22/palantir-and-anduril-reportedly-building-a-tech-consortium-to-bid-on-defense-contracts/

December 23, 2024 at 11:16 AM

kibin rai

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It may be bloodless but we're in for an American revolution
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It may be bloodless but we’re in for an American revolution

The passing of power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump is set to herald convulsive policy shake-ups in areas from climate change to tax and regulation

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December 22, 2024 at 7:06 AM

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"The G.O.P.'s Elon Musk Problem"
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December 22, 2024 at 7:04 AM

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Some Educated Guesses About Trump’s Second Term

In our final episode of WIRED Politics Lab, we make some predictions about the next four years with Donald Trump back in the White House.

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December 20, 2024 at 7:28 AM

kibin rai

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Does the US government intend to save U.S. Steel by buying it themselves?
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The Last-Ditch Efforts to Win Over Critics of the Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal

The Japanese company continues to campaign for support from mayors, governors and especially members of the steelworkers union.

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December 19, 2024 at 5:46 AM

kibin rai

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"Is M&A back?"

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Transcript: Is M&A back?

Robert Armstrong speaks to James Fontanella-Khan

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December 19, 2024 at 2:56 AM

kibin rai

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Elon Musk searches for Bel-Air home in LA
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Elon Musk searches for Bel-Air home in LA - realestate.com.au

Tesla and social media billionaire Elon Musk has reunited with ex-partner Grimes in a bizarre move set to involve his 11 children.

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December 18, 2024 at 5:24 PM

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Transcript: Trump’s Angry New Tirade on Truth Social Signals Dark 2025
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Transcript: Trump’s Angry New Tirade on Truth Social Signals Dark 2025 - NewsBreak

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the December 17 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Repub lic, produced and prese...

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December 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM

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Musk Says Congressional Bill To Avert Government Shutdown “Should Not Pass”
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Musk Says Congressional Bill To Avert Government Shutdown “Should Not Pass” - NewsBreak

The billionaire, picked by Trump to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, described the 1,547-page bill as a “piece of pork.”

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December 18, 2024 at 4:48 PM

kibin rai

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Morning Bid: Bonds agitated as Fed meets, G7 politics rumble
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Morning Bid: Bonds agitated as Fed meets, G7 politics rumble

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

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December 18, 2024 at 6:18 AM

kibin rai

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"Tesla's tax nightmare"
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Tesla’s tax nightmare

Plus, Bluebell shuts down its activist hedge fund and an exodus plagues the London Stock Exchange

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December 18, 2024 at 6:15 AM

kibin rai

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We need to establish a business foundation that doesn’t rely on vulnerable systems, such as undocumented workers.
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Sudden Loss of Undocumented Workers Threw Tech Supplier Into Upheaval

Jabil says it required “herculean efforts” to replace employees from a staffing agency. Other businesses are bracing for “an enforcement storm” under President-elect Trump.

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December 17, 2024 at 8:55 AM

kibin rai

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"Europe signs €10.6bn Iris² satellite deal in bid to rival Elon Musk's Starlink"
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Europe signs €10.6bn Iris² satellite deal in bid to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

Communications network is EU’s most ambitious space project in a decade

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December 17, 2024 at 2:39 AM

kibin rai

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What changes are coming for us?
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Tech Industry and CEOs Curry Favor With Trump Ahead of His Inauguration

It was a week of frenzied activity, as Silicon Valley billionaires and their companies brandished checks and compliments for the President-elect.

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December 16, 2024 at 8:40 AM

kibin rai

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This might be the time when they have to look for new ways apart from using cheap workers.
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Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling.

Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories.

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December 16, 2024 at 3:10 AM

kibin rai

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UK space industry struggling to leave the launchpad
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UK space industry struggling to leave the launchpad

The nascent sector is expanding but capital is in short supply and some companies are laying off staff. Can the government get all rockets firing?

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December 15, 2024 at 2:02 PM

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"Trump's cabinet picks: the key positions and appointments"
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Trump’s cabinet picks: the key positions and appointments

From Elon Musk to RFK Jr, and Tulsi Gabbard to Pete Hegseth, the president-elect is giving power to those he deems loyal

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December 15, 2024 at 7:59 AM

kibin rai

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MAGA Goes to Mars
This article explores how the Trump administration's policies may affect NASA's lunar and Mars missions, particularly focusing on Elon Musk's SpaceX and the potential for reduced regulations.

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