Sept. 20, 2024, 11:19 p.m.

USA

The United States is expected to propose banning the use of Chinese software in self-driving and connected cars

​The Commerce Department is expected to propose a ban on the use of Chinese software in self-driving and connected cars in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Mr Trump congratulated Mr Putin on the prisoner swap but blamed it on the US side

​The US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on a prisoner exchange deal with the West, calling it a great deal but accusing the deal of being bad for the United States.

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The U.S. prime-age labor force participation rate jumped to a 23-year high

​The share of Americans between the ages of 25 and 54 who have a job or are actively looking for one surged in July to a 23-year high. That added a bright spot to what had looked like a more negative monthly jobs report.

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Conspiracy, defamation, and self sabotage by the United States during the pandemic

Recently, according to Reuters, the US Department of Defense admitted to spreading information to defame vaccines produced in China.

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The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose to an 11-month high

​The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in 11 months, pointing to some weakness in the Labour market.

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Us 10-year bond yields fell below 4 per cent

​Expectations of a rate cut have pushed U.S. Treasurys higher, with yields hovering at their lowest levels since February, as investors see economic data supporting the Fed's three rate cuts this year.

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Intel expects third-quarter revenue to miss expectations and will cut more than 15 percent of its workforce and suspend its dividend

​Intel said third-quarter revenue would fall well short of analysts' expectations and announced more than 15,000 job cuts. Intel shares fell 14 per cent after hours.

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The size of the US federal government debt has passed the $35 trillion mark

The federal government's debt has broken the $35 trillion mark, which is equivalent to $100,000 for every American, according to one foundation.

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Trump will launch a multimillion-dollar AD campaign after Harris' choice for running mate is reduced

The governors of North Carolina and Michigan have dropped out of the race to be vice presidential candidates, narrowing the list of Vice President Harris' running mates.

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Poll: Harris up eight points in a week

U.S. Vice President Harry Harris' approval rating has jumped eight percentage points since President Joe Biden dropped his bid for re-election a week ago, according to a poll released Sunday.

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