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Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes

Aid groups are warning that Venezuela's healthcare system is at its breaking point nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country

Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes
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South Bow, Bridger to develop new oil pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Oklahoma

Canada's South Bow and U.S.-based Bridger Pipeline plan to jointly develop a new oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing

South Bow, Bridger to develop new oil pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Oklahoma
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UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million gap in funding for the U.N.

UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'
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Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover

Tesla is expected to report a 5% rise in vehicle deliveries on Thursday for the second quarter.

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover
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Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter

Tech stocks boosted Wall Street as investors prepared to close the book on a month of losses for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, but the strongest quarterly

Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter
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Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand

Constellation Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by demand for its beer brands such as Corona and the Modelo Especial lager.

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
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Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion

Bloom Energy and Brookfield said on Tuesday they had expanded their partnership to finance power projects for AI infrastructure, boosting their funding framework

Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion
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EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy

EchoStar's satellite pay-TV unit Dish DBS and its wireless subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking court approval for a prepackaged restructuring plan

EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy
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Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place
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Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing
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US stocks rise and trim their losses for June

U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June

US stocks rise and trim their losses for June
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ECB considers lifting banks' minimum reserves to lessen own losses, sources say

The ECB is considering doubling the proportion of cash lenders must keep as reserve in an unremunerated account, six

ECB considers lifting banks' minimum reserves to lessen own losses, sources say
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Nestle could lower coffee prices as bean costs fall

Nestle will take falling coffee bean costs into account when setting retail prices, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday, a potential boost

Nestle could lower coffee prices as bean costs fall
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US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

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US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
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Supreme Court takeaways: Wins for conservatives, some Trump limits

The U.S.

Supreme Court takeaways: Wins for conservatives, some Trump limits
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Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending

As NATO leaders prepare for a summit in Turkey next week, plans for an alliance summit in

Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending
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Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources

Activist investor Jana Partners has built a new position in technology company Everpure and is expected to soon announce the holding in a

Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources
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S&P 500, Nasdaq register best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished June on Tuesday with their biggest quarterly gains since 2020 as investors remained upbeat about economic

S&P 500, Nasdaq register best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war
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US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it plans to vote next month on a measure that would bar sales of devices

US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms
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Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one
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Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo

Cuba's foreign minister says talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms

Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo
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The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation

It’s been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks as President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how they’ll communicate

The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation
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As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost

Even though Mexico is the US’s top trade partner, the fate of the pact underpinning that relationship is uncertain.

As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost
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Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt

A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it has offered a $3 billion settlement to bondholders in a new push to finally restructure more than $10 billion in debt held by the U.S. territory’s power company

Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt
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US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling

U.S. job openings edged up to a two-year high in May, but subdued hiring soured consumers' perceptions of the labor market, with the share viewing

US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling
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Fed's Hammack tells CNBC rate hikes may be needed to quell high inflation

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Tuesday it remains possible that she’ll advocate for higher interest rates if inflation pressures don’t moderate.

Fed's Hammack tells CNBC rate hikes may be needed to quell high inflation
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Cuba's top diplomat says talks with United States showing 'no progress'

Cuba's foreign minister said on Tuesday that talks initiated earlier this year with long-time foe the United States had stalled, leaving

Cuba's top diplomat says talks with United States showing 'no progress'
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Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity

Italian tyremaker Pirelli on Tuesday said it had a multi-year investment plan for the United States worth around $1 billion to $1.2 billion and aimed at increasing

Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity
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Oil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly losses since 2020

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday but were headed for their biggest monthly and quarterly losses since the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, with investors

Oil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly losses since 2020
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Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

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Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term
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Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say

Two major Mexican seizures of cocaine this month, including a rare bust in a state neighboring Mexico City, suggest the cartels are moving greater

Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say
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US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents

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US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents
Business|Economy|Technology

Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks

Boeing and the union representing its engineers and technical workers said on Tuesday they would begin formal contract talks ahead of the expiration of their labor agreements in

Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks
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Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China

The South American trade bloc Mercosur launched negotiations with Japan on Tuesday for an economic partnership agreement as it seeks to expand trade ties following a

Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China
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Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent

A huge amount of money flows into campaigns in the United States. For 20 years, the Supreme Court has been loosening rules for who can contribute and how much. It just loosened the rules again.

Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent
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US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alert

The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions and a new bank alert targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico’s most powerful criminal group

US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alert
Economy|Environment|Health|World

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives
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BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants

BMW on Tuesday announced the completion of a $1.7 billion investment in its production plants in South Carolina, gearing up for the launch of fully electric vehicle production in

BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants
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Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture on Tuesday to produce the air taxi maker's S4 series, as it looks to secure government approval to deploy its commercial

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production
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Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble

Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax

Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble
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Wall Street regulator seeks feedback on 'novel' ETFs amid product explosion

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Wall Street regulator seeks feedback on 'novel' ETFs amid product explosion
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Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low

The dollar gained on Tuesday, pushing the yen to its lowest levels since 1986 and raising expectations that Tokyo may be close to

Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low
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Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI

The Bank of England on Tuesday signalled the need for bespoke AI regulation to contain risks to the financial system posed by increasingly capable agentic

Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI
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UK's Starmer unveils $20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday to spend an extra £15 billion ($20 billion) to modernise Britain's depleted armed forces

UK's Starmer unveils $20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan
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Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine

Denmark announced on Tuesday a new military donation package to Ukraine worth around 4.4 billion crowns ($671.8 million).

Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine
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Iran war and AI boom drive wild ride on global markets

Investors have had to gulp down the motion-sickness tablets this year as the turmoil from the Iran war has clashed with a seemingly unstoppable boom in all

Iran war and AI boom drive wild ride on global markets
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Supreme Court strengthens Trump's hold on key levers of government power

The U.S.

Supreme Court strengthens Trump's hold on key levers of government power
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US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate

U.S. consumer confidence nudged higher in June as a fragile truce in the Middle East conflict weighed down on gasoline prices, while households' perceptions of labor

US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate
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Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank

As a record-breaking heatwave swept across much of Europe and spilled into Ukraine, the searing temperatures bore down even harder on

Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank
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US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials
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Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers

Amazon said on Tuesday it is creating a new division under its Amazon Web Services cloud unit employing so-called forward-deployed engineers who

Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers
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Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded

Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Lebanon, with more expected to follow in the coming week, the social affairs minister said

Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded
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US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say
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Stocks end quarter with big gains as oil tumbles the most in years; gold, yen also fall

Stocks across the globe on Tuesday posted their largest quarterly percentage increase in six years, while Brent oil had its

Stocks end quarter with big gains as oil tumbles the most in years; gold, yen also fall
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Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold

Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold

Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold
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Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble
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US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran

US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz
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Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards

Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
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US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war

US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war

US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war
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Canada's GDP rebounds in April, posts 0.5% growth on monthly basis

Canada's economy rebounded more than expected in April, data showed on Tuesday, following a slight contraction in the previous month, allaying concerns

Canada's GDP rebounds in April, posts 0.5% growth on monthly basis
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Brazil's gross debt tops forecasts as interest burden mounts in May

Brazil's gross debt rose more than expected in May, central bank data showed on Tuesday, as the country's rising interest bill pushed borrowing higher.

Brazil's gross debt tops forecasts as interest burden mounts in May
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Oppenheimer makes rare cuts to top US investment banks, backs alternative asset managers

Brokerage Oppenheimer downgraded major U.S. investment banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in an unusual move on Tuesday, saying current valuations leave limited room

Oppenheimer makes rare cuts to top US investment banks, backs alternative asset managers
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Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter

Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Tuesday, the final trading day of a quarter that saw equities post the biggest gains in years.

Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter
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Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows

Russians are more pessimistic about the state of their economy than at any time in the past 20 years, and a majority say living standards are worsening, polling organisation Gallup

Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows
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U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says

The United States' regulation of artificial intelligence is problematic and inconsistent, Martin Chavez, vice chairman at investment firm Sixth Street, told Reuters on

U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says
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US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices eased on a monthly basis in April, but remained supported by a shortage of homes for sale.

US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says
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BlackRock cools on emerging markets, sees value in euro government debt

The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) said on Tuesday it had become less bullish on the outlook for emerging market stocks and hard-currency debt, but more upbeat on the outlook

BlackRock cools on emerging markets, sees value in euro government debt
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Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says

Cryptocurrency companies have spent $189 million so far to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, outpacing their spending for the previous election cycle,

Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says
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India's April-May fiscal deficit at 9.6% of full-year target

India's fiscal deficit in April-May was at 1.62 trillion rupees ($17.11 billion), or 9.6% of the estimate for the financial year ending March 31, government data showed

India's April-May fiscal deficit at 9.6% of full-year target
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UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough
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Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it would cut off funding to New York's Medicaid fraud unit, accusing it of underperforming in a move that could

Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit
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Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says

A legal framework could be drawn up this year on regional cooperation to monitor and seek to adapt to falling water levels in the Caspian Sea, which is shrinking at an

Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says
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Treasury's Bessent urges gas retailers to drop prices for US 250th birthday, says "we're watching"

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Treasury's Bessent urges gas retailers to drop prices for US 250th birthday, says "we're watching"
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Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency

Inflation slowed more than expected across most major euro zone economies in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, easing pressure on the European

Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency
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Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient

U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war

Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
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How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible

The American Revolution was won not just by ideals and armies, but by the strategic trade networks of a small Caribbean port.

How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible
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Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed
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Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit

Detailed data is useful for understanding and addressing environmental effects on people’s lives in ways that become difficult or impossible if only the broadest and blurriest picture is developed.

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit
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Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza

Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list
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Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document shows

Germany is demanding a €400 billion ($456 billion) cut to the European Commission's proposed budget of €2 trillion for 2028-2034, warning that the current

Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document shows
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Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs,

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says
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Doubled by halftime

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It's halftime for 2026 markets as the whistle blows on a turbulent

Doubled by halftime
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White House awarded no-bid contract for East Wing ballroom, Washington Post reports

White House officials last year awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for the construction of the East Wing ballroom, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a

White House awarded no-bid contract for East Wing ballroom, Washington Post reports
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US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner will be in Doha to meet Qatari mediators to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, Qatar's foreign

US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says
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Volkswagen's crisis in five charts

Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume is planning an historic overhaul of the carmaker to adapt to structural shifts in the global auto

Volkswagen's crisis in five charts
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Tokyo keeps powder dry as 'line in the sand' on yen shifts

The yen's break through a long-defended 162-per-dollar level to its weakest in four decades has reinforced expectations Japan may tolerate

Tokyo keeps powder dry as 'line in the sand' on yen shifts
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Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns

Analysts have cut their 2026 oil price forecasts for the first time since the Iran war began, after five straight monthly increases, as the reopening of the

Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns
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German headline inflation eases in June, core stabilises

German inflation slowed in June on lower energy prices while core inflation stabilised, easing concerns that price pressures from the Iran war could

German headline inflation eases in June, core stabilises
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China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits
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ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat

European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the

ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat
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Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market

Soaring stock market valuations, dramatic swings in the market value of trillion-dollar companies, and periodic sharp selloffs have fueled growing

Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market
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India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

Leaders of India's youth Cockroach Janta Party neared two weeks of sit-in protests on Tuesday, backed by a well-known activist who has started a hunger

India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
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Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint

Japan will overhaul its budget process to more flexibly boost investment in growth areas and respond to crises, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first

Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint
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Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation

The Bank of Japan must be vigilant regarding the impact a weak yen could have on underlying inflation as firms have become more active in passing on rising

Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation
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Inflation slows in four German states in June, pointing to national decrease

Inflation fell in four key German states in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could ease this month.

Inflation slows in four German states in June, pointing to national decrease
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Nearly one million people worldwide became millionaires in 2025, UBS report finds

Personal wealth in 2025 grew at its fastest pace in years, creating nearly one million new U.S. dollar millionaires worldwide, Swiss bank UBS said in its annual Global

Nearly one million people worldwide became millionaires in 2025, UBS report finds
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Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the U.S.

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says
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Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are making one of the biggest bets yet on the artificial intelligence boom with investments worth hundreds

Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle
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Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost

European shares registered their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years on Tuesday, boosted by optimism around artificial

Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost
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With independent agencies imperiled, Fed may face further pressure despite Cook win

The Supreme Court may have reaffirmed the U.S.

With independent agencies imperiled, Fed may face further pressure despite Cook win
Economy|Europe|World

Italy EU-harmonised CPI slows to 3.1% y/y in June, slightly below forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose 0.1% in June from the month before, with the annual inflation rate slowing to 3.1% from May's 3.2%, preliminary data showed

Italy EU-harmonised CPI slows to 3.1% y/y in June, slightly below forecast
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New Kazakhstan constitution takes effect as political transition gathers pace

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has promised a fundamental reshaping of the Central Asian nation under

New Kazakhstan constitution takes effect as political transition gathers pace
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Quarter-end expected to be quiet for Fed liquidity facilities 

By Michael S.

Quarter-end expected to be quiet for Fed liquidity facilities 
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SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know
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Trump's push for the world's lowest drug prices hits snag with mid-sized companies

President Donald Trump has promised to make U.S. prescription drug prices the cheapest in the world, but a closely watched

Trump's push for the world's lowest drug prices hits snag with mid-sized companies
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Key US complaints against Canada ahead of trade review

The U.S., Canada and Mexico are due to meet on July 1 to review a trilateral trade agreement after a period of heightened tensions between Washington

Key US complaints against Canada ahead of trade review
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AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half

The U.S. stock market faces a gauntlet of tests to keep its rally going in the second half of 2026, from the sustainability of AI spending to a high

AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half
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France faces debt drift without spending cuts, pension reform, OECD says

France's already heavy debt burden is at risk of rising steadily higher unless the government delivers deeper spending cuts and restarts stalled pension

France faces debt drift without spending cuts, pension reform, OECD says
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How to talk about money with your kids

Talking to kids about money can be fraught, especially if parents don’t feel totally comfortable with the topic themselves

How to talk about money with your kids
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An IRA playbook to build wealth

Savvy investors know that an IRA has a life cycle that must evolve as they do

An IRA playbook to build wealth
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Indonesia's Makarim, Gojek founder and former minister, found guilty of graft

An Indonesian court on Tuesday ruled that Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of tech firm Gojek and a former education minister, was guilty of corruption and sentenced him to 10

Indonesia's Makarim, Gojek founder and former minister, found guilty of graft
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Swiss to ease recognition of US standards for cars, medical devices as trade deal sought

Switzerland plans further steps to underpin commitments made in a preliminary U.S. tariff deal last year, including streamlining recognition of American standards for cars

Swiss to ease recognition of US standards for cars, medical devices as trade deal sought
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AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties as she eyes chancellery

Germany should end a boycott of Russian oil and gas to bolster its flagging economy, the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, Alice Weidel,

AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties as she eyes chancellery
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BOJ's slow, dovish revamp casts doubt over long-term rate-hike plans

Political pressure on the Bank of Japan to slow its interest rate hikes is growing amid a push by Sanae Takaichi's government to restore dovish policymakers

BOJ's slow, dovish revamp casts doubt over long-term rate-hike plans
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German unemployment falls unexpectedly in June

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in June, labour office figures showed on Tuesday.

German unemployment falls unexpectedly in June
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UK economy grows as expected before Iran war impact, ONS data shows

Britain's economy grew robustly in the first quarter of 2026, official data confirmed on Tuesday, but households were squeezed even before

UK economy grows as expected before Iran war impact, ONS data shows
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Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium

The spike in copper prices to a record high earlier this year has added weight to arguments for switching from copper to cheaper and lighter aluminium in a range of sectors

Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium
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Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium

Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminium

Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium
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Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price

Collector Xiao Neng says he has spent at least $1 million on Ralph Lauren clothing over the past four to five years, building a wardrobe so large that he

Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price
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BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan

Although some deem it blasphemous to suggest the AI boom is another bubble, the world's central banking forum and watchdog has warned against getting swept up

BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan
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US DOJ, states reach agreement with egg producers on price manipulation investigation

The U.S.

US DOJ, states reach agreement with egg producers on price manipulation investigation
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A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

A year after the Trump administration dismantled the U.S.

A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows
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French inflation falls back to ECB target in June as it slows for first time in 2026

French inflation slowed in June for the first time this year, pulling back from a more than two-year high as energy prices ebbed, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

French inflation falls back to ECB target in June as it slows for first time in 2026
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He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return

Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano has twice survived major natural disasters in the same place

He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return
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Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for ECB to act, sources say

The unexpectedly rapid retreat in energy prices in the past week has further taken pressure off European Central Bank

Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for ECB to act, sources say
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China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom

China's factory activity returned to expansion in June, driven by demand for chips, computers and other AI-related products, as robust export orders and front-

China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom
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For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings, survey finds

More of the world's central banks plan to cut dollar allocations than increase them in the coming decade as political risks associated with the U.S.

For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings, survey finds
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Indonesia scales back military training for staff in President's cooperative project after deaths

Indonesia has scaled back its basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto's village cooperative programme, a defence ministry

Indonesia scales back military training for staff in President's cooperative project after deaths
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Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review, WSJ reports

Warren Buffett is skipping his usual mid-year multibillion-dollar donation to the Gates Foundation as he waits to see the findings of a review by the foundation of its ties to late

Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review, WSJ reports
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Trump administration ties schools' federal loan access to earning power of graduates

The U.S.

Trump administration ties schools' federal loan access to earning power of graduates
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US retailers frontload China orders for holiday season, shipping firms say

U.S. retailers have brought forward orders from China by four-to-six weeks to secure their inventories for Black Friday and Christmas holiday

US retailers frontload China orders for holiday season, shipping firms say
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Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday a report that two Ernst & Young employees on temporary assignment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia allegedly accessed

Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'
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China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

China says its factory activity picked up pace in June

China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports
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US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows

The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal, an Energy

US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows
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US House passes youth online safety legislation

The U.S.

US House passes youth online safety legislation
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US to suspend some duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco

U.S.

US to suspend some duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco
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Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers

Construction worker Anderson Daniel Salcedo spent three months in U.S. immigration detention before boarding a repatriation flight

Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers
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Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance

Climate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades

Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
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Venezuela's Machado says she will return to Venezuela to help quake victims

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Monday she is "willing to do whatever it takes" to enter Venezuela to help with the country's recovery efforts following

Venezuela's Machado says she will return to Venezuela to help quake victims
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UK business morale falls as concerns about cost pressures and economy persist, Lloyds says

British businesses' confidence about the economic outlook fell this month although their assessment of their ‌own prospects was less downbeat, a survey by Lloyds showed on

UK business morale falls as concerns about cost pressures and economy persist, Lloyds says
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Strawberries and ice cream push UK food price inflation to lowest since March 2025, BRC data shows

British annual shop price inflation remained unchanged in June as food inflation lost steam and consumers took advantage of summer deals despite a surge in energy prices

Strawberries and ice cream push UK food price inflation to lowest since March 2025, BRC data shows
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European banks urge regulators not to intervene in equity markets

Europe’s largest banks have urged regulators not to intervene in equity markets, saying there is no evidence that a decline in trading on traditional stock exchanges has

European banks urge regulators not to intervene in equity markets
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Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing

Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure firm Ionic Digital filed on Monday to go public through a direct listing.

Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing
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Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary

U.S.

Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary
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Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads

Australia's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has taken Amazon's Australian unit to court, alleging its Prime subscription contracts contained unfair terms that allowed the

Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads
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Global financial firms pivot to South Korea, cautious on China and India, survey shows

Global financial firms are pivoting expansion plans towards South Korea while taking a more measured approach to China and India, according to an

Global financial firms pivot to South Korea, cautious on China and India, survey shows
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Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don't

U.S.

Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don't
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Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts

Japan's factory output rose at a slower-than-expected pace in May from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. Here are a few details.

Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts
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Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction

A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a fraud conviction

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
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Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Keith Sonderling as secretary of labor

Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief
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San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco on Monday announced a $395 million settlement with about 530 people who said they were abused as

San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement
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Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule

A coalition of Democratic-led states sued on Monday to block a Trump administration rule implementing new work requirements for Medicaid recipients, arguing

Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule
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US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain

Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been

US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain
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US senator asks regulator to reject giant NextEra-Dominion power deal, filing

U.S.

US senator asks regulator to reject giant NextEra-Dominion power deal, filing
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Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 

Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle

Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 
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US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income

Four U.S.

US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income
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Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs

U.S.

Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs
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Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets

A Michigan judge on Monday blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from continuing to allow people in the state to place financial bets on sporting events after

Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets
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Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
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Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’

Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’

Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak

Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are

Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak
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Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?

When Ryan Rodriguez landed a great deal on a model year 2024 Polestar earlier this month, he did not anticipate the brand would soon be in trouble in the

Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?
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UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle

Asylum seekers in Britain could have to repay the state around £10,000 ($13,222) for accommodation and basic living support before becoming eligible to apply for settlement

UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle
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Trading Day: Wall Street gains, Dow hits record closing high as fragile U.S.-Iran truce holds

U.S. stocks followed their world counterparts higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq snapping five-day losing streaks and the blue-chip Dow

Trading Day: Wall Street gains, Dow hits record closing high as fragile U.S.-Iran truce holds
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Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers

Digital Realty will acquire a larger stake in three data centers in Northern Virginia from asset manager Blackstone in a $3.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on

Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers
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San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials

San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits
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Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court

The court’s narrow opinion backing Fed governor Lisa Cook against Trump referenced the Fed’s vital role in steering the US economy.

Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court
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More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing

Survivors say more than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble

More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
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Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label
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Fed's Cook says Supreme Court ruling defends central bank's independence

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the U.S.

Fed's Cook says Supreme Court ruling defends central bank's independence
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Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more
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US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week

U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week

US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week
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Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
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Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say

The May data for the U.S.

Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say
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Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes

Keiko Fujimori leads the final count in Peru's presidential runoff after the country's ONPE electoral authority finished tallying 100%

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes
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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers

The U.S.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers
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Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April

Argentina's economic activity grew less than expected in April, official data showed on Monday, as gains in mining and agriculture were partly offset by weakness in

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April
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The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy

When late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez built this coastal housing development bearing his name as part of his socialist

The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy
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Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says

The euro zone economy appears to have built greater resilience to economic shocks, allowing the European Central Bank to raise interest rates more easily without

Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says
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Stocks and oil prices rise with eyes on Iran; yen touches 40-year low vs dollar

A global gauge of stock markets rose on Monday as investors tracked the implementation of an interim peace deal between Iran

Stocks and oil prices rise with eyes on Iran; yen touches 40-year low vs dollar
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Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump

U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a record closing high, as weekend hostilities between the United States

Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump
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US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections

A federal judge on Monday blocked the U.S. agency that oversees union elections for federal employees from shifting authority over all labor representation

US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections
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New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts

New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts

New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts
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US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

The United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U_S_ “at any level.”

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now
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Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand

Shipping ​group Maersk on Monday upgraded its earnings guidance for this year on strong demand in the container market, particularly in Asia.

Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand
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Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains

Oil prices settled up more than 1% on Monday after attacks by the U.S. and Iran underscored the fragility of their interim peace deal, while cautious

Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains
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Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms

A Manhattan federal judge on Monday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial over the killing of a health insurance executive to January, citing potential overlap

Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms
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Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

The Supreme Court says Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook can remain in her job for now, a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank

Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
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Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire
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Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
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Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power

The U.S.

Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power
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Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory

Stellantis has added an extra week of summer downtime at its Fiat 500 factory in Turin, northern Italy, due to parts shortages from some suppliers, the FIM Cisl trade union

Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory
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Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time

Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes

Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time
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Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal
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Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut

Honeywell Aerospace shares closed down 0.4% on Monday after the company made its Nasdaq debut following its spinoff from Honeywell as part

Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut
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Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume's plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close high-cost German factories is about more than cost savings: it could also mark

Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts
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Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups

Comcast's decision to spin off its NBCUniversal and Sky businesses marks the latest effort by a major U.S. entertainment company to separate or reshape legacy television assets as

Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups
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Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was the first U.S. central banker to be targeted for firing by any president.

Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump
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Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency

When Aleksandar Vucic announced that he will step down as president of Serbia, cutting short his mandate and

Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency
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Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment

An economic crisis caused by the Iran war and a fresh surge of investment by oil majors are driving Iraq's aggressive push for a higher

Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment
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Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low

The dollar dropped on Monday but remained near a 13-month high, supported by optimism over U.S. economic growth, the prospect of

Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low
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Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech

Alphabet shares climbed on Monday as the Google parent made its debut in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon Communications, and immediately ranking among

Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech
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US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity

The U.S.

US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity
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Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC

The Nasdaq and the NYSE will ring the opening bell from the Oval Office for the first time together to launch Trump's much-touted government-backed investment program for children

Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC
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Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention

Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention

Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention
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Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, has pledged to give more autonomy to local leaders

Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
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The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes

Iranian drone strikes and US retaliation amid a shaky ceasefire have blunted an uptick in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes
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Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time
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Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted sentiment following days of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks
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Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election
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Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year

Brazil's government expects total spending as a share of gross domestic product to decelerate and end the year at around 19%, Treasury Secretary Daniel

Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year
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Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite

Ukrainian attacks have caused fuel shortages to spread from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern Russia, and even to the capital

Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite
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As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real

(Corrects paragraph 15 to remove Bill Demchak's name who left before Dimon's tenure; corrects hyperlinks in paragraph 10 and restores anchor text) By Anirban Sen, Nupur Anand and Manya Saini NEW YORK,

As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real
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Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health

Corporate layoffs cause confusion about a business’s future, but there’s a way for investors and employees alike to see if downsizing could lead to profitability.

Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health
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UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy

UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges
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UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual

Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister-in-waiting, vowed on Monday to deliver radical change to the nation's politics by

UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual
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Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

Betsy Halsey, 63, still has memorabilia from America's 1976 bicentennial in her childhood bedroom at her parents'

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one
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Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows

Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of wind,

Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows
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UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules

Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, said his plans for the country are consistent with the party's

UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules
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Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal

Martin Marietta Materials said on Monday it would merge with limestone supplier Lhoist North America in a cash-and-stock deal worth $13.5 billion, as the

Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal
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Weekend wars

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Is it over or not?

Weekend wars
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Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models

Silicon Valley's powerful and pricey AI models have been a necessity for businesses looking to future-proof themselves.

Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models
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Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive

The borrowed money helping to fuel the U.S. stock rally is getting more expensive, and some on Wall Street are starting to wonder how much longer the

Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive
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Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales

Saks Global emerged from bankruptcy last week with fewer stores and a renewed focus on upscale luxury, as it looks to close a rocky chapter in its

Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales
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Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours

Strategy's enterprise value has fallen below the value of its bitcoin holdings for the first time, a milestone that threatens to weaken investor confidence in

Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours
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On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

In a vineyard on the Greek island of Santorini, winemaker Yiannis Boutaris gestures to a dried-up ‘kouloura’ vine trained into the shape

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought
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IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund is ready to move quickly on a credit programme for Malawi, the lender said on Monday, but warned it will depend on the

IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms
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British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles

British American Tobacco plans to cut about 20% of its workforce as it pursues an AI-driven overhaul to lower costs and lift profits amid regulatory

British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles
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What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks

The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways. 

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
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Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire

In not quite a month as Occidental Petroleum's CEO, Richard Jackson has already been challenged with looking for ways to lift a lagging stock price and pay

Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire
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Cook ruling, ECB conference likely to further frame Fed chief Warsh's early tenure

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's early leadership of the U.S. central bank faces a fresh test this week, with an appearance before a high-

Cook ruling, ECB conference likely to further frame Fed chief Warsh's early tenure
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Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation

Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of "copy-pasting" its rivals' claims and failing to properly conduct its own investigation in concluding

Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation
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Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant
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Volkswagen tells workers current job cuts are not enough, works council says

Volkswagen management has told the car group's employee side that currently agreed job cuts are insufficient, according to a note from the works council seen by Reuters on

Volkswagen tells workers current job cuts are not enough, works council says
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House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week

Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to get the Republican-led House back on track

House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week
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‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa
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Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know

Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know

Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know
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Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms

Several non-governmental organisations in Spain are urging undocumented migrants to register in a final push for a special mass regularisation process that

Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms
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European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East caution

European shares closed flat on Monday, with gains in technology stocks offset by declines in construction firms, while

European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East caution
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Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

South Korea on Monday laid out a sweeping industrial strategy centred on semiconductors and artificial intelligence, as President

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership
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New York launches tariff relief program for farmers

New York farmers can start submitting applications for up to $25,000 in relief from the state as part of a $30 million aid effort aimed at easing the hit to farmers

New York launches tariff relief program for farmers
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Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

Major Chinese electric vehicle battery makers on Monday pledged to pay their suppliers more quickly, as part of wider efforts to ease financial strain across the auto

Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly
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Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars

As corporate borrowing tied to artificial intelligence shows no sign of slowing, bankers are coming up with new ways to

Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars
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After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future
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Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past several years

Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
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China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has signed a long-term supply agreement with Tencent Holdings worth more than 20 billion yuan ($2.94 billion) ahead of

China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say
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French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million

Ipsen will buy U.S.-based Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million to expand its oncology pipeline with a late-stage blood cancer treatment, the French biotech company said on Monday.

French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million
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Euro zone corporate lending growth at 3-year high, ECB says

Bank lending to euro zone companies grew at its fastest pace in three years in May, European Central Bank data showed on Monday, extending a gradual but steady acceleration

Euro zone corporate lending growth at 3-year high, ECB says
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Europe could be a 'compelling story' J.P. Morgan says, lifts equity index targets

J.P. Morgan raised its year-end target for European equity indexes on Monday, citing corporate earnings strength and improvements in the geopolitical climate.

Europe could be a 'compelling story' J.P. Morgan says, lifts equity index targets
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Bank of England's Pill adds voice to those concerned about 'scenario' forecasts

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Monday that the central bank's shift in communications to focus on multiple scenarios rather than a single

Bank of England's Pill adds voice to those concerned about 'scenario' forecasts
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South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand
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Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal seen as curbing China

Australia and Vanuatu on Monday signed a development and security pact that had been delayed for months over Vanuatu's concerns that it could stifle

Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal seen as curbing China
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Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries

Canada has given C$7 million ($4.93 million) in grants to a Greenland molybdenum mining project, a critical metal used in aerospace, energy and defence, Greenland

Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries
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Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban

Australia introduced new legislation in parliament on Monday to strengthen enforcement of its under-16 social media ban and give its internet regulator more power to pursue

Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban
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A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation

A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
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Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The halt to the latest tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East spurred a twitchy reaction in markets as lingering unease over

Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst
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Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh

Toyota Motor said on Monday that global vehicle sales slipped for a fourth consecutive month in May, as decreases in China and the Middle East weighed on overall results.   

Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh
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China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say

China's central bank launched overnight reverse repo operations on Monday, a move markets interpreted as deepening its control over liquidity conditions and aligning its policy

China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say
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Asian markets mixed in choppy trade as AI doubts, Iran tensions cloud outlook

Asian markets were choppy on Monday as investors weighed AI-driven growth against rising cost pressures, while keeping an eye on a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Asian markets mixed in choppy trade as AI doubts, Iran tensions cloud outlook
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South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely posted their strongest annual growth in nearly five decades in June, as semiconductor shipments broke fresh records

South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll
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FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship

When it comes to birthright citizenship, the Trump administration hasn’t been subtle about its views

FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship
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China's factory activity likely returned to meagre growth in June: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely returned to growth in June, albeit by the slimmest of margins, as the world's second-largest economy struggles for momentum despite strong

China's factory activity likely returned to meagre growth in June: Reuters poll
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Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
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Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods

When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 in the choppy waters of the Taiwan Strait, he brings

Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods
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Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint

Japan's government will aim to entrench annual real economic growth of more than 1%, according to the draft of its long-term economic blueprint that

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint
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China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million

Chinese self-driving technology firm Momenta Global launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, seeking to raise up to HK$5.89

China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million
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Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes

A father and his son were pulled out alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Sunday, four days after the devastating earthquakes that

Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes
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Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes

I was lying on my bed, thinking about watching the Brazil soccer game — I can't even remember who they were playing — when the bedframe

Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes
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Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears

Sovereign wealth funds and central banks managing $29 trillion in assets are turning to energy assets, and raising concerns about the dollar, in a portfolio

Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears
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UK companies turn gloomiest this year on growth, CBI says

British companies expectations for growth in the coming quarter fell this month to their lowest level this year, according to a survey on Monday that added to a run of downbeat

UK companies turn gloomiest this year on growth, CBI says
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Iran canceled participation in technical talks over recent attacks, official tells state TV

Iran did not take part in technical talks slated for Sunday due to recent attacks on the country and unfulfilled conditions of the MoU with the United States, a member of

Iran canceled participation in technical talks over recent attacks, official tells state TV
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Volkswagen plans to end automated driving tie-up with Bosch, Bild reports

German carmaker Volkswagen plans to end its automated driving tie-up with auto supplier Bosch as part of a wider push to cut costs and boost competitiveness, Germany's Bild

Volkswagen plans to end automated driving tie-up with Bosch, Bild reports
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Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
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Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"
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Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia

Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus Technologies said on Monday it had signed a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corp to help provide emerging AI

Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia
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Housing bill will be sent to Trump on Monday, US House speaker says

U.S.

Housing bill will be sent to Trump on Monday, US House speaker says
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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals,

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says
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Austria urges Europe to host Anthropic following US curbs on AI access

Austria has proposed that the European Union should consider hosting Anthropic within the bloc's borders in order to counter efforts by the United States to block

Austria urges Europe to host Anthropic following US curbs on AI access
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Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board

Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board
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Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims as EU sends emergency aid

Pope Leo on Sunday expressed solidarity with people in Venezuela grappling with the devastating impact of twin earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week.

Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims as EU sends emergency aid
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Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color

The Democratic Party is confronting its long-standing dilemmas over identity and ideology as it wrestles with populist challengers in communities of color

Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color
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Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis
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America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come

America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy

America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
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Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and

Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify
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Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight

Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in the regions of Krasnodar and Yaroslavl overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as Kyiv ramps up pressure on

Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight
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BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks

Global pressures from rising public debt to financial fragilities and the sustainability of the AI boom are increasing risks, underscoring the need for

BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks
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Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races

New York City’s last horse track is on its final stretch

Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
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Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’
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Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports

Google has put limits on Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than the rival tech group could provide, the Financial

Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports
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Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine

Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine

Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine
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A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed

A new Mississippi law authorizes the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of immigrants illegally living in the state

A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed
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Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago

Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430
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Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal

A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the

Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal
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Argentina cabinet chief resigns after corruption allegations

Argentine President Javier Milei's cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, resigned on Saturday following a scandal that led to investigations into his spending in recent years.

Argentina cabinet chief resigns after corruption allegations
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Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as ICE director

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as ICE director
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An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court

Kara Scannell reports.

An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court
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Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets

U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com's  annual sales event

Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets
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America In Focus: Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near

America In Focus: Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs
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Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year

Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
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Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward

Carlos Mendoza is out

Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward
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How Trump Accounts compare to other savings plans for your child

How Trump Accounts compare to other savings plans for your child

How Trump Accounts compare to other savings plans for your child
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The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’
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Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement
Economy|World

Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg in attempt to restore economic stability

Bolivia will adopt a flexible exchange-rate system, the government said on Friday, effectively devaluing the currency by ending a 15-year dollar peg in a

Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg in attempt to restore economic stability
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Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm

By Julia Harte June 27 - President Donald Trump’s interim agreement to end the war with Iran has dragged down his approval rating and garnered criticism across the political spectrum — even from his

Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm
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LVMH and Accor's Orient Express sets its sights on new tech billionaire class

Shuttling across the French and Italian Riviera, Orient Express's first giant yacht aims to attract a new class of billionaire.

LVMH and Accor's Orient Express sets its sights on new tech billionaire class
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Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade
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Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies

Andy Burnham has set himself apart from the man he expects to replace as British prime minister

Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies
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US safety agency ends power steering probe into 376,000 Tesla EVs

U.S. safety regulators said on Saturday they had closed their probe into Tesla vehicles over power steering loss, in view of a company recall which was carried out last year.

US safety agency ends power steering probe into 376,000 Tesla EVs
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Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio tells India's IANS

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal,

Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio tells India's IANS
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States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
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China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exports

Profits at China's industrial firms grew more slowly though still at a double-digit pace in May, highlighting a widening divide in an economy leaning on factory output and

China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exports
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US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with

US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
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China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

China on Friday stripped six military lawmakers, former financial regulator head Li Yunze and recently probed Politburo member Ma Xingrui of their posts in the National

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts
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US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US organizations

Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artifical intelligence

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US organizations
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Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
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China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says

Geely Holding Group's Lotus brand electric vehicles will arrive in Canada next month under an agreement between Prime Minister Mark

China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says
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Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above

Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped
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SpaceX, Charter discuss mobile phone partnership in US, Bloomberg News says

SpaceX and internet provider Charter Communications have held executive-level talks about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the United States, Bloomberg News

SpaceX, Charter discuss mobile phone partnership in US, Bloomberg News says
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SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying

SpaceX will be added to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index on July 7, exchange operator Nasdaq confirmed on Friday, paving the way for a surge in passive investments in Elon Musk's

SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying
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SpaceX rises modestly ahead of Russell rebalance, Nasdaq entry next

Shares of SpaceX rose a marginal 0.15% on Friday ahead of its inclusion in Russell indexes, with passively managed funds tracking those benchmarks required to add

SpaceX rises modestly ahead of Russell rebalance, Nasdaq entry next
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Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows

Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds

Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows
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Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name

Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name

Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
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Major beef exporters near China quota caps, clouding second-half trade, report says

Australia has already filled its annual beef quota for China and Brazil is close behind, potentially pushing two of the world's largest exporters out of the Chinese

Major beef exporters near China quota caps, clouding second-half trade, report says
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Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy with new name, less debt

Luxury retailer Saks Global on Friday emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly five months with less than half of its previous stores and a quarter of its debt.

Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy with new name, less debt
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US bans imports of more Chinese technology goods

The U.S.

US bans imports of more Chinese technology goods
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PE-backed insurance broker Hub International files confidentially for US IPO

Private equity-backed insurance broker Hub International announced on Friday that it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States.

PE-backed insurance broker Hub International files confidentially for US IPO
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GameStop pledges to pursue its takeover offer for eBay despite rejection

GameStop pledged on Friday to pursue its proposed takeover of eBay, even after the e-commerce firm rejected an unsolicited cash-and-stock

GameStop pledges to pursue its takeover offer for eBay despite rejection
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Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi, NYT reports

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has urged his lieutenants to explore partnerships with the popular prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi as his company builds a similar app, the New

Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi, NYT reports
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Outgoing IMF chief economist sees risks, shifting trade ties and continued uncertainty on global outlook

Strategic petroleum releases helped avert a sharper rise in oil prices as a result of the war in the Middle East, but the global economy faces

Outgoing IMF chief economist sees risks, shifting trade ties and continued uncertainty on global outlook
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S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US, cites economic resilience

June 26 - S&P Global affirmed its "AA+" credit rating for the U.S. on Friday, saying the economy's resilience supported solid fiscal revenue collection.

S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US, cites economic resilience
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Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he doesn't agree with comments first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin made last month that Ole Miss’ past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult

Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss
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Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes

The devastating 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday have killed at least 920 people and left more than 3,300 injured

Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes
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Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4

President Donald Trump said on Friday he would repair the National Mall reflecting pool after July 4, as the landmark remains under heightened security

Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4
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Adani prosecutors must justify dropping criminal case, US judge rules

A U.S. judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to justify its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to

Adani prosecutors must justify dropping criminal case, US judge rules
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World stocks edge lower as tech selloff drags markets

Global equity markets edged lower on Friday, set for a weekly decline as investors kept taking profits on high-flying technology and chip stocks, while

World stocks edge lower as tech selloff drags markets
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Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation

Fear is ricocheting through Haitian communities across the United States after the Supreme Court decided to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters

Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
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Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week

Most of the U.S. stock market rose after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for AI stocks kept the market in check

Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week
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Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there

If you want to help, an aid expert advises you to donate cash to nonprofits involved in local rescue and recovery efforts.

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there
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Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served
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UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack

The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz

UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack
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Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to endorse immigration detention policy

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S.

Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to endorse immigration detention policy
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Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law

Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law

Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law
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S&P 500 ends lower; chips tumble and Moderna rallies

The S&P 500 ended marginally lower on Friday, with a steep drop in AI-related chip stocks and sharp gains in Moderna and other healthcare stocks.

S&P 500 ends lower; chips tumble and Moderna rallies
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US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level

The U.S.

US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level
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Haleon among bidders for supplements maker Thorne, sources say

Consumer health company Haleon bid for U.S. supplements firm Thorne, sources said on Friday, at a time when Haleon has been

Haleon among bidders for supplements maker Thorne, sources say
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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

President Donald Trump is threatening a 100% tariff on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services provided by United States companies

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
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Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

By Nolan D.

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black
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Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour

Organizations supporting Black women and girls in the American South are receiving a boost this summer

Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour
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Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach

As the United States men's national soccer team advances in the World Cup, fans from Wall Street to the wider world have an unexpected patron to

Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach
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Central bank sees no need for extra measures as worried Russians withdraw cash

Russia's central bank said on Friday there was no need for extra measures to stabilise the banking system, despite a rise in cash withdrawals that some

Central bank sees no need for extra measures as worried Russians withdraw cash
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Biggest job cuts by global automakers

Auto giant Volkswagen's potential plan to shutter four German factories and ramp up job cuts to as many as 100,000 could be the biggest ever overhaul in the industry.

Biggest job cuts by global automakers
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EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR

EDF signed an agreement to sell EDF Power Solutions in the United States and Canada to private equity firm KKR, the company said on Friday. 

EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR
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Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers

Chevron is exploring additional data center deals across the U.S., including the Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast, following its two-

Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers
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IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'

The International Monetary Fund's chief economist on Friday said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's plan to reduce forward rate guidance on monetary

IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'
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IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'

Global trade flows and relationships are shifting after U.S.

IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'
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Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks on Friday, the Kremlin said, and discussions were expected to focus on the war in

Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war
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US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce

The U.S. diesel futures crack spread, a measure of profitability for refiners, hit a three-week high as analysts said supply tightness for the product is

US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

U.S.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax
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House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs
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Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations
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Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say
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US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain

U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded from record lows in June, though households remained worried about the high cost of living, a survey showed on Friday.

US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain
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Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz
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Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets

A drop in oil prices after a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has helped ease immediate inflationary pressure

Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets
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Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says

Polymarket's annualized revenue has surpassed $1 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, highlighting the rapid rise of prediction markets

Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says
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Argentina's April economic activity seen up 2% year-on-year: Reuters Poll

Argentina's monthly economic activity indicator is forecast to show 2% year-over-year growth in April, down from 5.5% in March, according to the median of a Reuters

Argentina's April economic activity seen up 2% year-on-year: Reuters Poll
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Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May

The U.S. trade deficit in goods swelled to a 14-month high in May as businesses boosted imports, likely to avoid shortages and higher prices related

Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May
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Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain

The dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday as recent economic data and a drop in oil prices slightly cooled expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes,

Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain
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Drone startup Elroy Air to list on Nasdaq via $1 billion SPAC deal

Cargo drone startup Elroy Air has agreed to list in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check firm Columbus Circle Capital Corp II in a deal valued at roughly $1 billion, the

Drone startup Elroy Air to list on Nasdaq via $1 billion SPAC deal
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
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DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns

Democrats are organizing events nationwide this weekend to address affordability concerns

DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns
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Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease
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Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May

Brazil's current account deficit reached $3.185 billion in May, central bank data showed on Friday, narrower than the $4.159 billion shortfall expected in a Reuters poll.

Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May
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Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role

Three Chinese brokerages - Yongan Futures, Orient Futures and Guotai Junan Futures - are preparing to apply for membership of the London Metal

Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role
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Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says

Hungary, which currently meets none of the criteria to adopt the euro, could meet these conditions by around 2030, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday, adding that

Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says
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What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
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Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

U.S. solar developers have secured federal subsidies for a wave of projects large enough to nearly double current capacity, rushing to beat a July 4 deadline that

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar
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Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen's plans to close plants in Germany and nearly double planned job cuts to around 100,000 have put the spotlight on

Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker
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Fed Chair Warsh taps veteran staff economists as advisers, WSJ reports

U.S.

Fed Chair Warsh taps veteran staff economists as advisers, WSJ reports
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Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?

Carmaker Volkswagen is considering shutting down four factories in Germany, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as it faces mounting pressure from Chinese rivals.

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?
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Germany's 2027 draft budget is finalized, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's 2027 draft budget has been finalized, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing sources, saying that Finance

Germany's 2027 draft budget is finalized, Handelsblatt reports
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UK public's inflation expectations continue to ease, Citi/YouGov survey shows

The British public's expectations for future inflation continued to recede in June, according to a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov that should ease concerns at the

UK public's inflation expectations continue to ease, Citi/YouGov survey shows
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Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday, as chipmakers came under renewed selling pressure after a stellar run this quarter, with investors questioning high valuations and the

Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide
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VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say

Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many as 100,000, two people familiar with the

VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say
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Silver miner Sinda falls in NYSE debut after $213 million IPO

Shares of Sinda fell 10% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Friday after the Mexican silver miner raised $213 million in its U.S. ‌initial public offering.

Silver miner Sinda falls in NYSE debut after $213 million IPO
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Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

Crude prices fell by more than 3% on Friday, on course for steep weekly losses, as oil tankers kept exiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns the day after a

Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz
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Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead
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For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

The uncertainty of Haitian TPS status in the US is a significant source of stress for Haitian migrants, particularly women.

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue
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MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

MLB's owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, which would be a huge change for the sport

MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges
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International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Rescuers, cash and other emergency aid are arriving in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes shattered areas in and around the capital Caracas and left thousands missing.

International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
Economy|Technology

Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national “billionaires' tax” and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies

Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
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Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data
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New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia
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Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing
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College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

College tuition has not significantly risen since 1990, at least compared to tuition changes over the previous decades.

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition
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Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs
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AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?
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European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides

European shares pulled back from record highs on Friday, with technology shares tracking global sector weakness, while Zalando

European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides
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When the chips are down and up and down

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

When the chips are down and up and down
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US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs

U.S. equity funds came under selling pressure in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded spending in the technology sector and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve

US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs
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Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools

Banks and financial sector watchdogs must move quickly to adopt new technology to plug system vulnerabilities as AI supercharges cybersecurity risks, a top Swiss financial

Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools
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Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll
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Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez
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UK proposes listing rule changes amid Saba tussle with trusts

Britain on Friday set out proposed changes to listing rules for investment trusts aimed at strengthening shareholder protections, following a series of campaigns by U.S.

UK proposes listing rule changes amid Saba tussle with trusts
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Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

The Defense Ministry in Moscow says Ukraine launched a major nighttime drone attack on Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
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NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
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Take Five: Time to keep your cool

A wild first half of the year is almost over, with focus shifting to how central banks, especially the Federal Reserve, steer markets in the months ahead.

Take Five: Time to keep your cool
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Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 96,300 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says
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Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound

China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023 as Beijing seeks to bolster listings of chip

Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound
Economy|Political|World

End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid

Matteo Salvini once earned the nickname "the captain" after steering his far-right League party to the forefront of Italian politics.

End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid
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Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half

Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding

Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half
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China Eastern Airlines to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets for list price of $9.4 billion

China Eastern Airlines said on Friday it plans to buy 25 A330neo jets from Airbus for a catalogue price of about $9.35 billion, as the

China Eastern Airlines to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets for list price of $9.4 billion
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On immigration, Supreme Court accedes to Trump's restrictive agenda

Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year promising to aggressively crack down on immigration and pursue a campaign of mass deportation,

On immigration, Supreme Court accedes to Trump's restrictive agenda
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After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat

Italy will join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative on artificial intelligence supply chains

Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat
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Volkswagen declines to comment on reported job cuts

Volkswagen on Friday declined to comment on a report stating that it aims to slash up to 100,000 jobs from its current workforce worldwide over the next few years.

Volkswagen declines to comment on reported job cuts
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Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers cut their near term inflation expectations in May and kept them steady for longer horizons, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday,

Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows
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Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply

Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as

Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply
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Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower

Global equity fund inflows slowed sharply in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded technology spending and a hawkish stance of the U.S.

Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower
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Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery
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California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people

California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
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Chipflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone

Chipflation