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Today: July 03, 2026

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Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

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

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say

The May data for the U.S.

Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say
Americas|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes

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

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes
Economy|Political|World

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers

The U.S.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April

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

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April
Crime|Economy|Environment|World

The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy

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

The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says

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

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

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

Stocks and oil prices rise with eyes on Iran; yen touches 40-year low vs dollar
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump

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

Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections

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

US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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

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

New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts
Business|Economy|Political|World

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

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

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
Business|Economy

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

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

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand

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

Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains

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

Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Health

Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms

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

Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms
Business|Economy|World

Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

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

Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

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

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Business|Economy|Political|World

Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power

The U.S.

Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory

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

Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|US

Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time

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

Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut

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

Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts

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

Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups

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

Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump

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

Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency

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

Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment

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

Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low

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

Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech

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

Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US|World

US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity

The U.S.

US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC

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

Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political

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

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

Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention
Economy|Europe|Political

Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader

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

Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
Economy|World

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes

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

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

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

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

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks

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

Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|US|World

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

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

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election
Business|Economy|World

Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year

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

Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year
Economy|Europe|World

Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite

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

Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real

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

As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health

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

Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges

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

UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges
Economy|Europe|Political

UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual

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

UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

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

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one
Business|Economy|Environment

Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows

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

Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules

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

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

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

Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Weekend wars

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

Weekend wars
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

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

Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive

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

Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales

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

Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours

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

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

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

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms

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

IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms
Business|Economy|Technology|World

British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles

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

British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks

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

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire

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

Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire
Business|Economy|World

Cook ruling, ECB conference likely to further frame Fed chief Warsh's early tenure

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

Cook ruling, ECB conference likely to further frame Fed chief Warsh's early tenure
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation

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

Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation
Arts|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

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

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen tells workers current job cuts are not enough, works council says

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

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

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

House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World

European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East caution

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

European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East caution
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

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

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

New York launches tariff relief program for farmers

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

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

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

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

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

Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

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

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

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|World

Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

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

Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Business|Economy|Technology

China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say

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

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

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

French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone corporate lending growth at 3-year high, ECB says

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand
Australia|Economy|Political|World

Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal seen as curbing China

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

Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal seen as curbing China
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries

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

Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban

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

Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban
Business|Economy|Political|World

A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Asian markets mixed in choppy trade as AI doubts, Iran tensions cloud outlook

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

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

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

South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll
Economy|Education|Political|World

FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship

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

FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's factory activity likely returned to meagre growth in June: Reuters poll

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

China's factory activity likely returned to meagre growth in June: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

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

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods

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

Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint

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

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million

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

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

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

Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes
Economy|Environment|World

Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes

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

Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears

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

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

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

UK companies turn gloomiest this year on growth, CBI says
Economy|World

Iran canceled participation in technical talks over recent attacks, official tells state TV

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

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

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

Volkswagen plans to end automated driving tie-up with Bosch, Bild reports
Economy|Sports|World

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

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

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Economy|Food|Health|Sports|World

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

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

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

Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kara Scannell reports.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carlos Mendoza is out

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

How Trump Accounts compare to other savings plans for your child

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

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

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

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement
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Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg in attempt to restore economic stability

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

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

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

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

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

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

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

By Nolan D.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

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

Democrats are organizing events nationwide this weekend to address affordability concerns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
Economy|Technology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound
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End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US
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Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower
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Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery
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California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people

California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
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Chipflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone

Chipflation
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel

President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of

Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
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Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb

Germany's proposed pension reforms will ease pressure on younger workers struggling to accumulate wealth in the face of a weak economy and high housing

Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb
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UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

The U.N.

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
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Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall

Shares of Japanese chipmaker Kioxia slid 12% on Friday after a report that ChatGPT maker OpenAI was considering delaying its initial public offering sparked a selloff in AI-

Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall
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Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea

Samsung Group will pledge on Monday 1,000 trillion won ($648 billion) in South Korea over the next decade, a media report said, in a

Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea
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Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting

Honda Motor Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe secured support for his reappointment to the Japanese automaker's board at its annual meeting on Friday after apologising to

Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting
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Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports

SpaceX has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, the Financial Times reported on Friday, in a move that could allow the Elon Musk-led

Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports
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Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave

The dollar heads into the second half of 2026 on a high, thanks to bets for higher U.S. interest rates and

Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave
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Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes
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Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading

Over an 18-year career trading currencies in Seoul, Namkoong Taehun was on the front lines of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the post-Brexit

Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading
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Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions

Mining major BHP will split its President Americas role into two positions, President North America and President South America, as part of the executive leadership team changes it

Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory

A New York City housing board voted on Thursday to freeze the rents for about one million regulated apartments for up to two years, fulfilling a central

New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
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Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle

Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
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Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields

A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields

Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields
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California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules

The state of California on Thursday sought a preliminary injunction to block the U.S.

California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules
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74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
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Trump to tap telecom regulatory lawyer as DOJ antitrust head

U.S.

Trump to tap telecom regulatory lawyer as DOJ antitrust head
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Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb

Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes
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US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns

President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey,

US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
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BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors

Mining giant BHP-backed I-Pulse said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the U.S.

BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors
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US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites

Canadian miner Titan Mining and U.S.-based REalloys said on Thursday they were selected by the U.S. Army to develop processing facilities for critical minerals.

US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites
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Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal

ON Semiconductor Corp  said on Thursday it had agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at about $7 billion,  its largest

Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal
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Top bankruptcy attorney Sprayregen to join US law firm Paul Weiss

James Sprayregen, who over three decades built the restructuring practice of Kirkland & Ellis and turned it into the

Top bankruptcy attorney Sprayregen to join US law firm Paul Weiss
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Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing

Private equity-backed womenswear retailer Reformation on Thursday reported a rise in annual revenue in its U.S. initial public offering filing.

Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing
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OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports

OpenAI is considering holding off on its public debut until next year, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people involved in the company's deliberations.

OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports
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Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts

The Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it laid off 110 employees this week, citing cuts in federal research funding, with the layoffs impacting

Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts
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Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
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FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday proposed changes to modernize and speed certification of new commercial airplanes and harmonize

FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications
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Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy

It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for

Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy
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Congress backed an Iran war powers resolution. Now what?

This week both the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives and U.S.

Congress backed an Iran war powers resolution. Now what?
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House speaker to send housing bill to White House, Axios says

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday he will transmit the housing bill to the White House following his meeting with U.S.

House speaker to send housing bill to White House, Axios says
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Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says
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Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda
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Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops

The U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products

Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops
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Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars
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World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes

The World Bank Group said on Thursday it is in contact with Venezuelan authorities and assessing how best to support the country after two powerful earthquakes, with thousands

World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes
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US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban

Polestar said on Thursday the Trump administration was forcing the electric-vehicle maker to stop selling vehicles in the

US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban
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NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit

NATO allies will announce tens of billions of dollars in defense-related deals at a summit next month in Turkey, and will also underscore their commitment to defense

NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit
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JPMorgan sets a new succession plan but Dimon plans to stay on

Jamie Dimon plans to stay on as JPMorgan's CEO for at least three more years, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as

JPMorgan sets a new succession plan but Dimon plans to stay on
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Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook

The Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by losses in Big Tech shares, while the S&P closed near flat and the Dow

Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
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House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

U.S.

House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress
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Ares caps withdrawals again at flagship $23 billion private credit fund

Ares Management again capped withdrawals at its flagship private credit fund after redemption requests rose in the second quarter, according to a filing released Thursday.

Ares caps withdrawals again at flagship $23 billion private credit fund
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World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high

Global stocks rose on Thursday as strong earnings from chipmakers lifted sentiment, although investors remained wary about stretched valuations for AI-

World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high
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Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns

The Bank of Canada's consultation on its monetary policy framework review found broad support for its 2% inflation target, but participants complained

Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns
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SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets

SpaceX plans to begin next month building an eight‑mile (13-km) natural gas pipeline called "Starpipe" to its Texas launch facilities, according to

SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
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Fed's Goolsbee sees glimmer of hope in latest inflation data

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said there was a "glimmer of hope" on services inflation in the latest U.S. inflation report, but

Fed's Goolsbee sees glimmer of hope in latest inflation data
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Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday after a cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, putting an evacuation effort for ships from

Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman
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Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures
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Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say several independent media outlets have been denied accreditation for an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara
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The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

The deadly earthquakes that have struck Venezuela’s northern coast were an event known as a “doublet.”

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen
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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips

Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom

Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
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Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports

Automakers Stellantis and Nissan Motor are in talks to take over some assets of Japanese auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports
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Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August

Microsoft's Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August
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Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024

Police in Kenya have detained hundreds of people and fired tear gas as families of those killed in anti-government protests two years ago marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice

Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
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At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion
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Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says
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JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon

JPMorgan Chase promotes Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents, positioning them as potential successors to the bank's longtime CEO Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon
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Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments
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Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago
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China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions

China and Austria should respect each other's "core interests" and work to improve China-EU ties, Beijing's top diplomat told his Austrian counterpart on Thursday, as

China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions
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Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory's boom-bust cycle

Memory chipmakers have for decades been trapped in boom-bust cycles, with capacity buildouts hitting the market

Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory's boom-bust cycle
Business|Economy

Federal monitor says UAW head Fain abused authority; Fain denies findings

The federally appointed watchdog overseeing the United Auto Workers union found that its president, Shawn Fain, retaliated against a top officer and

Federal monitor says UAW head Fain abused authority; Fain denies findings
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IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady

The U.S. economy has seen solid growth momentum and inflation was expected to reach the Federal Reserve's 2% target by the end of 2027, the International Monetary Fund

IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady
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Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say

Dating app Bumble is exploring a sale amid slowing growth in the online dating sector, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say
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Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

The U.S.

Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China
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IMF says energy, commodity prices fall after Iran deal but will take time to normalize

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it has seen energy and commodity prices fall since

IMF says energy, commodity prices fall after Iran deal but will take time to normalize
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Brazil central bank says policy horizon unchanged after market confusion

Brazil's central bank pushed back on Thursday against market perceptions that it had extended its monetary policy horizon, after its latest rate decision

Brazil central bank says policy horizon unchanged after market confusion
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JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas

JPMorgan Chase plans to double its "Community Center" branches that focus on low-income neighborhoods

JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas
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Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says

The Chicago Cubs have patched a hole in their depleted rotation by acquiring struggling left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says
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X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams

The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe

X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams
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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

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

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
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US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children

A U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections, in a letter sent to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday

US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
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US automotive quality increased industrywide last year, with Ford taking top honors

The automotive industry’s increasingly complex vehicles improved in overall quality during the past year, with Ford Motor taking the top initial quality

US automotive quality increased industrywide last year, with Ford taking top honors
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Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket

Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip

Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket
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France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia

France's navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" on Thursday, underscoring the escalation this year in European efforts to

France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia
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Dollar retreats as US inflation data eases rate hike expectations

The dollar was set to snap a three-session streak of gains on Thursday, after a flurry of U.S. economic data that included a reading on inflation

Dollar retreats as US inflation data eases rate hike expectations
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World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions

Three International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday sued U.S.

World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions
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Banks increase dividends after Fed stress test results

Banks announced increased dividends and some announced new share buy-back programs on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve released results of its stress test.

Banks increase dividends after Fed stress test results
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IMF: confident on Argentina repayment, even after staff flags exceptional risks

The International Monetary Fund is confident Argentina will keep paying what it owes the IMF, even as its own staff report describes repayment capacity as subject to exceptional

IMF: confident on Argentina repayment, even after staff flags exceptional risks
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US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them

Gerardo Verdugo voted for Donald Trump in 2024 hoping for an economic revival.

US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them
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May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table

U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and

May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table
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Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage
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Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June

Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the

Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June
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Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
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Brazil's central bank sees 2028 inflation close to target despite near-term pressures

Brazil's central bank on Thursday published updated inflation forecasts showing price increases near target by the end of 2028, even as projections

Brazil's central bank sees 2028 inflation close to target despite near-term pressures
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US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with labor market resilience.

US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected
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Wall St futures extend gains after May inflation data

U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Thursday as a largely in-line inflation reading fueled hopes for a less hawkish Federal Reserve.

Wall St futures extend gains after May inflation data
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Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne

German drugmaker Merck KGaA said on Thursday it would buy U.S. firm Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion, its biggest deal in

Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne
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US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded sharply in May as demand increased broadly, suggesting business spending on equipment would again underpin

US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May
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Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%

Tesla said on Thursday that production at its Berlin plant will rise by 20% to 7,500 vehicles per week from October this year.

Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%
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US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first quarter, but consumer spending almost stalled.

US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls
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Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Thursday as strong forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm renewed AI optimism, while upbeat economic data aided sentiment.

Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data
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Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand

Micron Technology edged past the market valuation of Meta Platforms and briefly Tesla's for the first time on Thursday, after the memory chipmaker's solid forecast helped extend

Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand
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Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September

The Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates next month even after a government report showed inflation based on the U.S. central bank's targeted measure was the

Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September
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The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

A strong deal would build in real penalties for going back to war: automatic, reversible costs that fall on anyone who restarts the fighting.

The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out
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US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth

US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
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US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact

One law generally shields foreign governments and companies they own from lawsuits in US courts. Another lets many Cuban cases proceed, according to a new ruling.

US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact
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Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
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Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program’s focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.

Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers
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US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds

Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses

US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
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Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

Oil prices were on Thursday at levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed

Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
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Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks

Investors expect heavy trading volume on Friday to reflect changes to the Russell indexes, including reclassifications for

Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks
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Volkswagen's Everllence valued well above €9 billion in bidding race, source says

All three bids for Volkswagen's engine maker Everllence valued the unit "clearly above" €9 billion ($10.21 billion), a

Volkswagen's Everllence valued well above €9 billion in bidding race, source says
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IMF sees growth slowing in Switzerland before 2027 rebound

Swiss economic growth will remain subdued in the near term, slowing to 1.1% in 2026, as sluggish growth among trading partners and heightened geopolitical and tariff uncertainty

IMF sees growth slowing in Switzerland before 2027 rebound
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Microneconomics

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Micron Technology's impressive earnings update and demand forecasts

Microneconomics
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Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says

Moves to simplify bank regulation in the U.S. and Britain could end up making the system less safe if rules become easier for lenders to circumvent, according to

Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says
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Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust

Morgan Stanley was among the first Wall Street backers of Market Financial Solutions Ltd., lending credibility to the British private credit business

Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust
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BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise

BlackBerry raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, betting on continued momentum for its QNX division following the completion of its turnaround efforts,

BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise
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Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing

Cholula hot sauce maker McCormick handily beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher prices for its spices and condiments helped offset rising

Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing
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Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call

The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman stressed the need for continued bilateral coordination on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call on Thursday,

Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call
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Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn said calls by some shareholders for his return reflected deep anger over years of failed turnaround plans, accusing the

Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results
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Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds

Wealthy nations with the highest rate of immigration over the past 35 years reaped a large economic benefit and many could still absorb more workers, according to

Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds
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'A close call': BofA Global Research drops BoE rate hike forecast on easing inflation

BofA Global Research on Thursday dropped its forecast for the Bank of England to hike rates this year, terming it a 'close call' driven by lower energy prices, easing inflation

'A close call': BofA Global Research drops BoE rate hike forecast on easing inflation
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KKR reports more than $900 million in quarter-to-date monetization income

KKR said on Thursday it had generated more than $900 million in income from monetization activity in the second quarter through June 24, signaling acceleration in private equity

KKR reports more than $900 million in quarter-to-date monetization income
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Partners Group considers 'slightly smaller' evergreen funds, chairman says

Swiss asset manager Partners Group may slightly reduce the size of its evergreen funds in future while sticking to its overall strategy, Chairman Steffen Meister was quoted

Partners Group considers 'slightly smaller' evergreen funds, chairman says
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Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump
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AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs
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Bank of England policymakers worry about shift from collective forecast

The Bank of England's shift in communications to focus on multiple scenarios and individual Monetary Policy Committee members' opinions risks discouraging

Bank of England policymakers worry about shift from collective forecast
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European shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally

European shares notched up a record high close on Thursday, with healthcare stocks leading the way while a resurgent AI rally

European shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally
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Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say

Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, sources

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say
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Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London got a glimpse of the future normal during its eighth annual climate week after an event dedicated to discussing the

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action
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Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock

Days after Iran began striking targets across the United Arab Emirates in March, Dubai's top officials gathered hundreds of business leaders to discuss how the Gulf tourism

Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock
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Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill

Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the

Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill
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US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver

The U.S.

US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver
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France's rising debt burden threatens market confidence, audit office says

France is suffocating under the weight of its fast‑growing public debt burden, leaving the country vulnerable to market sentiment, the public audit office said on Thursday,

France's rising debt burden threatens market confidence, audit office says
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US prices for new drugs fell in 2025 as fewer costly gene therapies were launched

Launch prices for prescription medicines approved by U.S. regulators in 2025 fell from the previous year, but remained high at a median of $216,000 due to

US prices for new drugs fell in 2025 as fewer costly gene therapies were launched
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UK retail downturn deepened in June, CBI survey shows

British retail sales slid further this month, with sales far below the norm expected for this time of year, according to a survey on Thursday that added to signs of a slowdown

UK retail downturn deepened in June, CBI survey shows
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China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales

By Nick Carey and Divya Rajagopal WUHU, China/TORONTO, June 25 - Just two weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January he would allow limited electric-vehicle imports from

China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales
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Luxury market shows early signs of recovery in Q2 despite Middle East war, Bain says

The global personal luxury goods market is showing signs of a recovery in the second quarter, despite the war in the Middle

Luxury market shows early signs of recovery in Q2 despite Middle East war, Bain says
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Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

The U.S.

Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war
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EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal

European Union governments adopted on Thursday legislation to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, fulfilling the EU's side of a trade deal struck with U.S.

EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal
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Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years

June 25 - Spanish industrial prices rose in May at their fastest pace since December 2022, fuelled by a considerable increase in energy prices, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday

Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years
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Trump describes UK's expected next PM as 'extremely liberal'

U.S.

Trump describes UK's expected next PM as 'extremely liberal'
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Swiss president to visit U.S. amid push for trade deal

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit the United States and meet with U.S.

Swiss president to visit U.S. amid push for trade deal
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UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she was backing Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, adding that he would

UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister
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Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore

Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig
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Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll

Short bets on the Indonesian rupiah and the Indian rupee retreated from multi-month peaks, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as normalising oil prices and

Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll
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German home prices rise but pace slows

German home prices rose modestly in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly gain as the property sector in Europe's largest economy seeks

German home prices rise but pace slows
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ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire

The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let

ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire
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Micron puts chips back on the table

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee High-stakes earnings from Micron more than delivered by outlining strong demand for its memory chips and that was enough to

Micron puts chips back on the table
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US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
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Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports

Cal-Maine Foods and other egg suppliers are close to resolving an investigation by the U.S.

Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports
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German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds

German consumer sentiment stabilised heading into ​July, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Thursday.

German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds
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Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand

Vietnam's state utility EVN called on firms and households to conserve energy on Thursday to ease the strains on the country's power grid, with intense heat driving

Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand
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Brazil plans largest panda bond debut to 'test' waters

Brazil plans to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million) with its first-ever issuance of panda bonds, Finance Minister Dario Durigan told Reuters on Thursday,

Brazil plans largest panda bond debut to 'test' waters
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Aerospace parts maker Doncasters raises $919.3 million in US IPO

Doncasters said on Wednesday it had raised $919.3 million in its U.S. initial public offering, as the nearly 250-year-old aerospace parts maker heads for its New York debut after a

Aerospace parts maker Doncasters raises $919.3 million in US IPO
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Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path

Japan's government will call for monetary policy that bolsters private demand, a draft of its long-term economic blueprint reviewed by

Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions

Myanmar's newly appointed government appeared "more open" to suggestions compared to the previous regime, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday,

Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions
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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
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New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian job vacancies fall 2.1% in May quarter

Job vacancies in Australia fell in the May quarter for the first decline since the middle of 2025, data showed on Thursday, with the largest drops in the finance,

Australian job vacancies fall 2.1% in May quarter
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Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates once every few months and stand ready to speed up the pace of hikes, hawkish board member Naoki Tamura

Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months
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Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit

Australia's Fortescue, the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner, was hit on Thursday with a class action lawsuit alleging the widespread sexual

Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia May household spending climbs 1.3%, reversing April drop

Australian household spending rebounded in May as travel returned to normal after a war-induced drop in April, data showed on Thursday, suggesting consumer demand was

Australia May household spending climbs 1.3%, reversing April drop
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Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight
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Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
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US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

U.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington

US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
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NY Fed official plays down FOMC directive on asset buying

(Corrects headline and rewrites paragraph 2 and paragraph 5 (previously paragraph 4) to reflect NY Fed official was referencing the FOMC's implementation note, not its policy statement.

NY Fed official plays down FOMC directive on asset buying
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China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns

Just two days after SpaceX made its historic market debut, a Chinese space startup held an investor roadshow for its

China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns
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Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will carry out preemptive attacks on facilities Russia is using for its war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his evening address on Wednesday, as Kyiv expands strikes

Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says
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Australia employment rebounds in May, jury still out on another rate hike

Australian employment rebounded in May while the jobless rate ticked lower as expected, data showed on Thursday, a sign of resilience that could support a

Australia employment rebounds in May, jury still out on another rate hike
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How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters

One of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters
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The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
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Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by tech stocks on nagging concerns about high-flying valuations, but

Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall
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Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30

A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sought EU subsidy approval for its $55 billion acquisition of videogame developer Electronic Arts

Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30
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Brazil plans to expand support for micro-entrepreneurs

Brazil's government will announce measures to improve support for gig workers and small businesses in the coming days, including proposals to raise the income ceiling for

Brazil plans to expand support for micro-entrepreneurs
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

The White House is seeking more than $1.4 billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak,

Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress
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GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan

General Motors announced on Wednesday it would invest an extra 3.5 billion reais ($674.88 million) in Brazil, expanding its commitment to the country's auto industry by

GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan
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Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers

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

Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
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Brazil's Braskem to file protective injunction against creditors on Wednesday, Valor reports

Brazil's petrochemical firm Braskem is expected to file a protective injunction against its creditors' claims on Wednesday, local newspaper Valor Economico reported,

Brazil's Braskem to file protective injunction against creditors on Wednesday, Valor reports
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Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally

Shares of chipmakers surged late on Wednesday, adding over $400 billion in market value after strong forecasts from Micron Technology and Qualcomm breathed fresh

Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally
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White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time, as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action

White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
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Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
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Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

The lithium industry is growing more optimistic about a market recovery as booming demand for battery storage systems helps offset a slowdown in some

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs
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Former Tricolor COO pleads guilty to fraud linked to bankrupt auto lender's collapse

The former chief operating officer at Tricolor Holdings pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraud and conspiracy charges in connection with the now-

Former Tricolor COO pleads guilty to fraud linked to bankrupt auto lender's collapse
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Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets

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Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets
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Trading Day: Tech jitters smother inflation relief

U.S. bond yields tumbled on Wednesday as oil's slide to a four-month low eased inflation fears, although the relief wasn't felt as much in

Trading Day: Tech jitters smother inflation relief
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Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million

A business controlled by the American billionaire Ira Rennert reached a $150 million settlement in the United States with 1,373 Peruvians who claimed they were

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million
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Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar

Qualcomm said it expects to generate $15 billion in sales from its data center business by 2029 as it moves beyond its core smartphone chips,

Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar
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Trump asks Congress for $1 billion to boost pensions of former GM parts company workers

The White House asked Congress on Wednesday for $1 billion to boost the pensions of workers at former General Motors auto parts unit Delphi that

Trump asks Congress for $1 billion to boost pensions of former GM parts company workers
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Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say

Sky, the Comcast-owned British pay TV group, has agreed on terms to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming unit, two people familiar with the

Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say
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Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid

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Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid
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Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales

President Donald Trump's White House asked Congress on Wednesday to pass a law allowing year-round sales of gasoline containing higher volumes of ethanol,

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales
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Mexico's Banorte raises $1.35 billion in hybrid debt sale

Mexican lender Banorte said Wednesday it raised $1.35 billion in international markets through the sale of hybrid debt, in a deal that underscores investor appetite

Mexico's Banorte raises $1.35 billion in hybrid debt sale
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Micron tops estimates, touts $22 billion in customer deals for memory chips

Micron forecast quarterly profit and revenue well above expectations on Wednesday and said its customers had committed $22 billion to lock in

Micron tops estimates, touts $22 billion in customer deals for memory chips
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Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles

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Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles
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Volkswagen to sell diesel engine unit to Bain in deal generating €7.4 billion

Volkswagen has agreed to sell its diesel engine unit Everllence to Bain Capital in a deal generating proceeds of about €7.4 billion ($8.4 billion

Volkswagen to sell diesel engine unit to Bain in deal generating €7.4 billion
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Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies
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Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review

Chile's state-owned Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, will consider asset sales and partnerships as part of a broader

Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review
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Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
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Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

Agility Robotics, a maker of humanlike robots, is planning to go public on Wall Street

Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids
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All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'

The Federal Reserve says that all 32 of the nation's biggest banks have passed its annual stress test

All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'
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Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise

A short-term glut has pushed oil futures back to pre-war levels as Middle East exports jump, analysts

Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise
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Stocks edge lower as dollar rises to one-year high

Stocks fell on Wednesday, erasing early Wall Street gains and leaving European shares little changed, as valuation worries continued to weigh on

Stocks edge lower as dollar rises to one-year high
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Fed says large US banks well-positioned to weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends

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Fed says large US banks well-positioned to weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends
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US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants

Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street as losses for several tech giants including Microsoft weighed on the market

US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants
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Jefferies quarterly profit misses estimates as asset management weighs

Jefferies Financial missed second-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday as weakness in asset management overshadowed gains from robust

Jefferies quarterly profit misses estimates as asset management weighs
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AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A federal lawsuit accuses gas station operators in California of using AI-powered software to illegally collude and raise prices

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
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US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy

The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis

US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy
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Lawyers for Indian billionaire Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case

Lawyers for Gautam Adani on Wednesday urged a U.S. judge to formally dismiss criminal charges against the Indian billionaire, after the Justice Department

Lawyers for Indian billionaire Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case
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Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France

French automaker Renault Group is planning to cut 800 engineering jobs in France by the end of 2027 in a bid to make its organisation leaner to better compete with Chinese

Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France
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China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to help ensure the stability of global industrial and supply

China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports
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US homebuilders advance after Congress passes affordable housing bill

Stocks of U.S. homebuilders rallied on Wednesday, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at speeding the construction

US homebuilders advance after Congress passes affordable housing bill
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US air fares rose 4.7% in early 2026 as oil prices spiked

Average U.S. domestic air fares rose 4.7% in the first three months of 2026 to $428 as oil prices soared in March due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the U.S.

US air fares rose 4.7% in early 2026 as oil prices spiked
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US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say
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Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows

Economists in Brazil expect the El Niño weather pattern will have a significant impact on inflation this year and next, not all of which has been

Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows
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House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’
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Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor

Mallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race

Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
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Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
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Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions

Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier said at the Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Wednesday that refining and petrochemical earnings face greater volatility due to uncertainty

Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions
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Bank of Canada policymakers agreed to keep monetary policy nimble, minutes show

The Bank of Canada's governing council agreed to keep its monetary policy nimble to respond to new U.S. trade restrictions, the impact of energy prices,

Bank of Canada policymakers agreed to keep monetary policy nimble, minutes show
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Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz

The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply

Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz
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Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center
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¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?
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Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

Alibaba has sued the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from a list naming it a Chinese military company

Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation
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Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday
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US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since before the Iran war, raising hopes that

US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels
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US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
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Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit

Pfizer has been dismissed as a defendant in a sweeping antitrust lawsuit in which most U.S. states accused dozens of drugmakers and executives of fixing prices

Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit
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US Postal Service tells Congress it needs help, running out of cash

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US Postal Service tells Congress it needs help, running out of cash
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Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release

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Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release
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IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
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US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says

U.S. oil executives expect domestic oil production to increase slightly at current prices but said geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory issues

US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says
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European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps

European shares were muted on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, while defence group

European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps
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Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security

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Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security
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Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy
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Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation
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Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

The International Olympic Committee is to pay more than $100 million to athletes

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
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Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has told the United States that no tolls were being sought from ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz
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US online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says

Online spending among shoppers on the first day of Amazon's Prime Day rose 5.3% from a year earlier to $8.3 billion across U.S. retailers, Adobe Analytics said on Wednesday.

US online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says
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Keiko Fujimori's expected victory returns divisive dynasty to Peru

Keiko Fujimori’s victory in her fourth bid for Peru's presidency returns a polarizing political dynasty to power, reviving deep divisions

Keiko Fujimori's expected victory returns divisive dynasty to Peru
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Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it would buy AI startup Modular in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $4 billion, gaining access to software that runs AI models across

Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push
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Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes were muted on Wednesday, after two straight sessions of declines, as technology shares steadied after a sharp sell-off this week and investors awaited

Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus
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EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says

Iceland's main opposition leader said European Union membership would not fix the country's economic problems or strengthen its security, making the

EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says
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J.P.Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,800, joins bullish trend

J.P.Morgan on Wednesday joined major Wall Street brokerages to raise its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 index, lifting it to 7,800, citing strong earnings momentum driven by

J.P.Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,800, joins bullish trend
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Bessent applauds reduction in Fed guidance, says 'dot plot' should be abandoned

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Bessent applauds reduction in Fed guidance, says 'dot plot' should be abandoned
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OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure

By Max A.

OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure
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US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter

The U.S. current account deficit widened more than expected in the first quarter amid a shortfall on the primary income balance, government data showed on Wednesday.

US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter
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Gold ETFs could see fresh outflows on rising bets on Fed monetary tightening

Bullion-backed exchange-traded funds could face renewed outflows if investors continue to increase their bets on interest rate hikes, analysts say — a factor

Gold ETFs could see fresh outflows on rising bets on Fed monetary tightening
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SpaceX short selling bets increase after post-debut share selloff

Short sellers have increased their bets on further falls in the share price of Elon Musk's SpaceX after the stock's drop from highs scaled

SpaceX short selling bets increase after post-debut share selloff
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US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in May, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and prices, dampening hopes for a housing

US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline
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Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away

Apple turning to Intel for chips, as Washington announced last week, has the neat logic of necessity meeting ambition.

Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away
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Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election

Romania's leftist Social Democrats, parliament's largest party, said on Wednesday they would back their own party leader Sorin Grindeanu for prime minister, as parties

Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election
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Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts

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Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts
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US dollar strengthens to 13-month high on Fed rate hike expectations

The U.S. dollar advanced for a third straight day on Wednesday to hit a 13-month high as markets braced for anticipated rate hikes from the Federal

US dollar strengthens to 13-month high on Fed rate hike expectations
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Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices
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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp

Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp
Economy|Environment|Science|World

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil.

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution
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Cerebras sinks 14% as full-year margin forecast disappoints

Cerebras shares tumbled about 14% on Wednesday after the chip designer warned that annual profit margins would undershoot first-quarter figures in its debut earnings following a

Cerebras sinks 14% as full-year margin forecast disappoints
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30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions

What happens when a rapper whose early work explored capitalism’s brutality becomes one of the system’s most successful beneficiaries?

30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions
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Anxious investors await Micron earnings as chip sector whipsaws

The spotlight is on chipmaker Micron Technology as it prepares to report earnings, and investors are bracing for more volatility after recent market swings fueled

Anxious investors await Micron earnings as chip sector whipsaws
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Debt restructuring framework for poorer nations needs fixing, Paris Club says

Reforms are needed to a core sovereign debt restructuring initiative for low-income countries known as the Common Framework to make it faster and more

Debt restructuring framework for poorer nations needs fixing, Paris Club says
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Mexican inflation slows more than expected in early June, pushes back rate hike pressures

Mexico's annual inflation rate hit 3.55% in the first half of June, official data showed on Wednesday, landing below expectations and defusing

Mexican inflation slows more than expected in early June, pushes back rate hike pressures
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SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges

South Korea's SK Hynix said on Wednesday it plans to raise up to $29.4 billion through a U.S. stock market listing in what would be among

SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges
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FedEx falls on lower margins, concerns over Freight spinoff

FedEx shares fell 2% on Wednesday, as lower margins in its core delivery segment in the fourth quarter raised investor doubts about the company's future following

FedEx falls on lower margins, concerns over Freight spinoff
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Russia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says

Russia wants to know if Donald Trump has really changed his stance on the Ukraine war after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested

Russia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says
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Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback

Crypto platform Binance intends to stay in the European Union and will make a fresh push for permission to

Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback
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India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US

India and the United States discussed pathways to conclude an interim trade deal, the Indian government said in a statement on

India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US
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Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy

The operators of Camp Mystic, where 28 campers and staff members died in catastrophic flooding in Texas last year, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy
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Luxury property buyers flock to Spain seeking haven from war, turmoil

Wealthy Polish, American and Gulf-based property buyers are pouring into Spain's capital Madrid and Costa del Sol seeking luxury

Luxury property buyers flock to Spain seeking haven from war, turmoil
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Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally

Wendy's highly shorted shares jumped to a more than seven-month high on Wednesday as retail traders flocked to the beaten-down stock of the fast-food chain, in

Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally
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Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price 'gouging'

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Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price 'gouging'
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool
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The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies
Economy|Education|World

Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula

Ricardo de Lima Filho, a 34-year-old video game translator, has voted for left-wing presidential candidates in every election he can

Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula
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US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock

The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey

US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock
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Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says

European Union nations outside the euro have made little to no progress in convergence in recent years and even Hungary, the nation most actively discussing accession,

Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says
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US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say

The U.S.

US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say
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Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit

When Angelica Garcia tried to renew her food stamps this spring, she said she thought she knew the drill.

Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit
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Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches to launch in Europe, CEO says

U.S. nicotine pouch brand ALP, which is co-owned by U.S. conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson, will launch sales in 11 European markets from July, its

Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches to launch in Europe, CEO says
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Bubble or blasphemy?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets An 8% plunge in the high-flying U.S. chip stock index on Tuesday

Bubble or blasphemy?
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Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99

Take-Two Interactive Software has priced its highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" at $79.99 and will launch the game on November 19, the company said on Wednesday.

Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99
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Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s
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Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat

China’s premier has defended the country's technological advancements as an opportunity for the world, not a threat

Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat
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What next for Indonesia after MSCI extends downgrade review

Global index provider MSCI deferred a decision on a possible downgrade of Indonesia's equity market to frontier status until November, allowing the country to keep its

What next for Indonesia after MSCI extends downgrade review
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Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats

Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats
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Warehouse giant Prologis takes $16.6 billion bid for UK's Segro public after rejection

U.S. logistics firm Prologis on Wednesday made public its £12.6 billion ($16.62 billion) takeover proposal for Britain's Segro after the warehouse landlord rejected its approach,

Warehouse giant Prologis takes $16.6 billion bid for UK's Segro public after rejection
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‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out
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Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru 'split in two' as runoff lead holds

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori said on Wednesday she would seek to unite a Peru "split in two" if she takes office, after razor-

Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru 'split in two' as runoff lead holds
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Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

Australia's central bank has work to do to tame "too high" inflation, a top official said on Wednesday, although he added that lower global oil prices stemming from a

Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says
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BOJ must scrutinise impact on financial system from AI, non-bank activities, Ueda says

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank must scrutinise how Middle East developments, profitability of AI-related investments and overseas non-

BOJ must scrutinise impact on financial system from AI, non-bank activities, Ueda says
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Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows

Japan will study ways to improve management of its foreign exchange reserves of $1.3 trillion, a war chest for future yen

Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows
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Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say

Qualcomm is in talks to provide chip-design services to China's ByteDance, four people familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. company seeks to reduce dependence on the

Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say
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Taiwan's ASE says it is expanding capacity to support AI demand

Taiwan's ASE Technology Holding, the world's largest chip packaging ​and testing provider, is expanding capacity to meet AI demand, Chief

Taiwan's ASE says it is expanding capacity to support AI demand
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Time to cash in your chips?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook South Korea's chip-heavy KOSPI made an unconvincing attempt at a bounce on Wednesday after notching the fifth-biggest selloff

Time to cash in your chips?
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ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese technology company ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, is in preliminary talks with banks for its largest offshore loan of about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported on

ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports
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Premature to talk about rate hikes, India cenbank chief tells ET Now

India's central bank chief said on Wednesday it was "premature" to talk about interest rate hikes at this stage of the policy cycle.

Premature to talk about rate hikes, India cenbank chief tells ET Now
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Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough

Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough

Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough
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Malaysia to ramp up support for ringgit as foreign outflows, Fed rate outlook weigh

Malaysia's central bank said on Wednesday it would step up efforts to support the ringgit, including measures to attract foreign funds and encourage state-linked firms and

Malaysia to ramp up support for ringgit as foreign outflows, Fed rate outlook weigh
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Samsung Electronics considers share buyback for stock bonuses, details undecided

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it was considering buying back shares to fund stock-based employee compensation tied to its 2026

Samsung Electronics considers share buyback for stock bonuses, details undecided
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How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung

SK Hynix's overtaking of Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable firm was the culmination of 14 years of bets that brought

How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung
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Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's military needs to test if it can respond immediately to a war breaking out, as the warning time for any Chinese attack is shortening, Defence

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening
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US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill

Bipartisan legislation that aims to speed the construction of more affordable housing in the United States was headed to passage in the U.S.

US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill
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Japan May services producer prices rise 3.3% y/y on soaring fuel costs

Japan's services producer price index in May rose 3.3% from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Wednesday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep

Japan May services producer prices rise 3.3% y/y on soaring fuel costs
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South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix

South Korea's government is in talks with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix over plans for the next phase of large-scale investments in semiconductor production facilities,

South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix
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Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows

Bank of Japan policymakers debated mounting inflation risks, with some calling for faster interest rate increases to raise borrowing costs nearer levels

Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows
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Ukraine submits updated bid for OECD membership, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a club of

Ukraine submits updated bid for OECD membership, Zelenskiy says
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US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump

The U.S.

US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump
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Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 

Consolidated Edison CEO Tim Cawley, speaking at the  Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Tuesday, said the utility must upsize parts of

Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 
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UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows

British employers expect to scale back pay increases markedly next year, according to a survey on Wednesday from human resources data firm Brightmine that added to signs of a

UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows
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Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

World Cup attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions.

Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle
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Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says

Rio Tinto. expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for the

Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says
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Bessent says US supply chains must be able to withstand shocks, coercion

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Bessent says US supply chains must be able to withstand shocks, coercion
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Automakers could halt car sales in California without delay in vehicle tracking law

A group representing major automakers warned on Tuesday that car companies may be forced to halt sales of both new and used vehicles in California on July 1

Automakers could halt car sales in California without delay in vehicle tracking law
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US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies

A federal judge in California vacated the Trump administration's nationwide policies expanding arrests at immigration courthouses and the duration for

US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies
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US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment

The U.S.

US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment
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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections

House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
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North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says

North Korea should build two warships as large as its 5,000-metric-ton Choe Hyon vessel every year in the next five years, leader Kim Jong Un said at a commissioning

North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says
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Cerebras shares drop on earnings debut, with margins below AI chip rivals

Cerebras Systems in its debut report as a public company forecast full-year profit margins would drop below the first-quarter figures and lag levels

Cerebras shares drop on earnings debut, with margins below AI chip rivals
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US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports

The Trump administration is pressing Meta to submit its AI models for voluntary review, which would allow the government to evaluate their abilities and vulnerabilities, the New

US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports
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US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war

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US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
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Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports

Mari Group, founded by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, is in advanced talks to buy British West End theater operator ATG Entertainment for £4.5 billion ($5.94 billion), the Financial Times

Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports
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US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports

U.S.

US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports
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Trading Day: Chip wreck

Global stocks slumped in a tech-fueled selloff on Tuesday, with investors unnerved by growing debt-funded AI spending, the prospect of a more

Trading Day: Chip wreck
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FedEx shares slide after margin drop, company eyes 11% rise in 2026 revenue

FedEx margins in its core delivery segment dropped in the latest quarter from a year earlier, and shares fell 6% in extended trading on Tuesday even though the company beat profit

FedEx shares slide after margin drop, company eyes 11% rise in 2026 revenue
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Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO amid slow turnaround effort

Nike on Tuesday named Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO, replacing Matthew Friend, as the footwear maker struggles through a turnaround amid supply chain issues and stiff

Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO amid slow turnaround effort
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Morgan Stanley caps withdrawals at private credit fund after rising pullout requests

Morgan Stanley has limited redemptions again at its $7 billion flagship private credit fund after investors sought to withdraw almost 11.6% of units outstanding, a regulatory

Morgan Stanley caps withdrawals at private credit fund after rising pullout requests
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GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay

Ryan Cohen, the billionaire CEO of GameStop, will not receive a potential performance award from the videogame retailer and plans to

GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay
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Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran

Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
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California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
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Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
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NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family

The NHL is exploring expansion to Texas, focusing on Houston or Austin, with a framework agreed upon with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family

NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
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Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street

Pullbacks in big technology companies sent indexes lower on Wall Street

Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street
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SpaceX launches $25 billion notes offering for debt repayment, AI expansion

Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Tuesday it has launched a five-tranche notes offering to raise at least $25 billion, as the newly public company seeks funding for its

SpaceX launches $25 billion notes offering for debt repayment, AI expansion
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Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military

Alibaba, the Chinese technology and e-commerce giant, sued the U.S. government on Tuesday over being placed on a list of businesses from China

Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military
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Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures

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Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures
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Tech selloff drags global stocks lower

Global stocks fell on Tuesday, dragged lower by a broad selloff in technology and semiconductor shares as investors continued

Tech selloff drags global stocks lower
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Selection process for Atlanta Fed president reset after Warsh became chairman, CNBC reports

The search process for the next president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta was reset when Kevin Warsh took over as the chairman of the U.S. central bank,

Selection process for Atlanta Fed president reset after Warsh became chairman, CNBC reports
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How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed

The Fed chair who served under five US presidents was more practical and less ideological than his detractors claimed.

How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed
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Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, jettisoning a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year

Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention
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The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran

The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
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Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy

Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
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Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud

Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud

Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
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US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain

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US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain
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SpaceX short interest estimated to be about 5-7% of float, S3 Partners says

Short sellers are finding it easier to borrow SpaceX shares, even as some 5% to 7% of the company's float, about 40 million shares, has been sold

SpaceX short interest estimated to be about 5-7% of float, S3 Partners says
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Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business

In a deal that attracted little interest from Wall Street, the owner of popular yoga clothing maker Alo agreed to sell its wholesale T-shirt

Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business
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Rubio to address Gulf allies' fears over U.S. Iran deal

U.S.

Rubio to address Gulf allies' fears over U.S. Iran deal
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Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just one in four Americans believes President Donald Trump's war with Iran was worth its costs and a majority worry that a truce with Tehran is unlikely

Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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SpaceX's wild ride is just getting started

SpaceX's stock extended its wild ride on Tuesday, briefly falling below its first-day opening price before rebounding on an

SpaceX's wild ride is just getting started
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Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed at more than one-week lows on Tuesday, dragged down by sharp losses in semiconductor stocks

Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount
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US spectrum auction raises $3.5 billion, will fund replacing Chinese telecom equipment

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US spectrum auction raises $3.5 billion, will fund replacing Chinese telecom equipment
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AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous

Tech companies are spending big on AI, but investors might be getting nervous

AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous
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Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers

Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
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Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says

An evacuation plan to enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through the Strait of Hormuz is underway after Iran

Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says
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Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm
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Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer
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Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales

The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to reshape tax foreclosure sales to allow the original owners to keep more money when homes are sold to recoup unpaid taxes

Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales