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US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in five weeks

U.S. investors dumped equity funds in the week to September 10, booking profits at record highs and cutting exposure on caution over lofty valuations and geopolitical tensions in the Middle

US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in five weeks
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Euro zone current account surplus narrows

The current account surplus of the 20 nations sharing the euro narrowed in July on a lower surplus for services and a smaller primary income, which typically includes the flow of

Euro zone current account surplus narrows
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Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.

Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting
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UK firms lose momentum as they worry about new tax hikes, PMI shows

British firms have reported a loss of momentum and confidence ahead of possible new tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves' next budget in November,

UK firms lose momentum as they worry about new tax hikes, PMI shows
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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
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Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions - what happens now? 

Iran and European powers remain at loggerheads as they try to strike a last-ditch deal to avert the return of U.N. sanctions before Saturday evening. 

Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions - what happens now? 
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US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market softening

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the labor market has lost its luster amid an anemic pace of hiring.

US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market softening
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German unemployment rises more than expected in September

The number of people out of work in Germany rose more than expected in September, labour office figures showed on Tuesday, as the job market

German unemployment rises more than expected in September
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Judge blocks Trump from cutting counterterrorism funds for Democratic-led states

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in counterterrorism grant funds for Democratic-led

Judge blocks Trump from cutting counterterrorism funds for Democratic-led states
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What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury
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No payrolls, no problem as Wall Street extends run of highs

World stocks were on course for a solid weekly gain and more record highs as the seemingly unstoppable rally in tech shares and expectations

No payrolls, no problem as Wall Street extends run of highs
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US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday.

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
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South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush

South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush

South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush
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Wall Street regulator eases IPO path during government shutdown

Wall Street's top regulator on Thursday eased the way for companies to proceed with initial public offerings during the federal government's shutdown,

Wall Street regulator eases IPO path during government shutdown
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KPMG Australia facing 'many more' whistleblower misconduct claims, parliamentary probe hears

"Many, many more" whistleblowers have come forward with reports of misconduct at KPMG Australia, a parliamentary committee

KPMG Australia facing 'many more' whistleblower misconduct claims, parliamentary probe hears
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What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan.

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
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Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue

Kyrgyzstan voiced regret on Friday over the inclusion of several Kyrgyz entities in the European Union's latest Russia sanctions list, a move it called "one-sided sanctions pressure

Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue
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IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal
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Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia

More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist's policies after a year of anti-government

Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia
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BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say

China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power

BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say
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FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him

The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.

FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him
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Nvidia beats earnings expectations

Nvidia shares rose after hours after announcing record third-quarter revenue.

Nvidia beats earnings expectations
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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time for the job market

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
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71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies
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Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time to be looking for a job

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
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Black Friday: What time do stores open?

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era

Black Friday: What time do stores open?
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German unemployment rises less than expected in November

The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in November, labour office figures showed on Friday, underscoring a sluggish recovery and persistent lack of

German unemployment rises less than expected in November
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Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws

Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday, seeking to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including higher minimum pay

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws
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This is how Powerball security teams protect a record-high jackpot drawing

The Powerball jackpot is at an estimated $1 billion. 24-hour surveillance, audits, and secured vaults are needed to choose and announce the coveted winning numbers.

This is how Powerball security teams protect a record-high jackpot drawing
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Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
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Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort

Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on

Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Lifestyle

Dunkin' changed its points policy and cost a loyal customer $260. Know the risks of loyalty programs.

Dunkin' changed its points policy and cost a loyal customer $260. Know the risks of loyalty programs.

Dunkin' changed its points policy and cost a loyal customer $260. Know the risks of loyalty programs.
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IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE

IRS chief Frank Bisignano has largely declined to answer questions from lawmakers about unlawful releases of taxpayer data to immigration agents

IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE
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WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks

Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, says she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in the next collective bargaining agreement

WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks
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Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
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White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
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US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years

US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
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Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
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American Airlines gets approval to resume regular flights to Venezuela

American Airlines received approval Wednesday to become the first U.S. airline to resume flights to Venezuela

American Airlines gets approval to resume regular flights to Venezuela
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US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
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US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector

US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals
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Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

Honduras' new leader was elected with the President Donald Trump's backing and has now ordered a review of economic agreements with China

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth

War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
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Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
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CNN enters Iran as conflict with US and Israel widens

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country. CNN is operating in Iran only with government permission.

CNN enters Iran as conflict with US and Israel widens
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Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
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Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors
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Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz

Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz

Florida taxpayers face billion-dollar bill for Alligator Alcatraz
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Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders

Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders

Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders
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Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition

Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
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Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers

Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers

Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers
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Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East

Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East

Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East
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Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
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28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Vermont maple syrup production to exceed millions of gallons this year

Vermont maple syrup production to exceed millions of gallons this year

Vermont maple syrup production to exceed millions of gallons this year
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Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care

Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care

Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care
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US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says

The U.S. Postal Service is on track to run out of cash within a year unless Congress lets it borrow more

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
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Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening
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'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN

In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN
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Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
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UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation

Britain suffered the sharpest cut to economic growth forecasts for large rich economies by the International Monetary Fund due largely to the Iran

UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation
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SpaceX lays out IPO details, targets early June roadshow, sources say

SpaceX outlined details of its highly anticipated IPO at a meeting with its team of bankers Monday night, telling them it plans to earmark a large portion of

SpaceX lays out IPO details, targets early June roadshow, sources say
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US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut

U.S. special forces rescued an airman in a high-risk mission deep inside Iran while President Donald Trump threatened to rain

US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut
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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing won a parliamentary vote on Friday to become the country's president, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five years

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
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Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to again hold short-term borrowing costs steady when they next meet April 29-30.

Fed hawks and doves: What US central bankers are saying
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Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps

Federal funding for the U.S.

Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps
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Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620-hectare) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
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Surging record-high US stocks to wade deeper into earnings season

Investors will look to a heavy week of U.S. corporate results to further fuel a stunning rebound in the U.S. stock market, which has shaken off war-

Surging record-high US stocks to wade deeper into earnings season
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South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang

South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading

South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang
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How US marijuana reclassification could help cannabis companies

The Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, U.S.

How US marijuana reclassification could help cannabis companies
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Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX

Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is assessing whether to invest in SpaceX, the fund's deputy CEO told Reuters on Thursday.

Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX
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India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit

India and the U.S. are engaged in constructive talks aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, a spokesperson from India's

India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit
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What is OPEC+ and how does it affect oil prices?

The United Arab Emirates, one of OPEC+'s largest producers, will leave the oil producers' alliance on May 1, it said on Tuesday. 

What is OPEC+ and how does it affect oil prices?
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in April, as semiconductor demand continued to power both output and new orders, even as

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
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Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms

Global drugmakers have been ramping up U.S. manufacturing and stockpiling inventory as the Trump administration moves to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies cut

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand inflation expectations rise in Q2, central bank survey shows

New Zealand's near-term rate of inflation is expected to rise over the coming two years, a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) survey showed on Wednesday.

New Zealand inflation expectations rise in Q2, central bank survey shows
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Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-increasing spending

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
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Nvidia vigil

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets With Nvidia’s first-quarter results due after Wednesday's bell,

Nvidia vigil
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Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?

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

Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
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Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

Sri Lanka's central bank stunned markets by raising its policy rate by an outsized 100 basis points on Tuesday, the biggest hike in four years, as

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics union representing the conglomerate's consumer electronics workers said on Tuesday it has asked a South Korean court to

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal
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South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
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Reactions to drone incident in Romania

Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase tensions on

Reactions to drone incident in Romania
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Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives

Shares in Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other South Korean tech firms rallied on Monday, as expected meetings

Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives
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Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia said on Tuesday it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand

Cambodia launches UN-backed process to settle maritime dispute with Thailand
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How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices

New World screwworm, a devastating parasite that eats cattle and other wild animals alive, traveled north from Central America to Mexico before being

How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices
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Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals

June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms,

Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers' edge over US rivals
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The best places to park your short-term investments

Yields are important, but so are liquidity considerations and guarantees

The best places to park your short-term investments
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Trading Day: When the chips are down

U.S. stocks mostly fell on Tuesday, pressured by a slide in tech and fresh Iran jitters after a U.S. helicopter was shot down, as investors

Trading Day: When the chips are down
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Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates steady 

The Bank of Canada is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as strong inflation and labor market data are offset by a weakening

Bank of Canada expected to hold interest rates steady 
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, by a quarter point to 2.25%, to try and curb inflation before a

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
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US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case
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AI lab Odyssey valued at $1.45 billion in latest funding round

AI lab Odyssey on Wednesday said it has raised $310 million in a Series B round valuing it at $1.45 billion, and struck a deal with Amazon Web Services that gives it access to

AI lab Odyssey valued at $1.45 billion in latest funding round
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Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that

Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
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What to know about the New World screwworm

What to know about the New World screwworm

What to know about the New World screwworm
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European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
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US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemption

The U.S.

US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemption
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SK Hynix set for marquee US debut in test for AI appetite

SK Hynix's U.S. trading debut on Friday following a $26.5 billion share sale will be a key test of investors' belief in the durability of the AI boom, coming

SK Hynix set for marquee US debut in test for AI appetite
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You just retired (or are about to). Now what?

If there’s one group likely to be experiencing the most consternation over inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s those who have just retired or are about to

You just retired (or are about to). Now what?
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Chips and ships

From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! We can’t seem to get away from semiconductors and straits.

Chips and ships
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FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes starting next

FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes
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W. R. Berkley second-quarter profit rises on strong underwriting

Commercial insurer W. R. Berkley reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, boosted by robust investment gains and steady underwriting performance.

W. R. Berkley second-quarter profit rises on strong underwriting
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German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds

German investor morale rose much more than expected in July as a government reform package brightened the mood despite uncertainty

German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds
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US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

The Trump administration is seeking to toss aside a 60-year-old requirement for tens of thousands of private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports each year to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace

US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
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Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintained his lead over opposition senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a new Datafolha poll released on Friday ahead of Brazil's

Lula leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll
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Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
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3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan

Many aspects of retirement planning are the subject of hot debate, even among experts

3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan
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Sandisk, Western Digital weigh on chip sector as high expectations eclipse strong earnings

Data storage companies tumbled on Thursday after quarterly results from Sandisk and Western Digital failed to sustain momentum in an industry that

Sandisk, Western Digital weigh on chip sector as high expectations eclipse strong earnings
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German exports, industrial production rise more than expected

German exports and industrial production beat expectations in June, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy gained momentum in the second quarter,

German exports, industrial production rise more than expected
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Brief relief

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There were no fireworks in the July consumer inflation report,

Brief relief
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‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions

‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions

‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
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Mark Walter offered to pledge his Guggenheim stake to secure loans, Bloomberg News reports

Billionaire Mark Walter offered to pledge his equity stake in Guggenheim Partners as part of a broader effort to raise billions of dollars for his insurance companies in recent

Mark Walter offered to pledge his Guggenheim stake to secure loans, Bloomberg News reports
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Trading Day: Hiking pressure eases

Stocks and bond prices rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 barreling to a fresh high, as investors cheered another relatively benign snapshot of

Trading Day: Hiking pressure eases
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Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risks

Fitch on Thursday affirmed the sovereign credit rating for the United States at "AA+" with a stable outlook, citing its large economy, high per-capita income and the U.S. dollar's

Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risks
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Applied Materials forecasts revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations

Applied Materials forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting that unabated demand for advanced AI chips will continue to fuel

Applied Materials forecasts revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations
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Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago

The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States

Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
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Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home

Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both
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US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad

The U.S. stock market rose to a record following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad

US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
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Huge oil spill off the coast of Oman now covers hundreds of square miles

Huge oil spill off the coast of Oman now covers hundreds of square miles

Huge oil spill off the coast of Oman now covers hundreds of square miles
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US also wants trade deal before August 19 tariff deadline, Canadian source says

A Canadian government source directly familiar with trade negotiations with the United States said on Thursday that talks were progressing well and

US also wants trade deal before August 19 tariff deadline, Canadian source says
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Stalled Alaska LNG pipeline bill sends 'negative signal,' governor says

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said he was "deeply disappointed" that a bill to advance a pipeline for the Alaska LNG project to

Stalled Alaska LNG pipeline bill sends 'negative signal,' governor says
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S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

The S&P 500 notched a record-high close on Thursday, fueled by advances in Sandisk and other heavyweight technology stocks, as tame producer price

S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease
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Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday, sources say

Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday in a deal that would rank among the largest software buyouts in history, according to people familiar

Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday, sources say
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Argentina will ease bank dollar lending to companies, economy minister says

Argentina will allow more flexibility for banks to lend dollars to companies, Economy Minister Luis Caputo told reporters on Thursday.

Argentina will ease bank dollar lending to companies, economy minister says
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Sandisk forecasts mid-to-high-teens revenue growth through 2030

Sandisk on Thursday said it expects revenue to grow at a mid-to-high-teens percentage rate from fiscal years 2028 to 2030, encouraged by strong demand amid rapid AI infrastructure

Sandisk forecasts mid-to-high-teens revenue growth through 2030
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Stocks rise as traders reduce rate hike bets, oil prices drop

Global equities rose on Thursday as investors pared back their bets on a U.S. rate hike, while oil prices fell more than 2% as

Stocks rise as traders reduce rate hike bets, oil prices drop
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Argentina monthly inflation rises in July to 2.1%

Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 2.1% in July, slightly above the level recorded in June, while the 12-month figure also slightly sped up, data from national

Argentina monthly inflation rises in July to 2.1%
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
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Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine

The top editor of Forbes has left his job after reportedly being fired for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine

Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine
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European shares subdued ahead of euro zone employment data; focus on Middle East (August 13)

(Corrects headline and paragraphs 1 and 9 in August 13 story to say euro zone employment data, not inflation data, is due on Friday) By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi, Ragini Mathur and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 13 (

European shares subdued ahead of euro zone employment data; focus on Middle East (August 13)
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Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions

Detroit’s automakers plan to argue to the Trump administration that its proposals for a revised North American trade deal could cost the companies

Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions
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Oil settles down 2% on weak demand outlook, hefty US crude build

Oil settled down more than 2% on Thursday, reversing course after a week of gains, as investors focused on signs of weaker global demand and a sharp

Oil settles down 2% on weak demand outlook, hefty US crude build
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Trio of economic forces could boost electric vehicles, WoodMac says

A trio of emerging economic forces could boost global production of electric vehicles with implications for oil, power and metal markets, a report from Wood Mackenzie

Trio of economic forces could boost electric vehicles, WoodMac says
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US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says

The U.S. military has enough assets to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, adding ships

US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says
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Lawsuit against Bristol Myers over delayed cancer drug is revived

A U.S. federal appeals court said a judge erred in dismissing a $6.7 billion lawsuit accusing Bristol Myers Squibb of cheating former Celgene

Lawsuit against Bristol Myers over delayed cancer drug is revived
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Yemen at highest risk of major conflict since 2022 truce, UN warns

Yemen faces its most serious threat of a return to large-scale war since a U.N.-brokered truce in 2022, U.N. envoy Hans Grundberg warned on Thursday, as the world body said more

Yemen at highest risk of major conflict since 2022 truce, UN warns
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Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says

Ukraine has sent Russia an offer suggesting they both halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source said, after mounting strikes

Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says
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Hawaii residents prepare for possible storm, while still trying to recover from the Kona Lows

Hawaii residents prepare for possible storm, while still trying to recover from the Kona Lows

Hawaii residents prepare for possible storm, while still trying to recover from the Kona Lows
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US producer prices unchanged in July, further dimming rate hike odds

U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July as goods prices fell and the cost of services increased marginally, bolstering financial market

US producer prices unchanged in July, further dimming rate hike odds
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday by the Trump administration that alleged that Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students
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Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis

Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his influence still looms over Cuba

Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as his shadow still shapes a nation in crisis
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Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

The Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually

Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
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Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar

Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party’s voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates

Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar
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S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread

Extraordinary corporate compensation deals for Elon Musk have opened the door for the CEOs of other S&P 500 companies to win huge paydays, a new study shows.

S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread
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Dollar mixed after flat PPI, rate hike bets cool

The U.S. dollar was mixed on Thursday after data showed that producer prices were unchanged in July, leading traders to further pare bets on a September

Dollar mixed after flat PPI, rate hike bets cool
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US fully restarts activities in Mexico's avocado hub after security scare

The U.S. government said on Thursday it would fully resume activities throughout Mexico's western state of Michoacan, after earlier security concerns disrupted U.S.

US fully restarts activities in Mexico's avocado hub after security scare
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AI firm Databricks valued at $190 billion as it bags $5 billion in funding

Databricks said on Thursday it had raised $5 billion at a $190 billion valuation, as the data and artificial intelligence software company looks to expand investments in products

AI firm Databricks valued at $190 billion as it bags $5 billion in funding
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Robinhood's second fund for retail investors eyeing private markets starts trading

Robinhood's second venture fund debuted on Thursday, giving retail investors access to early-stage startups that have traditionally been out of reach for all but

Robinhood's second fund for retail investors eyeing private markets starts trading
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Taylor Farms outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico

Two foodborne illness outbreaks linked to Taylor Farms have exposed a weakness at the heart of North America's food system: the United States is

Taylor Farms outbreaks show limits of US ability to safeguard produce from Mexico
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Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms

Vote counting has started in Zambia after polls closed in a presidential election that tests President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms

Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms
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Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions: ‘They don’t trust him anymore’

Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions: ‘They don’t trust him anymore’

Lawmakers leave the VA secretary out of veterans bill discussions: ‘They don’t trust him anymore’
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Senior US market watchdog official exits to join dealmaking fintech Finalis

Steven Price, senior vice president of market investigations at the U.S.

Senior US market watchdog official exits to join dealmaking fintech Finalis
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How will Latin America's super El Niño affect the top food-exporting region?

Latin America is bracing for what experts say could be the strongest El Niño on record, raising questions about how

How will Latin America's super El Niño affect the top food-exporting region?
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Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
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Drugmakers curb Swiss reimbursement applications over US pricing concerns

Drugmakers are holding back applications for health insurance coverage in Switzerland over concerns that lower prices there could affect their U.S.

Drugmakers curb Swiss reimbursement applications over US pricing concerns
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Ackman unveils six new investments including Netflix, Visa, Mastercard in portfolio overhaul

Bill Ackman unveiled six new holdings, including Netflix, Visa and Mastercard, marking the billionaire investor's biggest portfolio overhaul in

Ackman unveils six new investments including Netflix, Visa, Mastercard in portfolio overhaul
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US producer prices unchanged in July

U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July as goods prices declined, though a rise in the cost of services suggested inflation could remain elevated.

US producer prices unchanged in July
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Fed's Barkin: Still an "open question" if rate hike will be needed to meet inflation target

It is still not clear the U.S.

Fed's Barkin: Still an "open question" if rate hike will be needed to meet inflation target
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Birkenstock raises revenue forecast on strong demand, shares jump

Birkenstock raised its annual sales growth forecast on Thursday, signaling that demand for its premium sandals and clogs remains resilient despite concerns that

Birkenstock raises revenue forecast on strong demand, shares jump
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Wall St opens higher as investors weigh weaker oil, PPI data

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday as crude oil prices fell, improving risk appetite, while investors parsed a softer-than-expected producer price inflation

Wall St opens higher as investors weigh weaker oil, PPI data
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Cerebras slumps as mixed quarterly results test AI growth narrative

Cerebras Systems slumped over 9% in early trading Thursday after it missed key estimates despite soaring cloud revenue, raising doubts about the ability of its AI chips to challenge

Cerebras slumps as mixed quarterly results test AI growth narrative
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Mighty Norway wealth fund warns of erosion in shareholder rights

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund is raising concerns about what it sees as a steady erosion of shareholder rights across major markets

Mighty Norway wealth fund warns of erosion in shareholder rights
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Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered

The Trump administration has repeatedly

Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered
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Fed should raise rates to restrain growth and inflation, Hammack says

Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack on Thursday reiterated her view that the U.S. central bank should raise rates immediately to bring down too-high inflation and

Fed should raise rates to restrain growth and inflation, Hammack says
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Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members

Swedish trade union IF Metall said on Thursday it was calling off its three-year-long industrial action against Tesla after the carmaker bought out all the union's

Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members
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Leader of Russia's sidelined anti-war party says he will not be silenced

The leader of Russia's only registered anti-war party said he will stay in the country and keep pushing for change, despite increased pressure from the

Leader of Russia's sidelined anti-war party says he will not be silenced
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Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years

Second-quarter profit expectations for Europe's blue-chip companies have risen for an eighth consecutive week, putting the region on track for one of its strongest earnings seasons

Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years
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Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold in western Illinois has won a $1 billion jackpot

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
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Someone in Illinois just won $1 billion in Powerball — and we may never know who

Someone in Illinois just won $1 billion in Powerball — and we may never know who

Someone in Illinois just won $1 billion in Powerball — and we may never know who
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An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?

AI agents cross company boundaries, but proof of their authority often does not. When they overstep, no single record shows what the user allowed.

An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?
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US wholesale inflation slowed more than expected in July

US wholesale inflation slowed more than expected in July

US wholesale inflation slowed more than expected in July
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Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill

The effects of the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs are still being passed on to consumers, while new levies will add to the overall tariff rate.

Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
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Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall

Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead

Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall
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US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level
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Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort

Teaming groups of private landowners with federal efforts yielded measurable success, at least in terms of defending cornfields.

Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort
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Beaten Venezuelans brace for more severe power, water cuts as El Niño looms

Less than two months after devastating twin earthquakes left more than 6,000 dead, Venezuelans

Beaten Venezuelans brace for more severe power, water cuts as El Niño looms
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Vantage Data Centers explores IPO at $100 billion valuation or sale, sources say

Vantage Data Centers, a major hyperscale developer and operator, is exploring options including an IPO or sale as soon as next year, according

Vantage Data Centers explores IPO at $100 billion valuation or sale, sources say
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Are global oil stocks big enough to weather another six months of US-Iran war?

As the U.S.-Iran war drags on with no end in sight, oil traders and policymakers are grappling with a critical question: are global oil stocks enough to offset

Are global oil stocks big enough to weather another six months of US-Iran war?
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Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday

Europe's fifth heatwave this summer is expected to trim French nuclear power production by about 15% of the nuclear fleet's total capacity on Friday, with

Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday
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Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption

The Antwerp diamond sector has rejected allegations there was a link between an 18-carat gold ring encrusted with 321 diamonds recently gifted to U.S.

Antwerp diamond sector rejects link between Trump ring and tariff exemption
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Thoma Bravo to take Accelerant private in more than $4 billion deal

Accelerant said on Thursday that private equity firm Thoma Bravo will take the insurance marketplace private in an all-cash deal worth more than $4 billion just over a year after

Thoma Bravo to take Accelerant private in more than $4 billion deal
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Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen's antipoverty festival

Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen's antipoverty festival
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DeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will raise API prices for its V4-Pro and V4-Flash models and introduce peak and off-peak pricing, a company statement on

DeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models
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AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance
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Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller demands answers after nearly 30,000-pound beef recall

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller demands answers after nearly 30,000-pound beef recall

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller demands answers after nearly 30,000-pound beef recall
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Disney parks and cruises saw their best growth in two years despite a travel slowdown. Here’s how they did it

Disney parks and cruises saw their best growth in two years despite a travel slowdown. Here’s how they did it

Disney parks and cruises saw their best growth in two years despite a travel slowdown. Here’s how they did it
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Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams

Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams

Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams
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Miami senior residents went over a week without running water. It returned hours after they told their story.

Miami senior residents went over a week without running water. It returned hours after they told their story.

Miami senior residents went over a week without running water. It returned hours after they told their story.
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Zambia votes in election expected to favour incumbent Hichilema

Zambians voted on Thursday in a national election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema's economic gains since a pandemic-era debt crisis are

Zambia votes in election expected to favour incumbent Hichilema
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Rate hike bets leave yen's post-intervention gains at BOJ's mercy

Joint Japanese-U.S. efforts to shore up the battered yen two weeks ago have heightened market bets the Bank of Japan will need to hike rates

Rate hike bets leave yen's post-intervention gains at BOJ's mercy
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Sweden's right-wing government lags in poll, but gap narrows

Sweden's ruling right-wing coalition government is lagging centre-left opposition parties ahead of an election for parliament next month, but the gap between the two

Sweden's right-wing government lags in poll, but gap narrows
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Rise of AI shopping pushes merchants to protect loyalty, Adyen says

The increasing prevalence of AI chatbots handling consumer shopping is pushing merchants to uphold more direct customer relationships over

Rise of AI shopping pushes merchants to protect loyalty, Adyen says
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Indonesia's free meals drive leaves remote kitchen investors deep in debt

Loan sharks are circling a kitchen that stands on stilts above the waters of Tomini Bay, off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island in the

Indonesia's free meals drive leaves remote kitchen investors deep in debt
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SMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand

China's largest contract chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp , reported on Thursday second-quarter profit more than

SMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand
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Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal

The Swiss government on Thursday recommended that parliament reject an initiative aimed at blocking a new agreement between Switzerland and the European Union that would

Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal
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ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will raise interest rates once more next month, as high energy prices push inflation further from the bank's 2% target, and

ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll
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Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open

Microsoft once regarded the idea of quitting China as unthinkable.

Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open
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Heron Power plans $100 million factory for advanced electric grid equipment

Heron Power, a startup run by a former senior executive of EV maker Tesla, said on Thursday it plans to build a $100 million factory in California to make

Heron Power plans $100 million factory for advanced electric grid equipment
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Novo CEO says obesity market won't be winner-take-all battle with Lilly

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said investors are underestimating the demand for differentiation among obesity drugs, and that new treatment options like

Novo CEO says obesity market won't be winner-take-all battle with Lilly
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Cuba marks centenary of Fidel Castro's birth amid deepening economic crisis

Cuba on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro amid one of the most severe economic and political crises in

Cuba marks centenary of Fidel Castro's birth amid deepening economic crisis
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What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?

What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?

What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
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AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything

AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything

AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything
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Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds

A new AP-Ipsos poll finds Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, but higher-income families are more likely to participate

Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds
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Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida

David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state's political battleground status

Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
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Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil

Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday he was joining the newly formed New Party, after a court order removed the leadership of his former Republican

Jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu joins new opposition party amid political turmoil
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Ukraine's farmers despair as Russia's Black Sea blockade traps their harvest

Ukrainian farmer Serhiy Rybalko lost two-thirds of his land when Russia occupied a large part of southern Ukraine at the start of the

Ukraine's farmers despair as Russia's Black Sea blockade traps their harvest
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Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit

Danish shipping group Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global

Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit
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China chip designer Kiwimoore plans Hong Kong IPO at $2 billion valuation, sources say

Chinese chip designer Kiwimoore has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, targeting a valuation of about $2

China chip designer Kiwimoore plans Hong Kong IPO at $2 billion valuation, sources say
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Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis

Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's top container shipping companies, said on Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cost the

Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis
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Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?

Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?

Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?
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Why UK food inflation has yet to surge

Britain's food industry warned in February that soaring energy costs following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could push food price inflation towards 10% by

Why UK food inflation has yet to surge
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Immigrant who was detained at ICE facility in New Jersey died after medical emergency

An immigrant from Guatemala who was taken to a U.S.

Immigrant who was detained at ICE facility in New Jersey died after medical emergency
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Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is increasingly unpopular among young voters, opinion polls show, a trend that could prove

Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches
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Starbucks Korea swings to Q2 operating loss after marketing backlash

The operator of Starbucks Korea posted an operating loss in the second quarter as sales fell after backlash over a marketing campaign that evoked a brutal 1980 military

Starbucks Korea swings to Q2 operating loss after marketing backlash
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Thailand's second-quarter growth seen slowing sharply as weak consumption weighs: Reuters poll

Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply in the second quarter, while the economy contracted on a quarterly basis, a Reuters poll of economists

Thailand's second-quarter growth seen slowing sharply as weak consumption weighs: Reuters poll
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China's Lenovo posts 43% jump in Q1 revenue, riding AI infrastructure boom

China's Lenovo Group reported a 43% jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, beating forecasts to drive shares up as much as 22%, as the world's

China's Lenovo posts 43% jump in Q1 revenue, riding AI infrastructure boom
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Shein eyes Hong Kong market debut on August 28, source says

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is planning to make its stockmarket debut in Hong Kong on August 28, a person with knowledge of the matter said, ending a listing

Shein eyes Hong Kong market debut on August 28, source says
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UK economy gains from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine

Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in June as companies enjoyed a respite from the energy price surge caused by the Iran war, the start

UK economy gains from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine
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A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn

A drought that is slamming Europe this summer is hitting farmers across Europe hard

A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
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South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers

South Korea said on Thursday it would raise financial support for construction projects and ease regulations for young homebuyers as part of

South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers
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Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said on Thursday it had taken down more than 750,000 accounts it suspected were held by Australians aged under 16 since a world-first ban

Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
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Fed bets cool, BOJ wagers heat up

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Satoshi Sugiyama For all the anticipation, Wednesday's U.S.

Fed bets cool, BOJ wagers heat up
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ASX logs best day in six years as volatility-driven trading boom lifts profit

Australian stock exchange operator ASX posted a higher annual underlying profit on Thursday, helped by robust trading activity in volatile

ASX logs best day in six years as volatility-driven trading boom lifts profit
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Treasury Wine shares notch 8-month closing high on stable earnings outlook

Treasury Wine Estates said on Thursday it expects annual operating earnings to be at least in line with the previous financial year after a 36

Treasury Wine shares notch 8-month closing high on stable earnings outlook
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Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones
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Rubio and Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkey as Trump switched planes, official says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Turkey on what was effectively a decoy plane, while President Donald Trump was secreted onto another plane following an Iranian threat

Rubio and Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkey as Trump switched planes, official says
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Australia central banker says rate risks are skewed higher

A senior Australian central banker on Thursday warned of the risk of further policy tightening, saying inflation threats remain on the upside and "a lot of

Australia central banker says rate risks are skewed higher
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Strong majority of Japanese firms have yet to fully embrace AI: Reuters poll

More than 80% of Japanese companies use artificial intelligence in only a limited capacity in their operations or not at all, a Reuters survey showed on

Strong majority of Japanese firms have yet to fully embrace AI: Reuters poll
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Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by robust growth in Europe while sales weakened in China and North America,

Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America
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Brazil Congress approves spending curbs as debt concerns mount

The Brazilian Congress approved on Wednesday spending-control mechanisms proposed by the government in an effort to rein in

Brazil Congress approves spending curbs as debt concerns mount
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Japan's wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike

Japan's annual wholesale inflation remained elevated in July, data showed on Thursday, highlighting broadening price pressures and reinforcing market

Japan's wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike
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Shein's slowing growth tests investor appetite ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Even after cutting its expected IPO valuation to $30 billion to $40 billion from a near $100 billion private market peak,

Shein's slowing growth tests investor appetite ahead of Hong Kong IPO
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ANZ says home loan applications fall 12%, records A$1.9 billion quarterly profit

Australian lender ANZ Group said on Thursday home loan applications had slumped 12% since the Labor government scrapped lucrative

ANZ says home loan applications fall 12%, records A$1.9 billion quarterly profit
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Venezuela looks to UK-held gold reserves for reconstruction as inflation surges

Venezuelan authorities plan to focus on reconstruction efforts and recovering gold reserves worth an estimated $4 billion held in the Bank of England's underground vaults, National

Venezuela looks to UK-held gold reserves for reconstruction as inflation surges
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American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap

American Airlines is reorganizing senior management, broadening oversight across its commercial and operations teams and adding a former Spirit

American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap
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Trading Day: AI cheer, new highs near

Upbeat tech earnings pushed the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and MSCI All Country indices to within a whisker of their all-time highs on Wednesday, while

Trading Day: AI cheer, new highs near
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Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs

A factory jointly owned by General Motors and LG Energy Solution in northeast Ohio is scheduled to restart production of battery cells next week after a seven

Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs
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Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts,

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts
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Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US

Ford Motor plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the U.S. beginning in 2030, Ford's CEO told Reuters on Wednesday, saying the move

Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US
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Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia

Two senior Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed Trump administration officials on why they have paused imposing fresh sanctions on companies, banks and other

Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
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Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors

By Anhata Rooprai and Max A.

Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors
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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock

The search for life in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake is growing more desperate as search teams push up against a key time threshold to locate survivors before it's too late

Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
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Canada unhappy with latest US offer to lower tariffs, CBC reports

Canadian officials working to persuade Washington not to impose additional tariffs next week are unhappy with the latest U.S. offer to ease the measures, CBC News reported on

Canada unhappy with latest US offer to lower tariffs, CBC reports
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Top US refiners see profits soar, step up investor rewards

Top U.S. fuel makers boosted returns to shareholders in the second quarter as prolonged disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz sent fuel prices and

Top US refiners see profits soar, step up investor rewards
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Basketball-Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, with the deal

Basketball-Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion
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Oil prices climb again, as global stocks gain

Global equities were higher on Wednesday after mild inflation data reinforced bets the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates

Oil prices climb again, as global stocks gain
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Cisco forecasts annual revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending

Cisco Systems forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, signaling confidence that strong demand for its AI networking gear will continue

Cisco forecasts annual revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending
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Russia says Ukrainian attacks are pushing up global food prices, causing grain shortages

Russian said on Wednesday that Ukrainian strikes on its grain and agricultural infrastructure were

Russia says Ukrainian attacks are pushing up global food prices, causing grain shortages
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3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say

3 found dead, including child, inside Hopkins home daycare, police say
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Waynesville seeks $1M to strengthen Walnut Trail Bridge serving wastewater plant

Waynesville seeks $1M to strengthen Walnut Trail Bridge serving wastewater plant

Waynesville seeks $1M to strengthen Walnut Trail Bridge serving wastewater plant
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Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission

The United Nations says Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have detained two Afghan members of the U.N. political mission in the country

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission
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Brazil Supreme Court upholds laws that led to downfall of Amazon soy moratorium

Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld state laws denying tax incentives to farmers who adhered to the country's soy moratorium

Brazil Supreme Court upholds laws that led to downfall of Amazon soy moratorium
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Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election

Despite their high confidence overall, almost half of surveyed election officials worried about the cost of running elections.

Michigan’s local election officials are confident in voting integrity ahead of November’s midterm election
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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
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Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy

President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues

Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy
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Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state

Republicans in Minnesota see a chance to regain influence after a fraud scandal rocked state government

Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
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Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle

Google co-founder Sergey Brin in recent months has urged key AI staff to go all in on the company's Gemini model as parent Alphabet seeks to close the

Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle
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Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Iran and the United States remain at

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US
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Ukraine pounds naval base, grain terminals at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk

A major Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday, according

Ukraine pounds naval base, grain terminals at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk
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US budget deficit widens in July on higher outlays, negative tariff receipts

The U.S. federal budget deficit for July jumped to $432 billion, a record for the month, as higher outlays and more negative tariff revenues also brought the 2026

US budget deficit widens in July on higher outlays, negative tariff receipts
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S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by upbeat quarterly results from CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure firms, while

S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism
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Wall Street rises near a record as AI stocks climb and worries about inflation ease a bit

Wall Street finished just shy of a record after several AI stocks reported better growth for the spring than analysts expected, while a report showed inflation across the United States was slightly less bad last month

Wall Street rises near a record as AI stocks climb and worries about inflation ease a bit
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Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity

An accounting scholar explains what charitable solicitation fraud is and how it’s connected to allegations some Democratic lawmakers made on July 2, 2026.

Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity
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Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access
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US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages

The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to help hundreds of Chinese nationals fraudulently obtain green cards through sham marriages to U.S. citizens

US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages
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Everyone wants to 'tax the rich.' In New York City, it's getting complicated

Across the country, calls to “tax the rich” have become potent political slogans that helped propel progressives like Mayor Zohran Mamdani to positions of power

Everyone wants to 'tax the rich.' In New York City, it's getting complicated
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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
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Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European countries start to seize Russian merchant vessels

Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted
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Peltz-led group preparing bid to take Wendy's private, source says

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is forming a consortium of investors to take fast-food chain Wendy's private, a source familiar with

Peltz-led group preparing bid to take Wendy's private, source says
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Russian July inflation slows to 0.54% m/m

Russia's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.54% in July after increasing 0.87% in June, data from the state statistics service showed on Wednesday.

Russian July inflation slows to 0.54% m/m
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Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year

Copper foil maker Londian Wason New Energy Tech was valued at $2.01 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, marking the

Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year
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Oil prices edge up as investors weigh US-Iran talks deadlock against lower demand

Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday as attacks on ships in the Middle East continued and talks to end the Iran war hit an impasse.

Oil prices edge up as investors weigh US-Iran talks deadlock against lower demand
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Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers

Uber will invest in Galgo, a Latin American lender focused on motorcycle purchases, as the ride-hailing giant looks to expand access to vehicles for

Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers
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BofA to take 49.9% stake in Jio Credit for $1.9 billion in India push

Bank of America will acquire as much as a 49.9% stake in the non-bank lending arm of Jio Financial Services in a 182.68 billion rupee ($1.92

BofA to take 49.9% stake in Jio Credit for $1.9 billion in India push
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A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price

A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
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Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says

Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom of movement and

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says
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Home Depot CEO to take temporary medical leave for a few months

Home Depot said on Wednesday CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence and is expected to return within the next few months.

Home Depot CEO to take temporary medical leave for a few months
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Goldman doubles down on active ETFs with $2.3 billion Neos deal

Goldman Sachs will acquire exchange-traded funds provider Neos Investments for as much as $2.25 billion, as the investment bank looks to bolster its presence in

Goldman doubles down on active ETFs with $2.3 billion Neos deal
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Dollar gains, yen slips as US CPI meets expectations

The dollar gained on Wednesday after U.S. consumer price inflation matched economists' expectations in July, even as traders pushed back expectations on when the

Dollar gains, yen slips as US CPI meets expectations
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Instant View: Market shrugs off in-line July CPI report

U.S. consumer prices increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month.

Instant View: Market shrugs off in-line July CPI report
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Global 2026 oil supply shortfall to deepen as Hormuz reopening remains elusive, IEA says

Global oil supply will fall by 4.3 million barrels per day, or around 4%, this year, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, as renewed

Global 2026 oil supply shortfall to deepen as Hormuz reopening remains elusive, IEA says
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Sri Lanka cenbank sees no need for further rate hikes but will remain vigilant, governor says

Sri Lanka's central bank sees no need for more interest rate hikes this year after its unexpected raise in May, with inflation expected to peak around

Sri Lanka cenbank sees no need for further rate hikes but will remain vigilant, governor says
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed largely in-line inflation data, while upbeat earnings from some AI infrastructure companies provided

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost
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CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout

Shares of CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer jumped to their highest since June on Wednesday after upbeat forecasts from the two AI infrastructure companies signaled

CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout
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US consumer inflation mild in July, economy still not out of the woods

U.S. consumer prices barely increased in July as the cost of gasoline declined for a second straight month, while underlying inflation was benign,

US consumer inflation mild in July, economy still not out of the woods
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Fed expected to leave rates unchanged next month after soft inflation data

Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to feel little fresh urgency to raise interest rates in September after data on Wednesday showed inflation cooled on a year-

Fed expected to leave rates unchanged next month after soft inflation data
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Global stocks hold gains after in-line US CPI

Global stocks held on to gains on Wednesday after U.S. inflation data came in as expected, while oil prices edged higher after a senior

Global stocks hold gains after in-line US CPI
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US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas prices ease

US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas prices ease

US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July as gas prices ease
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Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages

A drone strike has ignited a fire at an electrical substation in western Libya, knocking it out of service

Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages
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Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
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Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy

Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
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Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died on Wednesday aged 97, was never one to mince his words.

Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97
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FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high

London's FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday for the third straight day, as investors cautiously monitored efforts to end the war in the Middle East, while Balfour Beatty soared to a

FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high
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China's central bank pledges timely new policy rollout

China's central bank said on Wednesday it would maintain an appropriately loose monetary stance and roll out practical, effective measures as needed, but stopped short of

China's central bank pledges timely new policy rollout
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OPEC further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast

LONDON, Aug 12 - OPEC on Wednesday lowered its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026 to 580,000 barrels per day, a copy of its monthly report showed, marking the fourth straight downward

OPEC further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast
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Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war

Increasingly dragged into a war it did not choose, Saudi Arabia is building regional defensive

Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war
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US stock futures pare gains after July inflation data

U.S. stock index futures pared gains slightly on Wednesday as investors assessed a largely in-line inflation reading for July.

US stock futures pare gains after July inflation data
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Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers

For too many companies, the adoption of artificial intelligence has become an AI hunger game that spreads fear rather than engagement.

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
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As oil profits skyrocket, calls for windfall taxes rise

Oil companies are making massive profits and stockpiling cash, and holding off on changing their investment plans.

As oil profits skyrocket, calls for windfall taxes rise
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Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them "piracy."

Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
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David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong

Moderate Democrat David Crowley has won the Wisconsin primary for governor

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong
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Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"
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After a whisper saved baby and father from rubble, the search is on for mother in collapsed building in Colombia

After a whisper saved baby and father from rubble, the search is on for mother in collapsed building in Colombia

After a whisper saved baby and father from rubble, the search is on for mother in collapsed building in Colombia
Business|Economy|Food

How the Whopper reignited the burger wars

How the Whopper reignited the burger wars

How the Whopper reignited the burger wars
Economy

Zhu Rongji, the ‘economic czar’ who helped turn China into a powerhouse, dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, the ‘economic czar’ who helped turn China into a powerhouse, dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, the ‘economic czar’ who helped turn China into a powerhouse, dies at 97
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Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says

Wildfires and heatwaves pose a growing medium- and long-term fiscal risk for Greece and the wider region, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says
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Hedge funds upped short AI bets in July, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds upped short bets on AI-related stocks in July, according to a Wednesday report from data platform Hazeltree, part of a broad shift in the month that saw

Hedge funds upped short AI bets in July, Hazeltree says
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Iran to join BRICS development bank soon, central bank governor says

Iran will soon join the New Development Bank, the development lender established by the BRICS group of nations, central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said in a state media

Iran to join BRICS development bank soon, central bank governor says
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Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

China's strongest typhoon this year battered the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
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Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Wednesday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit, beating analyst forecasts, on continued strong

Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts
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Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a record profit of 1.75 trillion Norwegian crowns ($184.3 billion) for

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026
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Bank of America pledges $250 billion for US infrastructure financing

Bank of America said on Wednesday it plans to deploy $250 billion by July 2027 to support U.S. digital and infrastructure projects, a move

Bank of America pledges $250 billion for US infrastructure financing
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Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond program

The U.S.

Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond program
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NYC Council probes Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has accused major prediction market startups of using predatory marketing practices to exploit young traders, according to a letter sent to

NYC Council probes Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices
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Investors worry leaner Fed guidance may come at a price

Investors are questioning whether Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh can successfully unwind decades of

Investors worry leaner Fed guidance may come at a price
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Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, Washington Post reports

The Trump administration is set to spend at least $900 million for construction projects on the White House grounds, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing records.

Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, Washington Post reports
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Pakistan's ruling party poised to win Kashmir elections amid deadly clashes, analysts say

Pakistan's ruling party appeared poised to win a majority in Pakistan-administered Kashmir's local assembly, even as some of the most closely watched

Pakistan's ruling party poised to win Kashmir elections amid deadly clashes, analysts say
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Chair of India's Tata to step down after tension with controlling charity

The chairman of India's largest conglomerate Tata Sons will not seek reappointment, he said, citing the board's lack of backing

Chair of India's Tata to step down after tension with controlling charity
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India's inflation accelerates to 4.45%, but unlikely to shift RBI rate outlook

India's retail inflation accelerated in July, led by higher food prices, to a pace that is still unlikely to push the central bank to hike interest rates

India's inflation accelerates to 4.45%, but unlikely to shift RBI rate outlook
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Inflation obscures all

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It's inflation day stateside and an important moment for Federal

Inflation obscures all
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Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line

President Donald Trump's executive order to change the childhood vaccine schedule could endear him to some “Make America Healthy Again” voters who want more flexibility on immunization

Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, architect of growth, dies of illness at 98

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died, according to state media

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, architect of growth, dies of illness at 98
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The cars that won't be around next year, according to Edmunds

Before you head to the dealership for your next car, read this first — because if the car you want is on this list, you might be out of luck

The cars that won't be around next year, according to Edmunds
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Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a record 1.75 trillion Norwegian crowns ($184.3 billion) profit for the first half of the

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026
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Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply

Nigeria approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles in the first half of this year, government data showed, as authorities push to accelerate nascent EV adoption

Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply
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Japan fund managers chase retail cash as JGB yields surge

After years of paying investors almost nothing, Japanese government bonds are suddenly worth owning again, and domestic asset managers are hurrying to give

Japan fund managers chase retail cash as JGB yields surge
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HSBC global insurance business head Moncreiffe to leave, sources say

HSBC's global chief executive for insurance business, Edward Moncreiffe, is set to leave the bank after two decades with the lender,

HSBC global insurance business head Moncreiffe to leave, sources say
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New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse

The U.S. and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping on Tuesday as prospects for ending the Iran war appeared

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse
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European stocks ease from record highs as investors weigh earnings, Middle East risks

European shares pulled back from record highs on Wednesday, as investors digested corporate earnings reports and developments in the Middle East,

European stocks ease from record highs as investors weigh earnings, Middle East risks
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Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout

Nvidia said on Monday it has partnered with six major financial institutions to launch compute

Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout
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New Zealand's Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a confidence vote on Wednesday, seeing off a leadership challenge from his defence

New Zealand's Luxon survives party vote that exposes cracks ahead of election
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Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast

Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait

Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
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Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93

Hiroshi Okuda, the former chief executive of Toyota who led the Japanese automaker’s stellar rise in global markets, has died at 93

Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93
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Boston Fed's Collins open to interest rate increase in September, FT says

U.S.

Boston Fed's Collins open to interest rate increase in September, FT says
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UK PM Burnham promises business help within 'difficult' financial outlook - BBC

Britain's government will do what it can to help lower costs for business but against the backdrop of a "difficult financial outlook", Prime

UK PM Burnham promises business help within 'difficult' financial outlook - BBC
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Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Global flash points tried hard to steal the spotlight from a U.S. inflation report that could set the tone for September's Fed

Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms
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Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination

A group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, alleging discriminatory treatment by the school against its

Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination
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Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says

Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S.

Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says
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Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities

The tally of vessels tracked in the Strait of Hormuz fell to a one-week low of eight on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as owners avoided the key waterway amid continued

Hormuz shipping traffic falls to one-week low amid hostilities
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Malaysia Q2 growth likely accelerated to 5.8% on exports, resilient demand: Reuters poll

Malaysia's economic growth likely accelerated in the second quarter, supported by strong exports and resilient domestic demand, according to a Reuters poll.

Malaysia Q2 growth likely accelerated to 5.8% on exports, resilient demand: Reuters poll
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ABN Amro lifts annual guidance as central bank rates drive growth

ABN Amro lifted the guidance for its commercial net interest income after beating quarterly expectations on Wednesday, joining other major

ABN Amro lifts annual guidance as central bank rates drive growth
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Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks

One Somali family's long trek to escape drought conditions is an example of a deepening humanitarian emergency in Somalia, where years of drought, conflict and economic pressures are pushing more families from rural communities into displacement camps as hunger rises and humanitarian funding shrinks

Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
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India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power

Switching to renewable energy can help smaller steel companies reduce electricity costs and cut millions of tons of carbon emissions

India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power
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Australia sets 'world-leading' minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers

Australia's industrial umpire has approved new minimum standards requiring food and grocery delivery workers to be paid hourly rates above the national minimum wage and

Australia sets 'world-leading' minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers
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US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment

U.S. military operations in 2025 killed 153 civilians and wounded 243, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, citing Pentagon assessments.

US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment
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US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased

U.S. consumer prices likely increased moderately in July, which could further reduce financial market expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise

US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased
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Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors

Rescue crews on Tuesday dug through mountains of rubble in western Colombia, shouting for quiet

Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors
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Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last year that he had “no cards" in the fight against Russia

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia
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ASX shareholder plans to seek court approval to sue former directors over CHESS project

ASX said on Wednesday a shareholder plans to seek court approval to bring a statutory derivative action against certain former officers and directors of the Australian securities

ASX shareholder plans to seek court approval to sue former directors over CHESS project
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Australia promised 1.2 million new homes, but builders are at their limits

In the Australian city of Brisbane, builder Jay Perham has been forced to pour concrete at a new housing site during the night, unable to

Australia promised 1.2 million new homes, but builders are at their limits
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Japan business mood rises as semiconductor boom lifts manufacturers: Reuters poll

Japanese business confidence improved in August as manufacturers benefited from robust semiconductor demand while non-manufacturers were supported by strong domestic

Japan business mood rises as semiconductor boom lifts manufacturers: Reuters poll
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Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million

Joby Aviation said on Tuesday it would buy defense technology company Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, as it looks to scale its business in a growing defense market.

Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million
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Australian lender CBA's record profit clouded by 15% mortgage application slump

Commonwealth Bank of Australia said mortgage applications had dropped 15% since property tax changes in May, one of several challenges

Australian lender CBA's record profit clouded by 15% mortgage application slump
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US freight railroads lose appeal challenging new rule requiring at least two-person crews

Six U.S. railroads and two industry groups lost their appeal challenging a new rule that would require many trains to operate with at least two crew members, according

US freight railroads lose appeal challenging new rule requiring at least two-person crews
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Turkey’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt

Turkey's parliament has approved a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, aiming to advance peace efforts with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK

Turkey’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt
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After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards

After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards

After Trump plane ruse, WHCA presses White House on press pool safeguards
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Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims

Uber Freight is investigating a data security incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its systems and repositories, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. 

Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims
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CME takes NHL team performance into futures market

Derivatives exchange CME said on Tuesday it would launch the world's first index-based hockey futures, a novel product designed to track indexes built from real-time performance

CME takes NHL team performance into futures market
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Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud

Quantinuum and Oracle on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership aimed at bringing quantum computing capabilities to Oracle's cloud platform, as technology firms race to

Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud
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Bolsonaro campaign drafts debt-linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil framework, sources say

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign is preparing a new fiscal framework to replace Brazil's current budget rules, imposing tighter spending

Bolsonaro campaign drafts debt-linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil framework, sources say
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Democratic senators question Belgian diamond industry about ring given to Trump

Two Democratic senators are demanding answers from two Belgian firms about an 18-carat gold ring encrusted with 321 diamonds that was given to U.S.

Democratic senators question Belgian diamond industry about ring given to Trump
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GM inks deal to guard against future parts-supply shocks

General Motors said it has entered an agreement with a third-party inventory management company to ensure access to future supply of critical parts.

GM inks deal to guard against future parts-supply shocks
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Trading Day: Peace fog

U.S. stocks fell and oil rose on

Trading Day: Peace fog
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Oil prices continue climb on US-Iran deal doubts; stocks retreat

Oil prices touched a one-week high on Tuesday and Wall Street finished lower as traders grew more pessimistic about a potential

Oil prices continue climb on US-Iran deal doubts; stocks retreat
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Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption

Super Micro Computer forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting that strong demand for its AI-optimized servers would fuel another

Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption
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Global youth unemployment rises amid sluggish job creation and looming AI risk, UN labour agency says

Global youth unemployment increased in 2025 as weaker economic growth, geopolitical tensions and sluggish job creation made it harder for young people

Global youth unemployment rises amid sluggish job creation and looming AI risk, UN labour agency says
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Canada holds more trade talks with US as tariff deadline approaches

Canada's minister in charge of U.S. trade relations, Dominic LeBlanc, met with U.S. trade officials on Tuesday for the third time in as many weeks to try to avert looming

Canada holds more trade talks with US as tariff deadline approaches
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CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge

CoreWeave lifted its annual capital spending forecast on Tuesday after beating second-quarter estimates, betting on a surge in demand for its AI cloud

CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge
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Cava cites prudence in keeping forecast unchanged after quarterly beat

Cava Group on Tuesday said it was being prudent in reiterating its annual forecast after beating Wall Street expectations for second-quarter sales and core profit

Cava cites prudence in keeping forecast unchanged after quarterly beat
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Trump administration finalizes ownership reporting exemption for US firms

The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a rule exempting U.S. companies and individuals from reporting beneficial ownership information to the Treasury

Trump administration finalizes ownership reporting exemption for US firms
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Federal report says firefighting tactics at Maine lumber mill explosion aided the blast

A report from federal investigators says firefighters who responded to a fire at a Maine lumber mill used tactics that inadvertently helped cause a deadly explosion

Federal report says firefighting tactics at Maine lumber mill explosion aided the blast
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US Treasury yields seen heading lower but strategists' conviction wavering

U.S.

US Treasury yields seen heading lower but strategists' conviction wavering
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Oil prices settle up as Iran says Strait of Hormuz to stay shut

Oil prices edged up to a one-week high on Tuesday as doubts about a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled concerns that Middle East supply disruptions would

Oil prices settle up as Iran says Strait of Hormuz to stay shut
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Dollar steady as traders await key US inflation data

The U.S. dollar was steady on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's highly anticipated consumer inflation report for July, which could shape near-term

Dollar steady as traders await key US inflation data
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Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street ended lower on Tuesday, with Amazon and Alphabet dipping, as investors became more pessimistic about a potential deal to bring

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades
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The Latest: Trump seeks an exit from his Iran war as Mideast violence spreads

Iran is rejecting comments by President Donald Trump, who said that since Iran is seeking compensation as part of any peace talks, he’ll demand the same

The Latest: Trump seeks an exit from his Iran war as Mideast violence spreads
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US stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging

U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again

US stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging
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Federal safety agency issues final report into 2025 blast that killed 2 at Pennsylvania steel plant

A federal safety agency has issued its final report into a 2025 blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead

Federal safety agency issues final report into 2025 blast that killed 2 at Pennsylvania steel plant
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Ohio community approves resolution to recognize beaver as historic symbol amid Buc-ee's trademark lawsuit

Ohio community approves resolution to recognize beaver as historic symbol amid Buc-ee's trademark lawsuit

Ohio community approves resolution to recognize beaver as historic symbol amid Buc-ee's trademark lawsuit
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Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says

  AI infrastructure company Alpha Compute has signed a binding term sheet to acquire land and natural gas rights in Pennsylvania for $55 million to

Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says
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Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market

Dominion's fuel costs in Virginia have risen nearly 90% in five years as data-center-driven demand leaves the utility increasingly exposed to volatile wholesale

Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market
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Inflation is the biggest problem, Fed's Goolsbee says

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is more concerned about too-high inflation than about any labor market weakness, though it is not clear if

Inflation is the biggest problem, Fed's Goolsbee says
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Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates, targets US growth with TradeZero buy

Trading platform eToro beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Tuesday and said it would buy rival TradeZero in a cash-and-

Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates, targets US growth with TradeZero buy
Economy|Political|US

Trump floats possible legal challenge to New York tax on luxury second homes

U.S.

Trump floats possible legal challenge to New York tax on luxury second homes
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Libya's NOC says Zawiya oil fires brought under control

Libya's National Oil Corporation said on Tuesday that emergency and safety teams had brought all fires at several

Libya's NOC says Zawiya oil fires brought under control
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A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’

His achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that outlasted him.

A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Civil rights groups ask judge to block Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

Civil rights groups ask judge to block Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

Civil rights groups ask judge to block Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
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Atlanta Fed's Venable: Inflation too high, with prospect of easing dependent on events in Middle East

Atlanta Fed interim President Cheryl Venable said on Tuesday that inflation remains too high, a message heard from contacts across the Southeast,

Atlanta Fed's Venable: Inflation too high, with prospect of easing dependent on events in Middle East
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Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or 'hit them really hard'

U.S.

Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or 'hit them really hard'
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AI hyperscalers upend usual earnings stock swing pattern

Larger-than-usual post-earnings stock swings by AI and hyperscaler companies this earnings season have upended a historical pattern in which smaller companies' results

AI hyperscalers upend usual earnings stock swing pattern
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US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in more than a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers

US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers
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US existing home sales fall further; small business sentiment at 11-month high

U.S. existing home sales fell for a second straight month in July as higher mortgage rates and house prices because of tight supply pushed out

US existing home sales fall further; small business sentiment at 11-month high
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Lifestyle|Technology

For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick

U.S. fast-food chains including McDonald's that spent the second quarter battling to pull in price-conscious diners discovered discounts

For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick
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More Americans are having a harder time keeping up with their home and car payments

More Americans are having a harder time keeping up with their home and car payments

More Americans are having a harder time keeping up with their home and car payments
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Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska

Federal investigators report that a commuter plane crash off Alaska last year, which killed all 10 people on board, involved an operator with a history of overweight flights

Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
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Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex

The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site

Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
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Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
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Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past Wall Street's expectations

Apple posted a solid fiscal third quarter on Thursday, climbing past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to strong sales of the iPhone and MacBook computers

Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past Wall Street's expectations
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US Senate confirms new TSA head as Trump pushes for private airport security

The U.S.

US Senate confirms new TSA head as Trump pushes for private airport security
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Amazon beats estimates for quarterly cloud revenue growth

Amazon.com topped market expectations for quarterly cloud revenue growth on Thursday on the back of surging enterprise AI spending, signaling the company's hefty investments were

Amazon beats estimates for quarterly cloud revenue growth
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Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools attract advertisers

Reddit forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, signaling its strategy to draw marketers by offering AI-powered advertising tools

Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools attract advertisers
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Live Nation beats quarterly revenue estimates on resilient concert demand

Ticketmaster-parent Live Nation Entertainment beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, driven by global demand for live events and concerts across different

Live Nation beats quarterly revenue estimates on resilient concert demand
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Crypto exchange Coinbase reports third straight quarterly loss on trading slowdown

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global on Thursday recorded a third consecutive quarter of losses, hurt by lower transaction revenue as a prolonged downturn in crypto markets

Crypto exchange Coinbase reports third straight quarterly loss on trading slowdown
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Rivian beats quarterly revenue estimates as R2 launch, software business gain traction

Rivian Automotive beat quarterly revenue estimates and raised annual delivery forecast on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over the rollout of its lower-priced R2 SUV

Rivian beats quarterly revenue estimates as R2 launch, software business gain traction
Economy|MidEast|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now

President Donald Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general until Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office

The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now
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Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks, while inflation worries remain in the bond market

A monster day for Microsoft following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street, while AI stocks regained some of their sharp recent losses

Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks, while inflation worries remain in the bond market
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Wall Street ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft

Wall Street ended sharply higher on Thursday, with chip stocks jumping and Microsoft soaring after the technology giant gave a stellar forecast that eased fears

Wall Street ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft
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Banks in talks to lend $15 billion for Anthropic data center backed by Google, WSJ reports

Data-center developer Nexus Data Centers is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion for a Texas campus tied to Anthropic, with Alphabet's Google offering financial guarantees and

Banks in talks to lend $15 billion for Anthropic data center backed by Google, WSJ reports
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European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
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US sugar demand up, corn syrup down, as consumers pick less processed foods, report says

Demand for sugar in the U.S. grew modestly along with the population, while use of high fructose corn syrup fell, a report said on Thursday,

US sugar demand up, corn syrup down, as consumers pick less processed foods, report says
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Microsoft set for record one-day market cap gain after upbeat Azure forecast

Microsoft's shares soared more than 16% on Thursday, putting the company on track for a record one-day gain in market value after it said it expects to keep generating cash through

Microsoft set for record one-day market cap gain after upbeat Azure forecast
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The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
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Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 18 miners and traps 24 others

An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan has killed at least 18 miners and trapped 24 others

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 18 miners and traps 24 others
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Goldman Sachs queried top lawyer Ruemmler on Epstein links as scrutiny mounted

Goldman Sachs queried its former top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler in 2023, 2025 and 2026 about links to Jeffrey Epstein amid growing scrutiny of the late

Goldman Sachs queried top lawyer Ruemmler on Epstein links as scrutiny mounted
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China's He Lifeng raises trade restriction concerns in call with Bessent and Greer, Xinhua reports

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng had a video call on Thursday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S.

China's He Lifeng raises trade restriction concerns in call with Bessent and Greer, Xinhua reports
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Universal Music Group revenue rises 13.3% on streaming prices

Universal Music Group reported second-quarter revenue of 3.29 billion euros ($3.79 billion) on Thursday, up 13.3% year-on-year at constant exchange rates, helped by the

Universal Music Group revenue rises 13.3% on streaming prices
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Nigeria says subsidy savings absorbed by debt costs, higher spending

Nigeria's finance minister said on Thursday that savings from the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign-exchange market reforms had largely been absorbed by

Nigeria says subsidy savings absorbed by debt costs, higher spending
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Hyatt slides as room-growth outlook disappoints; Mideast and Mexico pressures linger

Shares of Hyatt Hotels fell 9% on Thursday after the company lowered its annual net rooms growth forecast, and flagged a hit from the Middle East conflict and

Hyatt slides as room-growth outlook disappoints; Mideast and Mexico pressures linger
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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend

OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the industry as U.S. companies battle cheaper Chinese rivals for

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend
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Coinbase beats much of customer lawsuit over US token sales

Coinbase won the dismissal on Thursday of much of a lawsuit in which customers accused the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange of illegally selling

Coinbase beats much of customer lawsuit over US token sales
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Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries

Ukrainian drones struck two more warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries overnight, sparking fires at both sites, the company and a regional official

Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries
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Oil settles down on proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition

Oil prices settled lower on Thursday after a volatile session, as traders digested proposed plans for a Saudi Arabia-led maritime coalition to boost defense

Oil settles down on proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition
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Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation valued at $886 million in NYSE debut

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation was valued at $886.1 million after its shares opened flat in their NYSE debut on Thursday.

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation valued at $886 million in NYSE debut
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Jersey Mike's valued at $6.7 billion after shares fall in NYSE debut

Jersey Mike's shares opened 8.7% below their initial public offering price on Thursday, valuing the sandwich chain at about

Jersey Mike's valued at $6.7 billion after shares fall in NYSE debut
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US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air

The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's

US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air
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Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans

European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout

Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
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Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports

A drone strike that damaged two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns about the nearby Suez

Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports
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Blast at Pakistan coal mine complex kills at least 11, dozens missing, official says

At least 11 coal miners were killed and dozens are missing after an explosion buried parts of a mining complex in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Thursday, an official

Blast at Pakistan coal mine complex kills at least 11, dozens missing, official says
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New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems

New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems

New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a break from elevated home loan borrowing costs

Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in a year

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in a year

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in a year
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Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
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Amazon, Walmart AI detect 'made in USA' fraud but do not flag it, study says

Amazon and Walmart AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are false, but the big retailers are not using that technology to crack

Amazon, Walmart AI detect 'made in USA' fraud but do not flag it, study says
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Bombardier free cash turns positive on private jet order boom but fewer deliveries hit shares

Bombardier reported a turnaround in second-quarter free cash flow above analysts' expectations on Thursday, but shares dropped

Bombardier free cash turns positive on private jet order boom but fewer deliveries hit shares
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Goldman Sachs asset arm forms AI investing platform, memo shows

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched an artificial intelligence investing platform, AlphaAI, betting that AI will become an important driver of investment returns

Goldman Sachs asset arm forms AI investing platform, memo shows
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Base metals traders on the move as battle for talent intensifies

Senior base metals traders are being lured to new jobs as demand for their expertise rises amid supply-chain disruptions and

Base metals traders on the move as battle for talent intensifies
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Mastercard beats profit estimates as stable spending drives transaction volumes

Mastercard posted a second-quarter profit that surpassed Wall Street expectations on Thursday, boosted by robust transaction volumes driven by steady consumer

Mastercard beats profit estimates as stable spending drives transaction volumes
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Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, sources say

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according

Yemen's Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq, sources say
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China's Xiaomi launches SkyNomad SUV series offering space and reconfigurable interiors

China's Xiaomi launched an SUV series dubbed SkyNomad on Thursday, expanding its EV lineup into the large-family SUV segment, as it seeks to

China's Xiaomi launches SkyNomad SUV series offering space and reconfigurable interiors
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Microsoft rally lifts stocks, 30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year peak

U.S. stocks gained on Thursday as Microsoft's forecast-beating results eased investor worries about massive AI spending by companies, while 30-year Treasury

Microsoft rally lifts stocks, 30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year peak
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Yen soars as analysts suspect official intervention; dollar broadly weaker

The dollar sank to a more than two-month low against the Japanese yen on Thursday in what analysts said looked like official intervention by Tokyo to prop up

Yen soars as analysts suspect official intervention; dollar broadly weaker