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The banks that agreed to finance Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc have a financial incentive to help the world's richest person walk away but would face long legal odds, according to people close to the deal and corporate law experts.
Analysis-Why The Banks Financing Musk's Twitter Deal Are Unlikely To Be Able To Help Him Walk Away
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Aug 29, 2022 10:49 PM
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The banks that agreed to finance Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc have a financial incentive to help the world's richest person walk away but would face long legal odds, according to people close to the deal and corporate law experts.
Baidu Bags China's First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Licenses
Baidu Bags China's First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Licenses
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Aug 29, 2022 10:49 PM
China search engine giant Baidu Inc said on Monday it has obtained permits to operate fully driverless robotaxi services on open roads from two Chinese cities, the first of their kind in the country.
U.S. House Lawmakers Look To Jump-Start Self-Driving Legislative Push
U.S. House Lawmakers Look To Jump-Start Self-Driving Legislative Push
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Aug 29, 2022 10:48 PM
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are launching a bipartisan effort to help revive legislative efforts to boost self-driving vehicles.
Biden Signs Bill To Boost U.S. Chips, Compete With China
Biden Signs Bill To Boost U.S. Chips, Compete With China
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Aug 29, 2022 10:48 PM
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a landmark bill to provide $52.7 billion in subsidies for U.S. semiconductor production and research and to boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China's science and technology efforts.
Oil Costs Spur India To Produce Ethanol From Farm Waste
Oil Costs Spur India To Produce Ethanol From Farm Waste
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Aug 29, 2022 10:48 PM
India opened its first factory to produce ethanol from rice straw or stubble on Wednesday as part of measures to reduce its reliance on oil imports and meet its net zero carbon goal.
Sierra Leone Doctors Strike Over Pay, Fuel Allowances
Sierra Leone Doctors Strike Over Pay, Fuel Allowances
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Aug 29, 2022 10:48 PM
Doctors across Sierra Leone began an indefinite strike on Monday to protest low pay and lack of benefits, leaving dozens of patients in hospital waiting rooms in need of care.
Chip Stocks Slip As Taiwan Tensions Mount
Chip Stocks Slip As Taiwan Tensions Mount
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Aug 29, 2022 10:47 PM
Semiconductor stocks fell globally as an expected visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan fueled a fresh escalation in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Spiralling Fuel Costs Hit Damascus Drivers
Spiralling Fuel Costs Hit Damascus Drivers
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Aug 29, 2022 10:47 PM
Damascus minibus driver Khaled al-Hassi remembers a time when he could fill his tank with cheap fuel to drive passengers across the Syrian capital and take home enough money for food, drink and a comfortable life.
Ukraine To Resume Excise Tax On Fuel To Replenish Budget During War
Ukraine To Resume Excise Tax On Fuel To Replenish Budget During War
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Aug 29, 2022 10:47 PM
The Ukrainian government has asked parliament to partially restore excise tax on petrol and diesel fuel to boost the state budget, depleted by months of war with Russia.

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