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Be a thermostat, not a thermometer | Lara Hogan

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learned more about how humans interact with one another at work,
I’ve been repeatedly reminded that we are very easily influenced by
the mood of those around us. It’s usually not even something we do
consciously; we just see someone using a different tone of voice or
shifting their body language, and something deep in our brain notices
it.

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XP Health grabs $32M to bring employees more affordable vision care |
TechCrunch
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The $100 Million Family-Owned Greek Restaurant Empire Taking On Nobu
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It’s lunchtime in Midtown Manhattan, and Estiatorio Milos is
bustling. Inside the modern Greek restaurant that opened in 1997, a
stone well from Crete, circa 1700, greets guests and a cascade of
whole fish, prawns and shellfish is displayed on a spotlighted mound
of ice.















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Politics Is TikTok's Newest Dance Move - Foreign Policy (No paywall)
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Essay: Politics Is TikTok’s Newest Dance Move

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Kevin Plank broke Under Armour. Can he fix it? - WSJ (No paywall)
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“My top priority is to bring clarity and stability to our business,"
he told investors in May, when Plank also warned them that the
company’s sales would drop at least 10% this year.














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Sony Wants To Produce More Animation Content, But Hampered By Animator
Shortage, High Costs
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Sony is redirecting billions into producing original content,
including a significant focus on animated content. The move is being
called a “creation shift” by the Japanese tech company, per a
report in Financial Times.

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The Uruguayan company teaching people how to turn regular cars into
EVs
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The vehicle, which looked like any ordinary pickup truck, was used to
convey a message: Uruguay was serious about its quest to become more
environmentally friendly. The gas-powered four-wheeler had been
transformed into an electric vehicle by Organización Autolibre, a
local retrofitting company.














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The Big Baltic Bomb Cleanup | Hakai Magazine
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Aboard the Alkor, a 55-meter oceanographic vessel anchored in the
Baltic Sea several kilometers from the German port city of Kiel,
engineer Henrik Schönheit grips a joystick-like lever in his fist. He
nudges the lever up, and a one-of-a-kind robotic sea crawler about the
size of a two-seat golf cart responds, creeping forward along the
seafloor on rubber caterpillar tracks 12 meters below the ship. As the
crawler inspects Kiel bay’s sandy terrain, a live video stream beams
up to a computer screen in a cramped room aboard the ship. The picture
is so crystalline that it’s possible to count the tentacles of a
translucent jellyfish floating past the camera. A scrum of scientists
and technicians ooh and ah as they huddle around the screen, peering
over Schönheit’s shoulder.

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Going all in: Why employee 'will' can make or break transformations
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Lasting performance improvements that establish a competitive
advantage: What organization doesn’t want that? For a company
undergoing transformation, cultivating employee “will” to change
the way it operates is critical for success. Organizations that focus
on generating this will, along with building critical skills,
executing with rigor, and setting a holistic aspiration, are far more
likely to outperform peers.














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Richard Powers on What We Do to the Earth and What It Does to Us - The
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The novelist Richard Powers and I were sitting on the banks of a river
in the Great Smoky Mountains, and I could scarcely hear him above the
water crashing against the rocks. The sound was both violent and
serene, like being trapped inside a white-noise machine. These
collisions, he said, release negative air ions, electrically charged
particles with beneficial health effects. Sometimes he liked to wade
into the river and sit among the rocks, letting the cold water pound
his body. I took a deep breath, and the air did, indeed, smell
fresher. Was I experiencing a surge in my serotonin levels, or am I
just impressionable? Before I could decide, Powers was on to the next
wonder. “Do you know your trees?” he asked.

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What to Know About the Arrest of Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins was
handcuffed and placed face down on a street outside the team’s
stadium after he was stopped for speeding and reckless driving Sunday
morning before the Dolphins’ first game of the season, an incident
that left the star wide receiver baffled and resulted in a police
officer being placed on administrative leave.














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The impact of the Supreme Court's reversal of affirmative action,
explained in one chart
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Independent journalism is more important than ever. Vox is here to
explain this unprecedented election cycle and help you understand the
larger stakes. We will break down where the candidates stand on major
issues, from economic policy to immigration, foreign policy, criminal
justice, and abortion. We’ll answer your biggest questions, and
we’ll explain what matters — and why. This timely and essential
task, however, is expensive to produce.

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Six countries that could mediate possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's former defense minister, Sergei
Shoigu, has said that Ukraine's incursion into Russia means there is
no chance of negotiations to end the war started by his boss after
several countries emerged as potential mediators for peace.














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Nvidia chips are in such high demand that customers are 'emotional,'
Huang said - Business Insider (No paywall) [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=63530&nl=daily]
Huang, dubbed the King of AI, said the demand for Nvidia's products is
so high because everyone wants to get them first — and they want a
lot. It's making things tense with customers despite the company's
best efforts, he said at a Goldman Sachs tech conference in San
Francisco on Wednesday.

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The family rift driving Rupert Murdoch to redo his 'irrevocable' trust
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The Murdoch family had cause to celebrate in the spring of 2019.
Patriarch Rupert Murdoch’s sale of Fox entertainment assets to
Disney had netted some $12 billion to be split up among his children.














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Companies crave fresh data to train AI models. This startup's recipe?
Data made from scratch--by AI - Fortune (No paywall)
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Ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT sparked the generative AI boom in 2022,
it’s been clear that having the right data, and enough of it, is
essential to creating an AI model that is accurate, reliable, and
efficient. The problem? The best data, particularly specialized
“expert” data in specific domains like health and finance, is in
short supply. AI companies have strip-mined the internet for fresh
information, but AI models are constantly hungry—and must be fed. 

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OpenAI is reportedly raising at a $150 billion valuation -- making it
worth more than 88% of S&P 500 firms - Business Insider (No paywall)
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The startup is in talks to raise $6.5 billion from various investors,
Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the
matter. The valuation does not include the amount being invested.













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OpenAI's new ChatGPT that can 'think' is here
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Details about company’s new “reasoning models,” which were
code-named Strawberry, were previously described by The Information
and Bloomberg. Meanwhile, the AI startup is talking with investors
about raising $6.5 billion at a valuation of $150 billion, Bloomberg
reported. It’s also reportedly discussing raising $5 billion in debt
from banks.

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There have never been more people in space than there are right now
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As well as Jeff Bezos’ space brand, there are also all kinds of
startups promising billionaires the best view of our burning planet,
including one startup relying on balloons to take people into orbit
and another planning a luxury getaway in orbit.

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A startup named after 'Lord of the Rings' just made a missile that's
30% cheaper than rivals on the market
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Anduril was founded by Palmer Luckey, the founder of virtual reality
company Oculus (META), and former Palantir executives to compete with
the handful of major defense firms still active, such as Boeing and
Lockheed Martin. Its backers include Counterpoint Global, Baillie
Gifford, and Palantir (PLTR) founder Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.

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Airbus Ventures launches $155 million fund focused on deep tech,
including space
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While Airbus Ventures has traditionally deployed the majority of its
funds in the U.S., d'Halluin said it intends for Fund-Y to be global.
In particular, he sees "very strong momentum" for space startups in
Europe and Japan.

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Israeli forces mischaracterised events leading to fatal shooting of US
activist, says Washington Post
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Biden said the US has “had full access to Israel’s preliminary
investigation, and expects continued access as the investigation
continues, so that we can have confidence in the result”.

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Hundreds gather on a Seattle beach to remember US activist killed by
Israeli military
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Turkey’s foreign ministry says all measures related to bringing the
body of Eygi, who was “intentionally” killed by Israeli soldiers,
to Turkey have been completed and it is expected to arrive on Friday.
She will be buried in Turkey. The ministry said the case is being
followed by the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv and consulate in
Jerusalem.

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Los Angeles hit by double whammy of wildfires and earthquake
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On the Nevada border with California near Reno, the Davis fire forced
thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend, destroyed one home
and a dozen structures and charred nearly 9 sq miles (23 sq km) of
timber and brush along the Sierra Nevada’s eastern front.

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Cohost, the X rival founded with an anti-Big Tech manifesto, is
running out of money and will shut down | TechCrunch
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Is a business coach really worth the investment? Execs often seek
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and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch
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Is a business coach really worth the investment? Execs often seek
coaches to bolster aspects of their work, like communication skills
and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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The final agenda for the Space Stage at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch
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Is a business coach really worth the investment? Execs often seek
coaches to bolster aspects of their work, like communication skills
and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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Exclusive: Bolt has quietly settled its lawsuit with Fanatics amid
ongoing boardroom drama
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Is a business coach really worth the investment? Execs often seek
coaches to bolster aspects of their work, like communication skills
and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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Why Y Combinator companies are flocking to banking and HR startup
Every | TechCrunch
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Is a business coach really worth the investment? Execs often seek
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and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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Tune.FM wants to take on Spotify by using crypto to pay artists up to
100x more per stream | TechCrunch
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Is a business coach really worth the investment? Execs often seek
coaches to bolster aspects of their work, like communication skills
and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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After using a business coach to shift careers, AceUp founder wants to
drive coaching based on data | TechCrunch
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and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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Humanz brings its influencer marketing platform to the US | TechCrunch
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and their productivity. At least anecdotally, these skills do…

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Strangely, America's companies will soon face higher interest rates -
The Economist (No paywall) [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=63530&nl=daily]
Between early 2022 and mid-2023 the Federal Reserve tightened monetary
policy at the fastest pace since the early 1980s, lifting America’s
policy interest rate from 0-0.25% to 5.25-5%. When the central
bank’s policymakers next meet on September 17th and 18th, they will
almost certainly start cutting rates. Investors even wonder whether
they will begin with a 0.5-percentage-point reduction, in response to
cooler-than-expected economic data.

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Harris Courts Polish American Votes in Pennsylvania
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Many of Pennsylvania’s roughly 700,000 Polish Americans share a
common fear that Vladimir V. Putin has ambitions to restore the former
Soviet Union’s sphere of influence in Eastern Europe, including in
Poland.

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Biden Poised to Approve Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Western Weapons in
Russia
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If Mr. Biden permits the British and French to go ahead, and if he
follows in coming weeks by allowing the use of the ATACMS, it could
well be his final acceleration of the military aid to Ukraine.

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Trump Says He Won't Debate Harris Again
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Shane Goldmacher is a national political correspondent, covering the
2024 campaign and the major developments, trends and forces shaping
American politics. He can be reached at [email protected].
More about Shane Goldmacher

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Taylor Swift's Call to Vote Sent Hundreds of Thousands to Registration
Tools
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Maggie Astor covers politics for The New York Times, focusing on
breaking news, policies, campaigns and how underrepresented or
marginalized groups are affected by political systems. More about
Maggie Astor

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Israeli Commandos Carried Out Raid on Secret Weapons Site in Syria
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Before conducting the strike, Israel notified senior American
officials, including Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the head of United
States Central Command, according to a U.S. official. On Sunday,
General Kurilla visited the underground war room of the Israel Defense
Forces’ Northern Command, where he was presented with the
military’s operational plans for Lebanon, according to the Israel
Defense Forces.

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Jon Bon Jovi Helps Woman Off Ledge of Bridge
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If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to
SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. Go
here for resources outside the United States.

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American Airlines flight attendants are about to get a big raise
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“Special thanks to National Mediation Board (NMB) member Linda
Puchala, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, and Transportation
Secretary Pete Buttigieg for their efforts to move this deal across
the finish line,” Hedrick said.

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JPMorgan Chase will limit bankers to 80 hours per week because junior
bankers are burning out
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Last month, The Wall Street Journal (NWS) revealed that Bank of
America’s junior bankers were instructed to lie, on more than one
occasion, about their working hours as a way to override the bank’s
policies.

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European Central Bank Cuts Rates for Second Time in Three Months
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Even as inflation has dropped from double-digit highs in the eurozone,
policymakers there, like those in Britain and the United States, have
only tentatively begun the process of easing monetary policy. After
leaving rates at high levels for an extended period, central bank
officials have become increasingly confident that their actions have
stopped high inflation from becoming embedded. But wary of declaring
victory over inflation too early, officials are expected to keep rates
high enough to keep economies from overheating.

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Adderall in Higher Doses May Raise Psychosis Risk, Study Says
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A new study published on Thursday in The American Journal of
Psychiatry suggests that dosage may play a role. It found that among
people who took high doses of prescription amphetamines such as
Vyvanse and Adderall, there was a fivefold increased risk of
developing psychosis or mania for the first time compared with those
who weren’t taking stimulants.

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American Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with immediate
raises topping 20%
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Flight attendants, similar to other airline workers, have pushed for
higher pay and other work-rule improvements after the Covid-19
pandemic derailed negotiations and the cost of living has skyrocketed
in recent years.

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Mexico Remakes Its Entire Judicial System as States Back Vast Overhaul
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Mexico’s Senate passed the amendment on Wednesday. And by Thursday
morning, a majority of state legislatures had approved the amendment,
ensuring that it would reach the desk of the outgoing president,
Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He has long championed the measure,
which has for weeks brought thousands of people into the streets, both
in opposition and support, and drawn warnings from the U.S. and
Canadian ambassadors and legal experts.

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U.S. Latino economic output grows to $3.6 trillion, new report finds
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The report's findings were released during
the L'Attitude conference, which examines the state of Latino
leadership, participation and representation in corporate America as
well as in the public, media and entertainment sectors.

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iFixit wants to fix the soldering iron
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iFixit will begin shipping its FixHub products on October 15 in the
US, Canada, Australia and Europe. The Smart Soldering Iron will set
you back $80, while the Soldering Station, which includes the
soldering iron and the battery pack, costs $250. You can also pick up
the Soldering Toolkit for $300, which will include the above, plus
lots of accessories and materials.

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Meta and the Mental Health Coalition launch a data-sharing program to
reduce violating suicidal content
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In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255
or you can simply dial 988. Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting
HOME to 741741 (US), 686868 (Canada), or 85258 (UK). Wikipedia
maintains a list of crisis lines for people outside of those
countries.

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Microsoft lays off another 650 Xbox employees as part of its
Activision deal
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Microsoft completed its $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard
in October 2023, following a 21-month battle with regulators in the US
and UK. To clear the deal with the UK's Competition and Markets
Authority, Microsoft agreed to sell its cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft
so that titles will appear on multiple game-streaming services.

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Starmer tells Putin he started Ukraine war and can end it any time
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But the prime minister will not meet Kamala Harris, the vice-president
and Democrat nominee, because she was campaigning ahead of the
November election. “She will be in other parts of the US,” he
said. “Rather than Washington, she’ll be, as you’d expect, in
swing states.”

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Putin: lifting Ukraine missile restrictions would put Nato 'at war'
with Russia
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The two leaders are planning to discuss the war in Ukraine, and how it
could be ended, as part of a wide-ranging foreign policy discussion,
though they will avoid an intense focus on any individual weapons
system, as the focus of the conversation is strategic.

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