The US is set for its first presidential rematch since 1956, with Joe Biden taking on Donald Trump. Photo: AP

Explainer | 6 pivotal battlegrounds in the 2024 Biden-Trump rematch

Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are states to watch in November’s presidential election. Here’s why.

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Nvidia unveils new AI ‘superchip’ line-up Blackwell, succeeding dominant H100

The new Blackwell chips are made up of 208 billion transistors and will be able to link with other chips, making them much faster at handling AI models.

The new Blackwell chips are made up of 208 billion transistors and will be able to link with other chips, making them much faster at handling AI models.

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New US study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana Syndrome’ patients

The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened after new research offered no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking.

The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened after new research offered no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking.

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White House to host first-ever US-Philippines-Japan summit to counter China

US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.

US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.

19 Mar 2024 - 12:03PM

Intermittent fasting linked to heart risk in study surprise

The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from new research.

The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from new research.

19 Mar 2024 - 11:32AM

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US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.

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Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X. File photo: Reuters

Elon Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors

The 52-year-old tycoon says he takes prescribed ketamine to help him manage a ‘negative chemical state’ similar to depression.

19 Mar 2024 - 11:05AM

About 40% of Americans see China as top US enemy in new poll

In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.

In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.

19 Mar 2024 - 7:39AM

Embattled Chinese battery maker Gotion vows ‘more vocal’ US tack after lawsuit

‘People have been hearing a lot of mistruths’ about the company and its planned US$2.4 billion EV plant, top North American official tells Post.

‘People have been hearing a lot of mistruths’ about the company and its planned US$2.4 billion EV plant, top North American official tells Post.

19 Mar 2024 - 5:03AM

Cuba summons top US diplomat, accuses US of stoking protests

Cuba’s government protested as interventionist comments from the US following demonstrations against power blackouts and food shortages by hundreds of people in eastern Cuba.

Cuba’s government protested as interventionist comments from the US following demonstrations against power blackouts and food shortages by hundreds of people in eastern Cuba.

19 Mar 2024 - 12:02PM

Trump unable to post US$454 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Donald Trump faced having assets seized as his lawyers acknowledged he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a US$464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth.

Donald Trump faced having assets seized as his lawyers acknowledged he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a US$464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth.

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Could 3-way meet with the US draw Japan to help Philippines in South China Sea?

Biden, Kishida and Marcos Jnr are set to meet next month in a landmark summit over the issue deemed by Manila to be the top ‘flashpoint’.

Biden, Kishida and Marcos Jnr are set to meet next month in a landmark summit over the issue deemed by Manila to be the top ‘flashpoint’.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:23PM

Controversial Civil War movie prompts debate over US schism

A major film that imagines a second civil war in the near-future United States has highlighted fears about the divided state of the nation ahead of November’s presidential election.

A major film that imagines a second civil war in the near-future United States has highlighted fears about the divided state of the nation ahead of November’s presidential election.

18 Mar 2024 - 1:10PM

Trump campaign says ‘bloodbath’ warning for US taken out of context

Donald Trump seemed to suggest another electoral loss would lead to widespread violence in the United States. But his campaign says the remark referred to Chinese threats to the US auto industry.

Donald Trump seemed to suggest another electoral loss would lead to widespread violence in the United States. But his campaign says the remark referred to Chinese threats to the US auto industry.

18 Mar 2024 - 12:39PM

Biden jokes about Trump’s mental fitness at Washington dinner

US President Joe Biden on Donald Trump: ‘Don’t tell him, he thinks he’s running against Barack Obama’.

US President Joe Biden on Donald Trump: ‘Don’t tell him, he thinks he’s running against Barack Obama’.

18 Mar 2024 - 11:20AM

US top official Blinken arrives in South Korea to attend democracy summit

The US secretary of state will meet South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul to explore how to boost their alliance and ‘extended deterrence’ against North Korea.

The US secretary of state will meet South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul to explore how to boost their alliance and ‘extended deterrence’ against North Korea.

17 Mar 2024 - 7:30PM

Trump says US democracy will end if he loses 2024 election

In an appeal to minority voters, Trump claims many illegal immigrants have crossed the US-Mexico border since Biden took office.

In an appeal to minority voters, Trump claims many illegal immigrants have crossed the US-Mexico border since Biden took office.

17 Mar 2024 - 10:22AM

SpaceX building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, insiders say

The US$1.8 billion Starshield contract could significantly advance the ability of the US military to spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.

The US$1.8 billion Starshield contract could significantly advance the ability of the US military to spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.

17 Mar 2024 - 1:22AM

‘I feel alienated’: secularism law vexes minorities in Quebec

Opponents of the rule banning public sector employees from wearing religious items at work plan to take their fight to the Supreme Court after a judge refused to quash the law.

Opponents of the rule banning public sector employees from wearing religious items at work plan to take their fight to the Supreme Court after a judge refused to quash the law.

16 Mar 2024 - 7:43PM

Canadian PM Trudeau says he often considered quitting his ‘crazy job’

Trudeau said his premiership was ‘super tough’ and made him think about quitting.

Trudeau said his premiership was ‘super tough’ and made him think about quitting.

16 Mar 2024 - 4:01PM

Boeing tells airlines to check cockpit switches after Latam plane plunge

The company urged airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to inspect flight deck switches after a sudden mid-air dive by a Latam plane left dozens injured.

The company urged airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to inspect flight deck switches after a sudden mid-air dive by a Latam plane left dozens injured.

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