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Analysis by Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — Xi Jinping had a clear aim as he hosted delegates from more than 50 African countries for a major summit in Beijing this week: proving beyond doubt that China is the continent’s premier foreign partner. The Chinese leader made his case with ceremony on Thursday when, flanked

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance were both asked essentially the same question while thousands of miles apart this week: How would they bring down the cost of child care, which is a barrier to people having children and a major drain on

CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance were both asked essentially the same question while thousands of miles apart this week: How would they bring down the cost of child care, which is a barrier to people having children and a major drain

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — We all know, instinctively, to be skeptical every time a big company markets itself as more than what it is: A business hungry for our hard-earned cash. Think about it. Didn’t we all groan when Kendell Jenner, in an ad, appeared to bring about peace by

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — For months, the United States has chased a mirage — a deal to free hostages in Gaza, to end the agony of Palestinian civilians there and to pause the fighting between Israel and Hamas. But its goal has never looked more remote, and the Biden administration has rarely

Analysis by Nathan Hodge, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin raised eyebrows Thursday when he expressed his support for US Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, flattering the Democratic nominee with some curiously timed remarks. “Our ‘favorite,’ if you can call it that, was the current president, Mr. [Joe] Biden. But he was removed from the race, and

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Nvidia, the nearly $3 trillion AI chip maker, is well known as a “golden handcuffs” employer. Expect long hours, screaming-match meetings, a CEO who believes he should “torture” his employees into greatness — your standard tech startup-turned-juggernaut nightmare. In exchange, you get to be rich, possibly

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — At the Throwback Brewery, Kamala Harris pivoted to the future, separating herself a little more from Bidenomics as she tries to run as a change candidate from an incumbent administration who is driving Donald Trump to distraction. The vice president on Wednesday stopped in New Hampshire — home

Analysis by David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Nvidia, the AI chipmaking titan that was briefly the world’s most valuable company, has suddenly found itself in an unfamiliar position: a major rut. Nvidia (NVDA) had the worst day in the history of the stock market Tuesday, as measured by loss in total market value. Its 9.5%

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The destiny of the White House may hang on a deadlocked fight between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for Georgia and Pennsylvania, two battlegrounds that have been decisive in crowning the last two presidents. The evolving electoral map is revealed in new CNN/SSRS polls out Wednesday of six

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — You know the feeling you have the second you step off a Tilt-A-Whirl? That moment when your foot finally hits terra firma after your body’s been through a spin cycle? That’s kind of where the US economy lives right now — a little dizzy from the

Analysis by Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Foreign automakers have dominated China’s car market for decades, selling millions of vehicles and raking in enormous profits. That golden era is now coming to an abrupt end. The rapid rise of China’s homegrown electric vehicle (EV) makers, such as BYD and Xpeng (XPEV), is upending the

Analysis by Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s disdain for the Democratic Party was never subtle, but in recent weeks his commentary on the upcoming US presidential election and his attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris have intensified, aided by a crude use of burgeoning artificial intelligence technology. On Monday, Musk posted an AI-generated image on his social media platform that

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump is trying to crush Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ persona as a force of change and to destroy her personal credibility as a potential president as their still-fresh competition careens into the final nine weeks before Election Day. In recent days, the ex-president has unveiled a broad

Analysis by Nic Robertson, CNN (CNN) — They were sons, daughters, brothers and sisters to a nation. Little wonder Saturday’s discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has Israelis’ blood boiling. The nation feels on a cusp of a major turning point. Gripped by swelling protests and labor union strikes, the weeks ahead for Israel are unpredictable. These well-tested democratic tools

Analysis by Kara Alaimo, CNN (CNN) — As kids head back to school, many schools aren’t allowing them to bring their phones to class. Legislation to ban phones in schools has been proposed or passed in many cities and states. Most schools already have policies prohibiting them for nonacademic use, according to the National Center for

Analysis by Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — He is 87 years old and in recent years has battled health difficulties and begun using a wheelchair. But Pope Francis is currently on the longest trip of his pontificate. On Tuesday, he landed in Indonesia kicking off a marathon 12-day visit of four countries in Southeast Asia

Analysis by Kara Alaimo, CNN (CNN) — Parents and caregivers are working more hours and spending more time taking care of their children than parents did in the past — all while juggling sign-ups for extracurricular activities, playdates, school forms, doctor appointments and more. No wonder they’re stressed. And the nation’s top doctor agrees. US

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — There were some interesting and off-brand pledges on the environment from Kamala Harris and on abortion policy from Donald Trump to close out the week. Harris shifts The vice president and Democratic presidential nominee made very clear during an exclusive interview with CNN that she now supports

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The world’s leading AI chip producer, Nvidia, just delivered a slam dunk earnings report that most businesses would be jealous of. Sales rose 122% in the second quarter. Profits doubled. The outlook for the current quarter? Strong. In short: The numbers were fantastic. Yet Nvidia’s shares