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🟡 @PBS CEO Paula Kerger joins Mixed Signals at a moment when public broadcasting is facing its most existential threat in decades. @maxwelltani and @semaforben ask her about the political onslaught from the Trump administration and Congress, what losing federal support will
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Asked how he thinks about President Trump's recent pardons, US Attorney Jay Clayton tells @lizrhoffman: "The president has the final word."
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French AI startup Mistral goes small with stronger AI models https://t.co/baUv99UsDX
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The smallest of the new models is tiny by LLM standards, but the company says it can outperform some models four times its size.
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Airbus stock soars despite issues with bestselling jet https://t.co/KJP6B1luOb
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The European aircraft manufacturer said new A320s required additional checks, compounding challenges for the firm.
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Scientists find gene associated with schizophrenia https://t.co/fctEDAkBIC
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The idea of a single gene for complex traits — whether height, intelligence, mental health, or sexuality — has largely fallen away.
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Two Omani green hydrogen projects end https://t.co/zssoteEMAZ
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The decision comes amid industry concerns about a mismatch between supply and demand for the low-emissions fuel.
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“This is solely about book sales and revenge — book sales for her and revenge for him, and there’s zero upside in engaging here…Bobby and [wife] Cheryl and the administration moved on from this a year ago.” RFK Jr keeps out of the Lizza-Nuzzi feud: https://t.co/O9fC2tgds8
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The man in the middle of 2025’s most lurid political-media storm seems intent on riding it out quietly.
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South Africa records stronger-than-expected GDP growth https://t.co/SSoMk9qKlV
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The 0.5% growth, compared with the previous three months, marks a fourth straight quarter of expansion.
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Nigeria nominates new defense minister https://t.co/HJ9RY35Dhv
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The move comes against the backdrop of a security crisis that threatens bilateral ties with the US.
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Trump escalates showdown with Venezuela https://t.co/Cknm4fmRUw
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Trump on Tuesday said he would soon start land strikes inside Venezuela, despite facing blowback over lethal attacks on suspected drug boats.
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Listen to the full interview on Mixed Signals from Semafor Media: https://t.co/YQiEIYpfif
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"Didn't you understand that if you were not funding it, it probably wasn't going to exist? @PBS CEO Paula Kerger tells @semaforben and @maxwelltani that some lawmakers were surprised by the fallout from defunding public broadcasting.
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Senate unlikely to get health care deal before key vote https://t.co/FgzAlleTK7
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Senators are still searching for an elusive bipartisan deal to prevent the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced tax credits from expiring.
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Cornyn trails Paxton in Texas Senate race, Democratic poll finds https://t.co/xqaBaJCfow
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Sen. John Cornyn is widely seen as a more electable general candidate than Ken Paxton.
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🟡 @WioBank CEO Jayesh Patel will join Semafor's The Next 3 Billion in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 11 to discuss sustainable finance, digital transformation, and cross-border collaboration. Request an invitation: https://t.co/hQozucq9Qk
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More Americans concerned about political rhetoric, poll finds https://t.co/VBHKKCmysx
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Majorities say both parties’ rhetoric has “gone too far.”
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Anthropic reportedly preparing for IPO https://t.co/r6M34mYoAh
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The AI firm’s IPO would be among the largest ever.
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Families of Kenyans fighting for Russia demand their return https://t.co/RcgdwKPM61
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Nairobi said around 200 Kenyans are fighting alongside Russian forces in the country’s war against Ukraine.
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Putin says Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe https://t.co/AnPk1yHhUo
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Five hours of negotiations involving US President Donald Trump’s envoy and his son-in-law did not result in a compromise, a Putin aide said.
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France's Macron in China to talk trade, tech https://t.co/FCfYthX6uW
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Macron’s trip is part of a European push to reduce tensions with the world’s second-biggest economy.
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