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Chinese hackers are determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI director warns

Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure inside the…
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Ukraine war live updates: Putin’s anti-war opponent takes step toward election; Russia says West could meddle in upcoming vote

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates. It’s less…
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan hit with new 14-year jail sentence, a day after receiving 10-year term

Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan was hit with a fresh 14-year jail sentence on Wednesday after a state…
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U.S.-China fentanyl talks get off to a ‘productive’ start, security advisor says

BEIJING — The U.S. and China had a “productive” first day of talks in Beijing about the fentanyl crisis, Jennifer…
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Highlights of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s court ruling: Mars, Frankenstein, a self-driving car pun

The bombshell, 200-page Delaware court ruling Tuesday ordering Tesla to undo its massive $56 billion compensation package for CEO Elon…
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Trump allies ramp up attacks on Taylor Swift ahead of Super Bowl

Taylor Swift endorsed President Joe Biden’s winning 2020 campaign — and while she hasn’t backed Biden’s reelection bid yet, allies…
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Walmart announces 3-for-1 stock split as shares hover below all-time high

Walmart announced a three-for-one stock split on Tuesday as the retailer’s shares sit just below their all-time high. The company…
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Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla compensation voided by judge, shares slide

A Delaware judge on Tuesday voided the $56 billion pay package of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, ruling that the company’s…
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Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev loses suit accusing Sotheby’s of art fraud

Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev on Tuesday lost a New York federal court lawsuit in which he had accused the Sotheby’s…
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Citadel CEO and billionaire Ken Griffin donated $5 million to Nikki Haley super PAC

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, a billionaire and major Republican campaign donor, gave $5 million to a political action committee backing…