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'Sleeper agent' bots on X fuel US election misinformation, study says
'Sleeper agent' bots on X fuel US election misinformation, study says
by  AFP

Hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts on X are pushing US election misinformation and amplifying false narratives about Democratic contender Kamala Harris, a research group said Thursday, calling them "sleeper agents" for having evaded detection for years.

Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86
Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86
by  AFP

Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday.

Fed minutes highlight divisions over rate cut decision
Fed minutes highlight divisions over rate cut decision
by  AFP

The US Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee was divided during interest rate deliberations last month, although most members ultimately voted for a half percentage-point cut, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.

German govt sees economy shrinking again in 2024
German govt sees economy shrinking again in 2024
by  AFP

The German government slashed its 2024 forecast Wednesday for Europe's largest economy, saying it will contract for a second straight year before a recovery gets under way in 2025. The economy is expected to grow by 1.1 percent in 2025, according to the latest forecasts, up from a previous estimate of one percent.