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Autodesk’s model for building an AI ‘moat’
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Autodesk’s model for building an AI ‘moat’
CEO Andrew Anagnost says software companies need three defensive qualities.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/autodesks-model-for-building-an-ai-moat
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Aflac’s Dan Amos on succession after 36 years as CEO
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Aflac’s Dan Amos on succession after 36 years as CEO
The long-tenured leader has a time and a person in mind — and some advice on what the job takes.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/aflacs-dan-amos-on-succession-after-36-years-as-ceo
about 5 hours ago
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Airline disruptions hit Saudi as conflict enters second week
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Airline disruptions hit Saudi as conflict enters second week
At Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, employees told Semafor that most flights were cancelled last night.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/airline-disruptions-hit-saudi-as-conflict-enters-second-week
about 22 hours ago
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US, Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic ties
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US, Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic ties
The announcement followed a raft of visits by top US officials.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/us-venezuela-to-reestablish-diplomatic-ties
about 23 hours ago
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Regional conflict risks knocking Gulf’s image as financial hub
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Regional conflict risks knocking Gulf’s image as financial hub
Regional capitals have courted the high-finance set, but widespread drone strikes risk undermining the Gulf’s safe-haven reputation.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/regional-conflict-risks-knocking-gulfs-image-as-financial-hub
about 23 hours ago
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Iran’s attacks test the Gulf’s uneasy reliance on Washington
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View: Iran’s attacks test the Gulf’s uneasy reliance on Washington
One constant remains: The region will stand with Washington against a weakened, but still deadly, Iran.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/irans-attacks-test-the-gulfs-uneasy-reliance-on-washington
about 24 hours ago
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Skepticism over workable post-war plan in Middle East
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Skepticism over workable post-war plan in Middle East
Iran and the US have made overtures to end their widening war, though officials are skeptical that either side is ready to seek peace.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/skepticism-over-workable-post-war-plan-in-middle-east
1 day ago
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Someone bought a $115M penthouse in Dubai
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Someone bought a $115M penthouse in Dubai
The off-plan apartment at Aman Residences Dubai on the Jumeirah Peninsula is expected to be completed in 2028.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/someone-bought-a-115m-penthouse-in-dubai
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Conflict-hit Gulf states may review Africa investments
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Conflict-hit Gulf states may review Africa investments
A rethink could impact anything from investment pledges to foreign states to contracts with businesses.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/conflict-hit-gulf-states-may-review-investments-in-africa
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US, Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic ties
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US, Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic ties
The announcement followed a raft of visits by top US officials.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/us-venezuela-to-reestablish-diplomatic-ties
1 day ago
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🟡 NEW: One of Washington, DC’s biggest media investors plans to revive one of the US capital’s great historic rivalries with a direct attack on the limping Washington Post.
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Exclusive: Politico founder plots new Washington newspaper war
A damaged Washington Post could face a big new challenger.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/politico-notus-founder-robert-allbritton-plans-washington-post-competitor
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Middle East war sparks global economic, energy disruption
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Middle East war sparks global economic, energy disruption
Qatar’s energy minister told the Financial Times regional exporters may have to shut down oil and gas production within days.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/middle-east-war-sparks-global-economic-energy-disruption
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AI writes entire microbial genome
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AI writes entire microbial genome
The model was trained on 9 trillion DNA letters similar to how other AIs are trained on internet text.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/ai-writes-entire-microbial-genome
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Chinese tech firms struggle to keep pace in AI race
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Chinese tech firms struggle to keep pace in AI race
A third top executive at Alibaba left the company amid signs the country’s technological push is facing obstacles.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/chinese-tech-firms-struggle-to-keep-pace-in-ai-race
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Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
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Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The designation means Anthropic cannot work with any companies with military contracts.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/pentagon-designates-anthropic-a-supply-chain-risk
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Stakes rising in Middle East as war enters second week
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Stakes rising in Middle East as war enters second week
The US said it would expand its aerial campaign against Iran, Israel stepped up strikes against Tehran, and Iran attacked regional capitals.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/stakes-rising-in-middle-east-as-war-enters-second-week
1 day ago
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Left-of-center groups plead with AGs to stop WBD-Paramount deal
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Exclusive: Left-of-center groups plead with AGs to stop WBD-Paramount deal
“With President Trump having weaponized independent agencies and antitrust enforcers to do his political bidding, it is essential that states fill the void and aggressively protect consumers,” the…
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/left-of-center-groups-plead-with-ags-to-stop-wbd-paramount-deal
1 day ago
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Republican-led committee ramps up its Epstein probe
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Exclusive: Republican-led committee ramps up its Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee this week voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/republican-led-committee-ramps-up-its-epstein-probe
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Iran conflict weighs on Ukraine
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Iran conflict weighs on Ukraine
The US requested Kyiv’s help in combatting Iran’s Shahed drones.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/06/2026/iran-conflict-weighs-on-ukraine
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🟡 NEW: Daines says his stunning exit was designed to avoid ‘a very expensive’ race
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Exclusive: Daines says his stunning exit was designed to avoid ‘a very expensive’ race
The Montana Republican sat down with Semafor to talk about the backstory behind his sudden, field-clearing retirement from Congress.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/daines-says-his-stunning-exit-was-designed-to-avoid-a-very-expensive-race
2 days ago
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The war in Iran is reminding Wall Street that the Gulf remains a volatile place
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View: The war in Iran is reminding Wall Street that the Gulf remains a volatile place
Wall Street spent the past few years rushing into the Middle East, and now finds itself in a nice house in a rough neighborhood.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/the-war-in-iran-is-reminding-wall-street-that-the-gulf-remains-a-volatile-place
2 days ago
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Revolut's push for US banking license signals fintechs are warming to regulation
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Revolut’s push for US banking license signals fintechs are warming to regulation
The payments company follows PayPal, which applied for a slimmed-down state banking license in December, and the UK’s Wise.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/revoluts-push-for-us-banking-license-signals-fintechs-are-warming-to-regulation
2 days ago
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Companies largely quiet over insider trading on prediction markets
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Companies largely quiet over insider trading on prediction markets
Semafor reached out to more than 100 companies, law firms, banks, PR shops, and hedge funds, and found that few had explicit rules around prediction markets.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/companies-largely-quiet-over-insider-trading-on-prediction-markets
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The ouster of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday felt a long time in coming for some allies of President Donald Trump.
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‘Hallelujah’: Noem’s ouster a long time coming for Trump allies
The president replaced his Homeland Security chief on Thursday after a long string of missteps and controversies.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/hallelujah-noems-ouster-a-long-time-coming-for-trump-allies
2 days ago
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Baby boom for world's most endangered parrot
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Baby boom for world’s most endangered parrot
The New Zealand bird was almost wiped out thanks to its inadequate survival strategy of standing still when threatened.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/baby-boom-for-worlds-most-endangered-parrot
2 days ago
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Two-thirds of Cuba hit by blackout as energy grid crumbles
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Two-thirds of Cuba hit by blackout as energy grid crumbles
US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country supplying Cuba with oil.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/two-thirds-of-cuba-hit-by-blackout-as-energy-grid-crumbles
2 days ago
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Iran strikes disrupt global energy flows
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Iran strikes disrupt global energy flows
Oil and gas prices have spiked since the strikes began, as the conflict hit Iran’s exports and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/iran-strikes-disrupt-global-energy-flows
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Anthropic begins last-ditch talks to save DoD deal
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Anthropic begins last-ditch talks to save DoD deal
The firm’s relationship with the Pentagon broke down over the use of its AI products in domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/anthropic-begins-last-ditch-talks-to-save-dod-deal
2 days ago
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China cuts growth target to lowest ever
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China cuts growth target to lowest ever
The new target, for economic growth of between 4.5% and 5%, was set at the annual “Two Sessions” meetings in Beijing.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/china-cuts-growth-target-to-lowest-ever
2 days ago
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US takes control of Iran’s airspace as war expands
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US takes control of Iran’s airspace as war expands
NATO forces intercepted a missile in Turkey and Azerbaijan accused Tehran of firing a drone at its biggest airport.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/us-takes-control-of-irans-airspace-as-war-expands
2 days ago
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US likely to raise global tariff rate to 15% this week
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US likely to raise global tariff rate to 15% this week
Several countries have sought to deepen their links with one another, eschewing commerce with the US.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/us-likely-to-raise-global-tariff-rate-to-15-this-week
2 days ago
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Iran conflict leaves African nations exposed
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Iran conflict leaves African nations exposed
Many African nations will be impacted by surging energy prices, threats to remittances, and air travel chaos from the conflict in the Gulf.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/iran-conflict-leaves-african-nations-exposed
2 days ago
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Qatar makes first aerial combat kill
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Qatar makes first aerial combat kill
Qatari fighter jets shot down two Iranian Su-24 bombers headed toward Al-Udeid Air Base on Monday
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/qatar-makes-first-aerial-combat-kill
2 days ago
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Americans see thwarting nuclear weapons as top US priority
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Americans see thwarting nuclear weapons as top US priority
Eight in 10 Americans say that preventing the spread of nuclear weapons is a “very important” US foreign policy objective.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/americans-see-thwarting-nuclear-weapons-as-top-us-priority
2 days ago
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Bessent breaks with White House on housing push
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Exclusive: Bessent breaks with White House on housing push
The Treasury Secretary told House Republicans the party should seek to pass its own housing affordability legislation.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/bessent-breaks-with-white-house-on-housing-push
2 days ago
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Daines’ surprise withdrawal shakes up Montana
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Daines’ surprise withdrawal shakes up Montana
The Montana Republican unexpectedly dropped his reelection bid on Wednesday night.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/daines-surprise-withdrawal-shakes-up-montana
2 days ago
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Democrats face their own test on Trump’s Iran war
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Exclusive: Democrats face their own test on Trump’s Iran war
A war powers vote is shining a light on how differently the opposition talks about the conflict.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/05/2026/democrats-face-their-own-test-on-trumps-iran-war
2 days ago
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How Third Way’s president plans to avoid the Biden fate in 2028
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How Third Way’s president plans to avoid the Biden fate in 2028
The centrist Democratic group’s chief spoke to Semafor about how to steer the party toward a candidate who’ll govern and campaign the same way.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/03/2026/how-third-ways-president-plans-to-avoid-the-biden-fate-in-2028
3 days ago
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Republican senators pray Trump pushes Paxton out of the Texas Senate race
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Republican senators pray Trump pushes Paxton out of the Texas Senate race
If the state attorney general faces Democrat James Talarico, it “becomes more expensive, and it’s at-risk,” the former NRSC chair said.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/republican-senators-pray-trump-pushes-paxton-out-of-the-texas-senate-race
3 days ago
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US military is using Claude in Iran amid Anthropic feud
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US military is using Claude in Iran amid Anthropic feud
The Pentagon deployed the powerful tool during its attack on Iran within hours of banning it, and is reportedly still using it.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/us-military-is-using-claude-in-iran-amid-anthropic-feud
3 days ago
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US war on Iran causes split with Western allies
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US war on Iran causes split with Western allies
Canada’s prime minister called for a “rapid de-escalation of hostilities” and questioned the legality of the strikes.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/us-war-on-iran-causes-split-with-western-allies
3 days ago
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Trump’s race against time — and oil prices, and inflation
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View: Trump’s race against time — and oil prices, and inflation
For the US president, domestic economics may prove as constraining as any battlefield reality.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/trumps-race-against-time-and-oil-prices-and-inflation
3 days ago
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Iran hardliners appear poised to win succession race
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Iran hardliners appear poised to win succession race
Mojtaba Khamenei, the former leader’s son, has reportedly survived US and Israeli strikes against him.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/iran-hardliners-appear-poised-to-win-succession-race
3 days ago
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China expected to lower economic growth targets
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China expected to lower economic growth targets
Beijing is expected to push for a growth target of between 4.5-5% — its lowest on record.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/china-expected-to-lower-economic-growth-targets
3 days ago
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West African farmers turn to TikTok to advertise crops
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West African farmers turn to TikTok to advertise crops
Farmers’ move to social media has been bolstered by a fall in aid sent to rural communities across the continent.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/west-african-farmers-turn-to-tiktok-to-advertise-crops
3 days ago
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AI is prepared to commit science fraud, research finds
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AI is prepared to commit science fraud, research finds
ArXiv, a repository for pre-peer-reviewed papers, has been “overwhelmed” with submissions since the rise of LLMs.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/ai-is-prepared-to-commit-science-fraud-research-finds
3 days ago
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UAE stocks slide as markets reopen after Iranian strikes
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UAE stocks slide as markets reopen after Iranian strikes
The main indices for the Abu Dhabi and Dubai bourses ended Wednesday down 1.9% and 4.7% respectively.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/uae-stocks-slide-as-markets-reopen-after-iranian-strikes
3 days ago
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African telecoms giants plan to launch $40 smartphone
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African telecoms giants plan to launch $40 smartphone
The move is part of a push to bridge affordability gaps that limit access to digital services on the continent.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/african-telecoms-giants-plan-to-launch-40-smartphone
3 days ago
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Nigeria’s foreign reserves jump by 772%
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Nigeria’s foreign reserves jump by 772%
The government has removed a fixed peg for the naira currency, while the central bank has resolved a backlog of forex obligations.
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/nigerias-foreign-reserves-jump-by-772
3 days ago
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A new lawsuit claims Gemini assisted in suicide
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A new lawsuit claims Gemini assisted in suicide
Federal complaint alleges Google designed chatbot for ‘emotional dependency’
https://www.semafor.com/article/03/04/2026/a-new-lawsuit-claims-gemini-assisted-in-suicide
3 days ago
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