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UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government

UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle
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Argentina inflation dips in April

Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 2.6% in April, down from the 3.4% registered in March but slightly above analysts' forecast of 2.5% despite increases in all

Argentina inflation dips in April
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Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say

Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee, who controls around 10% of the pizza chain's

Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say
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Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months

Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority
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Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints

Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints

Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
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Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine

Vice President JD Vance is highlighting the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races

Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine
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Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000

The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected

Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
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From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
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New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward

A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state

New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
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In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians

In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians
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Who shops at farmers markets in the US?

Only about 1 in 5 of the Americans surveyed shop at farmers markets because they care a lot about food and enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh food.

Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
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Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare

Cuba's electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Thursday morning, the country's grid operator UNE said, snuffing out power across eastern Cuba

Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare
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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair

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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair
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OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says 

Apple's two-year-old partnership with OpenAI has become strained, with the AI startup failing to see the expected benefits from its deal with the iPhone maker and preparing possible

OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says 
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Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.

Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets
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Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, lifted by a rally in tech stocks as investors absorbed generally solid economic data and watched for

Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks
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Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says

Restructuring Venezuela's sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA will bring the country "out of the shadows" of the global financial system, interim

Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says
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US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests

The State Department's top aid official said on Thursday that $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to be provided by the U.S. through

US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests
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Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling

Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in

Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling
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FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase

The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has approved Verizon's 2024 $1 billion deal to acquire some spectrum assets from U.S.

FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase
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Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes

Tema, one of a growing number of ETF providers offering funds that track thematic trends, has filed with the U.S. securities regulator to

Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes
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Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
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US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule

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US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule
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US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall

The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid

US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall
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Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

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

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

Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
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IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy

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

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

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

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

By Utkarsh Shetti, Echo Wang and Max A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investors are bracing for U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Max A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Intern teacher overcomes financial struggles to stay in the classroom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

When U.S.

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

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

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

A U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elementary students open savings accounts after completing financial literacy program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BoE to hold rates at 3.75% this year, but growing minority expect a hike: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut

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

Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud

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

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
Business|Economy|Health

Easing medical costs a positive for health insurers, but real test lies ahead, analysts say

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

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

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Economy|Political|US

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

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

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

U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month

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

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

US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren't the only reason
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

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

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

US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall