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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
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment

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
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Economy|Political|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

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?
Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

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
Business|Economy

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
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Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States may have to attack Iran even harder but will wait and see if a deal is reached, reprising

Trump: may have to hit Iran harder - or maybe not
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Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
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IRS barred from investigating Trump or his family for past tax issues, as part of controversial lawsuit agreement

The Internal Revenue Service cannot ever bring claims against President Donald Trump, his family or businesses for past tax issues under the additional terms published Tuesday in the agreement the Justice Department reached with Trump to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS for the disclosure of his tax returns.

IRS barred from investigating Trump or his family for past tax issues, as part of controversial lawsuit agreement
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Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser

Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC

Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser
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China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US

China’s Xi gives Putin a red-carpet welcome – and makes a veiled jab at the US
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Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Barney Frank has died

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86
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This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience

This summer could be the worst on record for teen hiring. Tell us your experience
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Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body

Google said it had rejected a request from two British unions for voluntary recognition but would negotiate with them via a state-backed conciliation service,

Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body
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US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message

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US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message
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ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further

ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say
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Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers

Germany's Volkswagen is not currently in talks with Chinese manufacturers regarding overcapacity at its car plants in Europe, although the problem does have

Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties

Moroccan and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday the two countries are preparing to sign a treaty to strengthen ties during an upcoming state visit

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties
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Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal

Samsung Electronics' union said it would suspend a strike shortly before it was set to begin on Thursday after it

Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal
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Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say

Airbus has informed some customers of further delays to A350 deliveries later this decade, raising fresh concerns over shipments from a U.S. parts factory

Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say
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Thousands of Chicago-area home listings just went dark on Zillow. Here’s why

Thousands of Chicago-area home listings just went dark on Zillow. Here’s why

Thousands of Chicago-area home listings just went dark on Zillow. Here’s why
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Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures

Lowe's on Wednesday joined larger rival Home Depot in signaling a squeeze from the subdued U.S. housing market, and said elevated oil prices were fueling

Lowe's sticks to forecasts amid muted US housing market, flags cost pressures
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Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone

The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone
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Amazon.com defeats appeal claiming it aided tariff evasion

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected a whistleblower's claim that Amazon.com helped foreign fur manufacturers evade tariffs on products sold on

Amazon.com defeats appeal claiming it aided tariff evasion
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Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees in an internal memo on Wednesday that he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year, according to a copy of

Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year
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Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations

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Trump to speak with Taiwan's president in a new challenge for US-China relations
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Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
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Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war

Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain’s support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil

Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain ahead of Nvidia results

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday, lifted by a rebound in chip stocks ahead of Nvidia's quarterly earnings, which investors view as a crucial test of AI demand

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain ahead of Nvidia results
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US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on over a dozen individuals, a Mexican restaurant, and a security firm linked to the Sinaloa cartel's fentanyl trafficking

US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant
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Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows

Intuit is laying off about 17% of its workforce, or about 3,000 employees worldwide, to streamline operations and sharpen focus on its key bets

Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows
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UK shares rise as softer inflation tempers some rate hike bets

UK shares closed higher on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected April inflation reading tempered some interest-rate-hike bets, while a drop in crude oil prices and stabilizing

UK shares rise as softer inflation tempers some rate hike bets
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Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips

Artificial intelligence cloud computing startup Lambda on Wednesday said it has won a cloud contract with

Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips
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Barney Frank, liberal icon who regulated a ‘too big’ financial industry, dies at 86

Barney Frank, liberal icon who regulated a ‘too big’ financial industry, dies at 86

Barney Frank, liberal icon who regulated a ‘too big’ financial industry, dies at 86
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Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears

In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to Mecca,

Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears
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Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US

Stellantis and Britain's Jaguar Land Rover will consider jointly developing vehicles in the U.S., the French-Italian automaker said on Wednesday.

Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US
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ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars

The booming global semiconductor market will be "tense" with tight supply for the foreseeable future, the head of chip-making machine giant ASML

ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars
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Colombian presidential candidate Valencia vows end to 'total peace' policy, will be tougher on security

Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia said she would scrap the government's “total peace” policy and pursue a tougher security strategy

Colombian presidential candidate Valencia vows end to 'total peace' policy, will be tougher on security
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Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal

China and Russia condemned U.S.

Xi and Putin unite to criticise US, but fail to clinch big gas deal
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Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage

Brazilian food delivery app iFood, owned by Dutch investment group Prosus, is suing rival Keeta, controlled by Chinese group Meituan, for alleged

Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage
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Wendy's names restaurant industry veteran Wright as new CEO

Wendy's on Wednesday named industry veteran Robert Wright as president and chief executive officer, effective May 21, as the restaurant chain battles weak sales and pressure from an

Wendy's names restaurant industry veteran Wright as new CEO
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Hasbro keeps annual forecasts intact despite quarterly results beat

Hasbro on Wednesday reaffirmed its annual forecasts even as it reported first-quarter revenue and profit above estimates amid looming macroeconomic

Hasbro keeps annual forecasts intact despite quarterly results beat
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Bank of England has time to gauge impact of Iran war, Bailey says

A rise in market interest rates since the start of the Iran war has given the Bank of England more time to assess the economic impact

Bank of England has time to gauge impact of Iran war, Bailey says
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Discount retailer TJX raises annual forecasts as US shoppers hunt for value

TJX Cos raised its annual comparable sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, banking on resilient demand at its off-price retail stores as budget-conscious consumers increasingly

Discount retailer TJX raises annual forecasts as US shoppers hunt for value
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GameStop increases stake in eBay to more than 6%

GameStop increased its stake in eBay to about 6.6% from around 5%, according to a regulatory filing, the latest step in the

GameStop increases stake in eBay to more than 6%
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Barney Frank, architect of landmark Wall Street reforms, dies at 86

Former U.S.

Barney Frank, architect of landmark Wall Street reforms, dies at 86
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Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing
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The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump

The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda
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Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws

In New Delhi, some auto-rickshaws are now displaying images of U_S_ President Donald Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!”

Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws
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In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains

Weapons are now regularly brandished in Tehran in an increasing show of defiance

In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
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Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

Single Gen Z women are outpacing the men of their generation when it comes to buying a home

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
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'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

Scott Irlbeck crouched in a field of stunted wheat plants in a parched stretch of West Texas and slipped his hand into a crack wide

'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers
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US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says

The rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to its highest in seven weeks, as concerns about inflation from higher oil prices and an uncertain outlook for the Iran

US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says
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Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed progress in their 'comprehensive partnership' and criticised U.S.

Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks
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Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts

HSBC appealed to staff not to fight AI on Wednesday, saying it would destroy jobs while creating new ones, as banking rival

Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts
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Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United

Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns
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Philip Morris names insider Massimo Andolina as CFO

Philip Morris International on Wednesday named insider Massimo Andolina as its chief financial officer, effective August 1, succeeding Emmanuel Babeau.

Philip Morris names insider Massimo Andolina as CFO
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China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind

China remained Germany's biggest trading partner in the first quarter of 2026, but only narrowly ahead of the United States as German exports to China fell sharply,

China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind
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Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says

Morgan Stanley has asked its Hong Kong-based bankers to carry new mobile devices issued exclusively for business travel to mainland China, as international

Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says
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Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel is expected to resume interest rate cuts next week after a brief pause, due to stable inflation, a strong shekel and a ceasefire with Iran that has

Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll
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Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts third-quarter revenue above estimates amid AI boom

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, a sign of growing demand for its power-management semiconductors and sensor

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts third-quarter revenue above estimates amid AI boom
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Six tax tips you should start thinking about now

Simple questions to ask year-round that can help you keep more of what you earn

Six tax tips you should start thinking about now
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George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits

George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next five years

George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
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Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region

Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
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Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs

Memorial Day sticker shock: Gas prices near all-time highs
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Target’s comeback strategy is working

Target’s comeback strategy is working

Target’s comeback strategy is working
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Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says

Singapore is in talks with technology companies about attaching "nutrition labels" to AI products, designating their intended uses and limitations, a senior minister said

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says
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StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters sought to assuage staff concerns on Wednesday, a day after saying that the bank will cut thousands of jobs over the next

StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment
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European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost 

European shares finished near two-week highs on Wednesday, aided by defence and technology stocks, as investors awaited a critical earnings

European shares end near two-week highs on defence, tech boost 
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Macron ally cleared to run French central bank

Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after

Macron ally cleared to run French central bank
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Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases

President Donald Trump was incensed on February 20 when the U.S.

Supreme Court rulings loom in four major Trump-related cases
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AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales

Corporate America is tapping the convertible bond market at a record pace as companies linked to artificial intelligence drive a surge in demand for debt

AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales
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Indonesia unveils plan to centralise control of commodity exports

Indonesia unveiled a sweeping plan on Wednesday to centralise exports of key commodities such as palm oil and coal,

Indonesia unveils plan to centralise control of commodity exports
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Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

Samsung Electronics’ labor union says it’ll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote

Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management
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Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
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Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance
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How to recession-proof your life

How to recession-proof your life

How to recession-proof your life
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China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit

China confirms Boeing purchases and other trade terms from Trump’s visit
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Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues

Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll
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Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Russia hopes to power its flagship GigaChat AI model with Chinese-made chips, Sberbank's CEO said during President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, as Western sanctions

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model
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No major breakthroughs in Trump-Xi summit, UN chief says

A meeting between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies last week may have lowered tensions but achieved no breakthrough, the UN's Secretary-General said on

No major breakthroughs in Trump-Xi summit, UN chief says
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China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the U.S. on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns
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South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike

Samsung Electronics' labour union plans to embark on a massive 18-day strike on Thursday after bonus payment talks with management collapsed and attention is now

South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike
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US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero

The United States' Department of Homeland Security assisted Spanish police in a money-laundering probe that led to an investigation by Spain's High Court of

US Homeland Security says it assisted Spain in probe of former PM Zapatero
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Indonesia unveils ambitious targets, tightens commodities grip in pursuit of 'magnificent prosperity'

Indonesia's president unveiled ambitious economic targets for 2027 on Wednesday and a plan to boost revenue with state control of top

Indonesia unveils ambitious targets, tightens commodities grip in pursuit of 'magnificent prosperity'
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Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Wednesday said he spoke to U.S.

Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM
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As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters

As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggles to halt a relentless slide in approval ratings, Ulrich Siegmund,

As Merz struggles, Germany's far-right AfD goes local to woo voters
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Foreign selling in Asian equities rises as bond yields climb

Foreign selling in Asian equities has accelerated so far in May as investors turn cautious over the impact of war-driven inflation and higher borrowing costs on corporate margins

Foreign selling in Asian equities rises as bond yields climb
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Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds stuck to their holdings in companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks, according to a report on Wednesday from

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says
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Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall

Indonesia's central bank raised its policy interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points at a policy review on Wednesday, as

Indonesia central bank delivers hefty interest rate rise as it looks to stem battered rupiah's fall
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As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
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Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia

Two people were killed and 19 injured in Russia attacks on Ukraine overnight, local officials said on Wednesday, while Ukraine sent drones to strike

Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine; Kyiv drones strike central Russia
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China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

China's largest car exporter, Chery, is considering entering the U.S. market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday,

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time
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China again flags tariff cuts for US agricultural trade after Trump-Xi meeting, but still no details

China and the U.S. have agreed to cut tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader trade deal, the Ministry of Commerce

China again flags tariff cuts for US agricultural trade after Trump-Xi meeting, but still no details
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UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact

British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask a tough outlook for households, with global costs

UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact
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Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US

Fed up with bad behavior, Thailand reduces visa-free length for over 90 countries, including the US
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China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce

China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the U.S. that is set to expire this

China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce
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Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new AI chip, the Zhenwu M890, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies efforts to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives
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Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Singapore's banks and financial firms should use artificial intelligence to create better jobs and train workers for higher-value roles, not just cut

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs
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JPMorgan's digital retail bank in Germany open for business

JPMorgan said that it was officially opening its Chase digital retail bank in Germany on Wednesday, with customers now able to download an app and its website going live.

JPMorgan's digital retail bank in Germany open for business
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Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday replaced the people who held two key roles in his government, naming Martin Arrau as security minister and Claudio Alvarado

Chile's Kast names new security minister in cabinet shuffle
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Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices
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The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding
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HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change

HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Wednesday AI would destroy and create certain jobs in the financial industry, and the bank was retraining its

HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change
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Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections
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Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy

Russia is considering the possibility of joint projects with the United States and China, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia's sovereign wealth fund

Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media quote Putin's envoy
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US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say

The U.S. is pursuing a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising the possibility that he

US pursuing second criminal investigation into Maduro, sources say
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US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud

The United States has charged three senior employees of Telekom Malaysia (TM) for allegedly misappropriating over $20 million from the Malaysian state

US charges three Malaysian state telecoms officials for multimillion-dollar fraud
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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 the trade deal

EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
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Australia's tax changes will re-wire investors to chase income

Australia's planned tax overhaul is set to reshape the market's investment landscape, with high-dividend blue chips poised to benefit at the expense of

Australia's tax changes will re-wire investors to chase income
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OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore

OpenAI will open its first applied AI lab outside of the U.S. in Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Digital Development and Information said on Wednesday. 

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore
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The Latest: Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump’s hold on GOP

Primary elections have been held in Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania

The Latest: Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky, furthering Trump’s hold on GOP
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US regulator sues to block Minnesota's first-in-nation ban on prediction markets

The U.S.

US regulator sues to block Minnesota's first-in-nation ban on prediction markets
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Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order

Non-citizens in the U.S. will face greater scrutiny on their banking activities following an executive order by President Donald Trump on Tuesday,

Non-citizens face more scrutiny on bank activities after Trump order
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Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts

U.S.

Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts
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New settlement term bars IRS from investigating Trump, his family for past tax issues

New settlement term bars IRS from investigating Trump, his family for past tax issues

New settlement term bars IRS from investigating Trump, his family for past tax issues
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US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
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UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis

The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices

UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
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Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy

Vice President JD Vance’s decision to extend his fight against Medicaid fraud beyond Democratic states to his red home state of Ohio has set off a scramble among the state’s Republicans — including his close ally Vivek Ramaswamy, the party’s nominee for governor

Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy
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Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies

Recent presidents have stayed away from trading stocks in companies whose fortunes they could lift or scuttle with the stroke of a pen

Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
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US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says
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Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio

U.S. chipmaker Analog Devices said on Tuesday it would acquire Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, expanding its AI-focused power management portfolio.

Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio
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US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

The U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
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Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike

Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country

Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike
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NFL owners approve playing up to 10 international games beyond 2026 season

The NFL will be playing more games overseas

NFL owners approve playing up to 10 international games beyond 2026 season
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Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer

Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer

Cook County Sheriff's Office finds $1.5 million worth of laptops in stolen trailer
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US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally

US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
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Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area
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Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district

Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district

Residents come together to fundraise for understaffed fire district
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Brazil launches $6 billion subsidized credit line for ride-hailing drivers, taxi operators

Brazil's government on Tuesday unveiled a program offering up to 30 billion reais ($5.95 billion) in subsidized credit for ride-hailing drivers and taxi operators to

Brazil launches $6 billion subsidized credit line for ride-hailing drivers, taxi operators
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Italy and India set to upgrade ties during Modi's visit to Rome

Italy and India will seek to reinforce diplomatic and trade ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rome by elevating their relationship to that

Italy and India set to upgrade ties during Modi's visit to Rome
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Homeowner shares fears after tree crashes onto property during high winds

Homeowner shares fears after tree crashes onto property during high winds

Homeowner shares fears after tree crashes onto property during high winds
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Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon

Google is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
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The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal

The U.S. government agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump as part of a settlement deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns

The Latest: US government will permanently drop tax claims against Trump as part of IRS lawsuit deal
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Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans

A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education

Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans
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Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements

Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
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NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
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Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
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Takeaways from Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony: Weaponization fund, Epstein probes and Trump prosecutions dominate

Takeaways from Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony: Weaponization fund, Epstein probes and Trump prosecutions dominate

Takeaways from Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony: Weaponization fund, Epstein probes and Trump prosecutions dominate
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30-year US Treasury yield hits highest level in 19 years

30-year US Treasury yield hits highest level in 19 years

30-year US Treasury yield hits highest level in 19 years
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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
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IIF cuts South Africa 2026 growth forecast as Middle East conflict bites

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, May 19 - South Africa's improving economic outlook has been clouded by the Middle East conflict, which is pushing up energy costs and complicating monetary policy, the

IIF cuts South Africa 2026 growth forecast as Middle East conflict bites
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Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows

Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year

Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
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Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure
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The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again

The bond market is making noise again

The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
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Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide

Epic Games said on Tuesday its popular shooter title "Fortnite" has returned to global App Stores, as the videogame maker signaled confidence in a favorable outcome from an ongoing

Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as chip stocks drag, inflation fears persist

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday, pressured by a selloff in heavyweight chip stocks and lingering inflation concerns as Treasury yields continued to rise.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as chip stocks drag, inflation fears persist
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Canada's inflation rate accelerates to 2.8% as Iran war pushes up gasoline prices

Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.8% in April from 2.4% in March, driven largely by a surge in gasoline prices after the Iran war pushed

Canada's inflation rate accelerates to 2.8% as Iran war pushes up gasoline prices
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Home Depot flags choppy demand for large remodels as housing affordability bites

Home Depot said on Tuesday Americans were scaling back large remodeling projects as they grapple with mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and a subdued housing

Home Depot flags choppy demand for large remodels as housing affordability bites
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, shadow fleet vessels

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, shadow fleet vessels
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Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
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New SNAP rules requiring that benefits be used at stores selling healthier food could backfire

Many convenience stores, corner markets, bodegas and other small stores will have to make changes if they want to continue to accept SNAP benefits.

New SNAP rules requiring that benefits be used at stores selling healthier food could backfire
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SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO
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Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island

A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife

Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
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Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal

Malaysia's government is seeking $251 million in compensation from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS after Norway revoked an export permit

Malaysia seeks $251 million from Kongsberg after Norway scuttles missile deal
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BOJ could temper its taper as bond wobbles rattle markets

Financial market turbulence could force the Bank of Japan to go slow on the unwinding of its massive debt holdings, giving anxious bond investors some relief

BOJ could temper its taper as bond wobbles rattle markets
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BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback

The Bank of England is weighing alternatives to holding limits on stablecoins and will publish draft rules next month, it said on Tuesday. 

BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback
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How to oil-proof your life

How to oil-proof your life

How to oil-proof your life
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US to host G20 trade ministers meeting in Wisconsin later this year

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US to host G20 trade ministers meeting in Wisconsin later this year
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What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

South Korean memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is facing its worst-ever strike, with nearly 48,000 workers threatening to walk off production lines on Thursday for 18

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?
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Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty

Home Depot’s results beat Wall Street’s expectations in the fiscal first quarter on a strong showing from professional customers while homeowners started stocking up on some of their spring supplies

Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty
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Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage

Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage

Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage
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What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one
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Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war

Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation
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Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy

Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy

Starbucks Korea CEO fired after ‘Tank Day’ promo evokes brutal crackdown on democracy
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Investors see no let-up in bond market strain

The latest sharp selloff in U.S. Treasuries may be far from over.

Investors see no let-up in bond market strain
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StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'

Standard Chartered will eliminate more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it seeks to replace "lower-value human capital" with technology, becoming

StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'
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What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies and IRS audit agreement
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Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors

Stellantis' CEO Antonio Filosa will outline a new long-term strategy to investors on Thursday with a focus on reviving crucial U.S. sales, tightening the

Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors
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Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran

Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
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OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed

Elon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires

OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
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Australia consumer sentiment edges up in May but remains gloomy

Australia's consumer sentiment rose in May as the oil shock triggered by the Iran war showed signs of easing slightly, but uncertainty over energy supplies and the third

Australia consumer sentiment edges up in May but remains gloomy
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Deal reached to end strike at largest US commuter railroad

Deal reached to end strike at largest US commuter railroad

Deal reached to end strike at largest US commuter railroad
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Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system

Negotiators have reached a deal to end a strike that has brought North America’s largest commuter rail system to a standstill

Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system
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Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS
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What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting

The Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration

What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
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Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

The Trump administration has announced the creation a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
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Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
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Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others

Anthropic said on Monday it is revising its earlier position to allow users of its Mythos cybersecurity model to share information about cyber threats with others who

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others
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RBA worried higher energy costs could quickly lift consumer prices

Australia's central bank is worried higher energy costs will feed through to consumer prices quickly given the stretched state of the domestic economy, potentially creating

RBA worried higher energy costs could quickly lift consumer prices
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Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens

Followers of Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales have joined a massive protest movement against President Rodrigo Paz

Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens
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The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’
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Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war

Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
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Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document

Meta detailed its layoff plans for this week in a memo shared with employees on Monday, saying cuts to its workforce globally would be accompanied by a fresh

Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document
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US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions

The U.S.

US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions
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How Cuba reached its breaking point

Cuba is facing severe shortages, economic hardship and growing public frustration as US pressures to overthrow the government mount. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from the Cuban Capital.

How Cuba reached its breaking point
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US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II

US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII
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Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition

Despite Pennsylvania’s status as a fiercely contested swing state, many local and state primary races in the 2026 primaries draw little competition at all.

Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition
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Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
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Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide
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Musk loses case against OpenAI

Musk loses case against OpenAI

Musk loses case against OpenAI
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Farmers across Utah County feel the impact after freeze, crop losses

Farmers across Utah County feel the impact after freeze, crop losses

Farmers across Utah County feel the impact after freeze, crop losses
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Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food

Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food

Utah State University works with refugee community to provide affordable food
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Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday

Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as U.S.

Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday
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As bond yields surge, investors grow wary of a global spending crunch

Investors are waking up to the worry that war in Iran may deliver a lasting inflationary shock, with sovereign bond yields racing

As bond yields surge, investors grow wary of a global spending crunch
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Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition
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One last call for 'the beer that made Milwaukee famous'

One last call for 'the beer that made Milwaukee famous'

One last call for 'the beer that made Milwaukee famous'
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Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action

Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action
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Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea

Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
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Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide

Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide

Helping heroes in crisis: Guardian Response Unit works to save Iowa veterans from dying by suicide
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A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate

A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiraling crises

A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate
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Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California

Advocates call for restored funding to address contaminated water in rural California
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Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high in volatile trade on Monday as worries over supply disruption from the Iran war offset a report that the

Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns
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Women connected to Virginia Beach-based $31M counterfeit coupon scheme sentenced to prison

Women connected to Virginia Beach-based $31M counterfeit coupon scheme sentenced to prison

Women connected to Virginia Beach-based $31M counterfeit coupon scheme sentenced to prison
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Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
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US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

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US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs
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Bank of England's Greene says central banks can't assume Iran war impact will be temporary

Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said central banks should

Bank of England's Greene says central banks can't assume Iran war impact will be temporary
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Birkenstock loses its footing as luxury ambitions unravel

Birkenstock is falling out of favor with investors who are abandoning hope that the sandal maker can scale into a luxury powerhouse.

Birkenstock loses its footing as luxury ambitions unravel
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Commerzbank formally rejects UniCredit takeover offer as risky and undervalued

Commerzbank on Monday formally rejected an offer by Italy's UniCredit to buy the German lender, digging in its heels in its months-long

Commerzbank formally rejects UniCredit takeover offer as risky and undervalued
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US home builder sentiment ticks up in May but broad pessimism remains prevalent

U.S. home builder sentiment unexpectedly improved in May, but construction firm attitudes about the housing market remain subdued as the war in Iran stokes inflation pressures that

US home builder sentiment ticks up in May but broad pessimism remains prevalent
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US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law

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US Supreme Court turns away Eli Lilly's challenge to whistleblower law
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Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at America’s busiest commuter railroad

Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at America’s busiest commuter railroad

Talks raise hopes of progress in strike at  America’s busiest commuter railroad
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Supreme Court rejects Big Pharma appeals challenging negotiated drug prices in Medicare

Supreme Court rejects Big Pharma appeals challenging negotiated drug prices in Medicare

Supreme Court rejects Big Pharma appeals challenging negotiated drug prices in Medicare
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Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades
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Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government

Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
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Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter

Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter

Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter
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NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US

NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S. It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the world’s biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday

NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
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Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Many companies today overpromise what they can do with AI. They should learn from efforts to combat greenwashing and tighten standards.

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that
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1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey

1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey

1 dead, 3 hurt as tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of fuel ignites on I-287 in New Jersey
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'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris

'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris

'A dark 20 months': Lake Lure reopens after over a year closure removing Helene debris
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Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case

A Spanish court has acquitted pop star Shakira in a tax fraud case and ordered the government to return over 55 million euros in wrongly imposed fines

Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
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Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
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Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says

Global capability centres in India are taking a measured approach to hiring as companies are wary about the impact of geopolitical

Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says
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U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge

U.S. drill bit manufacturers are shifting to steel-based products to cut costs as tungsten prices surge due to trade restrictions and tighter supplies.

U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge
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A new day at the Fed, but policy forecast cloudy for Warsh, Trump, US

After eight years of friction with the White House, a global pandemic, and a fight with high inflation, the U.S.

A new day at the Fed, but policy forecast cloudy for Warsh, Trump, US
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How to inflation-proof your investments

How to inflation-proof your investments

How to inflation-proof your investments
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Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices
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Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

A plan by U.S.-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns
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From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?
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Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is set to brief the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system identified by its latest AI

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports
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Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting adds defence stocks to US portfolio

Hancock Prospecting, owned by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, has added defence, gold and rare-earths holdings to its $3.3 billion U.S. portfolio this year,

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting adds defence stocks to US portfolio
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China's economy loses steam at start of Q2 as consumption, output disappoint in April

China's growth lost momentum in April, with industrial output cooling and retail sales sinking to over three-year lows as the world's second-biggest economy wrestled with

China's economy loses steam at start of Q2 as consumption, output disappoint in April
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China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
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Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday

The strike shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system will continue into a third day

Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday
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Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?

Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?

Nine in 10 families in China own a home. But is the property-owning dream being tested?
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Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say
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China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet released on Sunday.

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
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Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
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Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks

Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim vacationers’ growing love of cruises

Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
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PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday
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How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education
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Long Island Rail Road strike leaving riders with marathon travel times to NYC

Long Island Rail Road strike leaving riders with marathon travel times to NYC

Long Island Rail Road strike leaving riders with marathon travel times to NYC
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LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.
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Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'
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Israel's economy shrinks in first quarter but seen rebounding after Iran war

Israel's economy began 2026 with a slowdown, hit by war with Iran, but growth is expected to recover as long as the conflict does not reignite.

Israel's economy shrinks in first quarter but seen rebounding after Iran war
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North America’s largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms

The shutdown of North America’s largest commuter rail system has continued into a second day with no end in sight after unionized workers went on strike

North America’s largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms
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Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says

The millionaire businessman son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has won a steering role in his father's political party Fatah, a party

Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says
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Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate

Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate

Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate
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The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows

The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows

The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows
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Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?

Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?

Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?
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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff
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As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities
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Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market

Hawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market
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Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say
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Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation

President Donald Trump has returned from his state visit to China to face a challenging U.S. economy

Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation
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Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
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Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion

A 27-year-old firefighter who died in a massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region is being honored

Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
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Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?
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As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
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Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make

Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make

Trump returns from China with no Iran breakthrough — and a decision to make
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Long Island Rail Road, America’s largest commuter railroad, is on strike

Long Island Rail Road, America’s largest commuter railroad, is on strike

Long Island Rail Road, America’s largest commuter railroad, is on strike
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Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
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How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M

The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million

How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M
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Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system

Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America

Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system
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DHS says its new deportation planes are almost ready for takeoff. Critics doubt the plan will work

DHS says its new deportation planes are almost ready for takeoff. Critics doubt the plan will work

DHS says its new deportation planes are almost ready for takeoff. Critics doubt the plan will work
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DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge

DACA recipients are losing protections and work permits as renewal delays surge
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Trump leaves China summit with Iran, Taiwan, and trade in focus

President Donald Trump left Beijing for the US on Friday afternoon after two days of high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Air Force One departed following a tarmac ceremony where Trump fist-pumped as attendees waved US and Chinese flags. The visit featured a state banquet, historic site tours, and working meals.

Trump leaves China summit with Iran, Taiwan, and trade in focus
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Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
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US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing

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US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing
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Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports

The head of Harvard University's nearly $57 billion endowment, N.P.

Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports
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Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar

Argentina’s beef consumption has fallen to its lowest level in two decades as soaring prices and weakening purchasing power push many families to replace beef with cheaper proteins like chicken and pork

Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
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As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet

The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly

As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
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Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
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‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home

‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home

‘This is far worse’: When conflict 2,000 miles away compounds civil war at home
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The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
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Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake and invests in Delta and Macy's under new CEO

Berkshire Hathaway more than tripled the size of its investment in Google’s parent company and bought over $2.6 billion worth of Delta Airlines stock as Greg Abel settled into the CEO job after taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year

Berkshire Hathaway triples Alphabet stake and invests in Delta and Macy's under new CEO
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FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought
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Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market

The U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market

Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
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AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalism

The Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists

AP finishes US restructuring with round of 20 layoffs, part of strategic pivot from print journalism
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Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
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Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible

Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible

Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
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The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home

Beginning in the 1970s, just about every Filipino household in America was either hauling balikbayan boxes in person or mailing them to relatives back in the Philippines

The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home
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UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future

Britain's government faces uncertainty as the Labour Party grapples with internal turmoil

UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future
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CNN brings you inside Cuba as recent developments worsen the country's energy crisis

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CNN brings you inside Cuba as recent developments worsen the country's energy crisis
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Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs

Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
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Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

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Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi
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Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750
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Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
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Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
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Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices

Starbucks said Friday it’s laying off 300 corporate employees and closing some U.S. offices as part of its ongoing turnaround

Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices
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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties

President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
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AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches
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The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes
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Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry

Someone paid more than $9 million to have lunch with basketball player Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett, and the legendary investor also promised to match the winning bid so both their favorite charities will benefit

Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry
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Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours

Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours

Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours
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This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary

This Republican says he’s Trump’s ally. He’s getting in the way of Trump’s revenge in a key Louisiana Senate primary
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How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat

How a vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat
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Powell, the most battle-tested Fed chair, finishes his term

Powell, the most battle-tested Fed chair, finishes his term

Powell, the most battle-tested Fed chair, finishes his term
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Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms
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India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy

India has raised fuel prices by 3 rupees per liter to offset losses from higher global oil prices

India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy
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Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades

Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis

Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades
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A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing

A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight

A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
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Japan's wholesale inflation spikes on energy shock, bolsters case for June rate hike

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in April at the fastest pace in three years as the Iran war boosted oil and chemical goods prices, data showed on

Japan's wholesale inflation spikes on energy shock, bolsters case for June rate hike
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Bolivian miners clash with police in La Paz, demand president’s resignation

Explosions were heard during violent clashes in La Paz on Thursday, as mining groups took to the streets, calling for the resignation of centrist President Rodrigo Paz.

Bolivian miners clash with police in La Paz, demand president’s resignation
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Canada aims to double its electric grid by 2050 with clean energy and lower costs for users

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a clean electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada’s electricity grid by 2050

Canada aims to double its electric grid by 2050 with clean energy and lower costs for users
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Trading Day: Summits, in Beijing and stocks

Another day, another record high for the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and many stock markets around the world on Thursday, as the Xi-Trump summit in China and

Trading Day: Summits, in Beijing and stocks
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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi

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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
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FEMSA's NetPay brings digital payments to Mexico gas stations as Sheinbaum pushes shift from cash

Mexican retail and bottling group FEMSA, which runs OXXO convenience stores and gas stations, said on Thursday its payments unit NetPay was launching a digital payments

FEMSA's NetPay brings digital payments to Mexico gas stations as Sheinbaum pushes shift from cash
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Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

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Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities
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Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade

Cuba on Thursday said it would entertain a U.S. offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid but expressed skepticism over President Donald Trump's intentions

Cuba mulls US offer of $100 million in aid but wary of Trump's motives, blockade
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New Zealand manufacturing expansion nearly stalls in April, survey shows

New Zealand's manufacturing index marginally expanded in April, but the sector's growth slowed to a six-month low as the conflict in the Middle East drove up costs and

New Zealand manufacturing expansion nearly stalls in April, survey shows
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Deaths of six migrants in Texas railcar investigated as human smuggling

The six people found dead inside a sweltering railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, over the weekend were stowaway migrants from Mexico and Honduras who fell victim to

Deaths of six migrants in Texas railcar investigated as human smuggling
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US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say

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US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say
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Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings

By Michael S.

Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings
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CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes

(Corrects date of Cuban revolution in paragraph 2, also, clarifies Ratcliffe´s visit to the island was second by a CIA director, not the first.)

CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes
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Fed's Williams sees no need to change rate policy right now

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams sees no need to change rate policy right now
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Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal

Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
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Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice

IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward finally saw his name at the top of the Indianapolis 500 leaderboard Thursday

Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice
Economy|Environment

Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers

Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
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Tampa Bay Rays and local officials announce a tentative $2.3B deal for a new ballpark

The Tampa Bay Rays and local officials have announced a tentative $2.3 billion agreement for a new ballpark funded by public and private money

Tampa Bay Rays and local officials announce a tentative $2.3B deal for a new ballpark
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The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
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US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud

Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team

US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud
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Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary

A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary

Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary
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Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending

Applied Materials on Thursday forecast third-quarter revenue and adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates, betting that heavy spending on data centers and AI

Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending
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US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

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US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
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UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government

UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle
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Argentina inflation dips in April

Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 2.6% in April, down from the 3.4% registered in March but slightly above analysts' forecast of 2.5% despite increases in all

Argentina inflation dips in April
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Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say

Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee, who controls around 10% of the pizza chain's

Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say
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Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months

Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority
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Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints

Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints

Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
Economy|Election|Health|Political

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine

Vice President JD Vance is highlighting the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine
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Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000

The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected

Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
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From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
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New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward

A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state

New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
Economy|Health|Political

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians
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Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

Only about 1 in 5 of the Americans surveyed shop at farmers markets because they care a lot about food and enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh food.

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
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Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare

Cuba's electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Thursday morning, the country's grid operator UNE said, snuffing out power across eastern Cuba

Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare
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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair

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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair
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OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says 

Apple's two-year-old partnership with OpenAI has become strained, with the AI startup failing to see the expected benefits from its deal with the iPhone maker and preparing possible

OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says 
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Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.

Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets
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Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, lifted by a rally in tech stocks as investors absorbed generally solid economic data and watched for

Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks
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Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says

Restructuring Venezuela's sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA will bring the country "out of the shadows" of the global financial system, interim

Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says
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US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests

The State Department's top aid official said on Thursday that $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to be provided by the U.S. through

US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests
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Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling

Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling
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FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase

The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has approved Verizon's 2024 $1 billion deal to acquire some spectrum assets from U.S.

FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase
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Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes

Tema, one of a growing number of ETF providers offering funds that track thematic trends, has filed with the U.S. securities regulator to

Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes
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Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
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US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule

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US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule
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US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall

The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid

US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall