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Wednesday, July 15 401 stories · 102 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Blanche testified today before the Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general nominee.  A Pew poll found that people globally view China’s President Xi more favorably than Donald Trump.  SpaceX shares fell below their initial public offering price as investor enthusiasm cooled.

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Blanche to testify today at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general

CBS News · Tier B5 outletsyesterday

Confirmation process underway; Senate scrutinizes nominee's suitability

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Washington Examinerκ .28Δ .32WATCH LIVE: Todd Blanche testifies before Congress at attorney general confirmation hearing CBS Newsκ .26Δ .32Todd Blanche's opening statement at confirmation hearing touts Trump administration successes

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People globally view China's Xi more favourably than Donald Trump, Pew poll finds

France24 · Tier B4 outlets2h ago

China's global image surpasses U.S. leadership perception

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South China Morning Postκ .28Δ .67Global views of China and Xi improve as perceptions of US decline, Pew survey finds The Japan Timesκ .24Δ .67China outpolls U.S., and Xi beats Trump, in Pew survey NPRκ .14Δ .67China and Xi favored over US and Trump in many nations: Survey

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SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for first time as surge fizzles

The Guardian · Tier A5 outlets2h ago

SpaceX's soaring valuation is now facing a significant correction.

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Zero Hedgeκ .42Δ .46SpaceX Shares Fall Below $135 IPO Price, But The Real Story Is Its Bonds Financial Timesκ .27Δ .46SpaceX shares slide below IPO price TechCrunchκ .22Δ .46SpaceX slips below its $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch

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