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Today’s Flagship
Biden’s stumbling performance in the presidential debate has Democrats openly calling for him to step down, von der Leyen faces a tricky vote to cement her second term, and multivitamin supplements don’t seem to do any good.
Von der Leyen may still need Meloni to secure second term as European Commission chief
Yves Herman/Reuters US Supreme Court strikes down historic Chevron ruling, gutting federal agencies’ power
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough fears Trump will be the next US president ‘unless things change’
John Ganz on how 1992 broke American politics for good
Democrats can only hope to replace Biden if he decides to step down
US Supreme Court sides with Jan. 6 defendants, imperiling obstruction charges
Russia warns of ‘direct confrontation’ with NATO over US Black Sea drones
Top liberal media voices turn on Biden
Cities can clear homeless encampments even if shelters are full, US Supreme Court rules
How global media is reacting to the ‘game-changing’ Biden-Trump debate
No longevity benefit from multivitamins, study finds
US Supreme Court’s ‘Good Neighbor’ ruling deals a blow to Environmental Protection Agency powers
EU set to reimpose tariffs on Ukraine, a potential sign of tough talks ahead
Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring down International Space Station in 2030, NASA says
News
France’s far-right National Rally dominates in first round of country’s elections: Polls
Exit polls also showed that Macron’s Ensemble party was in third place, behind the left-wing New Popular Front.
Insights from La Dépêche du Midi, Le Figaro, and Bloomberg
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Politics
Voters sour on Biden polls show after debate debacle
The fallout from US President Joe Biden’s debate performance last week is coming into focus as the first snap polls are released.
Insights from Politico, The New York Times, and Axios
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Africa
How to tell the Diezani corruption story on film
A new documentary by Chude Jideonwo, a journalist and PR operative, explores the myths around the former Nigerian oil minister who is fighting corruption allegations.
World Economic ForumToday’s Flagship
Biden’s stumbling performance in the presidential debate has Democrats openly calling for him to step down, von der Leyen faces a tricky vote to cement her second term, and multivitamin supplements don’t seem to do any good.
Politics
The seven people who could force Joe Biden’s hand
There’s no Democratic Party left — just a handful of key power players.
Politics
Bernie Sanders says Biden’s debate was ‘mmm...not great.’ But he thinks he can win.
Semafor followed Biden’s old primary rival on a campaign swing through Wisconsin.
Politics
Jim Clyburn made Joe Biden president once. Can he save him a second time?
We talked to the veteran South Carolina Congressman about why he thinks Democrats must “stay the course” with Biden.‘I couldn’t hardly sleep’: Democrats in Congress have no idea what comes next for Biden
A “panic-stricken” party is looking for answers that only the president can give them.Politics
‘I know how to do this job:’ Defiant Biden aims to limit debate damage
An energetic Biden took the stage in North Carolina on Friday after a potentially disastrous debate performance the night before.
Politics
Could nationalists take over French parliament?
Marine Le Pen’s nationalists are not projected for a majority, but their upward movement is creating anxiety. This and more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.- The Democrats who could replace Biden if he exits the 2024 raceAfter a disappointing debate for US President Joe Biden, politicos and pundits alike have started tossing potential names around.
Insights from New York Magazine, The Economist, Politico, and The Washington Post
Net Zero
How Joe Biden lost the climate debate too
Clean water polls better than climate policy.
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Joey Pfeifer
Voters sour on Biden polls show after debate debacle
The fallout from US President Joe Biden’s debate performance last week is coming into focus as the first snap polls are released.
Bernie Sanders says Biden’s debate was ‘mmm...not great.’ But he thinks he can win.
Semafor followed Biden’s old primary rival on a campaign swing through Wisconsin.
The seven people who could force Joe Biden’s hand
There’s no Democratic Party left — just a handful of key power players.
Jim Clyburn made Joe Biden president once. Can he save him a second time?
We talked to the veteran South Carolina Congressman about why he thinks Democrats must “stay the course” with Biden.
Could nationalists take over French parliament?
Marine Le Pen’s nationalists are not projected for a majority, but their upward movement is creating anxiety. This and more, in the latest updates to our Global Election Hub.
Joey Pfeiferbusiness
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Banking on the Future: The Next Era of Fintech
Join us for a convening of policy makers and the leading voices in fintech that will bridge the divide between regulators and innovators.
Hilsenrath: Trump and Biden share a legacy of outsized, ill-timed debt accumulation
The Semafor contributor and former chief economics correspondent for WSJ breaks down their past performance on growth and spending as they face off once again.
Semafor Business Summit: Beware of the the mushy middle
Highlights from our second annual event in New York, where we heard from Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and other business leaders.
Pfizer is testing new non-GLP-1 mechanism for weight-loss drug, CEO reveals
The company is testing three potential weight-loss drugs, including two that use the same GLP-1 protocol as Ozempic or Wegovy, and a third based on a new mechanism, CEO Albert Bourla told Semafor.
Can tiny-home mortgages fix California’s housing crisis?
Seizing on Wall Street’s hunger for loans, one startup thinks it can finance its way to a solution.
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Patrick T. Power/Numenta
Communicate with animals, win millions: Inside the wild new world of AI prizes
Contests funded by the rich are driving AI advances too weird for big companies, and too wild for academia.
Coller FoundationTikTok applies for ‘Genie’ trademark in US for AI chatbot
The May filing shows the chatbot will simulate conversations and facilitate interaction between humans and AI.
Dado Ruvic/ReutersNow valued at $2 billion, can startup DeepL beat Big Tech on AI language translation?
The German firm’s advanced technology has helped it dominate, but Big Tech players are also investing in translation. DeepL founder Jarek Kutylowski says he’s amassing AI talent to stay ahead.
DeepLThe Gates Foundation backs an AI wildcard
The group has awarded $2.7 million to an AI push inspired by the human brain.
Patrick T. Power/NumentaafricaWorld Economic Forum 
Reuters/Monicah Mwangi
How to tell the Diezani corruption story on film
A new documentary by Chude Jideonwo, a journalist and PR operative, explores the myths around the former Nigerian oil minister who is fighting corruption allegations.
World Economic ForumCalls for Ruto’s resignation as protests continue in Kenya
Protests continued in Kenya’s cities even after President William Ruto withdrew the unpopular finance bill that triggered demonstrations.
Reuters/Monicah MwangiSouth Africa’s coalition cabinet talks are disrupted by disagreements
Coalition talks between the country’s biggest parties have been plunged into jeopardy due to a disagreement over ministerial posts.
Ethiopia says it’s ready for foreign firms but investors seem reluctant
Ethiopia is expected to approve a bill that would pave the way for increased foreign ownership in its banking sector.
Kenya’s Ruto withdraws controversial tax bill as protests escalate
Kenya’s President William Ruto withdraws a controversial finance bill that contained unpopular tax hikes following pressure from youth-led protests.
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How Joe Biden lost the climate debate too
Clean water polls better than climate policy.
Brian Snyder/ReutersUS Supreme Court’s ‘Good Neighbor’ ruling deals a blow to Environmental Protection Agency powers
The ruling is the latest loss for the Biden administration and the EPA’s regulatory efforts.
Tim Vizer/Belleville News-Democrat/MCT/ABACAPRESS.COMWhy Trump talking about Big Oil at the presidential debate could be a ‘win’ for the Republican frontrunner
A former Trump White House climate advisor told Semafor the topic hits on a big issue for voters: lowering energy prices.
REUTERS/Brendan McDermidDenmark’s radical methane tax hits farmers, but may not lower meat consumption
Denmark could become the first country to tax farmers directly for their gassy livestock, which are a major cause of methane emissions.
Henning Bagger/Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS security
Michael Buholzer/Pool via Reuters
Brazil’s top court votes to decriminalize marijuana possession in move that could reduce prison numbers
The Supreme Court’s decision was condemned by politicians, who are simultaneously advancing their own law to tighten drug legislation.
Lai slams China over Taiwanese independence death penalty law
Taiwan’s president said China’s autocracy was “evil” after Beijing passed a law that allows supporters of Taiwanese independence to be sentenced to death.
Iran’s nuclear program may be expanding dramatically
The regime says its uranium enrichment program is for civilian purposes only, but new construction at a key facility suggests otherwise.
Putin signs pact with North Korea to offer mutual aid in face of ‘aggression’
The Russian president and North Korean leader made the agreement during the former’s rare visit to Pyongyang.
Ukraine summit ends without support from key powers for peace communique
China, India, and Saudi Arabia were not among the 80 countries that signed a statement agreeing the territorial integrity of Ukraine must be the basis of any peace deal.
Michael Buholzer/Pool via Reutersmedia
Mixed Signals: When Biden lost it & Nate Silver’s bet
A very special debate episode of Mixed Signals
Top liberal media voices turn on Biden
Biden lost the debate, and lost control of parts of his party.
Forget politics: Vivek Ramaswamy floats “fun” BuzzFeed
The politician and investor owns 9% of the digital media company.
Russia opens spying trial against US journalist Evan Gershkovich
The Wall Street Journal reporter has been detained for over a year following allegations that he was working as an intelligence agent.
Semafor adds major contributors and appoints global live journalism leadership
Semafor appoints PBS News Hour co-anchor, Amna Nawaz, former Wall Street Journal writer, Jon Hilsenrath, former Wall Street Journal and Washington Post editor, Marcus Brauchli, and former New York Magazine journalist and Mixed Signals co-host, Nayeema Raza, as contributors.
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