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Today: May 25, 2026
Today: May 25, 2026

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Puerto Rico governor promises to alleviate power and water shortages

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González is pledging to boost the amount of electric energy available to power the U.S. territory as chronic outages persist

Puerto Rico governor promises to alleviate power and water shortages
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Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday the government will seek to avoid overly relying on new debt issuance if it were to compile an extra

Japan will avoid over-reliance on debt for extra budget, finance minister says
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US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against nine individuals, including Iran's designated ambassador to Lebanon, for obstructing the peace

US hits nine Hezbollah-aligned individuals in Lebanon with sanctions
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person

Australia's Arafura Rare Earths said on Friday it plans to raise about A$350 million ($249.83 million) in a share

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

U.S.

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote
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US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Daylight saving time would stay in effect year-round under a U.S.

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project

The State of North Carolina has sued Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for its alleged failure to meet its commitments to build an electric vehicle and battery factory in the state

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project
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Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
Economy|Election|Political|World

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada

The government in the oil-rich province of Alberta plans a referendum on leaving Canada but says it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate

Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Guzman y Gomez to exit US in retreat from key growth bet

Australia's Guzman y Gomez , the Mexican-themed restaurant chain whose global growth plans powered a blockbuster sharemarket listing, said it was

Australia's Guzman y Gomez to exit US in retreat from key growth bet
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes

Alphabet's Waymo said on Thursday it has suspended its robotaxi service on freeways in the United States and paused its operations in Atlanta, Georgia as it updates software to

Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 election

The Democratic National Committee has released a controversial autopsy report on the 2024 election

Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 election
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Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin privately warned that authorities could stop processing international travelers and cargo at major U.S.

Official warns US could halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports, sources say
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Lam Research focused on adding AI to chipmaking tools as it eyes US expansion, CEO says

Lam Research is focused on adding sensing and AI capabilities to its semiconductor manufacturing tools to make them more productive as it

Lam Research focused on adding AI to chipmaking tools as it eyes US expansion, CEO says
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Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister

Brazil's government is expected to announce on Friday an increase of spending blocks across ministries to stay within this year's spending cap, Finance Minister Dario

Brazil's government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister
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Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve

U.S.

Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve
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Japan's core inflation hits 4-year low, rebound eyed on energy shock

Japan's annual core inflation slowed to a four-year low in April due to the effect of subsidies on fuel and education, data showed on Friday, though analysts

Japan's core inflation hits 4-year low, rebound eyed on energy shock
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Starship test flights, from explosions to mock satellite deployments

SpaceX is set to launch the 12th uncrewed test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday, the debut of a redesigned vehicle central to Elon Musk's plans for the moon, Mars and the

Starship test flights, from explosions to mock satellite deployments
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Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the Wall Street bank of defrauding shareholders about its work for 1MDB, a Malaysian

Goldman Sachs to pay $500 million to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Hoka-owner Deckers provides upbeat annual outlook on resilient demand

Deckers Outdoor forecast annual sales and profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, banking on resilient demand for its UGG boots and Hoka running shoes.

Hoka-owner Deckers provides upbeat annual outlook on resilient demand
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

IMAX is exploring sale, WSJ reports

Cinema operator IMAX is exploring a sale and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with

IMAX is exploring sale, WSJ reports
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Argentina secures $1 billion in IMF disbursement

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday approved a $1 billion disbursement to Argentina after completing a second review of its $20 billion programme,

Argentina secures $1 billion in IMF disbursement
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Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says

The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "

Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says
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UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

United Auto Workers leaders called for stronger pay standards and mandates that carmakers build where they sell, ahead of Washington's upcoming talks on a new

UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks
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Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says

British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make big purchases in almost a year and a half, underscoring the fragile mood

Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says
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The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
Economy|US|World

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill

Senate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud

‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud

‘Mastermind’ of $250M Minnesota theft scheme gets 500-month prison sentence as feds charge more people with fraud
Business|Economy|Environment

Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is warning people to avoid buying gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend because of the high price at the pump

Newsom's office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices
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Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content

Canada's federal broadcast regulator is requiring large online streaming services to contribute 15% of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content

Canadian regulator triples US streamers' financial contributions to Canadian content
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
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Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents

New York City will offer its residents a chance to snag $50 tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Thursday, with 1,000

Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents
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Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant

Lockheed Martin broke ground on Thursday on an 87,000-square-foot Munitions Production Center at its Troy, Alabama campus, as part of a U.S. push to expand

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Estée Lauder ditches Puig deal, lifting shares as turnaround takes priority

U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfumery Puig ended merger talks that would have created a premium beauty

Estée Lauder ditches Puig deal, lifting shares as turnaround takes priority
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Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme

The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on Thursday after she was convicted last year of being the ringleader of a $250 million scheme to

Minnesota hunger non-profit leader gets 41 years in prison for $250 million fraud scheme
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US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session on Thursday in the green, lifted by optimism that a U.S.-Iran peace deal is close at hand, while investors

Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Ross raises annual outlook as shoppers remain focused on value

Value retailer Ross Stores raised its annual comparable sales and profit forecast on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for its discounted apparel and accessories despite looming

Ross raises annual outlook as shoppers remain focused on value
Business|Economy|Technology

Zoom raises annual forecasts, banks on AI features to drive demand

Zoom Communications raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its AI features as the video conferencing platform looks to shore up

Zoom raises annual forecasts, banks on AI features to drive demand
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Wall Street banks boost Warner Bros loan to over $10 billion ahead of Paramount merger

Wall Street banks led by JPMorgan have increased the size of a loan package for Warner Bros Discovery to over $10 billion as the media company seeks to refinance debt ahead of its

Wall Street banks boost Warner Bros loan to over $10 billion ahead of Paramount merger
Arts|Economy|Environment

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight
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US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

U.S. stocks ticked higher following the latest reversal for oil prices

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices
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Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence

The former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit has been sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison for her role in a staggering $250 million fraud case

Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says

JPMorgan is implementing AI tools across its

JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says
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Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger

Shale producer Devon Energy on Thursday said it has acquired 16,300 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin in New Mexico for about

Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger
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Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings

Bowing to pressure from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long‑withheld “autopsy” of Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in

Democrats release ‘autopsy’ on 2024 US election loss but reject findings
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Brunt Workwear explores full sale or stake sale at over $1 billion, sources say

Brunt Workwear, a work boot and apparel brand, is exploring options including a full sale or a strategic investment that could value the private

Brunt Workwear explores full sale or stake sale at over $1 billion, sources say
Economy|US|World

What is GAESA, which has taken center stage in US-Cuba tensions?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made no bones about who he blames for Cuba's economic woes.

What is GAESA, which has taken center stage in US-Cuba tensions?
Economy|Health|Science|World

Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say

The acting director of the U.S.

Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say
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Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 

Wall Street's three main indexes closed slightly higher after Thursday's choppy session as oil prices lost ground, with some officials citing

Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes 
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis unveils $70 billion strategy pivot under Filosa, with blitz of 60 new products

Stellantis on Thursday laid out a 60 billion euro ($70 billion) strategy that marks a shift under new

Stellantis unveils $70 billion strategy pivot under Filosa, with blitz of 60 new products
Business|Economy|Technology

Amkor working with AMD on advanced packaging after acquiring more land in Arizona

Amkor Technology is working with Advanced Micro Devices on packaging AMD's chips, Amkor said on Thursday.

Amkor working with AMD on advanced packaging after acquiring more land in Arizona
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Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks

Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Thursday as investors were optimistic about possible progress in peace talks over

Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks
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Cox Media fined for claiming it used AI to track consumer conversations

The U.S.

Cox Media fined for claiming it used AI to track consumer conversations
Business|Economy|Environment|US

US House panel votes to advance rail safety legislation

The U.S.

US House panel votes to advance rail safety legislation
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Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S. Industry forecasts show millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|US

The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud

The Department of Health and Human Services is boosting its use of artificial intelligence to monitor audits from federal grant recipients

The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud
Economy|Political|Sports|World

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Business|Crime|Economy|Education

Minneapolis daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee country days after closing center, prosecutors allege

Minneapolis daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee country days after closing center, prosecutors allege

Minneapolis daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee country days after closing center, prosecutors allege
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
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Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks

How businesses and consumers respond to ongoing economic shocks will determine if the U.S.

Fed's Barkin: Policy in good place to respond to ongoing shocks
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Some Fed officials and staff are fretting about state of financial markets

By Michael S.

Some Fed officials and staff are fretting about state of financial markets
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Kroger plans price cuts as new CEO looks to regain shoppers

Kroger is preparing to cut prices on thousands of items as new CEO Greg Foran pushes to regain market share from rivals including Walmart, Costco and Aldi.

Kroger plans price cuts as new CEO looks to regain shoppers
Economy|Political|World

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions

Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months

Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs

The Trump administration intends to delay compliance with two Biden-era rules governing refrigerants as part of a broader effort

Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Modal Labs valued at $4.65 billion as AI coding takes off

AI startup Modal raised $355 million in a new round of financing, valuing the company at $4.65 billion, CEO Erik Bernhardsson told Reuters.

Modal Labs valued at $4.65 billion as AI coding takes off
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US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

The U.S.

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs
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Kawasaki Heavy, Nvidia plan Silicon Valley robotics center, Nikkei reports

Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries will partner with Nvidia to develop solutions integrating robotics with physical artificial intelligence, and will set up a joint development

Kawasaki Heavy, Nvidia plan Silicon Valley robotics center, Nikkei reports
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Spotify cranks up AI push with Universal Music deal, lays out bold growth targets

Spotify on Thursday laid out an ambitious roadmap to drive growth and profitability through the end of the decade, doubling down with AI-powered features to boost

Spotify cranks up AI push with Universal Music deal, lays out bold growth targets
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US Treasuries selloff exacerbated as mortgage investors hedge against rising yields

Surging U.S.

US Treasuries selloff exacerbated as mortgage investors hedge against rising yields
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US to invest $2 billion in IBM, other quantum computing firms

The Trump administration will take $2 billion in equity stakes across nine quantum-computing companies, including a new IBM venture, in a

US to invest $2 billion in IBM, other quantum computing firms
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A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker SpaceX public

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
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UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations has criticized a new Afghan law on separation in marriage, saying it entrenches discrimination against women and girls

UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage
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Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
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Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan

Shares of Birkenstock surged nearly 17% on Thursday after the German sandal maker said it would buy back $250 million of its stock through an accelerated share repurchase agreement,

Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan
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U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund

Senate Republicans were meeting with Acting U.S.

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund
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US Fed officials propose prolonging dollar swap lines to underpin stability

Some U.S.

US Fed officials propose prolonging dollar swap lines to underpin stability
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 9 months
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Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway

A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows around reopening the

Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway
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SpaceX's road to landmark IPO filing

SpaceX's IPO filing finally revealed the finances behind a company aiming to dominate industries ranging from rockets and satellites to AI and data centers.

SpaceX's road to landmark IPO filing
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US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast has warned U.S.

US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid
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Dollar whipsawed by conflicting Iran deal signals

The dollar index was flat on Thursday as traders weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to end the Middle East war, having earlier touched a six-week

Dollar whipsawed by conflicting Iran deal signals
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US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, May 21 - The U.S.

US Supreme Court deals setback to cruise operators over Cuba confiscations
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Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected

Turkey court rules to oust opposition leader in latest blow to Erdogan's challengers
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Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
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Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities have agreed to an all-stock merger to form a housing rental company with an enterprise value of $69 billion, the firms

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal
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US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium

The United States has moved closer to slapping prohibitive tariffs on imports of Russian palladium after the Department of Commerce made a final determination on a

US moves closer to prohibitive tariffs on Russian palladium
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Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago

Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution
Crime|Economy|Finance|US

'Frustrating': Florida county sheriff warns of jury duty scam after victims lose $40,000 in one weekend

'Frustrating': Florida county sheriff warns of jury duty scam after victims lose $40,000 in one weekend

'Frustrating': Florida county sheriff warns of jury duty scam after victims lose $40,000 in one weekend
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Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor, citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices

Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor
Business|Economy

Fact check: Vance touted a rebound in manufacturing jobs. The US is down 77,000 this term

Fact check: Vance touted a rebound in manufacturing jobs. The US is down 77,000 this term

Fact check: Vance touted a rebound in manufacturing jobs. The US is down 77,000 this term
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Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point
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Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
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Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis

Berlin’s state parliament has given the go-ahead for the city’s bid to rehost the Olympic Games on or after the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Games staged by the Nazis

Berlin OKs bid to rehost Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of 1936 Games under the Nazis
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Parker-Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned Circor Aerospace for $2.55 billion

U.S. investment firm KKR said on Thursday it would sell aerospace division of

Parker-Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned Circor Aerospace for $2.55 billion
Business|Economy|Finance

Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter’s speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum

Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
Economy|Europe|World

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns

France faces mounting public finance risks as budget-tightening lags and debt remains high, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, warning that insufficient

France faces rising fiscal risks, IMF warns
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Kontoor to sell Lee denim brand to Authentic Brands in up to $1 billion deal

Kontoor Brands said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its Lee denim brand for up to $1 billion to Authentic Brands Group, as the apparel maker streamlines its operations and focuses

Kontoor to sell Lee denim brand to Authentic Brands in up to $1 billion deal
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Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Captain Chris Welch of Kennebunk, Maine, is catching

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
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Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced a temporary cut in value-added tax for tourist venues over the summer to reduce

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut
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Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as oil prices surged following a Reuters report that Iran's Supreme ‌Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the country's near

Wall St opens lower as oil jumps on renewed Mideast concerns
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US single-family housing starts tumble in April

U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting the housing market could remain subdued for a while as the

US single-family housing starts tumble in April
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US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued
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United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion that says the right to strike is protected by a cornerstone labor treaty

United Nations' top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
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Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Critical Metals said on Thursday it has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement with REalloys for rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland.

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys
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Crypto brokerage Blockchain.com confidentially files for IPO

Crypto brokerage Blockchain.com said on Thursday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, as digital assets markets show signs of a rebound

Crypto brokerage Blockchain.com confidentially files for IPO
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Ralph Lauren shares jump 10% as strong China sales help drive growth

Ralph Lauren shares surged about 10% in morning trading on Thursday after the high-end apparel brand beat quarterly revenue estimates,

Ralph Lauren shares jump 10% as strong China sales help drive growth
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Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term tourist rentals seeking to advertise on platforms such as Airbnb that was introduced by the

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
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Deere keeps full-year profit target unchanged, taking sheen off quarterly earnings beat

Farm equipment maker Deere left its full-year profit forecast unaltered, despite topping second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as it battles stubbornly

Deere keeps full-year profit target unchanged, taking sheen off quarterly earnings beat
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US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows

U.S. manufacturing activity strengthened in May, scaling the highest level in four years, as businesses boosted inventories to guard against potential

US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey shows
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Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the lack of new oil exports from the Middle

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says
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India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

By Saurabh Sharma and Krishna N.

India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries
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Private credit bond spreads show smaller lenders priced at greater risk

Bond investors are assigning diverse risk premiums to U.S. private credit firms, with smaller lenders being priced at greater risk and hence wider

Private credit bond spreads show smaller lenders priced at greater risk
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May
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US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing
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Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on

The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on
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America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again

America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again

America’s shoppers are seeking revenge again
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How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
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SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

SpaceX is poised to test its latest, most powerful rocket and to become a publicly traded company, all while under pressure from environmentalists.

SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact
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The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate
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US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy

US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
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Regulators question StanChart following CEO Winters' AI comments amid job cuts, Bloomberg News reports

Hong Kong and Singapore regulators have sought clarity from Standard Chartered after CEO Bill Winters said the global lender plans to replace "lower-value human capital" with

Regulators question StanChart following CEO Winters' AI comments amid job cuts, Bloomberg News reports
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Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models

Stellantis set out a new 60 billion euro ($70 billion) business plan on Thursday that includes 60 new car models by 2030 - from combustion engine to fully

Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models
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Shrug for Nvidia but IPOs excite

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Nvidia appeared to ring all the bells once again in its latest

Shrug for Nvidia but IPOs excite
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IPO-bound SpaceX's board is stacked with Musk empire loyalists

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals a board deeply embedded in Elon Musk's broader business network, with directors tied to Tesla, Google, PayPal and venture firms that have financed

IPO-bound SpaceX's board is stacked with Musk empire loyalists
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Lower cost Novo, Lilly weight-loss pills draw patients from compounded drugs, doctors say

Lower prices for weight-loss pills from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are prompting patients to switch from compounded medications

Lower cost Novo, Lilly weight-loss pills draw patients from compounded drugs, doctors say
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Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's

The pay deal reached between Samsung Electronics and its union is being hailed as a win for the company which gained key concessions and

Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's
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Why SpaceX's mega IPO may not signal a broader rebound in listings

SpaceX's record-shattering IPO has given Wall Street the kind of spectacle it has craved since the pandemic-era listings boom, but the once-in-a-

Why SpaceX's mega IPO may not signal a broader rebound in listings
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Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs

The pound was steady against the dollar on Thursday as broader currency markets focused on developments in the Iran war, while traders digested some worse-

Sterling steady but weak business activity data weighs
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SpaceX IPO bets $2 trillion on Musk's ambitious rockets-to-AI vision

Investors buying into SpaceX's nearly $2 trillion IPO are making a high-stakes wager that CEO Elon Musk can turn a fast-growing satellite business into something far

SpaceX IPO bets $2 trillion on Musk's ambitious rockets-to-AI vision
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Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up

The energy shock from the Iran war is seeping ever deeper into the European economy, presenting policy-makers with a dilemma as it

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up
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Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending

By Juveria Tabassum and Nicholas P.

Walmart sticks to conservative annual targets as fuel shock dents US spending
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Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment

Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment

Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment
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Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Soaring gasoline prices and a looming fuel crunch from the Iran war are not stopping American travelers from taking to the road as the U.S. summer driving

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs
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Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story

SpaceX’s initial public offering is set to be the largest in history, partly fueled by its promise to grab a chunk of what it calls

Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story
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Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows

Vitol, one of the world's biggest commodities traders, has held talks with service providers and is seeking permits to operate

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows
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UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says

British factory orders contracted this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 and expectations for selling prices surged, according to a survey on Thursday that illustrated

UK factory orders contract at fastest pace since 2020, CBI says
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Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says

Inflation in Germany is trending upwards and economic growth will likely be flat during the second quarter, hit by rising fuel expenses and uncertainty due to the Iran

Germany faces Q2 stagnation, rising prices due to Iran war, Bundesbank says
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China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports

Manus co-founders are weighing ways to comply with China's order to unwind Meta’s $2 billion-plus acquisition of the AI startup, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports
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Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say

Taiwan's central bank plans to require foreign investors receiving U.S. dollar-denominated dividends from companies including TSMC to stick with one currency choice and not

Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to once a year, sources say
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Samsung pay deal brings relief but exposes divisions in South Korean city

Around Samsung Electronics' sprawling chip complex southwest of Seoul, workers and residents have met news of a last-gasp

Samsung pay deal brings relief but exposes divisions in South Korean city
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JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility

Global companies are increasingly eager to partner with innovative Chinese firms as mounting economic and geopolitical risks fuel a

JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility
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Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping

Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
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Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation

The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of

Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
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Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm

Asia's policymakers are taking increasingly urgent and unusual steps to shore up their economies on the front line of the global

Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm
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CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports

JPMorgan will likely hire more artificial intelligence specialists and fewer traditional bankers, CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg News in an interview published late Wednesday. 

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports
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UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump

QinetiQ was reviewing all options for its struggling U.S. business, it said on Thursday, while lifting its revenue growth and operating margin forecast for the 2027 fiscal year.

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump
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Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says

Italy's economy will grow by less than 1% this year for a fourth year running, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Thursday, suggesting ways the

Italy could take economic growth lessons from Spain, stats bureau says
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Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows
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Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says

Developed countries provided a record $136.7 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2024, the OECD said on Thursday.

Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, Ukrainian military and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
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Target bets on babies in campaign for customer loyalty

By Nicholas P.

Target bets on babies in campaign for customer loyalty
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Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke

Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
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India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union (AU) have decided to postpone the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging

India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak
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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
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AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie
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UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil

British companies are suffering their most widespread drop in activity in over a year due to the economic fallout from the Iran war and political

UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil
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Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop

The euro zone's combined current account surplus narrowed sharply in March on a big drop in the trade surplus, likely caused by higher energy costs, data from the

Euro zone current account surplus narrows in March on trade surplus drop
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Trump promised no-cost IVF treatment for all. That’s still a long way off

Trump promised no-cost IVF treatment for all. That’s still a long way off

Trump promised no-cost IVF treatment for all. That’s still a long way off
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Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand

Economic activity in the euro zone shrank at its sharpest rate in more than two-and-a-half years in May as a war-driven surge in living costs hammered

Europe's economy hit hard as energy price shock stifles demand
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Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say

Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said,

Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
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German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in May as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery,

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows
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US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says

The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines "sooner rather than later", a senior U.S.

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says
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European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates

European shares ended flat on Thursday, pausing after strong gains in the previous session as investors awaited progress on U.S.-Iran peace

European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates
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Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms
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This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance

This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
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From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook

A wave of retail-driven trading dynamics is reshaping how markets respond to U.S.

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook
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Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality

Upon learning through the U.S. embassy that President Donald Trump was looking for African nations to take in deported third-country migrants, Eswatini was one

Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality
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AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong

Hedge fund managers say they are targeting investments this year in companies from AI-linked data centres and printed circuit board (PCB)

AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong
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ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates to preserve credibility in the face of a war-driven rise in fuel costs but there is little to

ECB's Rehn sees few signs yet of high inflation taking root
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BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike, warns of war-led inflation overshoot

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates at an "appropriate pace" as price pressures from the Middle East war may push underlying inflation

BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike, warns of war-led inflation overshoot
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As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback

After a year of smaller bars, extra wafers and

As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback
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French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows

France's private sector economy contracted in May at its sharpest pace in five-and-a-half years, reflecting an accelerated decline in services activity and a fresh drop in

French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows
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Australian far right party proposes Norway-style oil fund and state oil company

Australian populist party Pauline Hanson’s One Nation said it wanted to create a Norway-style sovereign wealth fund and for the government to take a share

Australian far right party proposes Norway-style oil fund and state oil company
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Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security

Visiting mayors from Ukrainian cities took pictures inside an enormous cave carved in the bedrock below the Finnish

Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security
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Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The fight over pay is not done at Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet
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Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows

India's private sector growth eased in May as a manufacturing slowdown driven by the Middle East war and cooling international demand offset a marginal pick-up in the

Mideast war dampens India private sector growth, services pick up, PMI shows
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Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

Samsung Electronics' shares surged on Thursday after it clinched an 11th-hour deal with its South Korean union to avert a

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern
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Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be

Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise
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Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project

Arafura Rare Earths said on Thursday it had approved the development of its $1.6 billion Nolans project in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the

Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project
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Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
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US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

U.S. energy storage developers installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a record high for the quarter, an industry report showed on

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows
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Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
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SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says

SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, but government officials will need to see improved reliability before

SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
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SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments

SpaceX's IPO filing revealed extensive commercial and financial ties among Elon Musk's companies ranging from Cybertruck purchases and shared private jets to stock

SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments
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Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge

Japan's manufacturing activity slowed slightly in May, while service sector growth ground to a halt for the first time in over a year, as surging costs linked to the Middle

Japan's factory activity expands at slower pace, cost pressures surge
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Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions

Japanese exports rose for an eighth straight month in April, beating market expectations, bolstered by resilient global demand despite major supply

Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions
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How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate – but his grip

How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November
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Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends

The Iran war energy shock, growing inflation concerns and fading interest rate-cut hopes may have bond investors and central bankers on edge but U.S.

Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends
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IMF wraps up talks with Pakistan authorities on reforms, budget

The International Monetary Fund mission concluded talks with Pakistani authorities on Wednesday, focusing on economic developments, fiscal plans for the next financial year, and

IMF wraps up talks with Pakistan authorities on reforms, budget
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Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power

Anthropic is closing in on its first quarterly operating profit, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, as its sales eclipse the enormous costs to develop

Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power
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Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
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Japan exports rise 14.8% year/year in April

Japanese exports rose 14.8% year-on-year in April, up for an eighth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday.

Japan exports rise 14.8% year/year in April
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Australian regulator flags rising global private credit risks, steps up oversight

Australia's financial regulator warned on Thursday that domestic private credit institutions are exposed to risks linked to global market developments and will require closer

Australian regulator flags rising global private credit risks, steps up oversight
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Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign
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SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
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SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on artificial intelligence while

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI
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'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

Since President Donald Trump's administration announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "

'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
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SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street

As Elon Musk's SpaceX races toward what could be the largest IPO in history, its filing delivers a rare mix of hard financial data and bold

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street
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Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play

 Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker ​SpaceX filed on Wednesday for its widely awaited initial public offering, which stands to raise the most ever in an initial

Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play
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Nvidia bets on new data center chips for growth as sales outlook tops estimates

By Stephen Nellis, Max A.

Nvidia bets on new data center chips for growth as sales outlook tops estimates
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AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service

AT&T on Wednesday filed suit against California officials seeking a court order declaring it does not have to continue offering traditional copper

AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service
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Brazil's government close to finalizing proposal on farmers' debt renegotiation

Brazil's government is expected to finalize in the coming days a proposal for the renegotiation of debt in the agribusiness sector, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on

Brazil's government close to finalizing proposal on farmers' debt renegotiation
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Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough

Opponents of President Donald Trump's sweeping legal settlement with the U.S.

Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough
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One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll

One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
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SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
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House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
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One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies

One GOP congressman is vowing to end Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies
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Elf Beauty forecasts weak year, flags up to $20 million hit from Iran war

Elf Beauty on Wednesday forecast annual sales and profit below analysts' expectations, and said surging oil prices tied to the Iran war could

Elf Beauty forecasts weak year, flags up to $20 million hit from Iran war
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US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba

The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba
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NextEra to buy Quantum-backed energy firm Caliber, set up US shale JV, sources say

NextEra Energy has agreed to buy U.S. oil and gas investment firm Caliber Resource Partners for $1.3 billion and has separately set up a joint venture with

NextEra to buy Quantum-backed energy firm Caliber, set up US shale JV, sources say
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Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to South Korea vowed on Wednesday to press South Korea to learn where

Trump nominee vows to press Seoul on its $350 billion pledge
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Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others

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Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others
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Trading Day: Lift off for stocks and bonds

Stocks rallied while oil and bond yields tumbled on Wednesday, on growing hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, and shares in

Trading Day: Lift off for stocks and bonds
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Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

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Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal
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Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday said that he would reshuffle his cabinet in response to weeks of nationwide protests over austerity measures , while his

Bolivia plans cabinet shakeup amid protests, dismisses Colombian ambassador
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Intuit trims annual TurboTax revenue forecast, to cut 17% of workforce

Intuit lowered annual revenue forecast for its tax-filing software, TurboTax, on Wednesday and said it would cut 17% of its full-time workforce, sending its shares down 14% after

Intuit trims annual TurboTax revenue forecast, to cut 17% of workforce
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US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

The United States has removed Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S.

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list
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Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 

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Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares 
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Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results blew past Wall Street’s expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand
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Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal

President Donald Trump's legal team has reached a deal with the Justice Department to drop tax claims against him, his family and associates

Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal
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The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, a major escalation of pressure by the Trump administration on the socialist government

The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes
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US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall
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As CFP barrels toward 24 teams, the questions remain: Who's paying for this, and how much?

The Big Ten is pushing to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, but the question is who will televise it

As CFP barrels toward 24 teams, the questions remain: Who's paying for this, and how much?
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Chud the Builder shows how fast and easy it is to become notorious

Chud the Builder shows how fast and easy it is to become notorious

Chud the Builder shows how fast and easy it is to become notorious
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Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV

Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says
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US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure

A group of Democratic U.S. senators introduced a resolution to stop President Donald Trump from using the military against Cuba on Wednesday, as his

US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure
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Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment?

Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, has been indicted by the United States in connection with Cuba's deadly 1996

Who is Raul Castro, the Cuban leader facing a US indictment?
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Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm says

Brazil will export a record volume of coffee in the new crop year that starts in July because of likely all-time-high coffee production, an

Brazil to export record coffee volume, El Nino in focus, trading firm says
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Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng will leave the media company by the end of next month to pursue new opportunities created by technological change, she said on Wednesday.

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June
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Harvard faculty take aim at grade inflation by capping 'A' grades for students

Harvard University faculty have imposed a limit on the number of "A" grades that can be given to undergraduate students in an effort to end a growing trend of grade inflation at the

Harvard faculty take aim at grade inflation by capping 'A' grades for students
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PepsiCo to raise prices on small chip bags, Bloomberg reports

PepsiCo is preparing to raise prices on some of its smaller bags of chips due to higher expenses in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

PepsiCo to raise prices on small chip bags, Bloomberg reports
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Wall St climbs 1% with chip stocks rallying before Nvidia results

Wall Street's main indexes rallied more than 1% on Wednesday, bouncing back from a three-day selloff with a boost in sentiment from technology and

Wall St climbs 1% with chip stocks rallying before Nvidia results
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Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom

Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill

Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom
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Cargill locks out 1,700 workers at US beef plant in labor dispute

Cargill stopped paying about 1,700 employees at a beef plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, on Wednesday in an escalating labor dispute, after suspending cattle

Cargill locks out 1,700 workers at US beef plant in labor dispute
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Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike

Federal Reserve officials' concerns about inflation being stoked by the Iran war intensified last month, with a growing number open to the possibility that

Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike
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US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
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When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise
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House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban
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‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires

‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires

‘Looked like the devil had come to town’: Meade County woman loses family home in wildfires
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Lincoln International valued at $2.3 billion as shares jump in NYSE debut

Lincoln International notched a $2.3 billion valuation after shares gained 12.6% in their New York debut on Wednesday as investors snapped up a rare

Lincoln International valued at $2.3 billion as shares jump in NYSE debut
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Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile

Germany is reorganizing its defence procurement agency to make the system more flexible and responsive, the defence ministry said on Wednesday as it moves ahead with the

Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile
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EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to remove import duties on U.S. goods, a key part of a trade deal

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
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USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers

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USTR welcomes EU progress on trade deal, says Brussels must also address non-tariff barriers
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OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. initial public offering in the coming weeks, a source familiar with the matter said on

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing