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Indigo plans full capacity domestic flights by Dec, seeks to raise funds
CEO Ronojoy Dutta says airline's cash levels are 'pretty good' but it wanted an insurance buffer against a possible third wave of Covid-19.
 "Indigo plans full capacity domestic flights by Dec, seeks to raise funds")
US Justice Dept sues in bid to void Texas' restrictive anti-abortion law
The 27-page complaint, filed Thursday in federal court in Austin, seeks both an immediate and permanent injunction against the law, which bars almost all abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy
 "US Justice Dept sues in bid to void Texas' restrictive anti-abortion law")
US Treasury Secy Yellen warns of financial risk if debt ceiling not raised
Yellen has campaigned for congressional action and has warned that the Treasury would probably reach the borrowing limit sometime next month.
 "US Treasury Secy Yellen warns of financial risk if debt ceiling not raised")
Amazon takes a swipe at Elon Musk, says SpaceX flouting regulations
Musk's SpaceX and Bezos's Kuiper Systems are before the FCC with rival satellite constellations in low-earth orbit to provide broadband internet access.
 "Amazon takes a swipe at Elon Musk, says SpaceX flouting regulations")
Senior Democrats float 2% US tax on stock buybacks to fund $3.5-trn budget
The plan comes as Democratic lawmakers assemble a raft of tax measures to help pay for a $3.5 trillion budget bill that contains bulk of President Joe Biden's longer-term economic agenda
 "Senior Democrats float 2% US tax on stock buybacks to fund $3.5-trn budget")
Bank of America taps new CFO, promotes three women to top roles
Alastair Borthwick, president of global commercial banking, will replace CFO Paul Donofrio next quarter, the company said Friday in an internal memo.
 "Bank of America taps new CFO, promotes three women to top roles")
Facebook's smart glasses can take calls and photos, lack augmented reality
The social network on Thursday showed off the glasses, called Ray-Ban Stories -- a direct rival to Snapchat's Spectacles.
 "Facebook's smart glasses can take calls and photos, lack augmented reality")
Vivo launches phone with own imaging chip days ahead of iPhone
Android makers are trying to challenge Apple on hardware
 "Vivo launches phone with own imaging chip days ahead of iPhone")
European stocks climb on investor optimism over economic growth
The Stoxx 600 Europe Index added 0.2% by 8:05 a.m. in London, with miners, consumer products and technology sectors outperforming.
 "European stocks climb on investor optimism over economic growth")
China tech shares rebound on easing investor worry over gaming
The Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 2.9% on Friday, pushing the index up a third straight week.
 "China tech shares rebound on easing investor worry over gaming")
Covid-19: Pandemic risks worsening on Africa variants, scientists say
A study of genomes from 33 African nations tracks the evolution of the pandemic and the emergence of a number of so-called Variants of Concern and Variants of Interest
 "Covid-19: Pandemic risks worsening on Africa variants, scientists say")
Apple fires manager who complained about workplace harassment, safety
Company tells Ashley Gjovik her employment was terminated for violating policies including the disclosure of confidential information
 "Apple fires manager who complained about workplace harassment, safety")
Amazon takes a swipe at Elon Musk as satellite feud escalates
The billionaires' dispute grew more pointed Wednesday in Amazon.com's letter to the FCC
 "Amazon takes a swipe at Elon Musk as satellite feud escalates")
Chip crunch may last a year as demand remains robust, says IMI CEO
Automakers from Toyota Motor Corp. to General Motors Co. have been ensnared by the chip shortage, forcing many to cut vehicle output
 "Chip crunch may last a year as demand remains robust, says IMI CEO")
What Xi Jinping means by 'disorderly capital' is $1.5 trillion question
The phrase has been employed by govt agencies and researchers to explain actions against tech moguls, celebs and private tutors that fueled a $1.5 trn stock rout last month
 "What Xi Jinping means by 'disorderly capital' is $1.5 trillion question")
Singapore SPACs need to go hunting in India, Indonesia for promising firms
Singapore has seen just three initial public offerings this year, garnering less than $250 million.
 "Singapore SPACs need to go hunting in India, Indonesia for promising firms")
Saudi Aramco may open $110-billion gas project to foreign investors
It has started preliminary talks with potential investors including large commodity traders, according to the peope.
 "Saudi Aramco may open $110-billion gas project to foreign investors")
In a first, China taps strategic reserves to cool down oil prices
The announcement comes amid surging energy costs in China, not just for oil but also for coal and natural gas, and electricity shortages that have forced some factories to cut production
 "In a first, China taps strategic reserves to cool down oil prices")
Gaming giants lose $60 billion on China's sermon against profit
Regulators slow down nod for new online games; warning against metaverse stocks, too
 "Gaming giants lose $60 billion on China's sermon against profit")
Battery-powered vehicles to concept cars: Wild wheels at IAA Mobility Show
Auto brands were already questioning the relevance of car shows before the novel coronavirus arrived
 "Battery-powered vehicles to concept cars: Wild wheels at IAA Mobility Show")