Semafor • Oct 14, 2025
Trump’s diplomacy tour in Middle East shows business undertones
The tour included the Indonesian president’s request to meet one of Trump’s sons to a moment in which Trump marveled at the Gulf’s “unlimited cash.”
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Semafor • Oct 14, 2025
Can MS survive without NBC? Inside CEO Mark Lazarus’ efforts to save cable’s great brands
MSNBC and 10 other television channels are splitting from NBC over the next several weeks to form a new digital-focused, publicly traded company called Versant.
Semafor • Oct 14, 2025
Grindr explores take-private after lender calls insiders’ loans
The dating app’s controlling shareholders are discussing buyout financing with Fortress Investment Group, people familiar with the matter said.
Semafor • Oct 14, 2025
China-US trade tensions escalate again
The superpowers imposed punishing tariffs on one another earlier this year, only to lower them, and had for months been discussing a trade deal.
Semafor • Oct 13, 2025
As electricity bills rise, candidates in both parties blame data centers
The AI-driven, power-hungry projects are emerging as a new target for America’s emboldened populists.
Semafor • Oct 13, 2025
Wall St rallies after Trump softens China rhetoric
Following Wall Street’s worst selloff since April on Friday, top US officials signaled openness to a trade deal with Beijing.
Semafor • Oct 13, 2025
Botswana’s new diamond mining rule aims to boost local ownership
Mining companies must now sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake.
Semafor • Oct 13, 2025
World Bank urges Nigeria to end import bans as poverty rises
The bank estimated that around 60% of Nigerians are living in poverty in 2025 compared to 40% six years ago.
Semafor • Oct 13, 2025
Fossil fuels will power the AI revolution, Saudi Aramco CEO says
The surge in electricity demand driven by electric vehicles and data centers will be supported by fossil fuels rather than renewables, Amin Nasser said.
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Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
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Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
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