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Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics against the US and Europe are reaching new levels.The disinformation efforts seek to influence elections and stir chaos in domestic politics.Those efforts are in some respects being thwarted. Russian disinformation and interference — hybrid warfare tactics — are on the rise and again showed up in…
By Naveen Thukral and Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Commodities from oil to metals and grains slid on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, with investors increasingly pricing in that Donald Trump will win the U.S. presidential election. Trump has won the 270 electoral votes needed to claim victory over challenger…
By Helen Coster and Alexandra Ulmer (Reuters) – U.S. billionaire Elon Musk has used his X social media platform and his enormous wealth to support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s efforts to get reelected, going far beyond what political megadonors historically do. Musk, 53, who has said he has voted…
Ali Abbasi’s film “The Apprentice” explores Trump’s rise with lawyer Roy Cohn’s guidance.The film highlights Trump’s tactics, which influenced his career and presidency.With the 2024 election nearing, questions arise about whether Trump will accept the results if he loses. Director Ali Abbasi’s “The Apprentice” presents a dramatized origin story for…
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Meta Platforms said on Friday it had removed a network of group accounts targeting Russian-speakers in Moldova ahead of the country’s Oct. 20 election, for violation of the company’s policy on fake accounts. Authorities in Moldova, an ex-Soviet state lying between Romania and Ukraine, said…
Good morning! The dockworker strike is underway, so here’s a rundown of consumer items that are most likely to be affected.In today’s big story, what you need to know about tonight’s vice presidential debate, and why it’s worth paying attention to.What’s on deck:But first, let’s introduce the candidates.If this was…
The Teamsters last week declined to back Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump, marking the first time since 1996 that the union has not endorsed a presidential candidate.It came as a shock to many Democrats. The Biden administration is strongly allied with organized labor and helped shore…
By David Shepardson and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The 1.3 million-member Teamsters union could decide who to endorse in the 2024 U.S. presidential election as early as Wednesday after members met Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Monday, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien said. Union representatives met her Republican rival Donald Trump…
The often faces headwinds during the September-October period in US presidential election years but historically stages a rally in November-December, according to Bank of America’s (BofA) latest market commentary. BofA’s note published on Tuesday pointed out sector performance trends, showing that Financials, Staples, and Utilities tend to outperform ahead of…
Investing.com — The November U.S. presidential election presents major implications for Japanese automakers, as both the candidates’ policies on climate change, trade, and regulations will directly influence the industry. Analysts at Citi Research have explored how the election outcome—whether a victory for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris—could reshape the environment…
