Trump leads economically in presidential race, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he would give former President Donald Trump the “advantage” if the election was today, as debate heats up over whether financial markets are starting to price a Trump election win.
Fethullah Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who spent his later years mired in accusations of orchestrating an attempted coup against Turkey, has died. He was 83.
Microsoft to roll out new autonomous AI agents next month, fending off challenge from Salesforce
Microsoft will allow organizations to create their own autonomous AI agents within Copilot starting next month.
Millions in Cuba remain without power as Hurricane Oscar makes landfall
Cuba has had four electric grid collapses since Friday, and most of the country remains in the dark as slow progress is made to restore power.
Britain faces warnings of a tech exodus over tax plans ahead of high-stakes budget
Technology bosses and investors warn the U.K. could face an exodus of entrepreneurs if the government hikes capital gains tax — a levy on investment profits.
Russia and Europe tussle for Moldova, as just over 50% vote ‘yes’ on future EU membership
Moldova’s political destiny is hanging in the balance Monday after key votes on whether to embrace a future with Europe, or to remain within Russia’s orbit.
China tightens export controls for tech and goods with military use, ahead of Xi’s trip to Russia
China unveiled a set of regulations on export control of goods and technologies that could be used for military purposes.
Three in four Europeans support the use of AI by police and military, study says
Most Europeans support the use of AI technologies like facial recognition by the police and military for surveillance, a report from IE University found.
Robinhood rolls out high-risk margin trading in the UK after getting regulator nod
Robinhood said Monday that it’s rolling out margin investing — or the ability for investors to borrow cash to augment their trades — in the U.K.
CNBC Daily Open: Everyone’s watching Netflix shares
Many of us like to watch Netflix shows. But with the company’s dominance in the media and streaming industry, its stock, too, is worth watching.
