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World Service,28 Aug 2020,53 mins

Trump closes the Republican National Convention

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Donald Trump accepts the presidential nomination in a speech live from the White House. This hasn't been entirely well received - with critics arguing using federal property for a campaign speech is unethical. Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for TikTok's US operations. TikTok has been given 90 days to sell its US arm to an American firm or face a ban in the country. Donald Trump has alleged it shares its user data with Beijing - claims it denies. Earlier on Thursday the firm's boss resigned ahead of the impending ban. Also in the programme, we look at the Federal Reserve's new plan to revolutionise how it sets policy, including interest rates.The bank will now let inflation rise to allow the economy to produce more jobs. Plus, what future do New York offices have post-pandemic? And we hear from the boss of Cameo, a company through which you can book actors, musicians and sports stars to record a message for you or your loved ones. PHOTO: Republican National Convention/Getty Images

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