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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
Business|Economy|US|World

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

The U.S.

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'
Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance

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
Business|Economy

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
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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
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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

The U.S.

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
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Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars

A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay his own bills

Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars
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Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft
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A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds

A new study has found that the Trump administration's decision last year to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development — once a leading global aid donor — was followed by a significant increase in violence in several African countries the agency had supported

A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds
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China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says

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China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says
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US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says

U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to

US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says
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US casts Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday as 'positive and productive'

The United States cast Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday as "productive and positive

US casts Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday as 'positive and productive'
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Tax refunds help to lift US retail sales; drag from rising inflation looms

U.S. retail sales increased solidly for a third straight month in April, though part of the rise in receipts was due to a sharp rise in inflation since

Tax refunds help to lift US retail sales; drag from rising inflation looms
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Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears

Oil prices ended little changed on Thursday after Iran's state media said about 30 vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though attacks on one ship

Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears
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Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war

Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the

Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war
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Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data 

Strong demand for technology stocks lifted equity indexes around the world on Thursday, while the dollar rose after economic data and

Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data 
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Venezuela says refiner Citgo's value has increased, calls for halting sale

Lawyers representing Venezuela told a U.S. court this week that the value of Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum has increased since the sale

Venezuela says refiner Citgo's value has increased, calls for halting sale
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Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO

Shares of Blackstone's newly minted investment vehicle opened flat in their market debut on Thursday, after the company raised $1.75 billion in its U.S.

Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO
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Ferragamo first-quarter revenues slip as wholesale sales drop 19%

Revenues at Italian luxury group Ferragamo fell 1.2% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter as wholesale sales dropped 19% compared to a year earlier, the company

Ferragamo first-quarter revenues slip as wholesale sales drop 19%
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Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place
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Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns

Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns

Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
Economy

IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it welcomes the initial positive dialogue between U.S.

IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy
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BoE's Pill calls for 'prompt but modest' rate hike to quell inflation pressure

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Thursday a "prompt but modest" increase in interest rates would help to head off the risk of inflation pressure caused by

BoE's Pill calls for 'prompt but modest' rate hike to quell inflation pressure
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Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets

By Utkarsh Shetti, Echo Wang and Max A.

Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets
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Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
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Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
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China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

China’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly

China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
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Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns
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U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. officials raised the prospect of China buying more American energy after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on

U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting
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Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a revamp of what he cast as the European Union's outdated budget system,

Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
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UK to tighten money market fund rules by end of year

Britain will impose tougher rules later this year on money market funds, which have been a focus of regulators since market turmoil in

UK to tighten money market fund rules by end of year
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SMIC reports 5% growth in first-quarter profit, missing forecast

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp,China's largest contract chipmaker, on Thursday reported a 5% year-on-year increase in first-quarter profit.

SMIC reports 5% growth in first-quarter profit, missing forecast
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'G2' choreography

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets U.S.

'G2' choreography
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European shares end at one-week highs on tech boost

European shares closed higher on Thursday, after hitting the highest in a week with a boost from technology stocks, while investors remained cautious

European shares end at one-week highs on tech boost
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Putin visit to China will take place very soon, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China very soon and preparations for the trip are already complete, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Putin visit to China will take place very soon, Kremlin says
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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban

Russia is establishing a "full-fledged partnership" with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries in the region to expand cooperation with Kabul, a

Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
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Canadian home sales rise in April, prices edge lower

Canadian home sales posted a modest increase in April from March after a slow start to the month, and prices edged lower, data from the Canadian Real Estate

Canadian home sales rise in April, prices edge lower
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Versant beats revenue estimates on licensing deals, digital platform growth

Versant Media topped Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, as content licensing deals and strong sales at businesses like Fandango

Versant beats revenue estimates on licensing deals, digital platform growth
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US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, pointing to a stable labor market even as rising energy prices from the

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable
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Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say

Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40% of the population, are facing acute hunger, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as the

Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say
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US Treasury's Bessent expects large Boeing order during China visit

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US Treasury's Bessent expects large Boeing order during China visit
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China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain

In China, Elon Musk has been the object of love - and occasional loathing.

China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain
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Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US

Small cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the list from mid-2024 to mid-2025

Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US
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US's Bessent says soybeans 'all taken care of', cooling expectations for fresh Chinese buying

U.S.

US's Bessent says soybeans 'all taken care of', cooling expectations for fresh Chinese buying
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Wall St opens higher as Nvidia gains; US-China talks, data in focus

Wall Street stock indexes opened higher on Thursday as Nvidia's shares jumped, while investors assessed economic data and watched developments around the high-stakes U.S.-China

Wall St opens higher as Nvidia gains; US-China talks, data in focus
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Inflation is most 'pressing risk' to US economy, Fed's Schmid says

Inflation is the biggest risk to a U.S. economy that has shown "remarkable resilience" in the face of numerous challenges, and the job market is stable, Kansas City Federal Reserve

Inflation is most 'pressing risk' to US economy, Fed's Schmid says
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Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022

Areas of southern Somalia are at risk of famine, two global food security monitors said on Thursday, with one district reaching a level of hunger not seen in

Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022
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US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years

U.S. import prices surged in April, with the cost of fuels posting the largest increase in four years, another indication that the U.S.-backed war with Iran was boosting

US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years
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Cisco shares hit record on strong forecast, AI push with job cuts

Cisco shares surged 17% to a record-high on Thursday, set for their biggest single-day gain in over two decades, after it posted AI demand-powered strong results

Cisco shares hit record on strong forecast, AI push with job cuts
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Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know

Fighting fraud is a top Trump administration priority. Here’s what you should know
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US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March

U.S. business inventories increased by the most in nearly four years in March, boosted by stocks at wholesalers, government data showed on Thursday.

US business inventories post biggest gain in nearly four years in March
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Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
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Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
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US Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets

The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee on Thursday advanced long-awaited legislation that would create regulations for cryptocurrencies - a landmark step for the

US Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets
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Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way

The dollar climbed for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as economic data continued to shift market expectations away from a potential rate cut from

Dollar strengthens after data with Trump-Xi summit under way
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IMF staff heading to Ukraine to review $8.1 billion loan program in coming weeks

International Monetary Fund staff will visit Ukraine in coming weeks to review the country's progress in implementing economic reforms and broadening

IMF staff heading to Ukraine to review $8.1 billion loan program in coming weeks
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Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
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Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns

A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns
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Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
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Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Shoppers tempered their spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
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Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon

Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon

Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon
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Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years
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How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

When bats disappear, farms become less productive, and that has broad implications far beyond the crops.

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy
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How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses

Rebuffed by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump is seeking to exploit a different tariff tool to regain leverage. Whether it succeeds remains in question.

How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses
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El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong
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Why a growing number of Trump supporters are experiencing voter’s remorse

Most Trump supporters remain in his camp, but some independents, young people and Black Americans who voted for the president in 2024 would not do so again in an election do-over.

Why a growing number of Trump supporters are experiencing voter’s remorse
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Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods

Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods

Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods
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US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid rose last week but remains historically low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iran

US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
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OnlyFans is the star of TV’s hottest shows thanks to a messy economy

OnlyFans is the star of TV’s hottest shows thanks to a messy economy

OnlyFans is the star of TV’s hottest shows thanks to a messy economy
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White House scrambles for gas-price relief as Iran war drags on

Trump administration officials are scrambling to contain the economic and political fallout of the war with Iran, three people

White House scrambles for gas-price relief as Iran war drags on
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Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk

Iran’s foreign minister urged BRICS nations on Thursday to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States

Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn war, Indian-flagged vessel sunk
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China April new loans unexpectedly shrink as weak demand weighs

China’s new yuan loans contracted in April for the first time in nine months, sharply undershooting forecasts as seasonal factors and weak household

China April new loans unexpectedly shrink as weak demand weighs
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JPMorgan's bet on early-stage companies pays off in leading global tech investment banking

When Pattern Group co-founders David Wright and Melanie Alder needed $10 million for their startup in

JPMorgan's bet on early-stage companies pays off in leading global tech investment banking
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China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US

China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a "new positioning" of ties with the United States that envisages cooperation with

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US
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Investors gird for high US Treasury yields as new Fed Chair Warsh battles inflation

Investors are bracing for U.S.

Investors gird for high US Treasury yields as new Fed Chair Warsh battles inflation
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Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Thursday a 19% rise in first-quarter profit versus

Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand
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Thai economic growth likely slowed in first quarter on tourism slump

Thailand's economic growth likely slowed in the first quarter of 2026 and was barely positive on a quarterly basis, according to a Reuters poll of

Thai economic growth likely slowed in first quarter on tourism slump
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India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that "safe, unimpeded maritime flows" through international waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and

India says safe, unimpeded maritime flows vital for global economic well-being
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Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items

Taiwan's government said on Thursday it was considering resubmitting to parliament a request for items cut by lawmakers from a special defence budget given how crucial they

Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items
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India's wholesale inflation quickens to 3-1/2-year high of 8.3% as energy costs soar

India's wholesale price inflation rose unexpectedly to 8.3% in April, the fastest pace in three-and-a-half years, government

India's wholesale inflation quickens to 3-1/2-year high of 8.3% as energy costs soar
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China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit

Chinese customs appeared to have halted export clearances for hundreds of U.S. beef plants on Thursday, hours after Reuters

China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit
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AI rally powers on, Trump-Xi summit takes centre stage

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The record-setting AI-led rally appears to be chugging along just fine as investors shrug off the prospect of interest rates

AI rally powers on, Trump-Xi summit takes centre stage
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AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value

SK Hynix is on the verge of topping a $1 trillion market value, just weeks after Samsung Electronics crossed the milestone, as

AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value
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Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy

Honda says it racked up a full-year loss for the first time ever, losing $2.7 billion in the last fiscal year due to a costly electric-vehicle strategy

Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
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BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity

BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity
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Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals

Honda Motor posted its first annual loss in nearly 70 years as a listed company on Thursday, hit by more than $9 billion in costs to restructure its

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals
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Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms

Samsung Electronics on Thursday proposed that its South Korean labour union resume pay talks after government-mediated negotiations fell apart, a union leader said, citing a

Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms
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China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks dip, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summit

China's yuan edged up to a three-year high against the dollar on Thursday, while key stock indexes pulled away from recent peaks, as investors awaited more news from a

China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks dip, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summit
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BOJ board member Masu calls for early rate hike, joins hawkish chorus

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates as soon as possible if there are no clear signs of an economic slowdown, board member Kazuyuki Masu said in

BOJ board member Masu calls for early rate hike, joins hawkish chorus
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Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on

Asia Pacific banks may have to raise their loan loss provisions further in the near-term as the Iran conflict

Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on
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US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough

The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the

US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough
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BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 billion in infrastructure deals

BlackRock's GIP has partnered with Singapore's Temasek and Abu Dhabi's

BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 billion in infrastructure deals
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UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook

Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in March to cap another strong first quarter, suggesting it was in better shape as the Iran war escalated

UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook
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French central bank succession fight tests Macron's sway ahead of 2027 election

French President Emmanuel Macron faces a test next week when lawmakers decide whether to approve his former chief of staff to run the

French central bank succession fight tests Macron's sway ahead of 2027 election
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New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure

Leaders of three of the biggest U.S. public pension systems said they have major concerns over SpaceX's "extreme" ownership and control set-up in its upcoming

New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure
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Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say

Japan's government is looking at compiling a supplementary budget to reduce the burden on households from rising fuel

Japan is considering extra budget on rising fuel bills, sources say
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Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday that he hoped U.S.

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says
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US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline

The U.S.

US House passes bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline
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Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade

Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a U.S.

Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade
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TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, expects the global semiconductor market to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, topping its previous forecast

TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth
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Australian court finds grocery giant Coles misled shoppers over discounts

An Australian court on Thursday found that Coles, the country's No. 2 supermarket chain, had misled shoppers by hiking prices on hundreds of goods and then

Australian court finds grocery giant Coles misled shoppers over discounts
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As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market

Air India's thousands of flight cuts due to the Iran war and Pakistan's airspace ban have become a boon for foreign carriers, with Lufthansa Group

As Iran war jolts Air India, Lufthansa and Cathay pounce on fast-growing market
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Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

Who is incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh?
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Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports

Hedge fund Citadel has moved some of its core researchers out of Hong Kong, telling members of its global quantitative strategies team in recent months that they had to either

Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports
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Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO

EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas ‌production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1

Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO
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Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says

A threatened strike by Samsung Electronics' union would be a significant risk to South Korea's economic growth, exports and markets, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on

Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says
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Senate Republicans block Democrats’ effort to reverse several Trump-era CFPB changes

Senate Republicans have blocked Democrats' efforts to reverse Trump-era changes to consumer protection laws

Senate Republicans block Democrats’ effort to reverse several Trump-era CFPB changes
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Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO

A newly formed Blackstone data center real estate investment trust has raised $1.75 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Wednesday.

Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO
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Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows

Buyers in Britain's housing market stayed downbeat last month as the economic fallout from the Iran war and rising mortgage rates weighed on sentiment, a survey from the Royal

Gloom in UK housing market shows no sign of lifting, RICS survey shows
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Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial

A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force

Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial
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Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring

Air New Zealand on Thursday forecast its largest pre-tax annual loss in four years, as sky-high fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict

Air NZ warns of largest loss in four years as Iran war sends fuel cost soaring
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Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers

By Max A.

Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers
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NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race

U.S. civil rights group NAACP said on Wednesday the new congressional map approved last week by Tennessee Republicans intentionally discriminated on

NAACP says Tennessee redistricting intentionally discriminates on basis of race
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Ryan Cohen hits back at eBay, says his takeover proposal should not be dismissed

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen told eBay's board on Wednesday that they should not reject his $56 billion takeover proposal and the

Ryan Cohen hits back at eBay, says his takeover proposal should not be dismissed
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Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers

Allegiant Air says it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, bringing together two low-cost carriers and creating a larger budget airline for travelers

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
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Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show

Taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers exceeded $550,000, newly released documents show
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Trading Day: Inflation? Stocks don't care

Investors shrugged off a sharp rise in U.S. producer inflation and spike in bond yields on Wednesday to push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs,

Trading Day: Inflation? Stocks don't care
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New Zealand home prices dip in April as living costs weigh

New Zealand home prices slipped in April as high living costs dampened buyer sentiment, though most regions were steady and overall market conditions were largely unchanged,

New Zealand home prices dip in April as living costs weigh
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Fed's Collins expects inflation pressures from Iran war to eventually subside, WSJ reports

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that she expects inflation pressures from the Iran war to eventually subside and that the

Fed's Collins expects inflation pressures from Iran war to eventually subside, WSJ reports
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Cerebras prices IPO at $185 per share to raise $5.55 billion

Cerebras Systems priced its U.S. initial public offering at $185 per share on Wednesday, above the top end of its indicated price range, the company said,

Cerebras prices IPO at $185 per share to raise $5.55 billion
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Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S.

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances
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Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker

Brazilian financial markets reeled on Wednesday as traders pointed to a report alleging ties between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and a scandal-plagued banker, with some

Brazil markets rattled by report linking Flavio Bolsonaro to disgraced banker
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HF Sinclair terminates CFO Atanas Atanasov

U.S. refiner HF Sinclair's CFO Atanas Atanasov, who has been on leave of absence since late February amid concerns raised by its audit committee, has been terminated, the company

HF Sinclair terminates CFO Atanas Atanasov
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Venezuela starts sovereign, PDVSA debt overhaul; liabilities seen above $150 billion

Venezuela on Wednesday launched a restructuring of its sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA, lifting bond prices, as it seeks relief from what it called unsustainable

Venezuela starts sovereign, PDVSA debt overhaul; liabilities seen above $150 billion
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He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund

He fought Trump’s tariffs through the Supreme Court all the way to a refund
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NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit
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The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
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King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance

King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power

King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance
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Trump administration defers $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California amid fraud investigation

Trump administration defers $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California amid fraud investigation

Trump administration defers $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California amid fraud investigation
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Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

The U.S.

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies
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Canadian dollar extends daily losing streak as BoC minutes show patience

The Canadian dollar edged lower for a sixth straight day against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, as the greenback posted broad-based gains and minutes

Canadian dollar extends daily losing streak as BoC minutes show patience
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Northern California gas prices top $6 as food truck owners feel the squeeze

Northern California gas prices top $6 as food truck owners feel the squeeze

Northern California gas prices top $6 as food truck owners feel the squeeze
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Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom
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S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained ground on Wednesday with a boost from artificial intelligence-related tech shares, which helped markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs
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Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge

Cisco said on Wednesday it would cut nearly 4,000 jobs, as part of a restructuring aimed at shifting investment toward artificial intelligence and related growth areas,

Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge
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US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders
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Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Microsoft is shopping for artificial-intelligence startups as the software company prepares for a future

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI
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Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business 

Investor support for Ford Motor's energy storage business sent its stock soaring 13% Wednesday, the biggest single-day increase in about six years, following

Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business 
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Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit

Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit

Justice Department considers settling Trump’s $10 billion IRS leak lawsuit
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What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume

What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume

What to know about incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, in one resume
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Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data

A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update on inflation

Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
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Denver International Airport looks to create "better evacuation" process after Frontier incident

Denver International Airport looks to create "better evacuation" process after Frontier incident

Denver International Airport looks to create "better evacuation" process after Frontier incident
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Warsh wins confirmation as Fed chair, with inflation on the march

The U.S.

Warsh wins confirmation as Fed chair, with inflation on the march
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Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas

When U.S.

Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas
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BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations

BP will meet with union leaders on Monday to resume contract negotiations for workers at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery, the company and United Steelworkers union said

BP to meet union leaders next week for Whiting refinery negotiations
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US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

A U.S.

US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid
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KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut

Emergency medical services heavyweight GMR Solutions was valued at $3.01 billion after its shares fell 10% in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, adding to a string of

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut
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Broadcom sues EU antitrust regulators over request for US legal documents

Broadcom is suing EU antitrust regulators over their requests for documents containing legal advice from its U.S. lawyers in a case related to VMware,

Broadcom sues EU antitrust regulators over request for US legal documents
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Exxon, Chevron face dissent from proxy firms ahead of annual meetings

Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services have recommended that Exxon Mobil and Chevron investors vote against some of the

Exxon, Chevron face dissent from proxy firms ahead of annual meetings
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Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday as investors worried about possible U.S. interest rate hikes and awaited updates on a high-stakes summit in

Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting
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US upstream oil and gas dealmaking hit two-year high in Q1 2026 

Dealmaking in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector jumped to $38 billion in the first quarter of this year, marking the highest quarterly total in two

US upstream oil and gas dealmaking hit two-year high in Q1 2026 
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OpenAI chief Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman holds more than $2 billion in companies that have done business with the artificial intelligence company, a

OpenAI chief Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows
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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
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Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China

Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China

Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China
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Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance
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Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
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On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms

On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
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Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader

The Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
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Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace

Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country

Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
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'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization
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'Ocean Dream' blue-green diamond sells for more than $17 million at Christie's auction in Geneva

Christie's says a 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond known to exist has sold for more than 13.5 million Swiss francs or $17.3 million

'Ocean Dream' blue-green diamond sells for more than $17 million at Christie's auction in Geneva
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Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program

Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program

Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program
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LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

LinkedIn planned to inform staff of layoffs on Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a widening of

LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says
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US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls

The Department of Justice has issued a formal legal justification for the federal government's demands that states share their unredacted voter rolls, even though half

US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls
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Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say

Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the

Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say
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Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output

Refinery attacks tied to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have knocked out nearly 9% of global oil refining capacity in recent months,

Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output
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Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue

Ambreen Fatima protested in Karachi with her children on Wednesday for the release of her husband, one of ten Pakistani crew aboard an oil tanker seized by

Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue
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US freezes Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers

The Trump administration will block new home healthcare and hospice providers from enrolling in Medicare for at least the next six months, according

US freezes Medicare enrollments for new home healthcare and hospice providers
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BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will hold borrowing costs at 3.75% this year, a Reuters poll of economists found, though over a third

BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll
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Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut

Fervo Energy on Wednesday secured a valuation of $10.21 billion after its shares jumped 33% in their debut on the Nasdaq, signaling

Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut
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Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud

A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), the

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
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Easing medical costs a positive for health insurers, but real test lies ahead, analysts say

U.S. health insurers' strong first-quarter results signaled more stable medical costs after prolonged pressure, but Wall Street analysts want to see another similar

Easing medical costs a positive for health insurers, but real test lies ahead, analysts say
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Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr.

Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms
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Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday that the U.S. labor market looks "a bit better" than it did earlier this year, while the Iran war has worsened

Fed is 'dead serious' about getting inflation down, Kashkari says
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Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran

Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

The welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war

Fact check: Trump falsely claims the inflation rate was just 1.7% prior to the Iran war
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Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers

U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers
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US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries in April, but high gas prices were only one of the reasons why

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
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Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming
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US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall

President Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup

US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall
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FedEx sets one-for-two share ratio for freight unit spinoff

FedEx said on Wednesday it would allot its shareholders one share of the trucking unit it is hiving off for every two shares they hold in the parcel delivery firm.

FedEx sets one-for-two share ratio for freight unit spinoff
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Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months as peace talks have failed to make progress.

Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
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Bank of England's Mann sees risk rate hikes could rock gilt market

The Bank of England should be alert to the risk that future interest rate hikes could roil Britain's government bond market because of the growing role of hedge funds and

Bank of England's Mann sees risk rate hikes could rock gilt market
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Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees
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Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate.

Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation
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Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations

Shutterstock will pay $35 million to settle U.S.

Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations
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Businesses raise funds for family after two girls drown in creek

Businesses raise funds for family after two girls drown in creek

Businesses raise funds for family after two girls drown in creek
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Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny

French President Emmanuel Macron jogged with Kenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge, spoke with local university students and announced $27 billion in new

Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny
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US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin

The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, with talks set to

US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin
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NY Fed defeats Puerto Rican bank's appeal tied to Venezuela-related cutoff

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday defeated an appeal by a Puerto Rican lender whose access to the U.S. central banking system was cut

NY Fed defeats Puerto Rican bank's appeal tied to Venezuela-related cutoff
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US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

U.S. producer prices posted their biggest increase in four years in April, boosted by soaring costs for goods and services, the latest sign of

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years
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Most US adults say finances in good shape but job worries tick up, Fed survey shows

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults last year continued to rate their personal finances as being in reasonable shape, although they remained concerned about inflation

Most US adults say finances in good shape but job worries tick up, Fed survey shows
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Global equities rise with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars

MSCI's global equities gauge advanced with the dollar on Wednesday as investors assessed hotter-than- expected inflation data

Global equities rise with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars
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Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO

Geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy said on Tuesday it has raised $1.89 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, highlighting robust investor appetite for the

Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO
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How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?

LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and

How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?
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Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air

Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air

Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
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Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole

Malaysia’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters

Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole
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New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills
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Sazerac to invest in cocktail brand SIPMARGS backed by TikTok star Alix Earle

Spirits company Sazerac has agreed to invest in canned cocktail brand SIPMARGS, which counts social media influencer Alix Earle as an investor, as

Sazerac to invest in cocktail brand SIPMARGS backed by TikTok star Alix Earle
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump

Nebius Group reported a nearly eightfold rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, benefiting from increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud services,

AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump
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S&P 500 opens muted as hot inflation data signals rates to stay on hold

The S&P 500 was subdued at the open on Wednesday, as hotter-than-anticipated producer prices reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve would keep monetary policy restrictive all

S&P 500 opens muted as hot inflation data signals rates to stay on hold
Economy|Environment|Health|World

UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages

The World Food Programme said on Wednesday it had halved emergency food assistance in Syria due to funding shortages, warning that millions remained vulnerable despite signs of

UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages
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Brazil's retail sales beat forecasts, hit record high in March

Brazil's retail sales volumes beat expectations and reached a record high in March, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Wednesday, though high borrowing costs

Brazil's retail sales beat forecasts, hit record high in March
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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI rivals access its services, warning

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services
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UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech

Keir Starmer was facing his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reportedly readying his

UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech
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JPMorgan executive open to talks with France's far-right National Rally

JPMorgan is open to engaging with France's far-right National Rally (RN) ahead of next year's presidential election, a senior regional executive at the

JPMorgan executive open to talks with France's far-right National Rally
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Tyson Foods sees 'spotty' efforts to expand US cattle herd, CFO says

U.S. cattle producers are making "spotty" efforts to rebuild the nation's diminished herd and supplies will remain tight, Tyson Foods Chief Financial

Tyson Foods sees 'spotty' efforts to expand US cattle herd, CFO says
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Iran war brings Turkey-PKK peace process to near standstill

Just two weeks after Turkey's parliament made recommendations on how to advance the country's peace process with Kurdish

Iran war brings Turkey-PKK peace process to near standstill
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Alibaba's AI spending to exceed goals on signs of payoff, says margin 'secondary'

China's Alibaba said it would exceed its planned AI investment of up to 380 billion yuan ($55.96 billion) over the next three years, as early

Alibaba's AI spending to exceed goals on signs of payoff, says margin 'secondary'
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Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict

Birkenstock shares slumped 13% on Wednesday after the sandal maker warned of rising second-half cost pressures from U.S. tariffs and the Middle East conflict, with

Birkenstock warns of higher costs from tariffs, Middle East conflict
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What's at stake in Turkey's bid to end conflict with PKK militants?

Turkey's attempt to finish its decades-old conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group has stalled, with both sides waiting for the other to act in a

What's at stake in Turkey's bid to end conflict with PKK militants?
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Hot April producer price number adds to inflation worries

 U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April, posting their biggest gain since early 2022, the latest indication that inflation was accelerating amid the

Hot April producer price number adds to inflation worries
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GoFundMe raises more than $40K for 70-year-old veteran after viral TikTok

GoFundMe raises more than $40K for 70-year-old veteran after viral TikTok

GoFundMe raises more than $40K for 70-year-old veteran after viral TikTok
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Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration

Brazil may be politically divided but people across the spectrum all love the country's instant payment system

Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
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China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow

China's Alibaba has reported accelerating AI and cloud revenue growth driven by the AI boom, which has jumped 38% in the January-March quarter compared to the year before

China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why
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Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise

Cutting the state gas tax, as some have suggested, could lead to budget shortfalls down the line.

Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise
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America is in for yet another long spell of price pain

America is in for yet another long spell of price pain

America is in for yet another long spell of price pain
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Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

Some engineers are prioritizing ‘design for demise’ and planning satellites that are more likely to completely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their lifespan.

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant
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Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.

Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America
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Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films

The world's largest film market opened in Cannes this week and attracted a record number of attendees vying to buy the mostly smaller productions

Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films
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Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines

New focus on Greenland since Donald Trump declared his aim to seize it could help boost investment there, with Arctic tourism likely to pay off faster

Trump's designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism likely to pay off faster than mines
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Kremlin says Russia can do business with US if it stops linking trade to Ukraine

Russia is interested in joint economic projects with the United States if Washington stops linking trade ties with a peace deal on Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Kremlin says Russia can do business with US if it stops linking trade to Ukraine
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Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case

Indonesian prosecutors said on Wednesday that they were seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim, a former Indonesian education minister and co-founder of ride

Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case
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Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were statistically tied in a simulated runoff ahead of this year's presidential election, a

Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
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Mercedes Benz CEO: current EU rules have not spurred intended shift away from combustion engines

Current European Union rules such as an outright ban on internal combustion car engines in 2035 have not spurred the intended shift to electric vehicles, Mercedes Benz

Mercedes Benz CEO: current EU rules have not spurred intended shift away from combustion engines
Economy|Europe

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation

Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mending economic relations

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation
Economy|Environment|World

German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet agreed on Wednesday to scrap a contentious heating law and pass measures to boost long-term

German cabinet agrees to replace green-friendly heating law
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Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery

A Pemex worker injured in an explosion at Oaxaca refinery in the Port of Salina Cruz died on Tuesday evening while receiving treatment en route to the hospital, Pemex said in a

Pemex confirms death of worker injured in explosion at Oaxaca refinery
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Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push

The U.S. and China are expected to inch toward a managed trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods this week, with each side possibly identifying some $30

Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push
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Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Tower Semiconductor on Wednesday forecast second-quarter revenue above estimates and said it landed $1.3 billion in deals for 2027 to supply chips that use light to move data at

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals
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UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike

A unit of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Wednesday that one of its tankers struck by Iranian drones last week has leaked a small amount of fuel off the

UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iranian strike
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Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk

Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow
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JPMorgan rejigs investment bank leadership in wider overhaul

JPMorgan Chase is overhauling its investment bank leadership as part of a wider reorganization, the largest U.S. lender said on Wednesday.

JPMorgan rejigs investment bank leadership in wider overhaul
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S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data

S&P 500 futures turned negative on Wednesday after data showed producer prices rose more than expected in April, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest

S&P 500 futures turn negative after April PPI data
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Morgan Stanley lifts S&P 500's annual target on hopes of earnings-driven rallies

Morgan Stanley raised its annual target for the benchmark S&P 500 index on Wednesday, saying U.S. stocks have enough room to rally as companies continue to post strong earnings.

Morgan Stanley lifts S&P 500's annual target on hopes of earnings-driven rallies
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Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts

A surge in jet fuel prices from $85-$90 to $150-$200 per barrel amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has blindsided the aviation industry, where fuel accounts for up to a quarter

Airlines tackle fuel cost surge with price hikes, outlook cuts
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Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
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As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
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India races to shield economy from Iran war-driven oil shock, capital stress

A sustained spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran war has clouded India's macroeconomic outlook, spurring crisis-era measures from

India races to shield economy from Iran war-driven oil shock, capital stress
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Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs

Intense pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer is driving up British government borrowing costs - but the political uncertainty is by no

Political turmoil and inflation threat vie to push up UK borrowing costs
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Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports

Blackstone has walked away from a proposed $4 billion tie-up with Hong Kong's New World Development after the indebted property developer refused to cede control, Bloomberg News

Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports
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Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says

Sweden's Volvo Cars is open to cooperation with other companies in the United States as the auto maker seeks to better utilise the existing production capacity at its South

Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says
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Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit

Nissan forecast more than $1 billion in profit for its fiscal year on Wednesday, predicting a relatively modest hit from the Iran war and an increasing impact from

Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit
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Roundhill fund becomes fastest-growing ETF ever as retail investors seek semiconductor exposure

Individual investors who can't seem to get enough of the red-hot market for semiconductor stocks have made a five-week-old exchange-traded

Roundhill fund becomes fastest-growing ETF ever as retail investors seek semiconductor exposure
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Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted

Samsung Electronics and its union failed to reach a pay deal on Wednesday, heightening the risk of a long strike that threatens not only chip

Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted
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Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount

The future of Pemex CEO Victor Rodríguez is increasingly uncertain as the longtime ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount
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Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally

A stunning run-up in shares of semiconductor companies has helped drive the U.S. stock rally, but the eye-popping gains are sparking concerns about an

Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally
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Fed alert

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices remain elevated, inflation is climbing and bond markets

Fed alert
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ECB to hike rates in June and at least once more on war-led inflation spike: Reuters poll 

The European Central Bank will hike its deposit rate next month and at least once more this year to try to stop the energy price shock from the Middle

ECB to hike rates in June and at least once more on war-led inflation spike: Reuters poll 
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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming

Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the

Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming
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China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing's concerns

China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks
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What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?

Hungary's new government, under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, was sworn in earlier this week, replacing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration after 16 years.

What are the main policy plans of Hungary's new government?
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Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda sees yen intervention impact as short-lived

Japan's recent foreign exchange intervention may have kept the yen from sliding below the 160-per-dollar mark but it is unlikely to have a lasting effect in

Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda sees yen intervention impact as short-lived
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To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump

Kevin Warsh will face a key moment in his first weeks as U.S.

To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump