Pizza shop transforms patio into book haven, serving young readers
AgriStar plant fire sparks smoke advisory, water concerns
Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
Italian diaspora wins a major battle in the fight for citizenship
Renault swings to profit in first half despite intense Chinese competition
Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals
Teen flies himself to world's largest aviation gathering
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Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
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As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners
As luxury groups grapple with weak fashion sales and a hit to spending from the Middle East conflict, investors are increasingly focused
July 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
South Korea's Naver jumps 10% on Nvidia's $1 billion investment plan
Shares of South Korean internet and cloud service giant Naver jumped more than 10% on Monday after it said Nvidia would acquire $1 billion of its new shares to finance a
July 27, 2026
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Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows
Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell on Sunday after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast, while transit through
July 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports
Nvidia is in talks to provide roughly $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI as part of a massive data center project, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
July 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery
Profits at China's industrial firms grew at a solid, though slower, pace as resilient exports helped cushion sluggish domestic demand, highlighting the economy's uneven
July 27, 2026
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As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades
July 27, 2026
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Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high
Japan's services producer price index rose 3.2% in June from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Monday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep
July 27, 2026
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How Singapore's unique monetary policy works
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings unexpectedly on Monday, with inflation projected to step up in the months ahead.
January 26, 2026
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Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week
July 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World
Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean
July 27, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation
The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks
July 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Education
How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students
How rising gas prices impact business at Chandler Driving School and tips they're passing onto students
July 26, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
July 26, 2026
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For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction
July 26, 2026
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Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein swung to a $99 million quarterly loss due to slowing sales after the U.S. removed an import duty exemption on
July 26, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called new U.S. tariffs unfair and a strategic mistake in a Sunday opinion column for The Washington
July 26, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|World
Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel issued a sharp condemnation of Washington's oil embargo and hardened sanctions in a speech on Sunday, calling the policy of
July 26, 2026
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After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
After 5 car washes, driver's car still "smells like a barn" after driving through manure on highway
July 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
Russia considers it premature to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a possible halt to aerial attacks as part of efforts to end the war, Kremlin
July 26, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
July 26, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that
July 26, 2026
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Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio
July 26, 2026
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Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
July 26, 2026
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The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
July 26, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO
July 26, 2026
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A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices
July 26, 2026
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Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing
July 26, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World
‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
‘There is freedom’: Why Asian women are leaving their husbands in their 50s and 60s
July 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency
July 26, 2026
Australia|Economy|Political|World
Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S.
July 26, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi
July 26, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, on Saturday formally launched his bid to challenge President Luiz
July 26, 2026
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Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida
July 25, 2026
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Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political
Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
July 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Technology|World
India's Instagram Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls
By Krishna N.
July 25, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts
Two weeks before the U.S.
July 25, 2026
Economy|Election|Political|World
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has been confirmed as the presidential candidate for his father's Liberal Party
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
LSEG's Lipper reviews transaction affecting fixed-income fund flow data
London Stock Exchange Group's (LSEG) Lipper unit said on Saturday it was investigating an unusually large transaction in one investment-grade bond fund that distorted its wider
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump's new sweeping tariffs
Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again
July 25, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Disappointment and fear as tens of thousands people evacuate French wildfires
When raging wildfires threatened Mohammed Laabar's hometown in southwestern France on Friday, he and his wife gathered their three-year-old son,
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US
Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains
July 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
India youth protesters agree to end protests after talks with government
India's youth protesters have agreed to end their demonstration, a spokesperson of the 'cockroach' movement told reporters after talks with the government on Saturday.
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World
Drone threat in Russia's Yekaterinburg disrupts Wildberries operations and athletics championships
A drone threat prompted leading Russian online retailer Wildberries to evacuate its logistics hub on Saturday in the city of Yekaterinburg, where the national
July 25, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on
July 25, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures
India said on Saturday it would continue engaging with the United States to conclude a bilateral trade agreement, after Washington imposed a 10% tariff
July 25, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Food
Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs
The Alpine farmers who make one of Switzerland's most famous cheeses are seeking to fill the hole in
July 25, 2026
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This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
U.S.
July 25, 2026
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What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
July 25, 2026
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Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits
July 25, 2026
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The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has signed a $16 billion deal to lease and lease back its crude oil pipeline network with a
July 25, 2026
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Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
By Max A.
July 25, 2026
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Samsung Elec wins $200 billion Broadcom AI chip partnership, boosting foundry push
Samsung Electronics said on Saturday it struck a pact with U.S. chip designer Broadcom to widen cooperation across memory chips, contract chip making and
July 25, 2026
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Nvidia, SK Group unveil $500 billion-plus AI data centers initiative, memory partnership
Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group on Friday unveiled a more than $500 billion AI initiative spanning large-scale AI data centers and next-generation memory, Nvidia
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle
The U.S.
July 25, 2026
Economy|Environment
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election
July 25, 2026
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Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out
Paramount Skydance on Friday agreed to pause its acquisition of Warner Bros.
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would not go forward with a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia unless the Saudis agreed
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference
Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless
July 25, 2026
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Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week
The OpenAI agent that broke into tech firm Hugging Face went on a dayslong hacking spree that OpenAI
July 25, 2026
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Appeals court rejects Trump bid to halt $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruling
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a bid by U.S.
July 25, 2026
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Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices
July 24, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months
Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Qualcomm tells customers of double-digit price increases, Bloomberg News reports
Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm told customers it would raise prices by a percentage in the double digits due to rising costs, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a letter sent
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine
U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Brazil eases spending curb despite revenue shortfall from dividend tax
The Brazilian government on Friday reduced by 5.7 billion reais ($1.12 billion) a spending curb needed to comply with its fiscal framework due to lower
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Barclays sees upside risks to 2026 Brent price view given Strait of Hormuz impasse
Barclays said on Friday that risks to its oil price forecasts are skewed higher depending on how long the "impasse" over the Strait of Hormuz lasts.
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Waymo explores ending Uber partnership, Financial Times reports
Alphabet's robotaxi firm Waymo is considering ending its partnership with Uber due to a souring relationship between the companies, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing
July 25, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|World
Brazil says 16.5% of exports face combined US duties of 37.5%
Brazil estimates that newly announced U.S. tariffs will affect 23.1% of its exports, according to a government statement released on Friday.
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
U.S.
July 24, 2026
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Private credit roundup: Insurers step up as liquidity pressures build
Insurers and large institutions are preparing to put more money into private credit markets, a survey showed, even as wealthy investors turn cautious about the illiquidity and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on Friday in a quiet celebration without U.S. officials after a
July 24, 2026
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Stocks mixed as oil prices pause climb but yields hover near highs
U.S. and European stock markets found only scattered relief from this week's lows as oil prices pulled back on Friday, but
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings reports
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell on Friday as investors sold chip stocks on worries about massive spending on artificial intelligence ahead of the next
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US small businesses file lawsuit challenging Trump's new 'forced labor' tariffs
Two U.S. small businesses on Friday challenged President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying that the new
July 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World
Canada celebrates new bridge to US during tariff troubles with Trump
Canadian officials are celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Donald Trump says the United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets
Blackstone, Donerail among final bidders for yacht retailer MarineMax, sources say
Investment firms Blackstone and Donerail are among the final bidders to acquire MarineMax, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
The European Central Bank still considers the current inflation shock to be medium-sized, which requires some policy action but not aggressive moves, and it will get
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil falls on report China pushing for end US-Iran war
Crude oil futures prices were more than 4% lower on Friday after sources said that China had initiated a push to resume stalled peace talks between the United States and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgrade
Anthropic on Friday launched Opus 5, its latest AI model that the startup says nears the capabilities of its more powerful cousin Fable 5 at half the price.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Meta adds new task automation features to AI assistant
Meta is rolling out new features for its Meta AI service in select markets, allowing the chatbot to complete certain tasks autonomously, the company said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology
Aerospace fights for young recruits as AI drains talent pool
For Hassan Butt, a 17-year-old British student volunteering at the Farnborough airshow this week, there was nothing
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctions
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions against nine firms and four people in the business network of sanctioned Iranian financier Babak Zanjani
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners
July 24, 2026
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Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court
July 24, 2026
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World
Liberia seizes $317 million of cocaine bound for Europe, police chief says
Liberian authorities have seized around $317 million worth of cocaine that was bound for Europe, a senior police official said, in
July 24, 2026
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Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says
Activity in the vast U.S. services sector accelerated in July, aided in part by spending around the FIFA World Cup and the Independence Day holiday, while the pace of
July 24, 2026
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White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
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US new home sales pick up in June, but affordability challenges remain
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes snapped a two-month skid in June, but higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges restrained the rebound and continue to
July 24, 2026
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Investors fret that spiking oil prices and rising yields could threaten stock rally
Deepening conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices surging and Treasury yields climbing to levels that have equity
July 24, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Yen records biggest weekly drop in over two months, dollar climbs for the week
The dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain since mid-June, buoyed by the rise in oil prices, while the yen was poised for its largest weekly percentage
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Commerzbank chairman says bank is ready for takeover talks with UniCredit
Commerzbank Chairman Jens Weidmann on Friday invited UniCredit to open talks on the terms of a merger, as the German lender abandoned its
July 24, 2026
Asia|Economy|World
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
JPMorgan warns 'super' El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation
A rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern combined with higher energy prices could add 0.3 percentage points to global inflation next year, hitting
July 24, 2026
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US investment-grade bond funds see $7 billion record weekly outflows
U.S. investment-grade bond funds and exchange-traded funds saw massive outflows in the week ended July 22, as an oil-driven inflation scare pushed Treasury yields higher and
July 24, 2026
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‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
‘It’s like firing your best worker for no apparent reason’: Why this New York family is dreading a looming deadline
July 24, 2026
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Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted
July 24, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Chinese and Philippines vessels clash in South China Sea
Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the third tense confrontation this week in the contested waters.
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
A crude summer
It's all about central banks this week and rising energy prices will likely keep rate-setters as distant as Tokyo, Washington and London on their toes even if they welcome
July 24, 2026
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AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slide
AstraZeneca's long-time CEO Pascal Soriot has rarely put a foot wrong.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
US stocks face tests from Fed decision, tech-led earnings deluge
A wobbly U.S. stock market will take its cues in the coming week from a Federal Reserve meeting set to shed light on the path for interest rates, and
July 24, 2026
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Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 other breakaway lawmakers launched a new political party on Friday, seeking to regroup to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan
July 24, 2026
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Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says
South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will announce large supply deals with U.S. technology companies during President Lee Jae Myung's visit to San
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business
Chinese battery giant CATL reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, driven by robust growth in its energy storage business that helped offset softer demand
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World
US agency rejects petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe
The U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US equity funds log outflows for a second straight week as tech earnings eyed
U.S. equity funds recorded outflows for a second consecutive week as caution ahead of earnings reports from major technology companies and a renewed rise in oil prices weighed on
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
Verizon lifts annual forecasts, signs $1 billion fiber deal with Google
Verizon raised its annual adjusted profit forecast and said it had secured a more than $1 billion deal with Google to provide dark fiber connectivity for
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Meta launches new app 'Seller' to provide sales tools for merchants
Meta on Friday launched a new app called "Seller" to offer dedicated selling tools to merchants using the company's Facebook Marketplace platform for buying and selling items.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Bank of England to hold steady this year but Iran war inflation risks persist: Reuters poll
The Bank of England will not shift its key interest rate from 3.75% on Thursday according to all 70 economists in a July 21-24 Reuters poll, and likely
July 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
The U.N.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Russian entrepreneurs see stock go up in flames as Ukraine targets Wildberries
Russian fashion designer Viktoria Terekhova shipped virtually her entire summer collection of children's clothes last week to the giant warehouse of online retailer
July 24, 2026
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AmEx's steady profit outlook clouds revenue forecast boost; shares fall
American Express raised its 2026 revenue forecast on Friday as its affluent customers continued to spend on travel, entertainment and dining, but
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said on Friday the company has secured a deal with Google, valued at more than $1 billion, to provide dark fiber connectivity for the search engine giant's
July 24, 2026
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Bank of America hikes common stock dividend by 14%
Bank of America said on Friday it has increased its quarterly common stock dividend by 4 cents or 14%, to 32 cents a share, with its CEO Brian Moynihan citing the
July 24, 2026
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World
Flash flood emergency issued in West Virginia
Torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across parts of West Virginia as severe storms sweep through the Eastern US.
July 22, 2026
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Wall St opens subdued after tech rout; Mideast, tariffs in focus
Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Friday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session, as investors digested fresh earnings, escalating Middle East tensions and a
July 24, 2026
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps to 14% as Ukrainian drones hit economy
The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 14% on Friday from 14.25% despite a spike in inflation linked to
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political
Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.
July 24, 2026
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American Express Q2 profit rises driven by higher spending and fewer delinquencies
American Express on Friday reported an 8% rise in second-quarter profits compared to last year
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science
Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal
HSBC has agreed to sell its life and health insurance business in Singapore to Allianz for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), as it trims
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|World
In India, Iran war forces Diet Coke to roll out a bigger can, heftier price tag
First, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminum cans, triggering an unusual wave of "Diet
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Reaction to US imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners
The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, over allegations of lax
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
European Commission gives guarded welcome to new Trump tariffs
The European Commission gave a guarded welcome to new tariffs imposed by the United States on Friday, saying that the outcome was in line with a trade deal the two sides
July 24, 2026
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German consumer sentiment dips slightly into August, survey finds
German consumer sentiment is set to dip slightly going into August as households remain cautious about spending amid more pessimistic income expectations, a survey found on
July 24, 2026
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Bank of France head: Trump's tariffs add more uncertainty for world economy
Tariffs imposed on trading partners from the administration of U.S.
July 24, 2026
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Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect
Switzerland takes note of the announced additional U.S. tariffs but rejects allegations underlying the forced labour investigation, the government said on Friday.
July 24, 2026
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India's private sector growth slumped to over four-year low in July, PMI shows
India's private sector growth skidded to its weakest in over four years in July as a sharp slowdown in services constrained overall expansion even though rising export
July 24, 2026
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US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control
As U.S. defence companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow this week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered
July 24, 2026
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EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington's rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Top apparel exporter Vietnam faces higher US tariffs than peers
Vietnam faces higher U.S. tariffs than peers and risks a further erosion of competitiveness in the clothing sector, as the largest exporter of apparel to the U.S. is
July 24, 2026
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Oil batters bonds as AI burns cash
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu We are back to war watching, as if the June ceasefire never happened.
July 24, 2026
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Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows
Euro zone companies are struggling to raise prices for consumers already struggling with a rise in fuel costs, with fierce competition from China compounding tough
July 24, 2026
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ECB survey shows broadly unchanged inflation outlook
Euro zone inflation expectations remained broadly unchanged over the past three months and price growth is seen falling quickly next year before returning back to the 2%
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone consumers cut inflation expectations in June
Euro zone consumers cut their inflation expectations last month, likely encouraged by a truce in the Middle East that had brought down energy prices but proved short
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says
Singaporean state investor Temasek is looking to increase its investments in defence as the war in Ukraine prompts European
July 24, 2026
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Wise tumbles after US declines national trust bank application
London-listed shares of Wise fell 10% on Friday after the money transfer group said its application to create a national trust bank in the United States was denied by regulators,
July 24, 2026
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French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show
France's private sector contraction eased in July, with services output slowing only marginally, although inflation, borrowing costs and geopolitics all remained concerns as
July 24, 2026
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German business activity returns to growth after four months, PMI shows
Germany's private sector has returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a marked upturn in manufacturing output, a survey
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
China's PBOC to conduct overnight reverse repos, inject a total of 2.1 trillion yuan
China's central bank said on Friday it would conduct overnight reverse repo operations via the open market from July 29 to 31 and on August 3 to better meet short-term
July 24, 2026
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ECB policymakers warn about growing inflation risks
Inflation risks are high and the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates again in response to the Iran crisis, three policymakers said on Friday, but all
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high
July 24, 2026
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European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watch
European shares rose on Friday after registering their steepest one-day loss in two weeks in the previous session, as investors drew comfort
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts
U.S. threats to sanction Chinese AI developers over alleged intellectual property theft and export-control violations risk unravelling efforts to establish
July 24, 2026
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UK firms plan smaller price rises and wage hikes, BoE survey shows
British businesses expect to increase prices and wages by a bit less in the year ahead after a ceasefire in the Iran war briefly pushed down energy prices, according to a
July 24, 2026
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UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last
British firms reported the first rise in activity in three months in July, helped by a brief respite in the Iran war, while consumers grew in confidence
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup
British retail sales rose unexpectedly in June as shoppers increased their spending on air conditioning and clothing, official data showed on Friday,
July 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba
Spanish hotel group Melia said it has ceased all operations of its 34 hotels in Cuba on Friday amid the hardening of U.S. sanctions and the island’s
July 24, 2026
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China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year
CiDi, the Hong Kong-listed Chinese autonomous mining equipment maker, expects overseas deployments to grow this
July 24, 2026
Crime|Economy|World
Argentina President Milei flies to Brazil to kick-start Bolsonaro presidential bid
Argentine President Javier Milei flies to Brazil on Friday to throw his weight behind Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential run
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Taiwan central bank says it has good communications with US Treasury after currency report
Taiwan's central bank on Friday emphasised its good relations with the U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel
World Cup boom, Middle East gloom could split earnings for US travel firms
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July 24, 2026
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Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets
A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government
July 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political
Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses
Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, Moscow's answer to Amazon, said on Friday three more of its warehouses had been attacked by Ukraine overnight, part
July 24, 2026
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China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny
For months, Chinese chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had been
July 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology
Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism
President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Intel rises as strong forecasts signal AI boost for turnaround
Intel's shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Friday after bullish forecasts signaled the AI boom was propelling the chipmaker's long-awaited turnaround.
July 24, 2026
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Running on empty
From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! Cash burn and spiking crude prices dominated market headlines this week.
July 24, 2026
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Global equity funds attract ninth weekly inflow amid upbeat earnings expectations
Global equity funds attracted inflows for a ninth straight week through July 22 as investors remained optimistic about a robust earnings season despite an escalation in Middle East
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Defense tech company Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation
Defense tech firm Anduril is in discussions with investors for a new funding round that could see it valued at roughly $100 billion, rivaling
July 24, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Volkswagen makes case for deep cuts as Chinese competitors close in on Europe
Volkswagen must deepen cost cuts to remain competitive against Chinese brands increasingly taking aim at the German auto group's home market, CEO Oliver
July 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|Health|Political
Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz named Health Minister Nina Warken as his new chief of staff on Friday, as part of a reshuffle intended
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand
Leaders of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement said on Friday that the government has sought time
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel
Airline passengers hate middle seats. But that’s not why United is getting rid of some of them
Airline passengers hate middle seats. But that’s not why United is getting rid of some of them
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery
Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery
July 24, 2026
Economy|World
German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts as he tries to boost his unpopular government
July 24, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal
Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Tech titan’s ex-wife fails to win greater share of AI boom in decade-long ‘divorce of the century’
Tech titan’s ex-wife fails to win greater share of AI boom in decade-long ‘divorce of the century’
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries
Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Add a month at sea and $2.5 million - what it costs oil tankers to flee Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
With two of its key oil export routes - the Hormuz and Bab el- Mandeb straits - disrupted by Iran and Iran-allied Houthi militants,
July 24, 2026
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Japan's Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries
Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 2% on Friday, as a sharp decline in Google parent Alphabet shares spurred concerns about heavy AI spending.
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan June core CPI rises 1.6% yr/yr
Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ likely to keep inflation warning but expect no big build-up in risks, sources say
The Bank of Japan will likely maintain its warning over the risk of inflation overshooting its 2% target next week, but signal that those risks have not
July 24, 2026
Crime|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US military says it completed 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked a 13th consecutive night of American attacks.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash
Brazilian air accident investigators said on Thursday that a buildup of ice, failures in the aircraft's de-icing system,
July 24, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Australia's ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named
Australian stock exchange operator ASX Ltd said on Friday that CFO Andrew Tobin intends to retire.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Around 2,000 Brazilian products exempt from both recent U.S. tariffs, minister says
About 2,000 products exported by Brazil to the United States will be exempt from the new tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration in recent days, including
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The U.S. military has announced it conducted a 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?
What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World
Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse
The world’s leading authority on food insecurity said on Thursday that the situation in Gaza had improved since famine swept parts of the Palestinian territory last year
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump administration faces record turnover in second term
Trump administration faces record turnover in second term
July 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
US, Mexico set more USMCA talks for September amid differences over autos content
U.S. and Mexican officials said on Thursday they will meet for a fourth round of negotiations to revamp the North American trade pact
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Singapore's GIC to invest an additional $30 billion in hedge funds
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC plans to deploy an additional $30 billion into hedge funds and is spreading its bets
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan government highlights mounting inflationary pressure
Japanese companies are passing on rising costs from the Middle East conflict at a faster pace than in 2022, when the war in Ukraine pushed up fuel costs, the government said
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan June core inflation accelerates, stays below BOJ target
Japan's core inflation perked up in June but remained below the central bank's 2% target for a fifth straight month, suggesting that firms have yet to
July 24, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Japan's factory activity stays firm as output surges in July, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity remained broadly firm in July with output rising at its fastest rate since February 2014, while uncertainty about the Middle East situation
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US
Trump administration urges Congress to pass permanent daylight saving time
The Trump administration is urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent, deprioritize bicycle lanes and mass transit, cut funding for electric
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: Burn, baby, burn
European and U.S. stocks slumped while bond yields shot higher on Thursday, with global markets rocked by oil's surge above $100 a barrel and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Pentagon awards Oracle nearly $7 billion deal in latest software consolidation push
The Pentagon announced on Thursday a nearly $7 billion, up-to-10-year agreement with Oracle to consolidate the department's on-premises software licenses into a single
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
SAP CFO says AI must move beyond chatbot 'low-hanging fruit' before seeing returns
SAP's finance chief said on Thursday that artificial intelligence in enterprise software must move beyond chatbots and coding tools into more complex business
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Nvidia, Amkor strike $1.5 billion chip packaging deal
Amkor Technology said on Thursday it had entered a multi-year agreement with Nvidia worth $1.5 billion to expand advanced semiconductor packaging and test capacity in the U.S., as
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Paramount-Warner Bros deal paused through August 17, judge rules
Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through August 17, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say
The European Central Bank is considering several options to mitigate its financial losses, in a tense debate that is expected to
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump to impose 'forced labor' duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire
The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US warns against excessive yen volatility, calls for BOJ rate hikes
The U.S.
July 24, 2026
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Brazil says US tariffs related to forced labor are 'arbitrary' and 'unjustified'
The Brazilian government on Thursday rejected the tariffs imposed by the United States on the South American nation and another 59 trading partners related to
July 24, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Mexico to see no change from new US tariffs, economy minister says
Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday that the country will "see no change in the effective tariff that Mexico pays," after the U.S. government
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says
Canada will do whatever it takes to defend itself in a trade war with the United States, including possible retaliatory measures, Prime
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|US|World
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will continue to negotiate a new trade deal with the U.S., but the country is willing to respond should new threatened tariffs come into effect
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Mexican economy falters in May as construction dips
Mexico's economy contracted in May from April, official data showed on Thursday, fueling caution about the country's situation as the primary and secondary sectors
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology
Harley-Davidson posts lower quarterly results as raw material costs rise
Harley-Davidson reported lower second-quarter profit and revenue but raised its annual forecast on Thursday, as the legacy motorbike maker leaned on its wider turnaround plan to
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slide
Short sellers targeting SpaceX shares are sitting on an estimated $15.5 billion in paper profit since the rockets-to-AI firm's mid-June initial
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Ameriprise Financial quarterly profit rises on higher fee income
Asset and wealth manager Ameriprise Financial reported a rise in its second-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by a market rally that boosted the value of its fee-generating assets
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB leaves rates on hold, but keeps door open to further rate hikes
The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room for more tightening in the coming months as a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Wall St opens lower as Big Tech earnings rekindle AI spending worries; oil jumps
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, as concerns over heavy AI spending resurfaced after the first batch of Big Tech earnings, while another jump in oil prices
July 23, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World
Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to
July 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue
What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World
Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday, sources say
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could announce a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, triggered by the abrupt exit of party heavyweight Jens Spahn in a row over a surrogacy baby,
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Blackstone is addressing community concerns around AI, CEO says
Blackstone is working to address the societal and environmental implications of artificial intelligence development, CEO Stephen
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Lockheed Martin, RTX lift 2026 forecasts as Pentagon looks to restock weapons
The world's two biggest defense contractors, Lockheed Martin and RTX, said on Thursday they expect strong profits going forward because
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest since 1969
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits for the first time unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest since the 1960s, indicating the U.S. job market
July 23, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|World
Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100
U.S.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB will discuss raising banks' minimum reserves, Lagarde says
The European Central Bank will discuss raising banks' minimum reserve requirements, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday, opening the door to a move that
July 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US|World
Former Barclays boss denies friendship with Epstein, US Democrats skeptical
Former Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley said on Thursday in a closed-door U.S. congressional hearing that he had no
July 23, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan
Spain's lower house rejected the government's proposed 2027 spending framework on Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to its efforts to approve a state budget before the end of
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World
Kalshi hits the back of the net with $27 billion FIFA World Cup windfall
Prediction market startup Kalshi scored well during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting roughly double its projected user traffic and trading volume as fans scrambled
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Oil executives rush to complete contract migration in Venezuela, sources say
Venezuela's oil ministry has told partners of state energy company PDVSA that it will maintain the July 28 deadline it had set to
July 23, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|World
US states sue Trump administration for conditioning disaster funds on election changes
A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states asked a federal judge on Thursday to block the Department of Homeland Security from withholding certain disaster-related
July 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Food|World
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labor, US lawsuit claims
Lindt has been sued in a U.S. court over its alleged use of child labor in Ghana and Ivory Coast, even as the Swiss chocolate maker touts its commitment to
July 24, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance
More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
More than two dozen states have sued the Trump administration after it required them to comply with election and immigration conditions to get billions of dollars in federal funding for disasters
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025
No major U.S. trading partner manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage in 2025, the U.S.
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Blackstone private credit fund withdrawal requests slowing, president says
Investor requests to withdraw from Blackstone's flagship private credit fund have fallen at the beginning of the third quarter after a period of higher demand to redeem,
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World
Airline group IATA taps World Economic Forum's Zahidi as new chief
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has tapped World Economic Forum managing director Saadia Zahidi as its new director general after current boss Willie
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Intel forecast crushes estimates as AI boom boosts chip demand; shares jump
Intel forecast quarterly profit and revenue above estimates on Thursday, pushing its shares up 5.2% in after-hours trade and helping prompt the
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Newmont tops profit estimates on higher gold prices, sees steady output
Newmont, the world's biggest gold miner, beat second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday after a rally in bullion prices outweighed the impact
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology
GE HealthCare says CFO Saccaro to step down; reports preliminary Q2 results
GE HealthCare's Chief Financial Officer Jay Saccaro will step down from his role to pursue an opportunity outside the medical technology industry, the company said on Thursday, and
July 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Boeing pips Airbus in low-key Farnborough jet order race
Boeing edged Airbus in a subdued series of order announcements at the Farnborough Airshow this week, as the global
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Aerolineas Argentinas plans biggest fleet renewal in a decade with 20 new aircraft
Aerolineas Argentinas said on Thursday it will add 20 new aircraft to its fleet, marking the state airline's largest revamp in a decade as it seeks to renew a quarter of its total
July 23, 2026
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Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows
Two earthquakes that rocked Venezuela on June 24 caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, but the cost of rebuilding could be twice that much or
July 23, 2026
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Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment into Yemen this month,
July 23, 2026
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US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent crude to $100
U.S. energy shares rose on Thursday as Brent crude touched $100 a barrel, extending a five-day rally after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers heightened concerns over global oil
July 23, 2026
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Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
President Donald Trump is having governors and electricity companies join a pledge aimed at shielding U.S. consumers from higher utility bills because data centers
July 23, 2026
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Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture
Ford and Chinese automotive company Geely Auto announced plans on Thursday to jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain factory
July 24, 2026
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Democrats urge IRS watchdog to find out why a top lawyer who clashed with White House left his job
Senate Democrats want a watchdog at the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the recent departure of a high-ranking IRS attorney who clashed with President Donald Trump's White House after the attorney raised concerns about influence over taxpayer audits
July 24, 2026
Economy|Finance|US
Democrats say Social Security boss' message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law's benefits
Congressional Democrats are squaring off with President Donald Trump's administration over one of the most potent political issues in the country ahead of this year’s midterm elections: Social Security
July 24, 2026
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Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
Consumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel
July 24, 2026
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Union Pacific picks up Canadian National's support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad
Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival’s support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad
July 23, 2026
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India's Cockroach movement holds a capital sit-in as police crack down on protests
Young protesters in India are camping on the streets of New Delhi
July 23, 2026
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Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
July 24, 2026
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US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end
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July 22, 2026
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US Treasury bill issuance grows, heightens long-term risk
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July 23, 2026
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Dow forecasts quarterly core profit slightly above estimates, warns of Middle East uncertainty
Dow Inc forecast third-quarter core profit slightly above Wall Street expectations, while warning that the quarter ahead remains difficult to predict as the U.S.-
July 23, 2026
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More Amazon and gig workers are turning to SNAP and Medicaid to make ends meet, study finds
More Amazon and gig workers are turning to SNAP and Medicaid to make ends meet, study finds
July 24, 2026
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets
July 23, 2026
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‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
July 23, 2026
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Mexico inflation undershoots forecasts; core rate returns to target range
Mexico's annual inflation rate decelerated for an eighth consecutive fortnight in early July, official data showed on Thursday, slowing more
July 23, 2026
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US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition
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July 23, 2026
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US Justice Department streamlines merger review process
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July 23, 2026
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Lazard revamps advisory business, posts 91% drop in quarterly profit
(In first paragraph, corrects to show that the positions were not cut but staff was replaced and corrects time period to 2023 to 2025.
July 23, 2026
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Anthropic mulls mandatory employee stock trading plans after IPO, The Information reports
Anthropic is considering requiring rank-and-file employees to sell stock through preset trading plans after it goes public to avoid
July 23, 2026
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Dollar hits new 40-year high versus yen, euro softer after ECB stands pat on rates
The dollar strengthened to a fresh 40-year high against the yen and climbed against the euro on Thursday as oil prices continued to shoot higher on
July 23, 2026
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Oil settles over $100 as Houthi attacks intensify Middle East supply risks
Oil prices settled above $100 on Thursday for the first time since May after Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea,
July 23, 2026
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Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties
Two Israeli banks will halt working with their Palestinian counterparts in the coming months citing risks of associating with
July 23, 2026
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White House monitors OpenAI's 'rogue' AI incident, lawmakers propose 'kill switch'
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July 23, 2026
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South Africa central bank surprises with rate hold, says policy tight enough
South Africa's central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping its main lending rate unchanged on Thursday, saying its
July 23, 2026
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US pledges over $200 million in aid to Red Cross agencies
The United States will give over $200 million in aid to the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
July 23, 2026
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Wall St falls as tech earnings spark AI spending worries and oil hits $100
Wall Street indexes closed lower on Thursday with Nasdaq sinking more than 2% as the latest earnings updates from large technology companies
July 23, 2026
Economy|Technology|World
Stocks sink on Big Tech cash burn; oil hits $100 for first time since May
Oil prices spiked to $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since May, while major tech giants knocked U.S. stocks lower and Europe's
July 23, 2026
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Vermont manufacturers react to President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian goods
Vermont manufacturers react to President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian goods
July 23, 2026
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Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest
Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest
July 23, 2026
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The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war
The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war
July 23, 2026
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Man seen in viral ICE arrest video speaks publicly for first time after release
Man seen in viral ICE arrest video speaks publicly for first time after release
July 23, 2026
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Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
March 09, 2026
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Spanish minister enters race to lead UN labour agency, amid US funding concerns
Spain has nominated Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz to head the United Nations labour agency, potentially making her the first woman to
July 23, 2026
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Tesla's once-bullish tone on robotaxis shifts
A year ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company's robotaxi network would expand at a "hyper-exponential rate" and be available to
July 23, 2026
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Comcast's Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, 'Love Island USA' boost
Comcast's Peacock streaming service reported its first quarterly profit on Thursday, as the soccer World Cup and the hit reality show "Love Island USA"
July 23, 2026
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A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into stadium renovations with the hopes of bringing more major events to Charlotte including the Super Bowl, the NFL draft and the 2031 Women’s World Cup
July 23, 2026
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The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969
The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969
July 23, 2026
Economy|World
With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
July 23, 2026
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Magnificent cash burn
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There was a familiar playbook in response to Alphabet's earnings
July 23, 2026
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How the hunt for value sparked a U.S. private-label revolution
Bill Peterson used to go to Whole Foods or Kroger for fruits, vegetables and milk.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
T-Mobile expects temporary hit from new pricier plans
T-Mobile said on Thursday it expects third-quarter postpaid account additions to decline sequentially as the telecom operator upgrades its rate plans,
July 23, 2026
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US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is ready to help end the war in Ukraine but acknowledges there's no quick path to a deal
July 23, 2026
Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology
New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share
Beyond deprioritizing scientific merit, the Trump administration’s proposal also restricts researchers’ ability to share their findings and collaborate with each other.
July 23, 2026
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US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty
July 23, 2026
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Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices
The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty about how volatile energy prices will affect inflation
July 23, 2026
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Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power
Building relationships and creating equitable opportunities are critical to engaging Detroit’s young people in safe and positive activities.
July 23, 2026
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There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way
Many sustainability programs may be aiming at the wrong target because most entrepreneurs won’t become environmental activists.
July 23, 2026
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How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project
How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project
July 23, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
US tests GMO flies in rush to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
At a U.S.-funded facility in Panama, scientists are preparing to launch the first outdoor tests of genetically modified
July 23, 2026
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Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
Alphabet's Google was fined a total of €890 million ($1 billion) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech,
July 23, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science
Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade
More Americans now hold absolutist positions, supporting legal access to abortion in all or most cases and opposing government regulation altogether.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Nasdaq tops profit estimates on high-profile listings, robust data revenue
Nasdaq beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by several high-profile listings on its exchange and strong demand for its data
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Mobileye founder's decision to step down as CEO, weak forecast hit shares
Amnon Shashua, CEO of Mobileye since founding it in 1999, will step down, just as the autonomous-driving technology firm makes a big push into a robotaxi service and robotics.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
Alphabet's first cash burn on record has jolted investors awaiting more Big Tech results next week as soaring AI spending strains one of the
July 23, 2026
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Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slip -Ortex
Short sellers targeting SpaceX shares are sitting on an estimated $15.5 billion in paper profit since the rockets-to-AI firm's mid-June initial public offering, as its
July 23, 2026
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EU targets Russian banks in new sanctions package over Ukraine war
The European Union approved its 21st sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, imposing curbs on the
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Honeywell Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast in first post-split earnings
Honeywell Technologies raised its full-year 2026 profit forecast on Thursday, helped by resilient demand for its industrial and building automation products,
July 23, 2026
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Blackstone beats profit estimates with AI gains as assets hit $1.35 trillion
Blackstone beat analyst expectations for second-quarter income on Thursday as the world's largest alternative asset manager cashed
July 23, 2026
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Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview
Elon Musk urged the world's leading AI firms to conduct peer reviews of one another's most advanced models before releasing them, The Economist reported on Thursday, as concerns
July 23, 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan's Q2 profit beats expectations, helped by rising copper prices
Freeport-McMoRan posted a second-quarter profit on Thursday that beat Wall Street's expectations as higher copper prices offset lower production at Indonesia's Grasberg mine, which
July 23, 2026
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American Airlines cuts 2026 outlook as fuel shock overwhelms revenue gains
American Airlines lowered its 2026 earnings forecast on Thursday, warning that a renewed surge in jet fuel costs could leave it
July 23, 2026
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Albertsons cuts annual forecasts amid cautious consumer spending; shares fall 15%
Albertsons cut its annual identical-sales and profit forecasts on Thursday and said it would accelerate investments in prices and its online business to better compete for cash-
July 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Myanmar leaders' return to ASEAN meetings 'still far off', bloc's envoy says
The participation of Myanmar leaders in top meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is "still far off", the Philippines' foreign minister said on Thursday.
July 23, 2026
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ECB keeps rates unchanged but September hike firmly in play
The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but held the door open to another increase in
July 23, 2026
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EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations
July 23, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Shipowners halt calls at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, wary of Russian strikes
Shipowners halted vessel arrivals at Ukraine's Black Sea ports due to intensified Russian strikes, Kyiv said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Moscow might escalate
July 23, 2026
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Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls
Russian-controlled Crimea has installed public street phones for emergency calls to the police and ambulance service, providing an alternative to mobile
July 23, 2026
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US investors rethink bonds' role as inflation reshapes portfolios
Some U.S. investors who once relied on bonds to cushion equity selloffs are making more room for commodities, infrastructure, private credit and other
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand
RTX raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, betting on sustained demand for commercial aircraft maintenance and military systems,
July 23, 2026
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Pakistan's US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists
Pakistan's push to convert some of its diplomatic goodwill with the Trump administration into economic support has drawn skepticism from economists, who
July 23, 2026
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Trump's consumer finance watchdog pick pledges 'open mind' on plans to fire most of the agency's workforce
Capital One executive Brian Johnson, U.S.
July 23, 2026
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UK factory orders remain in doldrums, cost pressures jump, CBI says
British manufacturing orders continued to deteriorate in July at the joint-fastest rate since September 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey on
July 23, 2026
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Chinese titanium firms seek aerospace foothold beyond home market
Chinese titanium suppliers used the Farnborough Airshow this week to court aerospace customers, betting tight global
July 23, 2026
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Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons
Defense giant Lockheed Martin lifted its 2026 sales and profit forecasts on Thursday as the Pentagon looks to replenish weapons stockpiles amid a
July 23, 2026
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French business confidence improves in July despite Middle East conflict, heatwaves
French business confidence rose to a four-month high in July despite a new flare-up in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and record heatwaves at home, a monthly survey showed on
July 23, 2026
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Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech power
Chipmaker CXMT's high-profile debut next week will mark a major milestone for China's state-led funding model, highlighting how
July 23, 2026
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Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
U.S.
July 23, 2026
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Beijing seeks opinions on planned China-US tariff cuts on $30 billion in trade
China is seeking opinions from companies, business associations and local governments on proposed reciprocal tariff cut arrangements with the United States on about $30
July 23, 2026
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European shares post biggest drop in two weeks on oil surge, rate-hike concerns
European shares suffered their steepest one-day drop in over two weeks on Thursday, weighed down by lacklustre earnings,
July 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
South Korea shifting to ‘peace first’ North Korea policy, retains denuclearisation goal
South Korea is abandoning a "denuclearisation first" policy in favour of a "peace first" approach towards North Korea, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young
July 23, 2026
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Warsh's no-guidance approach confronts a hawkish world and hawkish Fed colleagues
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh may hope to stay mum about the Fed's rate plans, but fresh oil and potential tariff shocks and a hawkish tilt
July 23, 2026
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Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street
Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street
July 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Vietnam reaffirms trade talks, urges US to conclude trade investigation
Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it remained committed to bringing trade negotiations with the United States to a conclusion, urging Washington to wrap up
July 23, 2026
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Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound
Renault Group sales rebounded in the second quarter as strong demand for its Renault 5 electric vehicle helped the French automaker
July 23, 2026
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio reassures Asian allies they're not being abandoned as top diplomats meet
U.S.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Health
Switzerland's Galderma lifts full-year guidance after sales jump
Swiss skincare firm Galderma on Thursday reported a 24.6% jump in sales in the first half of 2026 and nudged up its full-year guidance, even as it flagged a potentially
July 23, 2026
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In Gaza's tent camps, a cigarette lighter becomes a lifeline
In the sprawling tent camps of southern Gaza, a disposable cigarette lighter has become an unlikely luxury item, as essential to
July 23, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Immigrant employment in the EU reaches record high, study shows
Immigrant employment in the European Union rose to a record high in 2025, narrowing the gap with workers born in the country but leaving significant
July 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Hyundai Motor misses Q2 forecast, keeps outlook as it plans new model launches
Hyundai Motor reported a 21% fall in second-quarter operating profit on Thursday, missing analysts' estimates, as weaker vehicle sales,
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled
Nokia reported a bigger than expected rise in its quarterly comparable operating profit on Thursday, as the Finnish telecom gear maker got a boost
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Food|Stock Markets
Nestle sheds water stake as it eyes faster growth
Nestle on Thursday said it expects to raise around €3 billion ($3.43 billion) from a joint venture with investment firm Platinum Equity for its water and
July 23, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Ambition and caution as Macquarie turns to a safe pair of hands
While Greg Ward was building Macquarie Group's mortgage book to the fifth-biggest in Australia, he was also cutting a figure as a respectable Porsche racer,
July 23, 2026
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AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says
AI will not trigger a collapse in employment despite concerns the technology will displace large numbers of workers, a study by staffing company Adecco Group
July 23, 2026
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Can markets handle more strait talk?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee After five months of tracking events in the Strait of Hormuz, investors are looking across the Arabian Peninsula as Iranian-
July 23, 2026
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Nestle to raise €3 billion from spin off of its water business
Nestle said on Thursday it expects to raise around €3 billion ($3.43 billion) from spinning off its water business into a 50-50 joint venture with U.S. investment firm
July 23, 2026
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Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96
Asian shares are mostly higher, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $96 a barrel
July 23, 2026
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Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Amish Shah has won the Democratic primary for an open congressional seat in Arizona
July 23, 2026
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Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say
U.S. chipmaking giants Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers for data
July 23, 2026
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Australia jobs blow past expectations in June, cements bets of another rate rise
Australian employment surged past all expectations in June, data showed on Thursday, in a sign of economic resilience that had markets wagering another hike
July 23, 2026
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BOJ to raise rates again by December as weak yen revives inflation risks: Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will raise its interest rate again by end-December and possibly as soon as October, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters
July 23, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in Red Sea, raising risk of new chokepoint in Iran war
The Iranian-aligned Houthis on Thursday claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia,
July 22, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology
Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
Democratic Texas governor's race nominee Gina Hinojosa is focusing on artificial intelligence data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott
July 23, 2026
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Tropical Storm Bertha fuels a serious flood threat on the East Coast after making landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha fuels a serious flood threat on the East Coast after making landfall in Louisiana
July 21, 2026
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World
US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices
The U.S.
July 23, 2026
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Macquarie investors back 'safe' insider CEO pick to keep bank on course
Australia's top investment bank Macquarie Group has appointed long-time insider Greg Ward to succeed CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, a choice investors said represented a "safe
July 23, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Macquarie taps veteran Greg Ward to succeed high-profile CEO Wikramanayake
Australian investment bank Macquarie Group on Thursday appointed long-serving executive Greg Ward to replace retiring CEO Shemara
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the group said on Thursday, and a Saudi news agency
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US
Shah nominated Democratic candidate in Arizona 1st District US House race, US media projects
Moderate Amish Shah on Wednesday won the Democratic Party primary election in Arizona's U.S.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food
Australia's Domino's Pizza considering appeal options after class action court ruling
Domino's Pizza Enterprises said on Thursday it was considering an appeal after the Federal Court found the company made misleading representations about the application of certain
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Musk keeps Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation alive, cites growing overlap
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday left the door open to the EV maker merging with his other trillion-dollar-plus-valued firm SpaceX, declining to
July 23, 2026
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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
The U.S.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
The U.S. FDA has said it is investigating a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 72 cases tied to an as-yet-unidentified source.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology
After tackling discounts in China, Nike still needs to win back shoppers
After eight successive quarters of falling sales in China, Nike is pulling online sales rights from some of its biggest retail partners in
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
As Musk pivots beyond cars, Tesla’s autos engine is under strain
As Elon Musk pivots to robots and AI, he wants investors to stop thinking of Tesla as simply an automaker.
July 23, 2026
Economy|Political|World
The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections
July 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance
Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
Republican Steve Hilton has kicked off his general election campaign for governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra
July 23, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip export boom
South Korea's economy grew faster than expectations in the second quarter, driven by a semiconductor export boom that offset a decline in construction
July 23, 2026
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US House advances Trump budget outline, election voting restrictions
U.S.
July 23, 2026
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Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say
The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods could impact the economy, but experts suggest it might be a negotiation tactic
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’
Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports
Ford Motor and China's Geely have struck a landmark deal under which the U.S. automaker will sell part of its Almussafes plant near Valencia, paving the way for
July 22, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|World
Swiss court orders fresh ruling for whistleblowers in multi-billion fraud case
Switzerland's highest court has ordered a fresh ruling in the case of three men accused of breaching bank secrecy laws over leaked data that helped expose the cum-ex tax
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
ServiceNow raises annual subscription revenue forecast again on AI-driven demand
ServiceNow on Wednesday raised its forecast for annual subscription revenue for the second time after beating second-quarter revenue and profit estimates, driven
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat revenue on analog chip demand
Texas Instruments forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling that spending on AI infrastructure and a recovery in industrial and
July 23, 2026
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Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would evaluate putting nuclear energy projects in federal waters as part of its agenda to expand domestic energy production and speed
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
CSX second-quarter profit, revenue rises on intermodal demand
U.S. railroad operator CSX on Wednesday reported a rise in second-quarter profit and revenue, as strong intermodal shipments and higher pricing helped offset a challenging freight
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
IBM cuts annual revenue growth forecast as customers prioritize AI infrastructure spending
IBM cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, days after shocking Wall Street with a warning that corporate spending was shifting toward AI-focused
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Kinder Morgan beats profit estimates on strong gas flows, raises outlook
U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan raised its full-year outlook and beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by higher natural
July 23, 2026
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Casino operator Las Vegas Sands quarterly profit, revenue slip on weak Macau business
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands reported a decline in second-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday, as unusually low hold in rolling play in its Macau operations countered growth
July 23, 2026
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House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
The House has approved legislation that would bar members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: $100 oil looms
The Nasdaq fell on Wednesday, dragged down by software stocks ahead of some major tech earnings reports, while deepening conflict in the Middle
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Southwest Airline lowers 2026 profit floor as fuel costs blunt pricing gains
Southwest Airlines lowered the floor of its 2026 profit forecast and projected third-quarter earnings below Wall Street estimates
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Google increases capex forecast again after cloud-driven quarterly beat
Alphabet on Wednesday reported its best-ever quarter of growth for its cloud computing division, but faced investor scrutiny after concerns
July 23, 2026
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Raymond James profit rises on capital markets strength
Raymond James Financial reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in its capital markets unit.
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Earnings at Musk's car company fall as research spending cuts into profit from selling cars
Tesla's profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday that Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
July 23, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology|World
Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?
The Trump administration backs a nuclear energy pact with Riyadh allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel, a move that worries some U.S.
May 08, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
New York City mayor taps ex-FTC Chair Khan for key economic post, separately faces suit over rent freeze
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration named former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan on Wednesday as board chair of the New York
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
House passes bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading, but larger fight to fully ban it looms
House passes bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading, but larger fight to fully ban it looms
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans
Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans
July 22, 2026
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A boater's photo may be 'the last picture' of group drowned in an Ohio river
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July 23, 2026
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House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
The House has passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon
July 23, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|World
European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions
The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom
Google parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that it’s massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far
July 23, 2026
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Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
U.S. stock indexes barely budged after oil prices climbed another 3%
July 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Russia sanctions bill faces hurdles in Senate despite renewed push after Graham’s death
Russia sanctions bill faces hurdles in Senate despite renewed push after Graham’s death
July 23, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World
Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says
The head of the World Trade Organization says surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve life for millions
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology
Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers
President Donald Trump is set to unveil on Thursday a pledge backed by governors, lawmakers, utilities and data center
July 22, 2026
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Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets
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July 22, 2026
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Blind man inspires community with his gospel music
Blind man inspires community with his gospel music
July 23, 2026
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Wall Street indexes dip with technology earnings, rising oil in focus
The Nasdaq led Wall Street lower on Wednesday with a mixed performance from technology stocks, as investors waited for key earnings reports to
July 22, 2026
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Detroit grandmother's blight concerns prompt city action on abandoned home next door
Detroit grandmother's blight concerns prompt city action on abandoned home next door
July 23, 2026
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FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to bar sales of devices in the U.S. that contain key hardware from Chinese companies deemed to be
July 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil prices jump on US-Iran strikes, stocks flat ahead of Big Tech results
Oil prices rose to a six-week high on Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran traded strikes, further threatening energy
July 22, 2026