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☆ North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he wants abortion to be illegal at ‘zero’ weeks in new audio released by Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Yamiche Alcindor | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

A Democratic group has released new audio of North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who is running for governor, saying he wants to get abortion restrictions down to “zero” weeks. Governor Mark Robinson accountable for his toxic record and dangerous agenda for North Carolina.” Robinson is running against Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein. Mark Robinson is pro-life because of the painful and difficult experience he and his wife had, and his faith. y supporting taxpayer-funded, late-term abortion on demand, Kamala Harris and Josh Stein are extreme and out of step with North Carolina voters.

Persons: Mark Robinson, Robinson, … I’m, Wade, ” Robinson, Josh Stein, “ We’ve, ”, I’m, ’ ”, ’, “, That’s, ” Stein, ” Mike Lonergan, Kamala Harris, it’ll, ” Lonergan Organizations: Democratic, North Carolina Republican, Gov, Roe, NBC News, North Carolina Democratic Leadership Committee, Democratic Governors Association, NBC, North Carolina voters Locations: Troy, North Carolina, Greensboro, Iran

☆ Advertisers plan to withdraw from X in record numbers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

A global survey by market research firm Kantar found that a net 26% of marketers plan to decrease their spending on X in 2025, the biggest recorded pullback from any major global ad platform. Only 4% of marketers overall think X ads provide “brand safety” — certainty that their ads won’t appear alongside extreme content — compared with 39% for Google ads, Kantar said in a report Thursday. The findings suggest that Musk’s charm offensive at the world’s largest annual advertising festival, Cannes Lions, in June hasn’t succeeded. According to the report, YouTube remains the ad platform marketers most prefer, while, for consumers, Amazon and TikTok share the top spot. Brazil blocked X over the weekend following an order by the Supreme Court because Musk refused to appoint a new legal representative in the country.

Persons: Elon, Kantar, ” Gonca, hasn’t, Mark Read, ”, “, Musk, Xhave, Paramount —, X, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Musk’s “ Organizations: London CNN, Google, Cannes Lions, WPP, Unilever, Mars, CVS, ”, IBM, Disney, Paramount, YouTube Locations: Brazil

☆ Dow falls by more than 600 points as September turns ugly
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Lucy Bayly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Wall Street kicked off the month of September with a bust, after a disappointing economic report dragged down the Dow by 626 points, or 1.5%, Tuesday afternoon. Traders were already jittery ahead of a big month of economic news, from Friday’s key jobs report to next week’s inflation readings and then the long-awaited rate cut from the Fed mid-month. Investors were reacting to a weaker-than-expected jobs report that underscored fears that the Fed had mishandled inflation and pushed the economy right into a recession. Friday’s jobs report is arguably the most important piece of economic data that central bank officials will have to parse before their monetary policy meeting on September 17-18. International benchmark Brent fell to $73.70 a barrel and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate closed at just above $70 a barrel.

Persons: ”, Mark Hamrick, Brent Organizations: New, New York CNN, Wall, Dow, Institute for Supply Management, Federal Reserve, Traders, Nasdaq, Investors, Fed, Oil, OPEC, West Texas Locations: New York, stoke, payrolls, Libya

☆ Ukraine’s march into Russia exposes Putin’s crisis management problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Clare Sebastian | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But his track record of handling recent crises in Russia reveals a different side of his presidential persona: one of paralysis and indecision. Despite a claim of responsibility from ISIS-K, he continued to insist that Ukraine, and the West had played a role. Dmytro Kholod, commander of Ukraine’s “Nightingale” battalion, currently in Kursk, told CNN by phone on Wednesday that he has noticed a shift in the behavior of Russian troops. It is just a strategy for perpetuating war and allowing Russia to wait us all out,” said Ryan. “Now we see that when he’s really presented with a crisis, he’s not a cornered rat, he’s just like an imposter.

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February 14, 2025: "Captain America: Brave New World"Anthony Mackie will lead "Captain America: Brave New World" as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. Eli Adé/Marvel StudiosSam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is the new Captain America in the fourth film of the franchise. Harrison Ford is taking over as Ross after the original actor William Hurt, died in 2022 after complications from prostate cancer. According to the first trailer, Ross is now the president and is trying to force Captain America to a government ally. The film was formerly called "Captain America: New World Order."

Persons: Anthony Mackie, Sam Wilson, Eli Adé, Marvel Studios Sam Wilson, He'll, Hulk, Thaddeus, Thunderbolt, Ross, Harrison Ford, William Hurt, America, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson, Liv Tyler, Betty Ross, Mark Ruffalo, Shira Haas, Sabra, Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, Julius Onah Organizations: Marvel Studios, America, Serpent Society, Sidewinder

☆ How to increase your attention span amid digital overload
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Riane Lumer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

While a dwindling attention span is not due to a personal failing (despite individual variability) a majority of the time, experts say there are changes you can make to regain control over your mind. “Tech companies and ad marketing companies use this information to construct profiles about us, and then they design algorithms that are targeted to capture our attention,” Mark said. “We have a tank of attentional resources (that) gets drained when we keep switching our attention,” Mark said. Additionally, he suggested using an app that places time limits on social media or websites you find yourself addicted to using. “The way I feel at the moment is like somebody is pouring itching powder over us all day,” Hari said.

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Following decades of grievances, the federal government on Thursday changed a policy that disqualified some disabled veterans from receiving subsidized housing. Advocates hope a new federal policy will help more disabled homeless veterans get off the streets. A homeless veterans encampment in Los Angeles in 2021. “No matter where veterans are, if we have homeless veterans, we are committed to them,” he said. About 1,834 homeless veterans were counted in Los Angeles this year, compared with 2,696 last year.

Persons: Al Seib, Denis McDonough, Francine Orr, Karen Bass, George Rose, ”, Mark Rosenbaum, Rosenbaum, Terrence Hayes, Hayes Organizations: of Housing, Urban, Veterans, Los Angeles Times, Getty, Veterans Administration, “ Veterans, American Civil Liberties Union of Southern, Los, Los Angeles, HUD Locations: Al, Los Angeles, ”, Westwood, Brentwood, American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, “, Los Angeles County, U.S

The Federal Reserve is gearing up to cut interest rates as soon as next month, which could bring relief to people with mortgages, credit cards and car loans. Certificates of deposit — fixed-rate bank accounts with term limits — are a go-to when interest rates are high. With interest rates coming down, the idea is just pay and save as much as you can right now. There’s no bad time to do that, but when the central bank lowers interest rates, it can be even more valuable. “It’s tempting to say, ‘Well, when interest rates go down, stocks are going to do well, because people are switching from low-return to higher-return assets,’” she said.

Persons: Mark Hamrick, “, ”, Hamrick, Rodney Lake, Laura Veldkamp, Veldkamp, Jude Boudreaux, now’s, ” Jude Boudreaux, you’re, ” Boudreaux, ” DON’T, Jonathan Smoke, Cox, Edmunds, Ivan Drury Organizations: Federal, GW Investment, George Washington University School of Business, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, Chipping, Columbia Business, Philadelphia Fed, Federal Reserve, Mortgage, Association, Fed Locations: U.S, Orleans, New Orleans, Edmunds

☆ Elon Musk slammed by government after comments on UK riots
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk attends 'Exploring the New Frontiers of Innovation: Mark Read in Conversation with Elon Musk' session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 - Day Three on June 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. LONDON — The U.K. government hit back at Elon Musk after the billionaire made controversial comments about riots — fueled by the far-right and anti-immigration sentiment — taking place across the country. On Sunday, Musk replied to a post about the riots on X, the social media platform he owns, stating: "Civil war is inevitable." Responding to a reporter's question on Monday on whether Starmer agreed with Musk's tweet, the PM's spokesperson said: "There is no justification for comments like that." "What we've seen in this country is organized illegal thuggery which has no place on our streets or online," Starmer's official spokesperson said.

Persons: Elon Musk, Mark Read, Manchester —, Musk, Keir Starmer, Heidi Alexander Organizations: Cannes Lions, LONDON, Elon, Manchester Locations: Cannes, France, —, Liverpool, Britain

☆ The 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale introduces a mysterious new character. Here's who Brynden Rivers AKA Lord Bloodraven is and what happens to him in the books.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Brynden Rivers/Lord Bloodraven in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. Sydow's character also doesn't have the same red birthmark on his face as Brynden does in "House of the Dragon." It's possible this could be explained in "House of the Dragon" with the idea that the Three-Eyed Raven simply managed to change his appearance over time. Shortly after, the Night King and the White Walkers assault the cave where the Three-Eyed Raven lives. It's not clear whether Brynden/the Three-Eyed Raven will suffer the same fate in Martin's future books.

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☆ Retiring Corvette 'godfather' on EVs, spinoff and a performance SUV
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article GM Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe with ZTK Performance Package. The so-called "godfather" of the modern Corvette retired roughly a week after helping to introduce the new 2025 Corvette ZR1 — the most powerful and fastest version of the car ever produced. Corvette spinoff and SUVWall Street analysts have said GM could better leverage the Corvette brand by expanding models and, to an extent, sales. Tadge Juechter, retiring Corvette executive chief engineer, during the reveal of the 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 on July 25, 2024. 2020 Chevrolet Corvette GM

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The Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina is out with a new TV ad where he and his wife reveal that she had an abortion 30 years ago. Mark Robinson and his wife talk directly to the camera, revealing few details about the procedure beyond his telling viewers, "Thirty years ago, my wife and I made a very difficult decision. Robinson’s promise in his TV ad to keep the state’s abortion ban at 12 weeks appears to mark a shift from his previous remarks. "As governor, Mark Robinson will work to make North Carolina a destination for life by building a culture that does more to support women and families, including bolstering adoption, as well as foster and childcare." Robinson isn't the first GOP candidate this year to publicly say his wife had an abortion.

Persons: Mark Robinson, Robinson, Josh Stein, Roy Cooper, We’ve, Robinson’s, Mark Lonergan, Lonergan, Sam Brown, Amy, Sen, Kelly Ayotte, Dave Reichert Organizations: Republican, Gov, Democratic, GOP, Fox News, NBC News Locations: North Carolina, Nevada, Washington and New Hampshire, New Hampshire, Washington

☆ In Aspen, a New Art Fair Follows the Money
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Ray Mark Rinaldi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A down art market? None of that matters in Aspen, Colo. At least, that is the theory behind a new art fair in the city when the global arts industry is in a slump. Aspen is both rich and spendy, with one of the highest concentrations of ultrawealthy homeowners in the country. The record was broken again with another Aspen deal just a week later. “All those bursting wallets and bare walls add up to a consistent demand for paintings and sculpture, enough for Rebecca Hoffman, the founder of the Aspen Art Fair, to plunge ahead confidently with her event, even when trade reports show international art spending down more than 10 percent in 2023.

Persons: Doug Leibinger, ” Leibinger, Rebecca Hoffman Organizations: Aspen, Aspen Art Fair Locations: Aspen, Colo, Colorado, U.S

☆ Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When Andy Murray announced he would retire from professional tennis after the Paris Olympics, the script seemed to be set. I was emotional because it’s the last time I will play a competitive match,” Murray told reporters after the match. Murray climbs to his friends and family after winning the Wimbledon title in 2013. Anja Niedringhaus/Pool/Getty ImagesHis best professional year was arguably 2016, though, where Murray won his second Wimbledon title and became the world No. — Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 1, 2024But Murray will clearly miss tennis and tennis will miss Murray: his dedication, his famous roar and his stoic mom who always seemed to be cheering her son on from the stands.

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Roy Cooper has taken himself out of consideration to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, according to two sources familiar with the discussions, in a sign that the accelerated search has entered a new phase. A decision could come within a week, two people familiar with the matter said, with Harris’ goal to make an announcement before August 7. She intends to have private conversations with top contenders, sources said, but it was unclear whether those discussions have started. Cooper, whose friendship with Harris dates back to their time serving as the attorneys general of their respective states, was also the oldest candidate under consideration. His age, 67, was seen by some Democrats to be at odds with Harris’ push for a vigorous and younger ticket, the sources said.

Persons: Roy Cooper, Kamala Harris ’, Harris ’, Cooper, Harris, Mark Robinson, Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen, Mark Kelly, Tim Walz, Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg Organizations: North Carolina Gov, Republican, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Minnesota Gov, Kentucky Gov, CNN Locations: Kentucky

☆ More than 90,000 'White Dudes for Harris' sign up for call with potential VP picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23, 2024 in West Allis, Wisconsin. More than 90,000 people have signed up for Monday night's "White Dudes for Harris" Zoom fundraising and organizing rally, which will feature comments from several potential Democratic running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris. The call is the male version of a "White Women: Answer the Call" Zoom fundraising meeting that drew more than 160,000 women to support Harris last week. ET Zoom event are U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina Gov. All four also are themselves "white dudes."

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Roy Cooper, Tim Walz, JB Pritzker, Mitch Landrieu, Mark Hamill, Mark Ruffalo, Misha Collins, Josh Gad Organizations: Democratic, U.S, West Allis Central High School, Transportation, North Carolina Gov, Minnesota Gov, Illinois Gov Locations: West Allis , Wisconsin, North, Minnesota

☆ North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper removes himself from Harris VP consideration
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Mj Lee | Jeff Zeleny | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Roy Cooper has taken himself out of consideration to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, according to two sources familiar with the discussions, in a sign that the accelerated search has entered a new phase. She intends to have private conversations with top contenders, sources said, but it was unclear whether those discussions have started. Cooper, whose friendship with Harris dates back to their time serving as the attorneys general of their respective states, was also the oldest candidate under consideration. Polling and extensive research is underway for other top contenders, sources said, including Pennsylvania Gov. The party has said its goal is to nominate its presidential and vice presidential candidates by August 7.

Persons: Roy Cooper, Kamala Harris ’, Harris ’, Cooper, Harris, Mark Robinson, Josh Shapiro, Arizona Sen, Mark Kelly, Tim Walz, Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg, CNN Cooper, “, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, ” Cooper, Biden Organizations: CNN, North Carolina Gov, Republican, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Minnesota Gov, Kentucky Gov, Republicans, Democratic Locations: Kentucky, America

☆ Elon Musk retweets altered Kamala Harris campaign ad
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Mirna Alsharif | Alexandra Marquez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Elon Musk, the owner of X, retweeted a parody Kamala Harris campaign ad Friday without labeling it as misleading, an apparent violation of his own platform's rules. Portions of video footage in the altered content — such as Harris speaking to crowds, and general videos of her supporters — were used in a recent Harris' campaign video on YouTube. In the original video, Harris narrates, telling viewers, "In this election, we each face a question: what kind of country do we want to live in?" The altered video reposted by Musk does not include Beyonce. This is not the first time altered voice content has appeared during this presidential campaign.

Persons: X Elon Musk, Mark Read, Elon Musk, Kamala Harris, Harris, —, Biden, Musk, Beyonce, Joe Biden, Obama, Mia Ehrenberg, Donald Trump, Mr Reagan, Alexios Mantzarlis, Mantzarlis, Minnesota Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Musk's, Trump Organizations: Lumiere Theatre, Cannes Lions, YouTube, Democrat, Democratic, Elon, Security, Trust, Safety Initiative, Cornell Tech, Cornell, NBC News, Minnesota Locations: Cannes, France, New York City, Argentina, India

☆ Katie Ledecky: The rise of an Olympic great
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

The teenager who achieved the unthinkableIn the dining hall of London’s Olympic Village, a few hours before her first Olympic final, Ledecky is eating lunch on her own. Katie Ledecky poses on the podium after winning gold in the women's 800m freestyle final at the London 2012 Olympics. Katie Ledecky and her mother Mary Gen Ledecky during the 2023 Golden Goggle Awards on November 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Katie Ledecky swimming to gold in a new world record of 15.25:48 in the women's 1500m freestyle final on August 4, 2015 in Kazan, Russia. Katie Ledecky celebates after she broke the world record to win the women's 800m freestyle final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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☆ Divers found cases of 150-year-old sparkling wine in a shipwreck off the coast of Sweden — and it might still be drinkable
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewDivers in the Baltic Sea came across an unusual find this month as they explored a shipwreck just off the coast of Sweden. "We encountered a 19th-century sailing ship in very good condition, loaded to the sides with champagne, wine, mineral water, and porcelain," the Polish diving team Baltictech said. The sparkling wine bottles numbered more than 100, they added. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. A spokesperson told Business Insider they are "almost sure" the wine is Louis Roederer Champagne, and said they have contacted the company to try to confirm.

Persons: —, Baltictech, Tomasz Stachura, Marek Cacaj, Louis Roederer Champagne, they've, Mark Robertson, Robertson, Stachura, that's Organizations: Service, Business, New York Times, Times, Buyers Locations: Baltic, Sweden, Russian, Champagne

☆ Why an indicator that has foretold almost every recession doesn't seem to be working anymore
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

According to the New York Federal Reserve, which uses the 10-year/three-month curve, a recession should happen about 12 months later. The inversion is not aloneMaking the situation even more complicated is that the yield curve isn't the only indicator showing reason for caution about how long the post-Covid recovery can last. But the rate dynamics have helped companies escape what usually happens in an inverted curve. With an inverted curve hitting their net interest margins, banks may opt to lend less, causing a pullback in consumer spending that can lead to recession. This could provide something of a self-fulfilling prophecy for the yield curve.

Persons: Alex Kent, hasn't, —, there's, it's, Mark Zandi, It's, Joseph LaVorgna, SMBC, Quincy Krosby, We've, Jim Paulsen, Paulsen, That's Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Bloomberg, Getty, Moody's, New York Federal Reserve, SMBC Nikko Securities, Gross, National Bureau of Economic Research, Commerce Department, LPL, Federal Reserve, Fed Locations: New York, SMBC Nikko, Wells Fargo

☆ ‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris Olympics. Decades later, the film finds a way of ‘really speaking to people’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

So begins the 1981 Oscar-winning film “Chariots of Fire,” introducing a group of British athletes as they train for the Olympic Games. Based on the lives and gold-medal-winning performances of sprinters Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams ahead of the 1924 Paris Olympics, “Chariots of Fire” won four Oscars – including Best Picture. Athletes and officials process during the Opening Ceremony of the 1924 Paris Olympics. “The film has got a way of really, really speaking to people … something much more than we envisaged or probably had been put into it. He went on to become an influential journalist, broadcaster and athletics administrator, and he remains one of only three British men to win the Olympic 100m title.

Persons: St Andrews, ” David Puttnam, ”, Eric Liddell, Harold Abrahams, Ronald Reagan, Joe Biden, “, It’s, Liddell, Abrahams –, –, Ian Charleson, Allan Wells, ” Eric Liddell, Firmin, Wells, Abrahams, Liddell’s, ‘, ’, I’ve, they’ll, ” Sue Caton, He’d, ” John MacMillan, MacMillan, “ He’s, Robin Hood, ” Abrahams, ” Harold Abrahams, Ben Cross, Sam Mussabini, “ Harold Abrahams, Mark Ryan, ” Liddell’s, Ryan, Puttnam, Oscar, Tom McNab, Nigel Havers –, Andrew Lindsey –, we’d, … I’ve, ” Courage Organizations: CNN, Olympic Games, CNN Sport, Keystone, Hulton, Scottish, international, University of Edinburgh, Olympics, Topical Press Agency, Getty, Eric Liddell Community, Cambridge, AAA, Central Press, BBC, “, Paris, ABC, Disney, Entertainment Locations: Scottish, St, Paris, Scotland, China, Asia, Moscow, Edinburgh, “, St Andrews, England

While a pay-for-delete letter can save your credit score, it's a less-than-ideal option that comes with several pitfalls. What to include in a pay-for-delete letterOnce you decide to write a pay-for-delete letter, it's easy to end up staring at that blank page, unsure where to start. Additionally, even if a debt collector follows through on the pay-for-delete letter, your debt may reappear on your credit report. Pay-for-delete letter frequently asked questionsWhat if my debt collector doesn't honor a pay-for-delete letter? What is the difference between a pay-for-delete letter and a goodwill adjustment letter?

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Here's what you need to know about how to get out from under your student loan debt fast. Interest rates play a role: High interest rates demand aggressive tactics. Key strategies to tackle your student loansBudgeting is your foundationThe path to paying down your student loans starts with a budget. When it's a federal student loan, that means knowing who your federal student loan servicer is, and that can change from time to time. To calculate how long it will take to pay off your loans, student loan calculators can help.

Persons: There's, Mark Reyes, Sallie Mae, Rick Castellano, it's, servicer, Reyes, Castellano, You'll Organizations: Albert, Chevron

☆ The new phase of the US-China tech war risks a whole lot of collateral damage
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Although the company doesn't sell its high-tech lithography machines to China, it does sell a whole lot of other products to Chinese companies. ReutersIt's unclear then if Biden's planned measures would cause more damage to China or ASML. Of course, this is the main piece of ASML tech that Washington wouldn't want China to have access to. Curbing China's access to Western tech is key if the US is serious about holding onto its technology leadership.

Persons: —, Biden, ASML, Biden's, Xi Jinping, Mark Rutte, Wang Gang, Donald Trump, Trump, JD Vance, It'll Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Business, Reuters, Washington, Huawei, Nvidia Locations: US, China, Tokyo, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, Dutch, Beijing, Taiwan, America, TSMC, Arizona

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