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Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff

Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp's $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing on

Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to

UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week

Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
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Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds

Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,

Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
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Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe

China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank

Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
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Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
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Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a message on X that she would attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday at the invitation of U.S.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation
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US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops

The U.S. military says it has carried out new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one more missing and four requiring hospitalization

US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops
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Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel

Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
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US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan

The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an

US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan
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Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
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Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports

The Trump administration is preparing to unveil a series of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives in pursuance of a dramatic overhaul of U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports
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Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 80 others

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
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Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
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The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it
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Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump

Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
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Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy

Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized

Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
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Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years

Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
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The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war

The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other

The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
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India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, a key

India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission
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Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
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US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
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Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that federal employees can now download the short-video app TikTok on government devices.

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says
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US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
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Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case

The top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn said he had no basis to dispute the U.S.

Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case
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US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack

The United States on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck

US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack
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GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows

Videogame retailer GameStop owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Friday, signaling its intent to push

GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows
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Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact

Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the U.S.

Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact
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Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts

A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts

Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
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Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
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Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks to provide the U.S.

Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports
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Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says

Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says
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US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged

The United States on Friday partially removed Hong Kong-related sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump in 2020 over China's security

US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged
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Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and

Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say

Donald Trump's social media company has discussed

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
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US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
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The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping

The sell-off for AI winners deepened and yanked stock markets lower worldwide

The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping
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FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's call for Disney-owned ABC and Comcast unit

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional
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US restaurant chains hit by foodborne illness outbreaks

Foodborne illness outbreaks have repeatedly disrupted U.S. restaurant chains, triggering recalls, lawsuits and heightened regulatory scrutiny while pressuring customer traffic and

US restaurant chains hit by foodborne illness outbreaks
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SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort

SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief

SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort
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China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July

China is set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month in July, a Reuters survey showed, despite softer-than-expected second-quarter

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July
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Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens

Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
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US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
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FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
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Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
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Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
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World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation

Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
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Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
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Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
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Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits

The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
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FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
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Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully

Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
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Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on Friday added her voice to a growing chorus of policymakers arguing interest rates may need to rise to beat back persistent

Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold
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Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports

Apple and the U.S.

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
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US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit

A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were

US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
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Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades

A brutal week for chip stocks — the same names that fueled this year's blistering market rally — has left investors from

Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
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‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
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Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers

Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers
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US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter

U.S. factory production was unchanged in June, but grew at a robust pace in the second quarter, driven by an artificial intelligence build-up and businesses

US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter
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US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk

U.S. consumer sentiment increased to a five-month high in July, but the improvement is likely temporary as renewed conflict in the Middle East raises gasoline prices.

US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk
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'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms

'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms

'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
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US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months

U.S. single-family homebuilding fell for a third straight month in June while permits for future construction dropped to the lowest level in 10 months

US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months
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BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo

Bank of America has announced senior appointments to drive AI adoption and implementation across its global markets group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters

BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo
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JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, refiling expected

A New York state judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former JPMorgan Chase banker who in graphic terms said his former supervisor coerced him into sex and demanded his

JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, refiling expected
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Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week

The dollar was flat on Friday, but ended the week lower as tame U.S. inflation data led traders to cut bets on imminent rate hikes from the Federal

Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week
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France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy

The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and counter intense economic competition from

France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy
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Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Friday it has ongoing discussions with potential financing providers, following a media report that it is in talks with lenders including

Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity
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Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out

Pressure in private markets is showing up in an uncomfortable place: the gap between what funds say their assets are worth and what investors may have

Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out
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US regional banks brush off war jitters with lending surge, fee boost

U.S. regional banks including U.S.

US regional banks brush off war jitters with lending surge, fee boost
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California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit

California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit

California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
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Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
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Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected

Heavy rains sweeping central and southern Chile have left three people dead in addition to power cuts, multiple floods and road closures, authorities said Friday.

Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
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Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"

Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first

Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"
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EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals

The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-

EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
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Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke

Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and

Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke
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Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister

Andy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday,

Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister
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US import prices unexpectedly rise in June

U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods,

US import prices unexpectedly rise in June
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US equity funds suffer outflows as chip stocks slide

U.S. equity funds recorded outflows in the week through July 15, as a selloff in chip stocks and rising U.S.-Iran tensions, outweighed strong corporate earnings and cooler

US equity funds suffer outflows as chip stocks slide
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Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors

Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift
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Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday, with a reassessment of this year's AI-fueled rally by investors deepening a selloff in chip stocks and a weak forecast from

Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides
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What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the

What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
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Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy

Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
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Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says

The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as

Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says
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The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval

Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.

The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
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Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why

Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why
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Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
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What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education

The government is kicking in $1,000 for babies born in calendar years 2025 through 2028.

What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education
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Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

U.S. corporate earnings season gathers steam in the coming week as Alphabet and Intel are set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up
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Casino earnings put focus on dealmaking amid slower sector growth

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Casino earnings put focus on dealmaking amid slower sector growth
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Indonesia central bank says it is monitoring banking liquidity

Indonesia's central bank on Friday said it was monitoring the distribution of liquidity in banks to ensure lenders have a liquidity level that supports stability as well

Indonesia central bank says it is monitoring banking liquidity
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Travelers sails past profit estimates on lower catastrophe losses

Property and casualty insurance giant Travelers swept past Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday, boosted by lower catastrophe losses and

Travelers sails past profit estimates on lower catastrophe losses
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How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

South Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the country's

How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties
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Fifth Third reports rise in quarterly profit on higher interest income

Fifth Third Bancorp reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Friday, helped by higher net interest income and fee growth in capital

Fifth Third reports rise in quarterly profit on higher interest income
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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
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Truist's quarterly profit rises on strength in investment banking and trading

Truist Financial reported a higher quarterly profit on Friday, as a rebound in capital markets activity helped boost earnings from investment banking, while volatility fueled

Truist's quarterly profit rises on strength in investment banking and trading
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Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs 

Brazil's government has authorized nearly 13.3 billion reais ($2.6 billion) in extraordinary credit for rural development programs, debt-refinancing initiatives, and

Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs 
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Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings

U.S.

Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings
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Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors

Netflix shares sank more than 10% on Friday after the company forecast another quarter of slower revenue gains and scaled back viewership data, fueling

Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors
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Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets

Three Chinese airlines will buy a combined 95 Airbus aircraft for a total list price of about $17.8 billion, as carriers in the world's second-largest

Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets
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Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate

Intuitive Surgical shares slid about 13% to hover near their lowest in more than two years on Friday after the surgical robot maker warned that

Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate
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Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state

Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British

Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
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From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
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Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
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Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue

Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue

Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
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America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over

America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over

America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
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Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks

A new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has plunged Iranians back into deep uncertainty and anxiety after a period of relative calm while a shaky ceasefire

Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks
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US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

US companies face rise in cyber attacks
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Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week

A global rout in tech stocks dragged Europe's equity benchmark slightly lower on Friday, leaving investors on edge as they

Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week
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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

U.S.

SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler
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Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism

Global equity funds attracted inflows for an eighth consecutive week through July 15, as investor risk appetite was lifted by a strong start to the earnings season and cooler U.S.

Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism
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Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
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US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office

The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said

US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office
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Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity

Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals

Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity
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How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy

Billions of dollars in leveraged bets on South Korea's AI darlings have warped a stock market once revered as a

How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy
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Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow

Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even

Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
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Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs

Volvo Cars on Friday forecast that profits would recover in the second half, even as the Swedish carmaker warned of rising key raw material costs and an

Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs
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Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets again on Thursday, with oil prices back at the top of the worry list for policymakers.

Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB
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Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
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Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say

Shein has won approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange listing committee for an IPO, three people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, bringing the fast-

Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say
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Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

With balloons, confetti and optimism, U.S.-based Cal-Mex food chain Chipotle on Thursday opened its first restaurant in the country,

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?
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'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff

Asian markets slid sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated.

'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff
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Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals

Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a

Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals
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Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households

Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
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China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures
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Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth

The parabolic rally in AI chipmakers has run into turbulence amid concern about valuations and the sustainability of their bumper revenues, with some

Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth
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JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has begun a feasibility study for a U.S. listing as it explores means of expanding overseas and

JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say
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China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals

Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and

China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals
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Truckmaker Volvo's second-quarter profit rises, North America orders jump

Swedish truckmaker Volvo Group reported on Friday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit and said order intake in North America more than doubled after years of sluggish

Truckmaker Volvo's second-quarter profit rises, North America orders jump
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Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders

Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second quarter on Friday as booming demand

Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders
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China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?

For five years, China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of oil per day. Since April, it has averaged just 8 million bpd.

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?
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Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says

Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for "collective defence", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for

Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says
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A simple pair of glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories

In Bangladesh, a simple pair of reading glasses is transforming the lives of garment workers like Ruma Aktar

A simple pair of glasses is helping productivity gains in some Bangladesh garment factories
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US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 6th consecutive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 6th consecutive night of attacks
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Yen likely to weaken past 170 before Japan's growth bet pays off, RSM's Brusuelas says

The yen may weaken to 170 per dollar and beyond before fruits of the government's stimulus plan engineer a reversal, said RSM US chief economist Joe Brusuelas

Yen likely to weaken past 170 before Japan's growth bet pays off, RSM's Brusuelas says
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Japan to leave monetary policy tools to BOJ in economic blueprint, document shows

Japan's government will state in its economic blueprint that decisions on specific monetary policy tools should be left to the Bank of

Japan to leave monetary policy tools to BOJ in economic blueprint, document shows
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Databricks secures funding round at $188 billion valuation

Databricks said on Thursday it has signed a term sheet for a strategic funding round that values the data analytics software firm at $188 billion. 

Databricks secures funding round at $188 billion valuation
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Trump threatens to revoke licenses of US networks for not carrying primetime speech

Two of the three major U.S. television networks and CNN did not broadcast a prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary

Trump threatens to revoke licenses of US networks for not carrying primetime speech
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Chipped away

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The global chip rout extended into Friday, with stocks in Taiwan and Japan bearing the brunt of the beating, while South Korean

Chipped away
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Japan June core inflation seen at 1.6% on elevated energy prices: Reuters poll

Japan's core consumer inflation probably picked up in June from the previous month due to elevated energy prices, as well as technical factors including revisions to medical

Japan June core inflation seen at 1.6% on elevated energy prices: Reuters poll
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Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s 59th prime minister, following the sudden downfall of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

To air or not to air

To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
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China's top airlines warn of heavy losses ahead of uncertain summer

China's biggest airlines enter the peak summer travel season facing a more challenging outlook after warning of heavy first-half losses, with weakening

China's top airlines warn of heavy losses ahead of uncertain summer
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Coles ends talks with TPG Capital over Greencross buy, shares jump

Australia's Coles Group said on Friday it had ended discussions with U.S. private equity firm TPG Capital over a potential acquisition of Greencross Pet Wellness, sending its

Coles ends talks with TPG Capital over Greencross buy, shares jump
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Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner

Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner

Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner
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PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent offer as inadequate, sources say

PayPal’s board sees a $53 billion takeover bid by rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International as undervaluing the company and facing

PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent offer as inadequate, sources say
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Fed may need to hike rates if inflation does not ease soon, Jefferson says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Thursday suggested he would be open to raising interest rates if there is no near-term

Fed may need to hike rates if inflation does not ease soon, Jefferson says
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday, the latest

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning
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Netflix earnings forecast disappoints Wall Street, shares tumble

Netflix forecast third-quarter revenue and earnings on Thursday that fell short of Wall Street targets and said it would cut the frequency of viewing-

Netflix earnings forecast disappoints Wall Street, shares tumble
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Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes

President Donald Trump has ramped up U.S. air strikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation, but there is little sign that a military strategy

Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes
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China bets on faster state-backed projects to shore up growth, avoid broad stimulus

China can stabilise economic growth this year by accelerating already-budgeted national infrastructure investment projects, economists and one government adviser said, reducing the

China bets on faster state-backed projects to shore up growth, avoid broad stimulus
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Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries

As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
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Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say

Brazil's government convened top ministers on Thursday to prepare retaliatory measures against Washington's latest tariffs, with options including

Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say
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Speaker Johnson suffers humiliating political defeat, yanks veterans benefits bill

Speaker Johnson suffers humiliating political defeat, yanks veterans benefits bill

Speaker Johnson suffers humiliating political defeat, yanks veterans benefits bill
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Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own

President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets

Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own
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National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term

National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term
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US House Republicans push forward on Trump funding plan for Iran war, election overhaul

Republicans in the U.S.

US House Republicans push forward on Trump funding plan for Iran war, election overhaul
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US refiner margins hit new records as fuel shortage concerns grow

U.S. refiner margins registered a fresh record high for the third consecutive session on Thursday, as low stockpiles and worsening tensions in the Middle

US refiner margins hit new records as fuel shortage concerns grow
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US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers on Thursday despaired at the imposition of new 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods by the U.S.

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers
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Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear falls in NYSE debut after slashing IPO size

Standard Nuclear's shares slid about 10% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday after the company slashed its offering size by

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear falls in NYSE debut after slashing IPO size
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Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions renew oil price risk

The dollar clung to gains against major peers on

Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions renew oil price risk
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Coca-Cola says fairlife halts US production after cyber attack

The Coca-Cola Company said on Thursday that fairlife, LLC, a dairy company it owns, temporarily suspended production operations in the U.S. after unauthorized access to parts of

Coca-Cola says fairlife halts US production after cyber attack
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Trading Day: Sinking chips  

A shakeout in U.S. semiconductor stocks tanked the tech-heavy Nasdaq on Thursday as AI jitters spread globally, while solid U.S. economic data

Trading Day: Sinking chips  
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Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast

Netflix said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew thanks to new membership signups and price increases

Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast
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Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

Drops for computer chipmakers and other AI winners dragged down stock markets worldwide

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world
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Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts

Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts

Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts
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Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases

Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know
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Ontario seeks federal support for evacuations as wildfires devastate remote Canadian towns

Ontario requested federal assistance to evacuate people from remote northern Canadian communities ravaged by wildfires on Thursday, as smoke brought poor air quality to

Ontario seeks federal support for evacuations as wildfires devastate remote Canadian towns
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Brookfield-backed Csquare valued at $3.2 billion in NYSE debut

Brookfield-backed data center provider Csquare's shares opened marginally lower before closing 1.57% lower in their New York Stock Exchange

Brookfield-backed Csquare valued at $3.2 billion in NYSE debut
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Oil settles lower, but remains near one-month high on U.S.-Iran tension

Oil prices settled about 1% lower on Thursday but remained near their highest level since mid-June as the Iran war escalated, with Tehran asking Yemen's

Oil settles lower, but remains near one-month high on U.S.-Iran tension
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Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation

Crypto.com said on Thursday that market maker Citadel Securities had invested $400 million in the crypto exchange at a $20 billion valuation, in its first-ever

Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation
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US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits

The U.S. government is reviving a rule that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid, the Department of Homeland

US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
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Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data

Chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower on Thursday as they continued to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat

Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
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Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports

Alphabet's Google is months behind schedule on the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro, its most powerful flagship AI model, as the tech giant works to improve its capabilities, particularly

Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports
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US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list

The U.S. will hit Brazil with new 25% duties on its furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear,

US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list
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Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute

Iran and the United States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely

Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute
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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

The White House says President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches
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Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

Brazil has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it plans to impose reciprocal tariffs

Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs
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‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave
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Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified

Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
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Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict

A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online

Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict
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Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt

Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt

Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt
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Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Labor is trying to win over U.S. senators

Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
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Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday

Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
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US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said on Thursday it will sell 274 company-owned retail locations and cut about 500 corporate jobs as part of its restructuring.

US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees
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Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips

Equity indexes around the world fell on Thursday as investors offloaded heavy-weight chip stocks while the U.S. dollar and Treasury

Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips
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US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Trump administration to crack down on imports of what they say are partially finished solar cells that are being used to

US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties
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Fed's Logan calls for 'modestly higher' interest rates 

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Thursday became the first of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's new colleagues to call publicly for an interest-rate hike,

Fed's Logan calls for 'modestly higher' interest rates 
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Fed's Schmid: Inflation is "concerning" and the focus of setting policy right now

Inflation is proving persistent across a broad range of goods and services, and remains the focus of monetary policy given a stable labor market,

Fed's Schmid: Inflation is "concerning" and the focus of setting policy right now
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Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says

Latvia has increased security around a hydroelectric dam upstream from its capital Riga and at a huge underground gas storage facility due to intelligence

Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says
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Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant

Uber agreed on Thursday to buy Germany's Delivery Hero at an equity value of $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group

Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers

Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
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Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets across Ukraine to protest the dismissal of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister
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Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran

Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran

Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
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Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court

The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth

Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
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Most Gulf area economies face deeper downturns this year on Hormuz disruption

Most Gulf economies will contract more sharply this year than expected three months ago before rebounding in 2027, a Reuters poll found, as crumbling

Most Gulf area economies face deeper downturns this year on Hormuz disruption
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Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud

Armenia has seized control of a cement company owned by an arrested opposition leader, state media said on Thursday, as critics accuse Prime Minister Nikol

Armenia seizes company from opposition leader charged with fraud
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US business inventories increase moderately in May as sales accelerate

U.S. business inventories increased moderately in May amid continued strength in sales, pushing the inventories-to-sales ratio to the lowest level since late 2021.

US business inventories increase moderately in May as sales accelerate
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Lower gasoline prices restrain US retail sales, underlying momentum remains

U.S. retail sales rose slightly in June as lower gasoline prices weighed on receipts at service stations, but motor vehicle purchases accelerated and

Lower gasoline prices restrain US retail sales, underlying momentum remains
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United sees little demand hit from higher fares, expects pricing gains to hold

United Airlines said on Thursday higher fares had caused minimal to no damage to travel demand, bolstering its confidence that pricing gains can help it absorb nearly $6

United sees little demand hit from higher fares, expects pricing gains to hold
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Hungary government reports Orban-era IT contracts to police

Hungary's government said on Thursday it sent a report to police about the suspected misuse of public funds during purchases of educational software made by the previous

Hungary government reports Orban-era IT contracts to police
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Nigeria central bank chief signals caution on easing next week

Nigeria's gradual slowdown in inflation has opened the door to interest-rate cuts, but external shocks have complicated the outlook, Central Bank Governor

Nigeria central bank chief signals caution on easing next week
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Short sellers notch $8.7 billion profit as SpaceX shares dip to IPO price

Short sellers targeting SpaceX shares are sitting on an estimated $8.7 billion in paper profit since the rockets-to-AI firm's initial public offering

Short sellers notch $8.7 billion profit as SpaceX shares dip to IPO price
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Lebanon, Syria to reset trade ties, economy minister tells Reuters

Lebanon and Syria will in the coming months begin revising decades-old trade agreements to revive their economic relationship following the ouster of Syrian

Lebanon, Syria to reset trade ties, economy minister tells Reuters
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US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it was denying a 2024 petition filed by Tesla to avoid a recall fix for nearly

US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue
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How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery

July 16 - Uber will buy Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German firm at $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group outside China and stave off intensifying competition.

How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery
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What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages

There is now a yawning gap between the preliminary deal signed between the United States and Iran less than a month ago and the situation on the ground

What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages
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US tariffs shake up Brazil's presidential race as candidates trade blame

The tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Brazilian goods on Wednesday thrust Washington into Brazil's October presidential election, reviving

US tariffs shake up Brazil's presidential race as candidates trade blame
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Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion

Chinese luggage maker Anhui Korrun said on Thursday a fund it invested in deployed 2.9 billion yuan for an indirect 0.8265% stake in DeepSeek, implying

Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion
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Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time

Racing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says

Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time
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Repeated storms are turning disaster recovery into a way of life, and leaving communities facing disaster fatigue

Increasing flash flooding is exhausting communities as they’re hit again and again.

Repeated storms are turning disaster recovery into a way of life, and leaving communities facing disaster fatigue
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US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market remains stable

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability.

US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market remains stable
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Micron signs deals with Qualcomm, others for AI-powered automobile chip components

Micron Technology on Thursday signed long-term agreements with automotive suppliers, including chip designer Qualcomm and audio products maker Harman, to secure memory and storage

Micron signs deals with Qualcomm, others for AI-powered automobile chip components
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Wall Street regulators propose new e-delivery for investor disclosures

The U.S.

Wall Street regulators propose new e-delivery for investor disclosures
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IMF says new Bangladesh programme talks ahead, sees growth slowing

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that its staff team had concluded a visit to Bangladesh at the government's request and that discussions on the parameters

IMF says new Bangladesh programme talks ahead, sees growth slowing
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Council of Europe warns five EU states of rights risks in return hub plans

Europe's leading human rights watchdog urged five EU nations on Thursday to fully protect the rights under international law of rejected asylum seekers they aim to deport

Council of Europe warns five EU states of rights risks in return hub plans
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GE Aerospace says it is supporting Boeing's 787 production ramp-up

GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said on Thursday that shipments of GEnx engines for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had risen sharply, pushing back against

GE Aerospace says it is supporting Boeing's 787 production ramp-up