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China’s self-driving startup WeRide delays U.S. IPO as deadline looms

Self-driving technology company WeRide delayed its plan for an initial public offering in the U.S., citing its need for more…

Harris allies make a pitch to CEOs that she would be good for business

CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris’ allies in the business community are privately making a pitch to CEOs about why they…

‘Britain’s Bill Gates’: Who is Mike Lynch, the UK tech entrepreneur missing after superyacht sinks?

LONDON — British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch was acquitted of fraud charges in June in a landmark trial over allegations…

Democrats grant special convention access to more than 200 content creators

More than 200 digital content creators will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week with dedicated “creator credentials”…

SEC charges Carl Icahn with hiding billions in loans backed by IEP stock

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday said it fined billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn and his company $2 million, settling…

How Trump’s intimidation tactics have reshaped the Republican Party

When U.S. congressman Tom Rice voted to impeach Donald Trump for inciting the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol in…

Klarna takes on banks with a personal account and cashback rewards ahead of IPO

Financial technology firm Klarna is pushing deeper into banking with its own checking account-like product and a cashback offering that…

Schumer says a crypto bill can pass Senate this year; key Dems join ‘Crypto4Harris’ call

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that he believes the Senate can realistically pass a bipartisan crypto regulation bill…

FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, such as those generated with…

Biden hosts first Creator Economy Conference for influencers to talk AI, privacy and more

The White House hosted 100 digital content creators and industry professionals Wednesday to speak with key officials about the “creator…