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Judge Arthur Engoron poses for a picture in his courtroom in New York, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Starting Monday, Oct. 2, Engoron will preside over a non-jury trial in Manhattan to resolve remaining claims in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his company and top executives. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Donald Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial scrutinizing his business practices

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With control over some of his most prized real estate holdings in jeopardy, former President Donald Trump says he will make a rare, voluntary trip to court Monday for the start of a civil trial in a … more

By MICHAEL R. SISAK | 10/1/23

Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy

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Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers improved in July-September for the second straight quarter, according to a central bank survey. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey … more

By YURI KAGEYAMA | 10/1/23

A worker in a protective suit pokes a metal rod to tap slag from a smelting furnace at PT Vale Indonesia's nickel processing plant in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. As demand for materials needed for batteries, solar panels and other components vital for cutting global emissions rises, carbon emissions by miners and refiners will likewise rise unless companies actively work to decarbonize. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy

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Demand for critical minerals like nickel and cobalt is surging as climate change hastens a transition to renewable energy, boosting carbon emissions by miners and processors of such materials. Some … more

By VICTORIA MILKO and DITA ALANGKARA | 10/1/23

Ms. Sophie Chelmick, Executive Vice President, EMEA, TDCX (Photo: Business Wire)

TDCX Grows in Europe With Two New Healthtech Clients

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SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2023--TDCX, (NYSE: TDCX), an award-winning digital customer experience (CX) solutions provider for technology and blue-chip companies, has continued its growth … more

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Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court

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A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a venture capital firm’s grant program for businesses run by Black women. The 2-1 decision by the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals … more

By ALEXANDRA OLSON | 10/1/23

Weber introduces the all-new Weber® Q™ range of gas barbecues. (Photo: Business Wire)

Weber Introduces the All-New Weber® Q™, Bringing Modern Versatility and Ease to Create an Unforgettable Cooking Experience

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ADELAIDE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2023--Weber-Stephen Products LLC, the global leader in outdoor cooking, technology, and products, unveiled today its all-new Weber Q range of gas … more

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BAZAAR Design Awards International Parallel Exhibition Milan 2023: The First Dialogue Between China's New Consumer Design and International Fashion

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MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2023--During the 2023 Fashion Week, Harper’s Bazaar’s global design & cultural brand "BAZAAR Design Awards" held "House of the Future - BAZAAR Design Awards … more

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File - The Southern University Human Jukebox marching band warms up before the 2023 National Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Houston. Student loan payments resume in October after a three-year pause due to the pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here's what you need to know

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Federal student loan borrowers will need to start making payments again this month after a three-year-plus pause due to the pandemic. If you're a borrower, the first step is to log in to your … more

By ADRIANA MORGA | 10/1/23

Connecting the Dots of SEO Excellence: DotMirror's Approach

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CITY OF LONDON, England - October 1, 2023 - ( Newswire.com )In an increasingly digital world, having a strong online presence is vital for businesses and websites to succeed. Search Engine … more

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The body of a dead miner lies on the ground wrapped in a plastic sheet after been retrieved from a collapsed mine shaft in Chegutu, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) west of the capital Harare, Saturday, Sept. 30 2023. Several people have died from the collapse of a gold mine in Zimbabwe, according to state media reports. (AP Photo)

The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says

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Zimbabwe's vice president says the death toll from a shaft collapse at a disused gold mine could rise to 13. The collapse happened on Friday in the gold-rich town of Chegutu, about 60 miles west of … more

By FARAI MUTSAKA | 10/1/23

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nigeria's leader increases wages to avert a strike that could shut down the government

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Nigeria’s leader has increased the wages of some government workers in last-minute efforts to appease labor unions whose planned strike this week could shut down government offices in all sectors … more

By CHINEDU ASADU | 10/1/23

Global sports company PUMA launches a beanies campaign, “Class of 23”, to unite ambassadors from across the globe to represent of the close-knit PUMA family. (Photo: Business Wire)

PUMA Called Ambassadors From All Around the World to Form “Class of 23”

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HERZOGENAURACH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2023--Global sports company PUMA launches a beanies campaign, “Class of 23”, to unite ambassadors from across the globe to represent of the … more

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Yemen’s state-run airline suspends the only route out of Sanaa over Houthi restrictions on its funds

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Yemen’s state-run carrier says it has suspended the only air route out of the country's rebel-held capital to protest Houthi restrictions on its funds. Yemen Airways on Sunday canceled its … more

By SAMY MAGDY | 10/1/23

XPENG Announces Vehicle Delivery Results for September and Third Quarter 2023

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GUANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2023--XPeng Inc. (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, today … more

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Optomind and MaxLinear announce collaboration on PAM4 112Gbps OSFP 800Gbps SR8 transceiver solution at ECOC Exhibition 2023

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GLASGOW, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 1, 2023--Optomind and MaxLinear will be demonstrating 800Gbps OSFP active optical cables (AOC) and SR8 optical transceivers at ECOC 2023 Exhibition, in … more

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Run by a private firm hired by the city, migrants stay in a makeshift shelter at O'Hare International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Chicago. Unlike migrants in the public eye at police stations, the migrants at O'Hare and a handful at Midway International Airport have limited access to resources, including showers and medical care. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago is keeping hundreds of migrants at airports while waiting on shelters and tents

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As Chicago struggles to house asylum-seekers, the city is using a shuttle bus center at O’Hare International Airport. The use of airports to house migrants has been rejected elsewhere and … more

By SOPHIA TAREEN and MELISSA PEREZ WINDER | 10/1/23

The ruins of a home destroyed by a deadly August wildfire lay outside the boundary of a Hawaiian homestead community in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The Villages of Leiali'I, a Native Hawaiian neighborhood, lost only two out of 104 houses, even though many homes were destroyed in other parts of Lahaina. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance

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As hundreds of homes burned in Lahaina, the only community in West Maui reserved for Hawaiians emerged almost unscathed from the wildfire that killed at least 97 people. The Villages of Leiali'i lost … more

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER | 10/1/23

AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:33 a.m. EDT

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California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California won’t be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike. While state … more

10/1/23

Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie

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The judge deciding the future of former President Donald Trump’s real estate empire has driven a taxi cab, played in a band and protested the Vietnam War. He's resolved hundreds of disputes, … more

By MICHAEL R. SISAK | 10/1/23

Jeff Huckaby, president and CEO of Grimmway, walks on a carrot field owned by the company, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in New Cuyama, Calif. In the Cuyama Valley northwest of Los Angeles, two of the country's biggest carrot farmers filed a lawsuit in a bid to have their groundwater rights upheld by a judge. The move pushed hundreds of small farmers and cattle ranchers, local residents and even the tiny school district into court, and has prompted community outcry and a call for a carrot boycott. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots

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In a remote, dry patch of California farm country, a battle is raging over carrots. Or rather, over the groundwater where they’re growing northwest of Los Angeles. The Cuyama Basin Groundwater … more

By AMY TAXIN | 10/1/23