Russia’s economic woes won’t stop Putin

Russia’s economic woes won’t stop Putin

Predictions that the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse are nothing new. Those forecasts have circulated widely since 2022, when the United States and Europe first imposed unprecedented sanctions on Moscow as punishment for invading Ukraine. But this wishful thinking has received a boost in recent weeks, in the wake of new reporting suggesting that the country’s oil exports are…

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Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, a senior White House official said on Monday. Trump told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on…

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Jeff Bezos launching AI startup

Jeff Bezos launching AI startup

Jeff Bezos is launching an AI startup that he will spearhead as co-CEO, The New York Times reported. Called Project Prometheus, the company has secured more than $6 billion in funding and plans to focus on tech that “dovetails with Mr. Bezos’ interest in taking people to outer space,” The Times wrote, with AI assisting…

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Report: Startup co-led by Jeff Bezos raises $6.2B to develop 'AI for the physical economy'

Report: Startup co-led by Jeff Bezos raises $6.2B to develop ‘AI for the physical economy’

Jeff Bezos has launched an artificial intelligence startup called Project Prometheus, the New York Times reported today. The company is reportedly backed by $6.2 billion in funding from Bezos and other investors. It’s unclear whom those other investors are, when Project Prometheus was founded or where it’s headquartered. However, the Times’ sources did divulge certain…

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