Channel 4 pulls episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' after sexual misconduct claims
Spanish fashion magnate's son arrested on suspicion of involvement in his death
Bodies of Italian divers located in sea cave
WHO chief raises alarm over scale of Ebola outbreak after death toll climbs
Home Depot's first quarter is driven by homeowner spring buying and professionals
Busiest US commuter rail system to resume operations as deal reached to end strike
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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
May 13, 2026
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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,
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
January 30, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
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May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid
A U.S.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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,
May 13, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 14, 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
May 14, 2026
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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program
Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program
May 14, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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,
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut
Fervo Energy
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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!”
May 13, 2026
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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
May 14, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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,
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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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
March 10, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 12, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
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.
May 13, 2026
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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
May 13, 2026
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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.
May 13, 2026
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Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says
Walmart has eliminated 1,000 roles as the world's largest retailer simplifies its operating structure, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
May 13, 2026
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ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks
European Central Bank board member Frank Elderson on Wednesday urged banks in the euro area to quickly prepare for potential cyberattacks launched with the help of
May 13, 2026
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Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term
May 13, 2026
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Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit
Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March
May 13, 2026
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Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements
Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements
May 13, 2026
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Japanese investors sell foreign stocks in April as energy costs rise
Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign stocks for the first time in four months in April, as concerns over higher energy costs from the Iran war and the risk of broader
May 13, 2026
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Iran war pushes German wholesale price inflation to three-year high
German wholesale prices climbed to a three-year high of 6.3% in April as the Iran war pushed up the prices of energy and raw materials,
May 13, 2026
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BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports
BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other European car makers to take over underused factories in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the Chinese company's
May 13, 2026
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SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains
Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March
May 13, 2026
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South Korea has room for active fiscal spending thanks to AI boom, Fitch says
South Korea has room to use fiscal policy to mitigate the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, thanks to an artificial intelligence boom, credit ratings
May 13, 2026
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US Treasury's Bessent, China's He wrap up S. Korea talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S.
May 13, 2026
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Volkswagen controlling families demand overhaul after dent to profit
Volkswagen's controlling family shareholders piled pressure on the automaker to overhaul its business model on Wednesday after the German company's ongoing
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|World
India's Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel, source says
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "significantly" cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to
May 13, 2026
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UBS delays Fed rate cuts on inflation concerns, as jobs stay resilient
UBS Global Wealth Management joined a wave of brokerages in pushing back their U.S. monetary policy easing forecasts, citing persistent inflation and resilience in the labor market
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments
Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off
May 13, 2026
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US defense firm Anduril raises $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion
Defense technology start-up Anduril Industries said on Wednesday that it has raised $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion.
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|Travel|World
Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism
Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes — and plans more — despite mixed reactions from residents.
May 13, 2026
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Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if
May 13, 2026
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Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is set to cast a shadow over a two-day meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping that kicks
May 13, 2026
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French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021
France's unemployment rate rose to 8.1% in the first quarter of 2026, its highest since 2021, the INSEE statistics agency reported on Wednesday, though it was still lower
May 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024
EU-harmonised consumer prices in France rose 2.5% year-on-year in April, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, confirming a preliminary reading published late last month and
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Siemens orders rise more than expected despite Iranian war tension
Siemens' orders rose more than expected in the first three months of the year, although its sales and profits slipped behind forecast and the Iran war has
May 13, 2026
Economy|US|World
Russia's Lavrov says 'nothing is happening' with US-Russia relations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that many positive things were being said about the enormous potential of U.S.-Russia relations, but that in reality
May 13, 2026
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Thai growth likely to top 3% over next 1-2 years on new investments, minister says
Thailand's finance minister said on Wednesday that he expects growth to top 3% over the next one to two years, boosted by new investments, with the central bank also
May 13, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australia's CBA shares slump on tax changes, provisions; lenders fall
Australia's largest lender, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) lost nearly A$30 billion ($21.7 billion) in value as its shares slid on
May 13, 2026
Australia|Economy|World
Albanese takes a gamble on Australia’s housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s move to wind back tax breaks for property investors has been
May 13, 2026
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Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join President Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing, igniting hopes in China that the
May 13, 2026
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Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says
Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, in about two weeks, a person
May 13, 2026
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Mainland Chinese snap up Hong Kong homes in April, most in 2 years
The number of Hong Kong homes bought by mainland Chinese surged 48% in April from the previous month to a two-year high, data from property agent Midland Realty showed,
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
On a balmy January night, an Argentine coast guard ship’s radio picked up garbled Mandarin broadcast from nearby boats.
May 13, 2026
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Dollar at one-week high on Middle East uncertainty, hot US inflation
The dollar held near a one-week high on Wednesday on renewed uncertainty in the Middle East and as traders digested a hotter-than-expected
May 13, 2026
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US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse
Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink
May 13, 2026
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Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite
China and the U.S. are considering extending a truce on Chinese rare earth export curbs at a leaders' summit
May 13, 2026
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As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning
American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China
May 13, 2026
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Vietnam state oil company urges US Navy to allow tanker through blockade, document shows
The trading arm of Vietnam's state oil company
May 12, 2026
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US Treasury's Bessent arrives in South Korea for trade talks with China's He ahead of leaders’ summit
U.S.
May 13, 2026
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OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027
The Bank of Japan is projected to raise its short-term policy rate to 2% from 0.75% currently by the end of 2027, as robust domestic demand will help the
May 13, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australia wages growth slows in Q1, led by private sector
Australian wages rose at a moderate pace in the first quarter as annual growth in the private sector slowed to the lowest in almost four years, data showed on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
At Temple of Heaven summit, Trump and Xi will seek a good harvest
Chinese emperors once prayed for bumper crops under the blue-tiled, triple-eaved roof of Beijing's Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, in sacred rites
May 12, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain
U.S.
May 13, 2026
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KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO
Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions has raised $478.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Tuesday, after selling 31.9 million shares at $
May 13, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Trump Organization drops plan for first Australian skyscraper, blames partner
The Trump Organization said on Wednesday it abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia less than three months after signing the deal, citing an Australian
May 13, 2026
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Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it regretted the collapse of pay deal talks with its South Korean union, flagging concerns that it could heighten anxiety among
May 13, 2026
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NZ trims new spending, sticks to surplus path as global risks heighten
New Zealand will keep a tight rein on day-to-day spending in this year's budget while increasing capital investment to strengthen
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Incoming BHP CEO to consider bolt-on acquisitions for growth
Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig will focus on securing growth options beyond 2035 by ramping up exploration, partnering with peers and making bolt-on acquisitions where
May 13, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|World
Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities
Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal point of pride in this crisis-prone country
May 13, 2026
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David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director
David Venturella to serve as acting ICE director
May 13, 2026
Economy|Political|Travel|World
In diplomacy, pomp and protocol matter, especially when Trump goes to China
President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is drawing attention for the spectacle China might present
May 13, 2026
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Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court
President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows
Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-
May 13, 2026
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Brazil's Lula scraps tax on imports under $50 before election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday signed an executive order to eliminate federal taxes on foreign purchases worth up to $50, reversing course on a
May 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World
New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people
A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered along a road near the main airport
May 12, 2026
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Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports
Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz", the New York Times
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain
A General Motors joint-venture battery company is bringing a small number of workers back to an idled electric-vehicle battery factory in Ohio this month, although
May 13, 2026
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Trading Day: Inflation up, chips down
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday, dragged down by a sharp decline in semiconductors, while sentiment was also rattled by rebounding oil
May 13, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
JBS posts 56% drop in Q1 net profit amid challenges in North American operations
Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, posted a 56% decline in its first-quarter net profit on Tuesday, missing market
May 13, 2026
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ECB's Nagel sees rate hikes increasingly likely: Handelsblatt
European Central Bank interest rate hikes are becoming increasingly likely, unless there is a fundamental change in the inflation outlook, Bundesbank President Joachim
May 13, 2026
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US plans $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that the federal government plans a $22 billion rebuilding of Washington Dulles airport.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double
Activist investor Ananym Capital Management sees room for BWX Technologies' stock to double in coming years if the defense and energy company
May 13, 2026
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S&P revises Mexico's outlook to 'negative' on debt, growth concerns
Credit ratings agency S&P on Tuesday revised Mexico's outlook to "negative" from "stable", citing the risk of very slow fiscal consolidation largely due to weak economic growth that
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US
US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout
BP has not resumed contract talks with a U.S. steelworkers’ union since locking out more than 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery in March, the union said on Tuesday,
May 13, 2026
Economy|Health|Political|World
The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports
MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract's expiration
Negotiators for baseball players and owners have begun what figures to be lengthy and acrimonious collective bargaining negotiations to replace their labor contract that expires Dec. 1, with management likely to propose a salary cap system the union has vowed never to accept
May 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz
U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Jack Daniel's maker rejects $15 billion buyout offer from rival Sazerac, source says
Brown-Forman has rejected a $32-per-share cash takeover offer from U.S. spirits maker Sazerac, according to a source familiar with the matter, weeks after
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk, defends for-profit push at trial
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk's claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US consumer finance agency to bring staff back to office year after closure
Leadership at the U.S. consumer finance watchdog plans to recall staff to the office more than a year after the Trump administration shuttered its
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology
OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker
May 12, 2026
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30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Residents worry about impacts after Fort Smith chemical spill kills fish downstream
Residents worry about impacts after Fort Smith chemical spill kills fish downstream
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street's record-setting run
May 12, 2026
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Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US
‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial
‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|Interview
Food truck feels the pinch from rising gas and food prices
Anabel Martinez, the owner of Eagles Tacos in Los Angeles, says her food truck business has taken a huge hit from the fluctuations in fuel and food prices since the beginning of the war in Iran. CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones speaks to Martinez about how she has been handling the economic turmoil and how she feels about the war.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political
Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?
Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s prime minister?
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
US has finalized tariff refunds of $35.5 billion as of May 11
The U.S. customs agency has processed refunds including interest worth $35.46 billion as of May 11 for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year that were deemed illegal,
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World
What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine is very close to ending and he believes there will be a settlement between Russia and Ukraine.
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report
French companies have so far absorbed the shock from the conflict in the Middle East, but pervasive uncertainty and higher energy costs are beginning to test the economy's
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control
Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Blue Owl retail private credit fund inflows shrink amid investor nerves
Blue Owl has seen a 95% drop in new investments at its biggest credit fund for retail investors, according to a regulatory filing, as direct lending came under rising scrutiny.
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment
Oil settles higher as hopes of peace in the Middle East dwindle
Oil prices settled higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday as stark differences between the U.S. and Iran over a proposal to end the war in the
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
A year ago, U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy
US tariff refunds start rolling out as Oshkosh, Basic Fun report receiving payments
Heavy-truck maker Oshkosh Corp and toy maker Basic Fun on Tuesday both said they had received partial payments of the refunds they had sought of the import tariffs
May 12, 2026
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Andrew Left accused of scaring retail investors as his LA trial gets under way
U.S. prosecutors cast prominent short seller Andrew Left as an opportunist who profited by scaring retail investors, while his defense said Left
May 13, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday, easing from record highs as hotter-than-expected inflation data and an increasingly
May 12, 2026
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US posts smaller budget surplus in April as tax refunds rise
The U.S. government posted a smaller $215 billion budget surplus in April due to bigger tax refunds this year and rising outlays, including higher
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political
Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park
Remembering the Virginia leader who helped bring MLK to Peanut Park
May 13, 2026
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Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader
May 12, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US
Maryland farm fire kills 35,000 chickens, officials say
Maryland farm fire kills 35,000 chickens, officials say
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment
Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 leading to the deaths of six construction workers
May 12, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
From a rout in Asian currencies to the closure of a low budget
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998 as concern that a potential change in leadership could weaken
May 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates
The U.S.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote
Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with
May 12, 2026
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Less than two years after landslide, unloved Starmer battles to save his job
Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project
Alphabet's Google on Tuesday said it has been in discussions with Elon Musk's SpaceX and others regarding future launches for its Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center project.
May 12, 2026
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US annual consumer inflation posts largest gain in three years as prices increase broadly
U.S. consumer inflation increased further in April, with the annual rate posting its largest gain in three years, heightening political risks for
May 12, 2026
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Fed's Goolsbee says latest inflation read was disappointing
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday that the government's report showing accelerating consumer inflation last month was unexpectedly
May 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political
Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation
Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Tuesday gave veto powers over legislation to four ministers including Finance Minister Andras Karman, who
May 12, 2026
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United Airlines' flight attendants ratify deal for 31% wage hike, boarding pay
United Airlines' flight attendants voted to ratify a new five-year labor contract that bumps up base pay by nearly a third and includes boarding pay, the union representing them
May 12, 2026
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KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR slashes US IPO valuation target to $3.3 billion
Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions on Tuesday slashed the valuation target of its U.S. initial public offering to about $3.3 billion from $5 billion, as investors
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Opinion
Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair
Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he’s confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle
Peach growers struggle after Del Monte cannery closure
Peach growers struggle after Del Monte cannery closure
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science
Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins
Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|World
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle
High gas prices take a rough toll on food truck owner
High gas prices take a rough toll on food truck owner
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Anthropic's Mythos sends US banks rushing to plug cyber holes
U.S. banks are rushing to fix scores of IT system weaknesses flagged by Anthropic’s powerful but
May 12, 2026
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Argentina's country risk falls steadily, fueling debate on return to capital markets
Argentina's country risk hit its lowest level since the beginning of February as confidence in the government's ability to pay back
May 12, 2026
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April CPI rises more than expected; bond yields climb
U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, posting the largest
May 12, 2026
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Boeing's new order bookings surge in April
Boeing booked 135 net new orders in April, nearly matching its total in the first three months of the year, the company said on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026
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Eni explores potential LNG assets deal with big funds, sources say
Italian energy group Eni has asked Morgan Stanley to help it to raise funds from investment firms such as Apollo, KKR and Stonepeak in
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US indicts two foreign operators, individual in 2024 collapse of Baltimore Key Bridge
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US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit
From Meta to Tesla and BlackRock, the U.S. business delegation for President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this
May 12, 2026
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Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline
European satellite operator Eutelsat on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue broadly in line with market expectations, as growth in its low Earth orbit
May 12, 2026
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New York Fed finds ongoing student loan woes in first quarter
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Peru's Fujimori and Sanchez lead presidential runoff race as count enters final stretch
Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez are leading the vote count in the final stretch of Peru's first-round April presidential election, with
May 12, 2026
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Private credit funds mark investment values lower, filings show
Some private credit funds marked the values of their investments significantly lower in the first quarter, their filings show, highlighting the pressure
May 12, 2026
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US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them
May 12, 2026
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US credit markets defy war risks as cash drives rally
U.S. corporate bond markets are on a roll, with investment-grade credit spreads tightening, issuance rising and solid-looking economic
May 12, 2026
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Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade
Wall Street's main equity indexes dipped on Tuesday and the dollar rose as U.S. inflation climbed and oil gained for a third
May 12, 2026
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US tariffs weigh on world wine trade in 2025 while consumption slips to new low
U.S. tariffs contributed to a further decline in global wine trade last year while consumption remained at its lowest in over 60 years as economic pressures
May 12, 2026
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Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.
May 12, 2026
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US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, eroding Americans’ paychecks
US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, eroding Americans’ paychecks
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Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV
Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs
May 12, 2026
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US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says
The United States' war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last
May 12, 2026
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Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse
Justice Department announces criminal charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse
May 12, 2026
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Bahamas prime minister Philip Davis reelected in early poll
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) were reelected on Tuesday, making him the first leader to serve a second
May 12, 2026
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What to expect in 2026: Brokerage forecasts for S&P 500, global GDP
Top brokerages expect the benchmark S&P 500 index to extend its rally in 2026, even as Middle East tensions disrupt global energy flows and drive inflation higher.
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UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he's getting on with governing
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would get on with governing despite
May 12, 2026
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Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla will increase its investment in battery cell production at its plant outside Berlin by almost $250 million, boosting its capacity target
May 12, 2026
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Peltz's Trian seeks funding for Wendy's take-private bid, FT reports
Activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is exploring investor backing for a potential bid to take fast-food chain Wendy's private, the Financial Times reported on
May 12, 2026
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Kremlin plays down Russian economic forecast downgrades
The Kremlin played down a government economic growth forecast downgrade on Tuesday and gave no indication that it plans to punish
May 12, 2026
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Dollar rises after hot inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed
The U.S. dollar climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation continued to increase, while uncertainty
May 12, 2026
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Zendaya effect helps sportswear maker On lift 2026 profit margin goal
Sportswear brand On raised its profit margin forecast on Tuesday after strong first-quarter sales, as the Swiss company continues to gain ground
May 12, 2026
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Morgan Stanley joins as primary dealer in Israeli bond market
Morgan Stanley has become the 13th bank to join the primary dealer programme for Israeli government bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, calling it a sign of
May 12, 2026
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Hims & Hers plunges as branded weight-loss drug pivot hits results
Shares of Hims & Hers Health fell 11% on Tuesday after the telehealth company's pivot to branded weight-loss drugs drove up costs and led to a surprise loss in
May 12, 2026
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UAE sees rapidly growing trade with Syria, as ties warm
Trade between the United Arab Emirates and Syria more than doubled in 2025 and has further to grow, a UAE minister said on Tuesday, addressing a Damascus
May 12, 2026
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Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says
The Trump administration is "fine-tuning" potential presidential executive orders aimed at reducing domestic beef prices, a White House official said on Tuesday after a
May 12, 2026
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What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
What is the Schengen Shuffle and who’s doing it?
May 12, 2026
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College Sports Commission wins key NIL arbitration in case brought by Nebraska football players
An arbitrator ruled in favor of the College Sports Commission in a case brought on behalf of Nebraska football players that is viewed as a key test for the new entity in charge of approving third-party name-image-likeness deals in college sports
May 12, 2026
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Ukraine officials say Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff is a suspect in a money-laundering probe
Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation
May 12, 2026
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India inflation remains modest in April at 3.48% but energy risks grow
India's retail inflation rose marginally to 3.48% in April, driven by dearer food prices, government data showed on Tuesday,
May 12, 2026
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Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy
Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday partnerships would be a key part of the automaker's future strategy, as it prepares to present a new multi-year
May 12, 2026
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Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday expressed his thanks to the U.S. for its help in strengthening the island's defences and said Taipei would not give in to
May 12, 2026
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Trading platform eToro beats quarterly profit estimates on commodities strength
EToro topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by a strong surge in commodities trading activity.
May 12, 2026
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Private credit funds slash loan values as borrower stress rises
Private credit funds have marked down more than a tenth of their loans by at least 50%, new data from
May 12, 2026
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We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months
Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.
May 11, 2026
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Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks
Brazil's inflation was in line with market expectations in April, official data showed on Tuesday, with the 12-month rate remaining within the central bank's target range
May 12, 2026
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Under Armour sees another weak year as North America struggles, shares slump
Under Armour forecast another annual revenue decline and expects profit well below estimates on Tuesday, as weakness in its key North American market weighs on
May 12, 2026
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EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'
EBay on Tuesday rejected a $56 billion takeover bid from the much smaller GameStop over financing doubts, calling the proposal "
May 12, 2026
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Uganda's President Museveni sworn in for seventh term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday for a seventh term, extending his rule in the east African country into a fifth decade.
May 12, 2026
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US stock futures hold losses after April inflation data
U.S. stock index futures held on to their losses on Tuesday as investors assessed April inflation data and its impact on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
May 12, 2026
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Online seller eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer
Online seller eBay is rejecting an unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, calling the proposal “neither credible or attractive.”
May 12, 2026
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Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says
Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic
May 12, 2026
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Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads
Waymo said on Tuesday it is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a risk that vehicles could enter flooded roads
May 12, 2026
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Netflix spent over $135 billion on film, TV over last decade
Netflix has invested over $135 billion in films and television series over the past decade, the company said on Tuesday, underscoring the dominance of the streaming giant and the
May 12, 2026
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Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way
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Italy industry output posts solid gain in March as Iran war impact awaited
Italian industrial output rose by 0.7% in March compared to the previous month, data showed on Tuesday, offering some hope to the country's long-struggling manufacturing
May 12, 2026
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Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times
When Tesla announced an expansion of its robotaxis to Dallas and Houston last month, some investors touted momentum for
May 12, 2026
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Australia's tax reforms expected to knock some heat out of housing market
Australia's government expects its ambitious reforms to the way it taxes property investments to take some of the immediate heat out of one of the world's least affordable
May 12, 2026
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Ecuador's Espinosa joins battle to lead United Nations
Antigua and Barbuda has nominated Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa as candidate to be the next United Nations Secretary-General, a U.N. official told Reuters on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026
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Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal
Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea said on Tuesday it would walk out of ongoing pay negotiations if no mediation proposal was offered within two hours.
May 12, 2026
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Swatch shareholders reject activist investor's bid for board seat
Swatch shareholders on Tuesday rejected a bid by activist investor Steven Wood for an independent director's seat, the Swiss watchmaker
May 12, 2026
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Ceasefire on life support
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the month-old Iran war ceasefire now on “life support”,
May 12, 2026
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OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience
U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI said it was granting access to its latest models including GPT-5.5-Cyber to Deutsche Telekom, BBVA and dozens more
May 12, 2026
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Americans’ anger about the economy hits Trump and Republicans’ midterm prospects
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India's Hindu RSS lobbies groups abroad to counter minority rights criticism
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France's Macron unveils a $27 billion investment in Africa at a partnership summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new investments in Africa at a summit held in Kenya
May 12, 2026
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Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket
Why you could pay $5 for gas even if oil doesn’t skyrocket
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The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran
The shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran
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Long-term UK bond yields rise to 1998 high, sterling slumps as Starmer's future in doubt
Long-term British borrowing costs surged to their highest in nearly 30 years, sterling slumped and shares fell on Tuesday as investors brace for a potential
May 12, 2026
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STOXX 600 falls as fragile Middle East ceasefire dents risk sentiment
Europe's STOXX 600 closed 1% lower in broad-based declines on Tuesday as dimming hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil prices higher and weighed
May 12, 2026
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South Africa's unemployment rate rises in first quarter
South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, data from the statistics agency
May 12, 2026
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Australia unveils changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax
Australia's centre-left Labor government will pare tax breaks for landlords to level the playing field for young Australians to own a home, in the biggest housing tax
May 12, 2026
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Color crunch: Japan’s Calbee chip bags go monochrome as Iran war bites
Color crunch: Japan’s Calbee chip bags go monochrome as Iran war bites
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Laws on veterans, 9/11 families and election certification face threat in proxy voting case
Laws on veterans, 9/11 families and election certification face threat in proxy voting case
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Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
May 12, 2026
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Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says
When Norway's $2.2 trillion wealth fund — the world's largest — sells a company's shares over ethical concerns, should it explain why?
May 12, 2026
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US, Japan agree excess FX volatility undesirable, Bessent says
The United States and Japan believe that excess volatility in the currency market is undesirable, U.S.
May 12, 2026
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Investors ramp up bets on Bank of England rate hikes
Investors increased their bets on the Bank of England raising rates in the coming months as global markets responded to the latest increase in tensions in the Strait of
May 12, 2026
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Carlyle, Yum China among suitors for Jardines' KFC, Pizza Hut chains in Asia, sources say
Carlyle Group and Yum China Holdings are among suitors vying for a Jardine Matheson restaurant unit that runs KFC and Pizza Hut chains in Hong Kong, Taiwan and
May 12, 2026
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Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group's land
An Australian court on Tuesday ordered miner Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) in compensation to an Indigenous group for a cultural loss caused by iron ore
May 12, 2026
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Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens
Thyssenkrupp Nucera has frozen hiring in high-cost countries as part of broader saving measures, it said on Tuesday, after its second-
May 12, 2026
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Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.
May 12, 2026
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Siemens Energy accelerates share buyback after Q2 cash flow jumps
Siemens Energy will accelerate its standing share buyback programme after posting a 42% increase in pre-tax free cash flow, the company said on Tuesday, benefitting from
May 12, 2026
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Vanguard targets doubling European assets to $1 trillion by 2030
Vanguard will expand its product range for everyday investors in Europe, aiming to roughly double its regional assets to $1 trillion within five years and
May 12, 2026
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A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China
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US consumer inflation expected to have increased further in April amid Iran war
U.S. consumer prices likely rose at a solid pace for a second straight month in April, which would result in the largest annual increase in inflation
May 12, 2026
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Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot
From famine to nuclear war, North Koreans have had plenty to worry about over the years.
May 12, 2026
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Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite
China and the United States may reach a farm deal at their summit this week that expands Beijing's purchases of
May 12, 2026
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Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi
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US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
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Peace talks stutter
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are stuck in a loop of hope and despair as talks to end the war in the Middle East remain deadlocked, with the latest
May 12, 2026
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Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March
By Renusri K BENGALURU, May 12 - Malaysia's economic growth likely eased in the first quarter, after expanding the most in more than three years in the previous quarter, according to a Reuters poll of
May 12, 2026
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Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip
More than one dozen CEOs and top executives will join the U.S. delegation as President Donald Trump travels to China this week, according to a White House official.
May 11, 2026
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OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue sharing at $38 billion, The Information reports
OpenAI has agreed to cap total revenue it shares with Microsoft under their agreement at $38 billion, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person with knowledge of the
May 12, 2026
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California county sues Meta over scam ads
California's Santa Clara County has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California's false
May 11, 2026
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Australia dumps tax breaks for landlords to help young own a home
Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the
May 12, 2026
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Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says
Global hedge funds ramped up bets on Asia, with weekly buying of South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese stocks hitting a 10-year high last week, according to
May 12, 2026
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SoftBank's OpenAI-related debt in focus as another strong quarter expected
SoftBank Group is expected by analysts to report another robust quarterly profit on Wednesday as the technology investor benefits from its growing OpenAI bet,
May 12, 2026
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The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm
May 11, 2026
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Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
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May 12, 2026
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Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty
Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever testified on Monday that he spent about a year gathering evidence for the ChatGPT maker's board that CEO Sam Altman had displayed a "
May 12, 2026
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Asia-Pacific's heirs turn to wealth professionals for succession advice, UBS says
Asia-Pacific's ultra-rich, set to take part in a global transfer of $83 trillion in assets over the coming decades, are leaning more on wealth managers and family
May 12, 2026
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World Bank sees Pacific growth slowing to 2.8% in 2026
Economic growth across 11 Pacific Island countries is expected to weaken in 2026 as higher energy and shipping costs, slowing tourism momentum and
May 12, 2026
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Japan, US affirm close cooperation on currency moves
Japan and the U.S. reaffirmed their close cooperation on currency moves, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters after a meeting with her
May 12, 2026
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Australia business confidence shaken as costs climb, survey shows
Australian business confidence remained mired in gloom in April, a survey showed on Tuesday, as spiking energy costs from the Middle East war squeezed profit margins and
May 12, 2026
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BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move
Some Bank of Japan policymakers argued in April for raising rates soon, with one flagging the chance of a June move, highlighting a growing hawkish shift on
May 12, 2026
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UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows
British consumers, shaken by the widening economic fallout from the Iran war, cut their spending last month for the first time since November 2024 as they focused on essentials
May 12, 2026
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LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets
Boeing hid safety problems with its 737 MAX jet when LOT Polish Airlines picked the popular single-aisle jet in 2016 to anchor its plans to recover from
May 12, 2026
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Hims & Hers misses revenue estimates as strategy shift hits sales
Hims & Hers Health missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and posted a surprise loss on Monday, as the telehealth company's shift
May 12, 2026