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Today’s Flagship
A new diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East, a tactical retreat for Ukraine’s forces as they await US military aid, and a row over British patriotism.
Hundreds arrested at pro-Palestine student protests across the US
Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images Germany’s controversial climate reform highlights coalition fractures
Blinken meets Xi in Beijing to ease escalating tensions
US military begins construction on Gaza pier
In battle against Russia, US focuses on Moldova
US birthrate dips to record low in line with global trend
China orders hotels to scrap facial recognition over privacy fears
Israel set to invade Rafah as Egypt fears influx of refugees
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council sworn in
Biden on notice as inflation jumps and growth slows
Trump lawyer tells Supreme Court that political assassinations could be covered by presidential immunity
DR Congo demands answers from Apple over ‘blood mineral’ supply chain concerns
NY court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s conviction, but he won’t be released
Russia embraces K-pop and anime as sanctions limit Western entertainment
Media
The New Yorker’s succession race is kicking off
David Remnick, 65, embodies a brand that sits atop American intellectual culture. Who will replace him when he retires?
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Africa
How to champion African art on the global stage
Atim Annette Oton is the curator of Calabar Gallery a New York-based gallery that showcases the work of African, African American and Caribbean artists.
Courtesy: Atim Annette Oton
Politics
A third Modi term could be more radical than ever
India’s BJP sees a stark shift towards extremism, a North Korean defector wins a legislative seat in South Korea, and an election in the Maldives shifts the country towards China. All of this and more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.
Joey PfeiferToday’s Flagship
A new diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East, a tactical retreat for Ukraine’s forces as they await US military aid, and a row over British patriotism.
News
Semafor World Economy Summit: Policymakers and business leaders discuss Trump, AI, and China
Follow our coverage of Semafor’s second annual World Economy Summit where more than 100 of the world’s most influential economic and business decision makers discuss the global economic landscape.
Tech
Microsoft, Apple look to go big with smaller AI models
Because they use less compute, the latest offerings from the tech giants can be used in a broader array of devices like smartphones.
Politics
How Washington is responding to the campus Israel protests
Democrats are split, Republicans are united, and many politicians are still finding their angle on student demonstrations.Politics
‘This is a game changer’: Jill Stein looks to Israel protests to peel off Democrats
The Green Party candidate said the Gaza war “dramatically increases interest in the campaign.”Top Democrats pressed for Rahm Emanuel to lead Biden campaign
Panicked over Biden’s winter polling, donors looked to a familiar face to right the ship.
Net Zero
How KKR plans to chase dollars and emissions at once
The private equity firm wants to tackle the ‘valley of death’ plaguing climate tech companies.
Africa
Why Europe is rejecting African visa applications
Nearly a third of Africans applying for a visa to Europe’s Schengen area are rejected — the highest refusal rate of any region, according to a new report.
Politics
Mike Johnson saved Ukraine aid. Will donors care?
Critics warn he’s a “lame duck” whose Ukraine decision alienates the grassroots. But some think it may help him fix his problems with large donors.
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Joey Pfeifer
A third Modi term could be more radical than ever
India’s BJP sees a stark shift towards extremism, a North Korean defector wins a legislative seat in South Korea, and an election in the Maldives shifts the country towards China. All of this and more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.
How Washington is responding to the campus Israel protests
Democrats are split, Republicans are united, and many politicians are still finding their angle on student demonstrations.
‘This is a game changer’: Jill Stein looks to Israel protests to peel off Democrats
The Green Party candidate said the Gaza war “dramatically increases interest in the campaign.”
Blinken meets Xi in Beijing to ease escalating tensions
China and the US have become locked in a trade war in recent months.
Top Democrats pressed for Rahm Emanuel to lead Biden campaign
Panicked over Biden’s winter polling, donors looked to a familiar face to right the ship.
Joey Pfeiferbusiness
Biden on notice as inflation jumps and growth slows
The US economy is cooling down, negatively impacting voters’ perception of Biden in critical swing states.
Victor Khosla on “toasty” equity, a real-estate reckoning, and ducks
The founder of Strategic Value Partners warns about volatility ahead and notes the current market isn’t a good fit for a regular investor buying regular debt.
Private equity’s latest trade: The financial futures of millions of retirees
Regulators and workers are worried, and recent lawsuits challenge the plans of AT&T, Lockheed and Alcoa to turn their pensions over to an insurer owned by Apollo.
Boeing lost less revenue than expected amid safety crisis
Boeing’s cash burn was less than forecasted, largely driven by operations outside its commercial airplane sector.
Tesla reports 55% drop in profit as Chinese competitors dominate
Tesla has slashed prices and announced global layoffs in recent months as the EV giant struggles to compete with Chinese companies.
technology
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Denis Balibouse/File Photo/Reuters
Microsoft, Apple look to go big with smaller AI models
Because they use less compute, the latest offerings from the tech giants can be used in a broader array of devices like smartphones.
Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty ImagesSam Altman-founded crypto project Worldcoin faces an orb shortage
With more than 10 million users, the startup is ramping up production of the silver devices that scan people’s irises in exchange for a token.
Medha Singh/ReutersU.S. military pits AI against human pilots in first ever dogfight test
In a media briefing, the commandant of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School said that he couldn’t comment on whether the human or AI pilot won.
Is there enough text to feed the AI beast?
A study suggested training data could run out this year, but researchers say there are ways to extend it.
Denis Balibouse/File Photo/ReutersafricaCourtesy: Atim Annette Oton 
Seyllou/AFP via Getty Images
How to champion African art on the global stage
Atim Annette Oton is the curator of Calabar Gallery a New York-based gallery that showcases the work of African, African American and Caribbean artists.
Courtesy: Atim Annette OtonWhy Europe is rejecting African visa applications
Nearly a third of Africans applying for a visa to Europe’s Schengen area are rejected — the highest refusal rate of any region, according to a new report.
Seyllou/AFP via Getty ImagesMalaria treatments will make huge strides in Africa this year
This year’s World Malaria Day comes at a time when scientists are making huge strides in the fight against the disease. Two malaria vaccines will be introduced across Africa this year.
DR Congo demands answers from Apple over ‘blood mineral’ supply chain concerns
Lawyers representing the DR Congo have written to Apple CEO Tim Cook demanding answers on the sourcing of minerals used to manufacture the company’s products.
US and Russia are vying to build Ghana’s nuclear energy plant
The United States and Russia are locked in a race against China, France, and South Korea to build the first nuclear power plant in Ghana.
net zero
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A worker stands in front of a steel furnace. Umit Bektas/Reuters
Turar Kazangapov/Reuters
Unsplash/Zach Kirby
Germany’s controversial climate reform highlights coalition fractures
After weeks of heated debate, Germany’s parliament approved a more flexible climate protection law.
REUTERS/Liesa JohannssenHow KKR plans to chase dollars and emissions at once
The private equity firm wants to tackle the ‘valley of death’ plaguing climate tech companies.
A worker stands in front of a steel furnace. Umit Bektas/ReutersPoor countries have a climate bomb on their balance sheets
COP29 needs to tackle sovereign debt, the ‘elephant in the room’ of climate finance.
Turar Kazangapov/ReutersPatagonia is the latest energy flashpoint for China and the West
The southern tip of South America is now perhaps one of the world’s most lucrative hubs for energy and mineral sourcing.
Unsplash/Zach Kirbysecurity
Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters
US military begins construction on Gaza pier
The safety of the site has been questioned after IDF soldiers and UN officials came under mortar fire.
China orders hotels to scrap facial recognition over privacy fears
Cities in China are banning hotels from using facial recognition, a sign that the government is recognizing the public’s privacy concerns.
Israel set to invade Rafah as Egypt fears influx of refugees
Israel appears set to start military operations in southern Gaza despite widespread misgivings among its allies.
EU, UN call for probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals
The graves have added to fears of human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip.
UK announces ‘biggest defense budget boost in a generation’
The UK has pledged to spend 2.5% of GDP on defense by 2030, although some analysts question where the money will come from.
Aleksandra Szmigiel/ReutersmediaAl Lucca/Semafor
The New Yorker’s succession race is kicking off
David Remnick, 65, embodies a brand that sits atop American intellectual culture. Who will replace him when he retires?
Al Lucca/SemaforAxel Springer’s Trump years
The courtship between Axel Springer and the Trump administration offers an unusual glimpse of a publisher navigating the new political landscape.
The Intercept is running out of cash
The left-wing U.S. newsroom, a hub for pro-Palestinian coverage, is scrambling for funding.
Jina Moore Ngarambe: ‘The idea that empathy is zero-sum’
In her first interview since her exit, former Guernica editor-in-chief Jina Moore reflects on the uproar over an essay the progressive magazine published on Israel and Palestine.
Semaforum with Maria Ressa: “Every time you personalize, you tear apart the public sphere.”
The Nobel Laureate and journalist talks about how tech tears us apart, what we can do about it, and what makes her optimistic.
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