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1. Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal

   Microsoft said it would invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Gulf.

    By Paul Mozur and David E. Sanger

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2. Lawmakers Question Bank of America About Leon Black's Payments to Epstein

   A Senate committee sent a letter asking the bank whether it had adequately followed procedures before clearing $158 million in payments.

    By Matthew Goldstein

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3. 1. Germany's Leader Walks a Fine Line in China

      Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from Europe about trade and geopolitical tensions.

       By Alexandra Stevenson and Melissa Eddy

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   2. Why Germany Can't Break Up With China

      China remains one of the most important markets for Germany's export-driven economy, prompting a three-day visit by the German chancellor, who has stressed the importance of open markets.

       By Melissa Eddy

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2. A.I. Has a Measurement Problem

   Which A.I. system writes the best computer code or generates the most realistic image? Right now, there's no easy way to answer those questions.

    By Kevin Roose

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   Markets Brace for Israel's Next Move

   Global equities and oil prices were stable following Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel, but analysts warn that the calm may not last.

   By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni