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Today: July 29, 2026
Today: July 29, 2026

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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,

UK retail sales get surprise boost from hot weather and World Cup
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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

Spanish hotel chain Melia completes exit from Cuba
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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

China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year
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

Argentina President Milei flies to Brazil to kick-start Bolsonaro presidential bid
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.

Taiwan central bank says it has good communications with US Treasury after currency report
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World Cup boom, Middle East gloom could split earnings for US travel firms

By Anshuman Tripathy and Megavarshini G.

World Cup boom, Middle East gloom could split earnings for US travel firms
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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

Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets
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

More Colorado homeowners are replacing thirsty lawns with drought-friendly landscapes
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

'Lapdog media': Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger
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

Faith leaders and community members sue Colorado town of Hudson in effort to block planned ICE detention center
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

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses
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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

China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny
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

Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism
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.

Intel rises as strong forecasts signal AI boost for turnaround
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Running on empty

From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! Cash burn and spiking crude prices dominated market headlines this week.

Running on empty
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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

Global equity funds attract ninth weekly inflow amid upbeat earnings expectations
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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

Defense tech company Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation
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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.

Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
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

Volkswagen makes case for deep cuts as Chinese competitors close in on Europe
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

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
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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

Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand
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

Airline passengers hate middle seats. But that’s not why United is getting rid of some of them
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Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts

Volkswagen profits drop 10% as embattled automaker considers massive job cuts
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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

Why Venezuela can’t access $4 billion in gold that could help with earthquake recovery
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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

German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance
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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

Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal
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’

Tech titan’s ex-wife fails to win greater share of AI boom in decade-long ‘divorce of the century’
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Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries

Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries

Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries
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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,

Add a month at sea and $2.5 million - what it costs oil tankers to flee Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
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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.

Japan's Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries
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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.

Japan June core CPI rises 1.6% yr/yr
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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

BOJ likely to keep inflation warning but expect no big build-up in risks, sources say
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.

US military says it completed 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
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,

Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash
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.

Australia's ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named
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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

Around 2,000 Brazilian products exempt from both recent U.S. tariffs, minister says
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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

US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
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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?

What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?
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

Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse
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Trump administration faces record turnover in second term

Trump administration faces record turnover in second term

Trump administration faces record turnover in second term
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

US, Mexico set more USMCA talks for September amid differences over autos content
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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

Singapore's GIC to invest an additional $30 billion in hedge funds
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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

Japan government highlights mounting inflationary pressure
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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

Japan June core inflation accelerates, stays below BOJ target
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

Japan's factory activity stays firm as output surges in July, PMI shows
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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

Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
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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

Trump administration urges Congress to pass permanent daylight saving time
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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

Trading Day: Burn, baby, burn
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

Pentagon awards Oracle nearly $7 billion deal in latest software consolidation push
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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

SAP CFO says AI must move beyond chatbot 'low-hanging fruit' before seeing returns
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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

Nvidia, Amkor strike $1.5 billion chip packaging deal
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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.

Paramount-Warner Bros deal paused through August 17, judge rules
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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

ECB considering several options to mitigate losses, sources say
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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

Trump to impose 'forced labor' duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire
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US warns against excessive yen volatility, calls for BOJ rate hikes

The U.S.

US warns against excessive yen volatility, calls for BOJ rate hikes
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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

Brazil says US tariffs related to forced labor are 'arbitrary' and 'unjustified'
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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

Mexico to see no change from new US tariffs, economy minister says
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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

Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says
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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

Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into effect
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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

Mexican economy falters in May as construction dips
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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

Harley-Davidson posts lower quarterly results as raw material costs rise
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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

Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slide 
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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

Ameriprise Financial quarterly profit rises on higher fee income
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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

ECB leaves rates on hold, but keeps door open to further rate hikes
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

Wall St opens lower as Big Tech earnings rekindle AI spending worries; oil jumps
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

Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
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What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue

What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue

What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue
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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,

Germany's Merz could announce cabinet reshuffle on Friday, sources say
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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

Blackstone is addressing community concerns around AI, CEO says
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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

Lockheed Martin, RTX lift 2026 forecasts as Pentagon looks to restock weapons
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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

US weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest since 1969
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Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100

U.S.

Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi attacks in Red Sea; oil surges over $100
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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

ECB will discuss raising banks' minimum reserves, Lagarde says
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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

Former Barclays boss denies friendship with Epstein, US Democrats skeptical
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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

Spanish parliament rejects government's 2027 spending plan
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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

Kalshi hits the back of the net with $27 billion FIFA World Cup windfall
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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

Oil executives rush to complete contract migration in Venezuela, sources say
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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

US states sue Trump administration for conditioning disaster funds on election changes
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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

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labor, US lawsuit claims
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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

More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
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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.

US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025
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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,

Blackstone private credit fund withdrawal requests slowing, president says
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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

Airline group IATA taps World Economic Forum's Zahidi as new chief
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

Intel forecast crushes estimates as AI boom boosts chip demand; shares jump
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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

Newmont tops profit estimates on higher gold prices, sees steady output
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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

GE HealthCare says CFO Saccaro to step down; reports preliminary Q2 results
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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

Boeing pips Airbus in low-key Farnborough jet order race
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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

Aerolineas Argentinas plans biggest fleet renewal in a decade with 20 new aircraft
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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

Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows
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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,

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
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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

US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent crude to $100
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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

Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
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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

Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture
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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

Democrats urge IRS watchdog to find out why a top lawyer who clashed with White House left his job
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

Democrats say Social Security boss' message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law's benefits
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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

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
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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

Union Pacific picks up Canadian National's support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad
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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

India's Cockroach movement holds a capital sit-in as police crack down on protests
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Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness

Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness

Woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
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US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end

U.S.

US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end
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US Treasury bill issuance grows, heightens long-term risk

The U.S.

US Treasury bill issuance grows, heightens long-term risk
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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.-

Dow forecasts quarterly core profit slightly above estimates, warns of Middle East uncertainty
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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

More Amazon and gig workers are turning to SNAP and Medicaid to make ends meet, study finds
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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

Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
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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

‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home
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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

Mexico inflation undershoots forecasts; core rate returns to target range
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US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition

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US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition
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US Justice Department streamlines merger review process

The U.S.

US Justice Department streamlines merger review process
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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.

Lazard revamps advisory business, posts 91% drop in quarterly profit
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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

Anthropic mulls mandatory employee stock trading plans after IPO, The Information reports
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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

Dollar hits new 40-year high versus yen, euro softer after ECB stands pat on rates
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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,

Oil settles over $100 as Houthi attacks intensify Middle East supply risks
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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

Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties
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White House monitors OpenAI's 'rogue' AI incident, lawmakers propose 'kill switch'

U.S.

White House monitors OpenAI's 'rogue' AI incident, lawmakers propose 'kill switch'
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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

South Africa central bank surprises with rate hold, says policy tight enough
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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

US pledges over $200 million in aid to Red Cross agencies
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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

Wall St falls as tech earnings spark AI spending worries and oil hits $100
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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

Stocks sink on Big Tech cash burn; oil hits $100 for first time since May
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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

Vermont manufacturers react to President Trump announcing new tariffs on Canadian goods
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Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest

Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest

Dog's drowning at daycare sparks protest
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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

The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war
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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

Man seen in viral ICE arrest video speaks publicly for first time after release
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Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
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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

Spanish minister enters race to lead UN labour agency, amid US funding concerns
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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

Tesla's once-bullish tone on robotaxis shifts
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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"

Comcast's Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, 'Love Island USA' boost
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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

A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way
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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

The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969
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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

With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
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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

Magnificent cash burn
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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.

How the hunt for value sparked a U.S. private-label revolution
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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,

T-Mobile expects temporary hit from new pricier plans
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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

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
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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.

New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share
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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

US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
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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

Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices
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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.

Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power
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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.

There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way
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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

How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project
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

US tests GMO flies in rush to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
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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,

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
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.

Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade
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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

Nasdaq tops profit estimates on high-profile listings, robust data revenue
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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.

Mobileye founder's decision to step down as CEO, weak forecast hit shares
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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

Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
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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

Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slip -Ortex
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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

EU targets Russian banks in new sanctions package over Ukraine war
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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,

Honeywell Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast in first post-split earnings
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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

Blackstone beats profit estimates with AI gains as assets hit $1.35 trillion
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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

Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview
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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

Freeport-McMoRan's Q2 profit beats expectations, helped by rising copper prices
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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

American Airlines cuts 2026 outlook as fuel shock overwhelms revenue gains
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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-

Albertsons cuts annual forecasts amid cautious consumer spending; shares fall 15%
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. 

Myanmar leaders' return to ASEAN meetings 'still far off', bloc's envoy says
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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

ECB keeps rates unchanged but September hike firmly in play
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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

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
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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

Shipowners halt calls at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, wary of Russian strikes
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

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

Crimea brings back public street phones for emergency calls
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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

US investors rethink bonds' role as inflation reshapes portfolios
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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,

RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand
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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

Pakistan's US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists
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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.

Trump's consumer finance watchdog pick pledges 'open mind' on plans to fire most of the agency's workforce
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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

UK factory orders remain in doldrums, cost pressures jump, CBI says
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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

Chinese titanium firms seek aerospace foothold beyond home market
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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

Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons
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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

French business confidence improves in July despite Middle East conflict, heatwaves
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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

Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech power
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Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov

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Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
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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

Beijing seeks opinions on planned China-US tariff cuts on $30 billion in trade
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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,

European shares post biggest drop in two weeks on oil surge, rate-hike concerns
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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

South Korea shifting to ‘peace first’ North Korea policy, retains denuclearisation goal
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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

Warsh's no-guidance approach confronts a hawkish world and hawkish Fed colleagues
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Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street

Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street

Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street
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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

Vietnam reaffirms trade talks, urges US to conclude trade investigation
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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

Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound
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Rubio reassures Asian allies they're not being abandoned as top diplomats meet

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Rubio reassures Asian allies they're not being abandoned as top diplomats meet
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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

Switzerland's Galderma lifts full-year guidance after sales jump
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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

In Gaza's tent camps, a cigarette lighter becomes a lifeline
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

Immigrant employment in the EU reaches record high, study shows
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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,

Hyundai Motor misses Q2 forecast, keeps outlook as it plans new model launches
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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

Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled 
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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

Nestle sheds water stake as it eyes faster growth
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,

Ambition and caution as Macquarie turns to a safe pair of hands
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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

AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says
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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-

Can markets handle more strait talk?
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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

Nestle to raise €3 billion from spin off of its water business
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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

Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96
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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

Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
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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

Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say
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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

Australia jobs blow past expectations in June, cements bets of another rate rise
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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

BOJ to raise rates again by December as weak yen revives inflation risks: Reuters poll
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,

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in Red Sea, raising risk of new chokepoint in Iran war
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

Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
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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

Tropical Storm Bertha fuels a serious flood threat on the East Coast after making landfall in Louisiana
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US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices

The U.S.

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices
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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

Macquarie investors back 'safe' insider CEO pick to keep bank on course
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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

Macquarie taps veteran Greg Ward to succeed high-profile CEO Wikramanayake
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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

Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red Sea
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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.

Shah nominated Democratic candidate in Arizona 1st District US House race, US media projects
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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

Australia's Domino's Pizza considering appeal options after class action court ruling
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

Musk keeps Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation alive, cites growing overlap
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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

The U.S.

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
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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.

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
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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

After tackling discounts in China, Nike still needs to win back shoppers
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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.

As Musk pivots beyond cars, Tesla’s autos engine is under strain
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

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
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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

Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
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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

South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip export boom
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US House advances Trump budget outline, election voting restrictions

U.S.

US House advances Trump budget outline, election voting restrictions
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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

Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say
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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’

Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’
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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

Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports
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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

Swiss court orders fresh ruling for whistleblowers in multi-billion fraud case
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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

ServiceNow raises annual subscription revenue forecast again on AI-driven demand
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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

Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat revenue on analog chip demand
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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

Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters
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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

CSX second-quarter profit, revenue rises on intermodal demand
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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

IBM cuts annual revenue growth forecast as customers prioritize AI infrastructure spending
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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

Kinder Morgan beats profit estimates on strong gas flows, raises outlook
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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

Casino operator Las Vegas Sands quarterly profit, revenue slip on weak Macau business
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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

House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress, elevating a campaign issue
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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

Trading Day: $100 oil looms 
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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

Southwest Airline lowers 2026 profit floor as fuel costs blunt pricing gains
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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

Google increases capex forecast again after cloud-driven quarterly beat
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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.

Raymond James profit rises on capital markets strength
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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

Earnings at Musk's car company fall as research spending cuts into profit from selling cars
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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.

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
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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.

Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?
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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

New York City mayor taps ex-FTC Chair Khan for key economic post, separately faces suit over rent freeze
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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

House passes bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading, but larger fight to fully ban it looms
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Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans

Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans

Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans
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A boater's photo may be 'the last picture' of group drowned in an Ohio river

Marcus L

A boater's photo may be 'the last picture' of group drowned in an Ohio river
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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

House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
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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

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions
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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

Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom
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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%

Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
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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

Russia sanctions bill faces hurdles in Senate despite renewed push after Graham’s death
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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

Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says
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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

Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers
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Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets

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Treasury's Bessent welcomes Pakistan's reforms, push to return to capital markets
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Blind man inspires community with his gospel music

Blind man inspires community with his gospel music

Blind man inspires community with his gospel music
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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

Wall Street indexes dip with technology earnings, rising oil in focus
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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

Detroit grandmother's blight concerns prompt city action on abandoned home next door
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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

FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks
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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

Oil prices jump on US-Iran strikes, stocks flat ahead of Big Tech results
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CME profit tops estimates, CEO says 'perps' chatter overshadows results

CME Group beat Wall Street's second-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, fueled by strong hedging demand, sending the derivatives exchange's shares up 6.1%.

CME profit tops estimates, CEO says 'perps' chatter overshadows results
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Zelenskiy speaks to US envoys, discusses weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner spoke on Wednesday about the prospects for pursuing more active diplomacy and moving

Zelenskiy speaks to US envoys, discusses weapons
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Comic-Con staying in San Diego through 2030, mayor announces

Comic-Con staying in San Diego through 2030, mayor announces

Comic-Con staying in San Diego through 2030, mayor announces
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Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals

Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals

Hungry for customers, Taco Bell is offering $1 lettuce-free deals
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Italy optimistic about downward revision of 2025 deficit, minister says

Italy is "cautiously optimistic" about a downward revision of its 2025 deficit, the economy minister said on Wednesday, reviving hopes that the country

Italy optimistic about downward revision of 2025 deficit, minister says
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Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon', becomes a target for Ukraine

From humble origins as a family business run out of an apartment near Moscow, Wildberries has grown in under two decades into Russia's top online retailer

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon', becomes a target for Ukraine
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US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow

The U.S. boosted the size of its pavilion at the Farnborough Airshow by 22% this year, and U.S. politicians were out in force, vying with

US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow
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Germany vows support for Nigeria on security, seeks expanded economic ties

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin's commitment on Wednesday to supporting Nigeria on security as it battles militant groups, and

Germany vows support for Nigeria on security, seeks expanded economic ties
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Gold miners set for earnings growth, but higher costs could temper gains

Gold miners are expected to report sharply higher second-quarter profits, buoyed by stronger bullion prices, though the Iran war's impact on

Gold miners set for earnings growth, but higher costs could temper gains
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FDA panel to review popular peptides amid persistent consumer appetite

U.S.

FDA panel to review popular peptides amid persistent consumer appetite
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Vale shareholders elect Oliveira chairman after governance tensions

Shareholders of Vale on Wednesday elected Manuel Lino Oliveira as chairman of the Brazilian miner's board, a move backed by top shareholder Previ

Vale shareholders elect Oliveira chairman after governance tensions
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Oil settles up more than 3% to six-week high as Mideast conflict threatens oil transit routes

Oil prices settled at their highest since June 11 on Wednesday on mounting supply concerns as hostilities continued to escalate between the U.S. and

Oil settles up more than 3% to six-week high as Mideast conflict threatens oil transit routes
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US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro

A judge on Wednesday set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on U.S. drug

US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro
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Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war

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Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war
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US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles 

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US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles 
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Aston Martin secures $735 million financing led by BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners

Aston Martin has secured £550 million ($735.57 million) in new debt financing led by funds managed by BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners, it said on Wednesday, bolstering

Aston Martin secures $735 million financing led by BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners
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US coffee drinkers could pay more if Trump punishes Nicaragua's election ban

U.S. coffee drinkers, already paying the highest prices in a decade, could eventually feel the effects of any reaction by Washington to Nicaraguan

US coffee drinkers could pay more if Trump punishes Nicaragua's election ban
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Daimler Truck raises profit forecast on tariffs and North America sales

Daimler Truck, one of the ​world's biggest truckmakers, raised its full-year adjusted operating profit forecast on Wednesday, citing an updated tariff framework and higher expected

Daimler Truck raises profit forecast on tariffs and North America sales
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Alaska Air says its underlying business strengthened despite fuel-hit quarter

Alaska Air Group returned to profitability in June with a double-digit pretax margin despite fuel prices running nearly 70%

Alaska Air says its underlying business strengthened despite fuel-hit quarter
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Video shows high-speed chase through Fort Worth and Dallas end with 11 pounds of meth seized

Video shows high-speed chase through Fort Worth and Dallas end with 11 pounds of meth seized

Video shows high-speed chase through Fort Worth and Dallas end with 11 pounds of meth seized
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Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Asian leaders that Iran's demand to control the Strait of Hormuz threatens the global economy and freedom of navigation

Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
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Wellington, Vanguard, Blackstone launch funds targeting wealthy investors

Wellington Management, Vanguard and Blackstone are launching two funds that will offer investments in both public and private markets for a growing cohort

Wellington, Vanguard, Blackstone launch funds targeting wealthy investors
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SpaceX plans Texas data center expansion, The Information reports

SpaceX is preparing for at least one new large-scale data center in Texas, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

SpaceX plans Texas data center expansion, The Information reports
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Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules

A judge rejected Zelle's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform's refusal to

Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules
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Penske, Mitsui make $3.8 billion offer to take auto retailer Penske Automotive private

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Penske, Mitsui make $3.8 billion offer to take auto retailer Penske Automotive private
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Panama weighs creation of state-owned miner to pave way for Cobre Panama re-opening

Panama is considering creating a state-owned mining firm to partner with Canada's First Quantum on the re-opening of the shuttered flagship Cobre Panama

Panama weighs creation of state-owned miner to pave way for Cobre Panama re-opening
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Repligen beefs up cell therapy business with $1.5 billion deal for BioLife

Repligen Corp said on Wednesday it would buy BioLife Solutions in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, to expand the drugmaking equipment provider's

Repligen beefs up cell therapy business with $1.5 billion deal for BioLife
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US Treasury won't tolerate 'abusive' Wall Street tax strategies, Bessent says

The U.S.

US Treasury won't tolerate 'abusive' Wall Street tax strategies, Bessent says
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Amazon cuts jobs in its artificial general intelligence group

Amazon on Wednesday cut jobs in its artificial general intelligence group, marking the latest in a series of smaller reductions across the company

Amazon cuts jobs in its artificial general intelligence group
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Bolivia nears $2.5-$2.8 billion IMF financing deal, minister says

Bolivia is "days away" from announcing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for $2.5

Bolivia nears $2.5-$2.8 billion IMF financing deal, minister says
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Dollar edges lower after four-day run of gains, yen stalled near 40-year low

The dollar eased slightly from a one-week high on Wednesday after four straight daily advances, while the yen saw a modest recovery from its weakest

Dollar edges lower after four-day run of gains, yen stalled near 40-year low
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Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large

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Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large
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Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers

A federal judge has ruled that New York City cannot prohibit Uber Technologies and Lyft from deactivating drivers from their apps without advance notice, ruling

Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers
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EU airline ownership review set to harden controls in blow to easyJet bids

The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to prevent foreign investors from

EU airline ownership review set to harden controls in blow to easyJet bids
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US Senate panel approves bill to crack down on Chinese vehicles

The U.S.

US Senate panel approves bill to crack down on Chinese vehicles
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Otis cuts annual profit forecast on rising costs; higher pricing offsets Mideast hit

Elevator maker Otis Worldwide on Wednesday cut its annual adjusted profit forecast on the back of increased costs,

Otis cuts annual profit forecast on rising costs; higher pricing offsets Mideast hit
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Porsche supervisory board backs tougher restructuring

Porsche's supervisory board gave its blessing to the next round of restructuring measures on Wednesday, a company spokesperson said, with media reporting

Porsche supervisory board backs tougher restructuring
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Nestle nears sale of water business stake at close to €5 billion valuation, FT reports

Private equity firm Platinum Equity is nearing a

Nestle nears sale of water business stake at close to €5 billion valuation, FT reports
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Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD

Shanghai authorities said on Wednesday it convened major automakers, dealer groups and internet platforms to reinforce compliance requirements as part of a campaign to

Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD
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Moody's quarterly profit jumps on bond issuance activity strength

Moody's reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as strong bond issuance activity drove growth in its ratings business.

Moody's quarterly profit jumps on bond issuance activity strength
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Citigroup hires five US tech investment banking executives from rivals

Citigroup said on Wednesday it has hired five managing directors for its technology investment banking in the U.S. from Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase

Citigroup hires five US tech investment banking executives from rivals
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Northern Trust quarterly profit jumps on Visa gain, strong fee income

Northern Trust reported an 88% jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by a one-time gain tied to the Visa share exchange offer, along with strong fee income from asset

Northern Trust quarterly profit jumps on Visa gain, strong fee income
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Philip Morris to lift Zyn investment, cigarette demand drives earnings beat

Philip Morris International said it would increase investment in its Zyn nicotine pouches as competition intensifies in the fast-growing category,

Philip Morris to lift Zyn investment, cigarette demand drives earnings beat
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Trump: US will attack Iranian bridge, power plant for every ship targeted in Hormuz

President Donald Trump renewed his threats to attack Iranian infrastructure on Wednesday, saying the U.S. would attack a bridge or power plant each time Tehran targets

Trump: US will attack Iranian bridge, power plant for every ship targeted in Hormuz
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as caution builds ahead of Big Tech earnings

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Wednesday pressured by weakness in chip stocks, as investors remained cautious ahead of the first batch of Big Tech earnings that could

S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as caution builds ahead of Big Tech earnings
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Ukraine hits more warehouses of Russia's top online retailer Wildberries

Ukraine has attacked two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries, its boss said on Wednesday, extending a series of drone strikes on a company at the heart

Ukraine hits more warehouses of Russia's top online retailer Wildberries
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Yolo County declares local emergency over golden mussel invasion

Yolo County declares local emergency over golden mussel invasion

Yolo County declares local emergency over golden mussel invasion
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As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels

Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the United States, is shrinking

As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels
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Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway

Texas resident Kenneth Kovar has a home energy setup from Ford, in which drivers of certain popular F-150 models can plug their vehicle directly into their electric meter to power their home during an outage

Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
Crime|Economy|Education

Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods

New research maps where legal financial obligations are concentrated – and finds they overlap with poverty, violence and racial inequality.

Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods
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The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help

What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave

There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.

Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
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Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'

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Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'
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Intel results to test if AI-fueled rally has room to run

Intel's results on Thursday will show whether the American chip icon has the numbers to back a Wall Street rally that has sent its shares nearly three times higher this year, as

Intel results to test if AI-fueled rally has room to run
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Too many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal

From too many zeros to too few, and even the letter 'O' typed in its place, the new systems at the Pentagon have uncovered a trail of mistakes as the

Too many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal
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Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations

Many patients have opted for injectable forms of the wildly popular GLP-1 obesity medications through a pilot program of the U.S.

Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations
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Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard part

A novel lawsuit claiming that Meta Platforms relied on discriminatory AI tools to select employees for layoffs highlights the problems workers face in suing

Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard part
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US-India trade deal could be signed in 3-4 months, US official says

A long-awaited U.S.-India trade agreement could be signed within the next three to four months, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, indicating

US-India trade deal could be signed in 3-4 months, US official says
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AT&T tops targets for new wireless subscribers as bundle offers spur demand

AT&T topped quarterly estimates for wireless subscriber additions on Wednesday as cheaper unlimited plans paired with bundled mobile-broadband offerings

AT&T tops targets for new wireless subscribers as bundle offers spur demand
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Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar

Malta's capital Valletta was without power on Wednesday, a day after the island's prime minister issued an "unconditional" apology for a wave of power cuts across the

Malta's capital hit by power cut as temperatures soar
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TE Connectivity projects upbeat quarterly results, to buy Astrodyne for $1.4 billion

Electronic equipment maker TE Connectivity on Wednesday forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, betting on a boom in demand

TE Connectivity projects upbeat quarterly results, to buy Astrodyne for $1.4 billion
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit

U.S.

Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit
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GE Vernova misses core profit estimates as Wind weakness persists

GE Vernova missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter adjusted core profit on Wednesday as losses in its Wind business widened, overshadowing strong growth in

GE Vernova misses core profit estimates as Wind weakness persists
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UK's Segro signals support for Prologis' last-ditch $18.8 billion takeover bid

British warehousing group Segro said on Wednesday it was minded to back Prologis' £14 billion ($18.8 billion) takeover bid after investors urged

UK's Segro signals support for Prologis' last-ditch $18.8 billion takeover bid
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Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new chief of troubled free meals agency

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed long-time party loyalist and deputy agriculture minister Sudaryono as the new head of the agency overseeing his

Indonesia's Prabowo appoints new chief of troubled free meals agency
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US FDIC has disciplined eight for sexual harassment since January 2025

The U.S.

US FDIC has disciplined eight for sexual harassment since January 2025
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Overstored pool chemicals and corroded sprinklers led to Georgia chemical plant fire, report says

A report concludes that more than twice the planned amount of swimming pool chemicals were improperly stored at a Georgia plant, leading to a fire in 2024

Overstored pool chemicals and corroded sprinklers led to Georgia chemical plant fire, report says
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Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1.3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says

Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran could reignite inflation, drive interest rates higher and knock global growth back to as low

Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1.3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says
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New US 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports

A new 25% U.S. tariff will hit a range of Brazilian goods on Wednesday, including farm machinery, wood products, ethanol and apparel, escalating

New US 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports
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Airbus shares jump as planemaker sets out targets and share buyback

Airbus shares jumped sharply on Wednesday after the European planemaker launched a €5 billion ($5.7 billion)

Airbus shares jump as planemaker sets out targets and share buyback
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Target names former 7-Eleven CEO DePinto to board

Target on Wednesday named former 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to its board, adding an industry veteran as the retailer works to sustain a turnaround under new CEO Michael Fiddelke.

Target names former 7-Eleven CEO DePinto to board
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Alphabetting

By Mike Dolan LONDON, July 22 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices, bond yields and chip stocks were rising in sync again

Alphabetting
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PulteGroup quarterly profit falls as home affordability pressure persists

PulteGroup on Wednesday posted a fall in second-quarter profit as the homebuilder's incentives for buyers facing challenges with high interest rates and rising costs weighed on the

PulteGroup quarterly profit falls as home affordability pressure persists
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US 30-year mortgage hits 11-month high, MBA says

The interest rate on the most popular type of U.S. home loan crept up again last week to the highest since last August with little prospect for an immediate break for would-be

US 30-year mortgage hits 11-month high, MBA says
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Jersey Mike’s, Reformation IPOs pose test for US retail listings

Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's and women's fashion retailer Reformation are advancing their planned IPOs, putting the spotlight on U.S. retail

Jersey Mike’s, Reformation IPOs pose test for US retail listings
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Separate US talks with Canada, Mexico test North America's trilateral trade pact 

Separate U.S. negotiating tracks for Canada and Mexico are testing a trilateral free trade zone that has

Separate US talks with Canada, Mexico test North America's trilateral trade pact 
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Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says

Ukraine has agreed to export drones to the United States to participate in the Pentagon's Drone Dominance programme, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on

Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says
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Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges

Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms
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A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’

A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’

A new front is opening in the Iran war. Oil faces ‘no way out’
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Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business

Facing a choice between upsetting businesses and a public opinion backlash, the Polish and

Poland, Hungary's foreign worker curbs create headache for business
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South Africa inflation surge sets stage for another rate hike

South African inflation picked up more sharply than expected in June, bolstering expectations that the central bank will deliver a second

South Africa inflation surge sets stage for another rate hike
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UK house prices rose by 2.7% in year to May, ONS data shows

British house prices rose by 2.7% in the year to May, after rising by an

UK house prices rose by 2.7% in year to May, ONS data shows
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UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Wednesday he would cut the price of single bus tickets by up to a third as

UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive
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Generic drugmaker Sandoz to engage with US after Trump tariff threat

Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz said on Wednesday it would continue discussions with policymakers after U.S.

Generic drugmaker Sandoz to engage with US after Trump tariff threat
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UK inflation slows in temporary boost for new PM Burnham

British inflation cooled by more than expected last month as a brief de-escalation in the Iran war reduced fuel prices, but the slowdown is likely to offer

UK inflation slows in temporary boost for new PM Burnham
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BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say

The Bank of Japan remains on alert to upside inflation risks that could lead to faster interest rate hikes than markets project, said three sources familiar

BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say
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Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars

European shares ended at a two-week high on Wednesday, driven by energy and defence stocks, while Randstad soared in its strongest day since

Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars
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Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'

Canada is calling for a de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, with the situation "quite grave", its foreign minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday on

Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'
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Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

Authorities say 13 workers are trapped inside a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India

Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel
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Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, according to two sources briefed on the matter, which, if approved, could

Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say
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Mideast war escalation threatens recovery in global oil refining

The escalating U.S.-Iran war threatens Asian oil refiners' plans to ramp up output in August, which could keep

Mideast war escalation threatens recovery in global oil refining
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China's fiscal revenue expands 4.7% in first half

China's fiscal revenue rose 4.7% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, an acceleration from growth of 4% seen in the

China's fiscal revenue expands 4.7% in first half
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Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, plans to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% from 2027, two sources familiar with the matter said late on Tuesday.

Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say
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The new ad for chips? An AI model Breaking Bad

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The AI trade is roaring back on Wednesday as export demand surges across Asia, lifting chipmaker stocks and pushing the

The new ad for chips? An AI model Breaking Bad
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Japan ready to take decisive currency action as yen hits 40-year low

Japan will take decisive action in the currency market if needed, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday, signalling

Japan ready to take decisive currency action as yen hits 40-year low
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Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at 20 billion euro valuation, FT reports

South Korea's Samsung is in talks to invest hundreds of millions of euros in the AI start-up Mistral, as part of a fundraising round that could value the group at roughly €20

Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at 20 billion euro valuation, FT reports
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Chile rains leave 13 dead, 7 missing, authorities say

The heavy rains that have hit much of Chile have left 13 people dead and seven missing, authorities said on Tuesday, while the government said it would seek sanctions on

Chile rains leave 13 dead, 7 missing, authorities say
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Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger

Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and

Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger
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Nike to tighten online sales in China amid 'fragmented' marketplace

Nike is trying to lure back shoppers in China by controlling how its products are sold online, directing consumers to official Nike

Nike to tighten online sales in China amid 'fragmented' marketplace
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Nvidia supplier Wistron launches $700 million Texas factory for AI system production

Taiwan's Wistron, a supplier to Nvidia, launched a $700 million manufacturing facility in Texas on Tuesday to produce the U.S. chipmaker's latest AI systems,

Nvidia supplier Wistron launches $700 million Texas factory for AI system production
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Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

Britain’s new leader, Andy Burnham, is facing the same old problem: How can he kickstart a sluggish economy so that growing companies and increased output generate enough additional revenue to boost defense spending and pay for everything else voters want without raising taxes

Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
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India's FMCG sector faces margin squeeze as costs spike amid strong demand, price hikes

Indian consumer goods companies are expected to report pressure on first-quarter profit margins, as the Iran war-fuelled higher raw material costs outweighed

India's FMCG sector faces margin squeeze as costs spike amid strong demand, price hikes
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Australia to increase oversight on auditors after KPMG scandal, regulator says

Australia's corporate regulator said on Wednesday it would increase its regulatory oversight of auditors following the KPMG leak scandal.

Australia to increase oversight on auditors after KPMG scandal, regulator says
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Japan imports jump to record high on oil price surge, complicating BOJ policy

Japan's imports jumped to a record high in June, government data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen and soaring oil prices drove up import costs and

Japan imports jump to record high on oil price surge, complicating BOJ policy
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South Korean industry minister heads to US as tariff decision looms

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan headed to Washington on Wednesday for talks with senior U.S. officials on trade and investment cooperation, as Seoul braces for

South Korean industry minister heads to US as tariff decision looms
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Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

The Trump administration plans to submit to Congress a pact with Saudi Arabia to share nuclear power technology that does not include safeguards the

Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say
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UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says

Pay settlements by British employers held steady in the three months to June despite concerns about the Iran war and economic uncertainty, according to data published on

UK employer pay awards hold at 3.3%, Brightmine says
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White House lawyer confirmed to judgeship after bashing Republican senators

A White House lawyer nominated by President Donald Trump to serve on a court that hears litigation regarding trade laws and tariff policies was confirmed to the

White House lawyer confirmed to judgeship after bashing Republican senators
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Chilean government's sweeping reform bill advances in Congress

Chile's lower house approved most of a major reform bill on Tuesday, pushing forward President Jose Antonio Kast's plan to boost investment in the

Chilean government's sweeping reform bill advances in Congress
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Saudi, UAE officials use social media to signal unity after months of tension

Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday shared similar social media posts

Saudi, UAE officials use social media to signal unity after months of tension
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Canada cancels joint bridge celebration with US, citing Trump trade threats

Canada has canceled a planned joint celebration with the U.S. to mark the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, citing trade

Canada cancels joint bridge celebration with US, citing Trump trade threats
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US cyclosporiasis cases top 4,100 as CDC investigates lettuce-linked outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pegged the number of domestically acquired, lab-confirmed U.S. cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 at 4,173 after federal and state

US cyclosporiasis cases top 4,100 as CDC investigates lettuce-linked outbreak
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Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem

The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.

Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem
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Trump says generic drugs to face no US tariffs for 2 years, then 100% and 200% tariffs later

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday all generic drugs being brought into the U.S. will continue having a tariff of 0% for two years starting from

Trump says generic drugs to face no US tariffs for 2 years, then 100% and 200% tariffs later
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Trading Day: Stocks fly, yen sinks

World stocks rallied sharply on Tuesday, with strong gains in semiconductor shares more than offsetting any angst about the U.S.-Iran war and

Trading Day: Stocks fly, yen sinks
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Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year

Japanese exports rose 19.3% year-on-year in June, up for a 10th straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.

Japan exports in June jump 19.3% year/year
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Chile's Congress puts President Kast's economic overhaul on track to becoming law

Chile’s Congress has approved most of a major tax and economic overhaul promoted by President José Antonio Kast

Chile's Congress puts President Kast's economic overhaul on track to becoming law
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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian goods

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs
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US anti-bias agency moves to end employer reporting of worker race, sex data

The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination moved on Tuesday to scrap a requirement that employers annually submit data on the race and

US anti-bias agency moves to end employer reporting of worker race, sex data
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Interactive Brokers' quarterly profit leaps on brisk trading

Trading platform Interactive Brokers reported a 35% rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, bolstered by elevated trading activity due to a sharp rally in U.S. equity markets

Interactive Brokers' quarterly profit leaps on brisk trading
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US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps

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US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties, return of Peace Corps
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Capital One second-quarter profit rises on higher interest income

Capital One Financial reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by higher interest income from its credit card business.

Capital One second-quarter profit rises on higher interest income
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War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

The cost of the United States' war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion so far, U.S.

War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says
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Fuel costs cloud Alaska Air's outlook even as demand remains strong

Alaska Air Group on Tuesday forecast third-quarter results below Wall Street estimates and said it expected to recover only about

Fuel costs cloud Alaska Air's outlook even as demand remains strong
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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
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Union for United Airlines' mechanics, other staff, secures in-principle pact for new contract

A union representing over 11,000 mechanics and other employees at United Airlines secured an in-principle agreement for a new contract following two years of bargaining, it said on

Union for United Airlines' mechanics, other staff, secures in-principle pact for new contract
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Strong consumer loan demand lifts Banorte quarterly profit

Mexico's Grupo Financiero Banorte reported a 6% rise in second-quarter net profit on Tuesday, slightly above estimates, boosted by strong demand

Strong consumer loan demand lifts Banorte quarterly profit
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Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-

Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
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US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's

US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits
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Higher copper prices push Grupo Mexico quarterly profit up 79%

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico on Tuesday said its second-quarter net profit rose nearly 79% compared to the same period a year earlier, bolstered

Higher copper prices push Grupo Mexico quarterly profit up 79%
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The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, so far

The Latest: Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
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TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program

TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program

TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
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He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
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US military training to suffer without funding boost, Hegseth says

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US military training to suffer without funding boost, Hegseth says
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US senator urges Wall Street to reject offer of paid early access to Trump posts

A top Democratic U.S. senator on Tuesday urged banks and trading firms to shun a new product offering early access to posts on

US senator urges Wall Street to reject offer of paid early access to Trump posts
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Coal sector urges Trump administration to provide financing for existing, new power plants

A coal council that advises the Trump administration urged the U.S.

Coal sector urges Trump administration to provide financing for existing, new power plants
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US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package

The U.S. on Tuesday sent a humanitarian flight to Cuba, the State Department said, the first part of a new $100 million assistance commitment that comes alongside U.S.

US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package
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Airbus says seeking more Pratt jet engines in 2027

Airbus said on Tuesday it was pushing for more engines from Pratt & Whitney for 2027 following a tug of war with airlines over supplies and hoped to receive

Airbus says seeking more Pratt jet engines in 2027
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Iraq's oil minister says US energy deals worth about $200 billion

Iraq's oil minister said on Tuesday that agreements signed between the oil ministry and U.S. companies during the Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to U.S. were

Iraq's oil minister says US energy deals worth about $200 billion
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Insurer Chubb posts higher second-quarter profit on strong underwriting business

Property and casualty insurer Chubb reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong underwriting performance and investment returns.

Insurer Chubb posts higher second-quarter profit on strong underwriting business
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Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform for wealthy clients, memo shows

Goldman Sachs has created a new platform as it looks to expand its private market offerings for wealthy clients, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform for wealthy clients, memo shows
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MLB players propose expanded draft eligibility in another sign of looming labor confrontation

Baseball players have proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June

MLB players propose expanded draft eligibility in another sign of looming labor confrontation
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US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

A cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government’s humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation

US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government
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AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil's price tops $91

More gains for makers of computer chips and other AI winners carried Wall Street higher

AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil's price tops $91
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Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after US hiked tariffs by 50%

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico

Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after US hiked tariffs by 50%
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Trump risks reigniting a trade war with new tariffs on Canada

Justin Wolfers joins The Lead.

Trump risks reigniting a trade war with new tariffs on Canada
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Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies

The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies

Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination to lead US intelligence agencies
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US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years

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

US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
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Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota

The Trump administration says it's deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of suspected fraud and noncompliance

Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
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Boeing versus Airbus as aircraft orders top 300 at Farnborough airshow

Airlines have unveiled over 300 plane orders as the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom nears conclusion, with Boeing holding a slight

Boeing versus Airbus as aircraft orders top 300 at Farnborough airshow
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Airbus targets near-doubling of earnings by 2029, launches buyback

Airbus laid out medium-term targets including a near doubling of profits and stronger shareholder returns on Tuesday, signalling confidence in its ability to

Airbus targets near-doubling of earnings by 2029, launches buyback
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Carney says he will intensify trade talks with Trump; most premiers pledge to keep US alcohol bans

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and U.S.

Carney says he will intensify trade talks with Trump; most premiers pledge to keep US alcohol bans
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US urges isolating Nicaragua after Ortega vows to end elections

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US urges isolating Nicaragua after Ortega vows to end elections
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Stocks jump with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high

Major stock indexes rose on Tuesday with the Nasdaq and chipmaker shares surging, while oil prices climbed to a five

Stocks jump with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high
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Moldova approves new government led by Vasile Tofan

Moldova's parliament approved a new government led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on Tuesday, after he laid out his cabinet's programme, pledging to

Moldova approves new government led by Vasile Tofan
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Asian refiners look to Suez Canal to move Saudi oil amid Houthi shipping threats

Asian refiners are seeking to ship crude oil from Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port through the Suez Canal and around Africa after Yemen's Iran-aligned

Asian refiners look to Suez Canal to move Saudi oil amid Houthi shipping threats
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Rio Tinto exits aluminum composites business, transfers customers to Canada's Cymat

Rio Tinto has agreed to transfer customers from its aluminium metal matrix composites (MMC) business to Canada's Cymat Technologies, as the world's largest iron ore producer exits

Rio Tinto exits aluminum composites business, transfers customers to Canada's Cymat
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Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks

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Trump misses the net with tariff on Canadian ice hockey sticks
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What to know about the 50% tariffs Trump is imposing on Canada

President Donald Trump has reached back to the Great Depression for an obscure trade weapon he can use to wallop Canada again

What to know about the 50% tariffs Trump is imposing on Canada
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Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as a steep rally in semiconductor shares helped shift the focus

Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus
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US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a lower court lacked the jurisdiction to order the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen

US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi
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Senate Democrat calls for probe of US derivatives regulator's staff cuts

President Donald Trump's deep staffing cuts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could hamper its ability to enforce the law and should be investigated by the

Senate Democrat calls for probe of US derivatives regulator's staff cuts
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Vandals wreck Habitat for Humanity home days before family was set to move in

Vandals wreck Habitat for Humanity home days before family was set to move in

Vandals wreck Habitat for Humanity home days before family was set to move in
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US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

The Trump administration is pausing $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over "suspected fraud and noncompliance," U.S.

US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
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Tebas: Infantino should resign for 'destroying the football industry'

La Liga president Javier Tebas has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as head of FIFA

Tebas: Infantino should resign for 'destroying the football industry'
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Mammoth sign defenseman John Marino to 8-year, $54 million extension

The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension with an annual average value of $6.75 million

Mammoth sign defenseman John Marino to 8-year, $54 million extension
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Embraer secures deals for 28 E2 jets as Abra places first order

Brazilian planemaker Embraer announced orders on Tuesday for 28 E2 aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow in England,

Embraer secures deals for 28 E2 jets as Abra places first order
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Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports

Apple is launching a device leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade' on July 28 in the U.S. to boost sales, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports
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Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute

A Milan court has rejected a request for precautionary measures filed by Telecom Italia (TIM) against KKR-backed FiberCop over new tariffs for access to Italy's main fixed-

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute
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Novartis backs full year forecast after $6 billion profit beat helped by one-offs

By Bhanvi Satija and Marleen Kaesebier LONDON, July 21 - Novartis beat second-quarter profit forecasts and kept its 2026 outlook unchanged on Tuesday, saying one-off benefits that helped the quarter

Novartis backs full year forecast after $6 billion profit beat helped by one-offs
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FBI Kansas City: 19 arrested, 9 children found during World Cup anti-trafficking operation

FBI Kansas City: 19 arrested, 9 children found during World Cup anti-trafficking operation

FBI Kansas City: 19 arrested, 9 children found during World Cup anti-trafficking operation
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Dollar advances as oil prices rise after latest US-Iran strikes, Houthi blockade 

The U.S. dollar climbed on Tuesday and was poised for a fourth straight session of gains, as the latest round of attacks in the Middle East pushed

Dollar advances as oil prices rise after latest US-Iran strikes, Houthi blockade 
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Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism

Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism

Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism
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Oil prices rise to five-week high on US-Iran attacks, Houthi blockade threat

Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday to a five-week high, on worries that energy supply disruptions could worsen in the Middle East due to more

Oil prices rise to five-week high on US-Iran attacks, Houthi blockade threat
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US announces trade deal with Jordan

The United States on Tuesday announced a trade deal with Jordan that the White House said would remove barriers for U.S. exporters and provide new access for critical U.S.

US announces trade deal with Jordan
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US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to U.S.

US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes
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Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028

Italy plans to use the European Union's so-called "escape clause" from the bloc's budget rules to fund measures aimed at softening energy costs in 2027 and 2028, a statement

Italy to use EU budget leeway to fund energy-relief measures in 2027-2028
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US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs

U.S. and Mexican trade negotiators launched a third round of bilateral talks on Tuesday to try to revise the North American trade agreement, just as

US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs
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Developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion as shocks and spending pressures mount, Fitch says

Government debt across developed economies is set to climb to a record $75.8 trillion by the end of 2026 as countries struggle with persistent budget deficits

Developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion as shocks and spending pressures mount, Fitch says
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Kremlin says Russian online retailer Wildberries suffered losses in warehouse attacks

Online retailer Wildberries, Russia's answer to Amazon, and the merchants who trade through it are grappling with losses in the wake of Ukrainian attacks on warehouses

Kremlin says Russian online retailer Wildberries suffered losses in warehouse attacks
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Amgen settles shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill

Amgen reached a $74 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the biotechnology company of waiting too long to disclose that it might owe the Internal

Amgen settles shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill
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India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi

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India student protests give opposition a rare opening against Modi
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UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents

The United Nations refugee agency says it is “extremely saddened” after nearly 150 people died or went missing off Mauritania last week

UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents
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US Treasury's Bessent tells Fox Business 50% Canada tariffs are 'reciprocity'

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US Treasury's Bessent tells Fox Business 50% Canada tariffs are 'reciprocity'
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US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage

U.S. exchanges will this week start reporting results, which will see a boost from volatility-driven trading volumes, but analysts are likely to weigh that

US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage
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Canada's CPP taps foreign investors to grow C$100 billion bond program

Canada's biggest pension fund, CPP Investments, is tapping large

Canada's CPP taps foreign investors to grow C$100 billion bond program
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Alphabet's Gemini delay, spending worries loom over earnings

Alphabet faces heightened scrutiny from investors as a delay in the launch of a model key to its AI ambitions adds to worries over the

Alphabet's Gemini delay, spending worries loom over earnings
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Morgan Stanley hires Barclays' Emma Taylor to co-lead global internet banking, sources say

Morgan Stanley is hiring Emma Taylor from Barclays as global co-head of internet investment banking, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Morgan Stanley hires Barclays' Emma Taylor to co-lead global internet banking, sources say
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Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia told shipping companies not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports or they may be

Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows
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Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman on Tuesday lifted its 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecast, supported by sustained demand for weapons amid a

Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand
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Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus

Boeing has asked the U.S. government to press the European Union for transparency over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan

Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus
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New UK finance minister calms market but investors see more tax and debt ahead

The surprise decision by Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make John Healey his finance minister is adding to questions about how much extra

New UK finance minister calms market but investors see more tax and debt ahead
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Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earnings

Tesla on Tuesday expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, as the electric-vehicle maker races to prove that it can scale its autonomous ride-hailing business beyond its

Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earnings
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Wall St opens higher as chip stocks extend recovery; earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday as semiconductor shares extended a recovery from a recent selloff, while investors awaited major tech earnings for clues on the

Wall St opens higher as chip stocks extend recovery; earnings in focus
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Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills, the first of several early moves to signal

Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as UK prime minister
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BofA enhances AI-powered tool to resolve client needs faster

Bank of America said on Tuesday it has enhanced its AI-powered EricaAssist tool, which would help more than 18,000 customer service representatives resolve client needs

BofA enhances AI-powered tool to resolve client needs faster
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US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

The United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with

US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say
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Trump administration to unveil forced labor trade action soon, says Greer

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Trump administration to unveil forced labor trade action soon, says Greer
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Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say

A Russian guided-bomb attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people on Tuesday and injured more than a dozen, regional

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, officials say
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Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed

Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday released a trio of cheaper versions of its Gemini AI model, but shared no timing updates for the flagship Pro model that

Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed
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Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the U.S. in

Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds
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Carney says he and Trump agreed to intensify trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to U.S President Donald Trump on Tuesday and told reporters the two leaders had agreed to intensify trade

Carney says he and Trump agreed to intensify trade talks
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Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats have opened three days of talks in the Philippine capital with an agenda topped by their most daunting security problems

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages
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Philadelphia-area groups help rescue cats and dogs from Texas shelters after flooding

Philadelphia-area groups help rescue cats and dogs from Texas shelters after flooding

Philadelphia-area groups help rescue cats and dogs from Texas shelters after flooding
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport plane train technicians ratify first-ever union contract

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport plane train technicians ratify first-ever union contract

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport plane train technicians ratify first-ever union contract
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BlackRock-backed group commits $5 billion for Aligned Data Centers after completing acquisition

A consortium backed by BlackRock and Abu Dhabi-based fund MGX said on Tuesday it has committed an additional $5 billion in growth capital to Aligned Data Centers after closing its

BlackRock-backed group commits $5 billion for Aligned Data Centers after completing acquisition
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Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest

Brazil's Pix, one of the world's most successful instant-payment systems, has become a flashpoint between Brasília and Washington as the Trump

Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest
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Mobileye to supply Stellantis with cloud-based driver assistance technology

Mobileye Global will supply Stellantis with cloud-driven advanced driver-assistance technology, the Israeli company said on Tuesday, as automakers race to meet rising demand for

Mobileye to supply Stellantis with cloud-based driver assistance technology
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Marsh quarterly profit rises on strength in risk management business

Insurance brokerage Marsh reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as it benefited from robust demand for its risk management and consulting businesses.

Marsh quarterly profit rises on strength in risk management business
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UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold

British retailer Frasers said on Tuesday that it has raised its holdings in Hugo Boss to about 30.28%, crossing a key regulatory threshold in its takeover pursuit of the German

UK's Frasers boosts Hugo Boss stake over 30% mandatory bid threshold
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U.S. auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push

A nondescript facility south of Cleveland has become an early staging ground for the auto industry's next supply-chain pivot: replacing vehicle hardware

U.S. auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push
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D.R. Horton cuts annual revenue forecast as high costs dent margins

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D.R. Horton cuts annual revenue forecast as high costs dent margins
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Indonesia cuts budget of president's free meals programme further to $12.8 billion

Indonesia has further reduced its budget for President Prabowo Subianto's signature free school meals programme to 229 trillion rupiah ($12.81 billion) from 268 trillion

Indonesia cuts budget of president's free meals programme further to $12.8 billion
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Pratt & Whitney says engine maintenance disruption easing

Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney said on Tuesday that the number of aircraft grounded as a result of engine-related issues had fallen 40% from an unspecified

Pratt & Whitney says engine maintenance disruption easing
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MSCI shares fall as company raises expense forecast

MSCI raised its full-year operating expense forecast on Tuesday, citing acquisition-related costs,

MSCI shares fall as company raises expense forecast
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Genuine Parts cuts full-year profit forecast on inflation, weaker consumer spending

Auto parts distributor Genuine Parts lowered its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday, as rising costs and a tougher consumer environment weighed on its expectations.

Genuine Parts cuts full-year profit forecast on inflation, weaker consumer spending
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Equifax sees downbeat annual revenue amid tough mortgage market

Credit bureau Equifax said on Tuesday it expects full-year revenue below Wall Street estimates, as macroeconomic uncertainty pressures growth in the mortgage market.

Equifax sees downbeat annual revenue amid tough mortgage market
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Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO

Britain's Rolls-Royce needs a decision from the UK government soon on whether it will provide a subsidy to help the engineering company develop

Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO
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Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll

The Federal Reserve will keep its key interest rate steady for the rest of 2026 to tackle a five-year-long inflation problem, according to the median

Fed to hold rates this year despite high inflation, but economists cite high chances of a hike: Reuters poll
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Africa's top health official asks US to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda

The head of Africa's top public health agency said he had written to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Africa's top health official asks US to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda
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China's foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a delegation of European lawmakers in Beijing on Tuesday that China and the EU should promote an "upward dynamic balance" in

China's foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers
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GM boosts profit outlook, cites 'resilient' consumer demand

General Motors continues to navigate a messy global operating environment – tariffs, rising energy costs and other inflationary pressures – by leaning on an

GM boosts profit outlook, cites 'resilient' consumer demand
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3M boosts annual profit forecast driven by resilient industrial unit

3M raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, driven by strength in its safety & industrial business, as well as price hikes, which are expected to "

3M boosts annual profit forecast driven by resilient industrial unit
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Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning

Halliburton shares fell more than 6% on Tuesday after the U.S. oilfield services provider forecast weaker third-quarter revenue and flagged uncertainty about

Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning
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Microsoft to fund Mistral's European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal

Microsoft has agreed to spend billions of dollars on Mistral's computing infrastructure in Europe under a deal that will also expand distribution

Microsoft to fund Mistral's European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal
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Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom

Brokerage firm Charles Schwab posted a record second-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by robust trading activity and increased asset management fees.

Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom
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Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan

Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel said on Tuesday he would resign his post and form a new party, a political splintering that compounds the

Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan
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Hasbro raises annual forecasts on digital gaming demand, 'Magic' boost

Hasbro raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Tuesday, betting on resilient demand for its digital gaming business and continued strength in "Magic: The

Hasbro raises annual forecasts on digital gaming demand, 'Magic' boost
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As SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms

As SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms

As SEC football media days begin, the specter of recent Big Ten dominance looms
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Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho

Lesotho attracts thousands each winter to its unique ski resort, the only such tourist attraction in sub-Saharan Africa

Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho
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WNBA enjoys 'hypergrowth' under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players

The WNBA has grown at an exponential rate during Cathy Engelbert’s nearly seven years as commissioner of the league

WNBA enjoys 'hypergrowth' under Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid strained relationship with players
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LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours

The Asian Tour is joining a new strategic alliance with the PGA Tour and European tour

LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours
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How to use TIPS in your portfolio

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities can hedge inflation, manage risk, and protect retirement income

How to use TIPS in your portfolio
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On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation

On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation

On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation
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European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump

European shares rose on Tuesday as gains in technology and mining shares took the focus away from fresh strikes in the Middle

European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump
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ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice 'serious concern' over Middle East hostilities

The Middle East crisis overshadowed a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced concerns over

ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice 'serious concern' over Middle East hostilities
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German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 

A German corporate initiative called "Made for Germany" on Tuesday said its 139 member firms have committed to invest more than €800 billion in the country through 2028.

German firms' 'Made for Germany' investment initiative pledges €800 billion 
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India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea

India said it had summoned a senior Russian diplomat on Tuesday and expressed "grave concerns" after a missile strike killed four Indians on a Black Sea cargo ship that

India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea
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Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says

Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent, although mounting risks

Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says
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Tesla cash burn to test investor faith in AI bets

Tesla is expected to report its first quarterly cash burn in over two years on Wednesday, as its spending on AI and robotics soars, intensifying

Tesla cash burn to test investor faith in AI bets
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From 1 to 10: Inside the 20-year status decline of the American passport

From 1 to 10: Inside the 20-year status decline of the American passport

From 1 to 10: Inside the 20-year status decline of the American passport
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Trump prepares fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, FT reports

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Trump prepares fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, FT reports
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Tariff reprise

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Global stock markets may just be weary of the back-and-forth in the Middle East, but

Tariff reprise
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International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says

A U.N. report says Southeast Asia-based criminal groups are using increasingly integrated networks and technology to build a rapidly growing illicit economy with tentacles that reach far beyond Asia, costing victims more than $88 billion a year alone in frauds linked to online scams

International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says
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Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns

Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs

Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
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‘It’s a wild west’: Inside Miami’s skyscraper boom

‘It’s a wild west’: Inside Miami’s skyscraper boom

‘It’s a wild west’: Inside Miami’s skyscraper boom
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Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the second quarter over geopolitical instability fears, and they expect further tightening in the current quarter, the

Euro zone banks tighten credit access on war fears
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Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul

A European Union plan to tie free pollution permits to investments in decarbonisation could enhance corporate accountability, investors said

Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul
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JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources say

JPMorgan and other U.S. banks are close to agreeing to provide some financing under Japan's $550 billion U.S. investment pledge,

JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources say
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European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall

After a surge in revenue at U.S. banks, European lenders are expected to follow suit this week when they report second-

European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall
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UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge

Britain's government borrowed £16 billion ($21.51 billion) in June, a third less than in the same month last year, according to official data which nonetheless showed the

UK borrows less in June but fiscal challenge for Burnham remains huge
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Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office

Britain's jobs market appears to have stabilised at weak levels with official data showing annual wage growth and unemployment steady in the three months

Weak UK jobs market holds steady as new PM Burnham takes office
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IMF says oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth

India's GDP growth in 2026/27 faces key downside risks from a widening war in the Middle East that is driving up oil prices and a

IMF says oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth
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Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says

Scam gangs defrauded Asia-Pacific residents of at least $88 billion in 2025, a United Nations office said on Tuesday, with transnational crime groups

Crime gangs snare more than $88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
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Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's first economic policy roadmap

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas in her first economic blueprint finalised on Tuesday, a pledge overshadowed

Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's first economic policy roadmap
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Oil trumps AI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Oil, not AI, is driving global markets as investors struggle with contrasting signals: hopes of mediation in the fast-

Oil trumps AI
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US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes

The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
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US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and

US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks
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Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

Civil rights groups said they filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over the government's attempt to restrict

Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts
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New Zealand and Philippines form comprehensive partnership

New Zealand and the Philippines have formed a comprehensive partnership, New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday.

New Zealand and Philippines form comprehensive partnership
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KPMG Australia taps insider as CEO in wake of audit leak scandal

KPMG Australia on Tuesday promoted a partner from within its own ranks to chief executive, two months after losing its leader to a scandal that erupted

KPMG Australia taps insider as CEO in wake of audit leak scandal
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Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific

Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific far from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land

Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
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Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could limit impact

A successful effort by Yemen's Houthis to shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would strike at one of the world's most important oil

Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could limit impact
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Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say

The Trump administration has in recent weeks weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee

Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
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Grid operator in US central states warns of potential rolling blackouts

The regional U.S. grid operator for 14 central states warned on Monday evening that it could order rolling blackouts because the power system was on the brink of

Grid operator in US central states warns of potential rolling blackouts
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South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll

South Korea's economy likely grew at a much slower pace in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year, as robust export growth was

South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll
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US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

President Donald Trump unveiled 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to what the U.S. administration

US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
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Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak

Sri Lanka's public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade, and turning to the

Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak
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Nicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in power

Nicaragua's long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his

Nicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in power
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US suspends funding for US Virgin Islands' housing authority and accuses it of corruption

The U.S. government says it has suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after an investigation found widespread corruption

US suspends funding for US Virgin Islands' housing authority and accuses it of corruption
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Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries consistent with annual goal

Airbus is on track towards its full-year target of 870 deliveries after a 15% increase in the first half of the year as engine supplies stabilised, CEO

Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries consistent with annual goal
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Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham

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Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Burnham
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Son of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro secures US green card

Former Brazilian lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of U.S.

Son of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro secures US green card
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New Zealand Q2 inflation at 4.1% y/y, at more than two year high

New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the second quarter to a 2-1/2-year high, reinforcing expectations the central bank will raise the cash

New Zealand Q2 inflation at 4.1% y/y, at more than two year high
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
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Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds

New estimates show road deaths are declining in the U.S. and globally

Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
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North Korea, Russia foreign ministers hold strategic talks in Moscow, KCNA says

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held their third strategic dialogue in Moscow on Monday, North Korean state media KCNA

North Korea, Russia foreign ministers hold strategic talks in Moscow, KCNA says
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Samsung launches first US credit card with Barclays, signals ambitions for deeper financial services push

Samsung Electronics on Monday launched its first U.S. co-branded credit card with Barclays, deepening its push into the financial services space in the

Samsung launches first US credit card with Barclays, signals ambitions for deeper financial services push
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Trading Day: War clouds darken 

Escalating tensions in the Middle East finally weighed on Wall Street on Monday, after investors had earlier bought back beaten-down chip stocks

Trading Day: War clouds darken 
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US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit

A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday signed off on artificial intelligence company Anthropic's landmark $1.5 billion settlement of a class action lawsuit

US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit
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Capital One defeats lawsuit alleging excessive credit-card rates

Capital One persuaded a Maryland federal judge on Monday to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the bank of charging excessive interest rates to

Capital One defeats lawsuit alleging excessive credit-card rates
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Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic

Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic

Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic
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US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

U.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch more attacks

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
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Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say

Kenyan activists accuse authorities of violating a court order to halt the setting up of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center in the country

Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban, activists say
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The Latest: US carries out more strikes on Iran in push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it’s carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: US carries out more strikes on Iran in push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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On the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London

On the day Andy Burnham became prime minister after vowing to give greater powers and investment to the north of England, the region suffered a

On the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London
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Trump orders tightening of defense supply-chain waiver rules

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order making it harder for U.S. defense contractors to obtain waivers allowing them to buy

Trump orders tightening of defense supply-chain waiver rules
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Wall Street indexes fall, with Iran and earnings season in focus

Wall Street's three major indexes finished lower on Monday while investors looked for moves toward Middle East de-escalation and waited for

Wall Street indexes fall, with Iran and earnings season in focus
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Chevron shuts in US Gulf platform in preparation for developing tropical storm

Chevron is shutting-in production at its Petronius facility in the U.S.

Chevron shuts in US Gulf platform in preparation for developing tropical storm
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Trump says he signed proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports

President Donald Trump said on Monday he signed a proclamation to adjust tariffs on imports of aluminum into the United States, adding the domestic

Trump says he signed proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports
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Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses

Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses

Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses
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FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result

Federal health officials have remained focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak despite inaccurate test results reported over the weekend

FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
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Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain’s new prime minister

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
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Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request

A federal judge has ordered Paramount and Warner Bros

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request
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Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus

Major stock indexes fell on Monday with investors cautious about developments in the U.S.-Iran war and ahead of earnings

Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus
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Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a

Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war
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JetBlue wins auction for Spirit's LaGuardia flight slots

JetBlue won an auction for bankrupt Spirit Airlines' takeoff and landing slots at New York's LaGuardia airport for a purchase price of $58.5 million,

JetBlue wins auction for Spirit's LaGuardia flight slots
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Paramount Skydance ordered to pause Warner Bros acquisition through August 3

Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance ordered to pause Warner Bros acquisition through August 3
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US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations says the U.S. government plans to stop violent gangs in Haiti from profiting off social media

US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media
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Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say

Private investors are needed to funnel cash into European defence companies to plug the gap left by cash-strapped governments, but too often

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say
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Oil settles 1% higher as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threat

Oil prices settled over 1% higher on Monday after volatile trading through the session, as traders weighed hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations

Oil settles 1% higher as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threat
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Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down

Florida Republican congressman and governor's race candidate Byron Donalds has announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from increasing utility costs

Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
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Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters
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US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

A bipartisan group of nine U.S. senators on Monday sought to reassure defense contractors from American allies that growing demand for

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade
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New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
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Boeing class action over MAX 9 blowout decertified by US appeals court

A federal appeals court on Monday decertified a shareholder class action accusing Boeing of prioritizing profit over safety and overstating its commitment to

Boeing class action over MAX 9 blowout decertified by US appeals court
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Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability

Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to reshape its politics to

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows to end years of instability
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NY Fed survey finds highest credit application rate in nearly five years

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NY Fed survey finds highest credit application rate in nearly five years
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Domino's holds annual sales forecasts as value-seeking diners pressure growth

Dominos Pizza on Monday maintained its annual sales forecasts, but said a challenging macroeconomic environment continued to weigh on

Domino's holds annual sales forecasts as value-seeking diners pressure growth
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Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says

An attack on a ship leaving Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indians and left another at hospital in a critical condition, India's foreign ministry said in a

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says
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Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns

Mexico's economy will grow more slowly this year and next than previously forecast as concerns over trade rules with the United States continue to

Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns
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First job gives man with disabilities newfound confidence

First job gives man with disabilities newfound confidence

First job gives man with disabilities newfound confidence
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US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south

Opposition to Iran's clerical rulers has long simmered in the country's impoverished south.

US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south
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Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows

Oil transfers between tankers in waters outside the Strait of Hormuz have slowed following a wave of recent attacks on vessels by Iranian forces, according

Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows
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New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he would never take risks with the economy, re-committing to a pledge to stick to the previous government's

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy
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Google plans new chip to run Gemini models more efficiently, the Information reports

Google is developing a new server chip that would incorporate elements of its Gemini model directly into the hardware, in a bid to serve its AI models more efficiently to users,

Google plans new chip to run Gemini models more efficiently, the Information reports
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Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister

After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister
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UK's new PM, Burnham, promises to use 'political capital' to tackle social care

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he did not want to leave office having failed to tackle the nation's social care crisis, pledging to "use some of

UK's new PM, Burnham, promises to use 'political capital' to tackle social care
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'Not much we don't do' | In rural Ohio, a ministry started its own landscaping business to combat homelessness

'Not much we don't do' | In rural Ohio, a ministry started its own landscaping business to combat homelessness

'Not much we don't do' | In rural Ohio, a ministry started its own landscaping business to combat homelessness
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Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Hungary's government is investigating a major foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD

Hungary investigates deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
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Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon
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Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City

Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City

Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City
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Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft

Airline executives on Monday cautioned planemakers Boeing and Airbus not to rush out a new generation of commercial jets

Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft
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Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight

A bill passed by the U.S.

Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight
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AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million ($629 million) fine from the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal,

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products
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AMC posts surprise profit as summer blockbusters boost US box office

AMC Entertainment turned in a surprise adjusted quarterly profit, the latest sign that U.S. cinema chains are rebounding thanks to a strong summer release slate

AMC posts surprise profit as summer blockbusters boost US box office
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No Gucci, no problem? Coty learns to live without flagship brand

Coty's $400 million deal to exit its flagship Gucci Beauty licence a year early will cost it a big chunk of near-term earnings, but could

No Gucci, no problem? Coty learns to live without flagship brand
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How UK PM Burnham's government might raise taxes

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he may ask people to pay "a little more" in tax as the country faces major spending pressures from an

How UK PM Burnham's government might raise taxes
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Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war

As the United States and Israel went to war with Iran at the end of February, analysts predicted the price of crude oil could hit $150 a barrel or even rise

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war