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Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members

A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s dismantling of a U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses

Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members
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US Justice Department resumes scaled-back enforcement against foreign bribery

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US Justice Department resumes scaled-back enforcement against foreign bribery
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Mexico eases trade ban on Brazilian chicken

Mexico eased a ban on chicken shipments from Brazil, setting the restriction now only to products coming from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, instead of a previous

Mexico eases trade ban on Brazilian chicken
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Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events

The Associated Press has asked for a full hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, seeking to overturn last week's decision by three judges of that court that continues to allow the Trump administration to restrict the outlet's access to cover presidential events

Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events
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Colombia to suspend fiscal rule as public finances worsen, source says

Colombia's government has authorized the use of an "escape clause" to temporarily suspend compliance with its fiscal rule, a government source told Reuters on

Colombia to suspend fiscal rule as public finances worsen, source says
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GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles

General Motors said on Tuesday it is planning to invest about $4 billion over the next two years at three U.S. facilities in Michigan,

GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles
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US, Mexico discuss deal to cut Trump's steel tariffs, sources say

The United States and Mexico are negotiating a deal to reduce or eliminate President Donald Trump's 50% steel tariffs on imports up to a certain volume, industry and trade sources said on

US, Mexico discuss deal to cut Trump's steel tariffs, sources say
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The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg

President Donald Trump has called Los Angeles a “trash heap” and promised to “liberate” it from criminals in a speech to troops at Fort Bragg to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army

The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg
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GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production
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The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles

The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids
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US firms launch ETF to capitalize on Trump's deregulation push

A group of three investment management firms teamed up to launch an exchange-traded fund that will invest in companies they expect to benefit from deregulation and free

US firms launch ETF to capitalize on Trump's deregulation push
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Trading Day-Buoyancy trumping uncertainty

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters

Trading Day-Buoyancy trumping uncertainty
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Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he planned to start "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after the hurricane season and that states would receive

Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season
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Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup in Supreme Court testimony

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied that he led an attempt to overthrow the government after losing the 2022 election during his trial before the country's Supreme

Bolsonaro denies orchestrating Brazil coup in Supreme Court testimony
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US farm agency to allow three more states to bar some items from food aid

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US farm agency to allow three more states to bar some items from food aid
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US states sue 23andMe to protect customers' private data

New York and more than two dozen other U.S. states sued 23andMe to challenge the sale of its customers' private information after the genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy in March.

US states sue 23andMe to protect customers' private data
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US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear

U.S. stocks drifted just below their all-time high as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China

US stocks drift closer to their record as Wall Street waits to see what US-China talks will bear
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Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?

Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?

Who is David Huerta, the California labor leader who was arrested in Los Angeles?
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Brazilian businessman Tanure courts banks after hatching Braskem bid with Novonor

Brazilian businessman Nelson Tanure has begun talks with the banks that will be key to his bid for petrochemical firm Braskem , he told Reuters, as he aims to

Brazilian businessman Tanure courts banks after hatching Braskem bid with Novonor
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US depends on Canadian oil, despite Trump's comments, Cenovus CEO says

The U.S. relies on Canadian oil imports, despite comments to the contrary by U.S. President Donald Trump, Cenovus Energy CEO said on Tuesday. 

US depends on Canadian oil, despite Trump's comments, Cenovus CEO says
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JERA close to signing deal for 1 MTPA of LNG from Commonwealth, sources say

U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Commonwealth LNG is close to signing a deal with Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, to supply it with 1 million metric

JERA close to signing deal for 1 MTPA of LNG from Commonwealth, sources say
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Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress

Global stocks and the dollar were positive but muted on Tuesday as trade talks between the United States and China continued through a

Stocks, dollar edge higher as investors track US-China trade talk progress
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GameStop's first-quarter revenue declines as online gaming demand rises

Videogame retailer GameStop reported a decline in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday as customers increasingly opted for digital downloads over purchases at its brick-and-mortar stores,

GameStop's first-quarter revenue declines as online gaming demand rises
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US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies

U.S. senators pressed Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

US senators grill Trump CFTC nominee over industry ties, commission vacancies
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Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered U.S. embassies around the world to move ahead with a directive to fire all remaining staffers with the U.S. Agency for International Development

Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward
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Trump’s aggressive moves on immigration protests put Democrats in a political bind

Trump’s aggressive moves on immigration protests put Democrats in a political bind

Trump’s aggressive moves on immigration protests put Democrats in a political bind
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Top CFPB enforcement official to resign, citing 'devastating' shifts under Trump

The top remaining enforcement official at the U.S.

Top CFPB enforcement official to resign, citing 'devastating' shifts under Trump
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Lutnick says US-China talks going well, could run into Wednesday

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Lutnick says US-China talks going well, could run into Wednesday
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Argentina monthly inflation seen at five-year low in May

Argentina's headline inflation likely slowed in May to its lowest monthly rate in five years, a Reuters poll of analysts showed on Tuesday.

Argentina monthly inflation seen at five-year low in May
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Moelis CEO-designate joins Wall Street in signaling dealmaking rebound after tariff pause

Moelis' incoming CEO Navid Mahmoodzadegan told investors on Tuesday that he is optimistic about the dealmaking environment, as confidence returns following a pause in April

Moelis CEO-designate joins Wall Street in signaling dealmaking rebound after tariff pause
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Brazil bank chiefs balk at tax hike proposal, urge spending review

The chief executives of some of Brazil's largest banks on Tuesday expressed concerns over government plans to raise taxes to meet the federal fiscal target,

Brazil bank chiefs balk at tax hike proposal, urge spending review
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US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on a leading Palestinian human rights organization as well as five charity groups in the Middle East and Europe on Tuesday, accusing

US hits Palestinian NGOs with sanctions, alleging militant links
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Drug pricing reform talks with US government lack clarity, industry executives say

Talks with the Trump administration about lowering U.S. drug prices have so far not provided clarity on when and how reduced prices will be implemented

Drug pricing reform talks with US government lack clarity, industry executives say
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Wall Street ends higher as investors track US-China trade talks

The S&P 500 ended higher on Tuesday, lifted by a rally in Tesla as investors bet on positive results from U.S.-China trade talks aimed at defusing a

Wall Street ends higher as investors track US-China trade talks
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Key facts about Los Angeles, progressive beacon at center of anti-Trump backlash

Protests in Los Angeles against raids on suspected undocumented immigrants have turned into the strongest domestic backlash against President Donald Trump since

Key facts about Los Angeles, progressive beacon at center of anti-Trump backlash
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Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts
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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a measure that targets out-of-state doctors and activists who prescribe, sell or provide pregnancy-ending drugs to residents in the reliably red state

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills
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Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

Votes won’t count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission

Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary
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Takeaways from AP's report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform

A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F

Takeaways from AP's report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform
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Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre

The rush of financial firms setting up in Abu Dhabi to tap the oil-rich emirate's wealth funds and Middle East markets will continue at pace, the official in charge of

Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre
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Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports

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Bessent emerges as possible contender to succeed Fed's Powell, Bloomberg reports
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US Justice Department 'weaponization' reviews spark calls to drop prosecutions

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US Justice Department 'weaponization' reviews spark calls to drop prosecutions
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Moody's flags risks from retail investors' push into private credit

The rapid growth in retail investors, who put their money into private markets, could create liquidity and asset quality risks, Moody's Ratings warned on Tuesday, highlighting potential

Moody's flags risks from retail investors' push into private credit
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Brazil's fiscal package to include higher tax on interest on equity

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Tuesday that the government's new fiscal package includes an increase in the income tax rate levied on so-called interest on

Brazil's fiscal package to include higher tax on interest on equity
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World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty

The World Bank on Tuesday slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by four-tenths of a percentage point to 2.3%, saying that higher tariffs and heightened

World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty
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Meta to pay nearly $15 billion for Scale AI stake, The Information reports

Meta Platforms has agreed to take a 49% stake in artificial intelligence startup Scale AI for $14.8 billion, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Meta to pay nearly $15 billion for Scale AI stake, The Information reports
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Oil prices hold near 7-week high as market waits for news from US-China trade talks

Oil prices held near a seven-week high on Tuesday as the market awaited direction from trade talks between the U.S. and China.

Oil prices hold near 7-week high as market waits for news from US-China trade talks
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US dollar rises as traders await China talks outcome

The dollar gained on Tuesday, helped by comments from U.S. officials that trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington were going well, although

US dollar rises as traders await China talks outcome
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Wells Fargo says consumer loan growth to stay muted or drop this year

U.S. consumer loan growth is likely to remain muted for the rest

Wells Fargo says consumer loan growth to stay muted or drop this year
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Missing 2-year-old boy feared thrown in Bronx River by father, police say

Missing 2-year-old boy feared thrown in Bronx River by father, police say

Missing 2-year-old boy feared thrown in Bronx River by father, police say
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US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups

The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a major Palestinian legal group for prisoners and detainees along with five other charitable entities across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, accusing them of supporting Palestinian armed factions and militant groups, including Hamas’ military wing, under the pretense of humanitarian aid in Gaza

US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups
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EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat

The European Commission said on Tuesday it had unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Intelsat by SES, confirming a story Reuters exclusively reported earlier this

EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat
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Morgan Stanley CEO 'super pumped' as deal pipelines stay resilient

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick told investors on Tuesday he expected the Wall Street bank to have a strong end to the quarter after U.S. tariff

Morgan Stanley CEO 'super pumped' as deal pipelines stay resilient
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Data center demand to push US power use to record highs in 2025, '26, EIA says

Power-hungry data centers that provide computing power for artificial intelligence and crypto currency will push U.S. electricity consumption to record highs in 2025 and

Data center demand to push US power use to record highs in 2025, '26, EIA says
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Bank of Mexico poised for 50 basis points rate cut despite inflation rebound

Mexico's central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by another half percentage point this month despite a recent surge in inflation, although analysts

Bank of Mexico poised for 50 basis points rate cut despite inflation rebound
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UniCredit disposals set to win EU nod for Banco BPM deal, sources say

Italian bank UniCredit is expected to win European Union antitrust approval for its Banco BPM takeover bid after offering to

UniCredit disposals set to win EU nod for Banco BPM deal, sources say
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Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands
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Shell's decision on Phase 2 of LNG Canada will depend on other opportunities, exec says

Shell Canada's decision on whether to pursue Phase 2 of LNG Canada will depend on other opportunities that are available, President Stastia West said on Tuesday at a conference.

Shell's decision on Phase 2 of LNG Canada will depend on other opportunities, exec says
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NextEra CEO says renewables needed as bridge to expanding gas power

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are needed to meet rapidly growing energy demand in the United States amid near-term obstacles to

NextEra CEO says renewables needed as bridge to expanding gas power
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Walgreens, Authentic Brands, Kourtney Kardashian among those evaluating Rite Aid assets, sources say

Pharmacy chain Walgreens and reality star turned entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian are among those picking over the remaining assets in Rite Aid's bankruptcy,

Walgreens, Authentic Brands, Kourtney Kardashian among those evaluating Rite Aid assets, sources say
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Blackstone to invest $500 billion in Europe over next decade, CEO tells Bloomberg Television

Blackstone is planning to invest up to $500 billion in Europe over the next decade, CEO Steve Schwarzman told Bloomberg Television in an interview on Tuesday, underscoring the increasing

Blackstone to invest $500 billion in Europe over next decade, CEO tells Bloomberg Television
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EU's new Russia sanctions to target energy sector and banks

The European Commission proposed on Tuesday an 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, aimed at Moscow's energy revenues, its banks and its military

EU's new Russia sanctions to target energy sector and banks
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Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles

Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending
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Netanyahu's government could collapse over Israel's ultra-Orthodox military draft law

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a vote to dissolve parliament and key coalition partners have threatened to bring down his government

Netanyahu's government could collapse over Israel's ultra-Orthodox military draft law
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Brazil's central bank chief signals imminent bridge solution for real estate financing

Brazil's central bank governor Gabriel Galipolo said on Tuesday he expects to soon present a solution to finance the real estate sector, which is struggling due to a drop in deposits in

Brazil's central bank chief signals imminent bridge solution for real estate financing
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India and US advance toward interim trade deal after four-day talks, say sources

Indian and U.S. negotiators made progress in their latest round of talks in New Delhi on Tuesday on a bilateral trade deal, having focused on market access for

India and US advance toward interim trade deal after four-day talks, say sources
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Meta's Threads to test direct messaging feature in select markets

Meta Platforms said it would start rolling out direct messaging on its Threads app, adding a feature long offered by rivals, in a bid to attract more users.

Meta's Threads to test direct messaging feature in select markets
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Syngenta group expects minimal impact from U.S tariffs in 2025, executive says

Agrochemicals company Syngenta Group expects a minimal impact from tariffs imposed by U.S.

Syngenta group expects minimal impact from U.S tariffs in 2025, executive says
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China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms

China's Vice President Han Zheng arrived in Spain on Tuesday for a four-day trip during which he will meet with King Felipe and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a further sign of

China's vice president visits Spain as mutual courtship blossoms
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European stocks flat as investors await outcome of US-China talks

European shares closed little changed on Tuesday in cautious trade as investors awaited the outcome of the second day of U.S.-China trade talks in London

European stocks flat as investors await outcome of US-China talks
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Vaccine stocks muted as investors assess Kennedy's overhaul of key panel

Shares of global vaccine makers were mixed on Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Vaccine stocks muted as investors assess Kennedy's overhaul of key panel
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OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say

OpenAI plans to add Alphabet's Google cloud service to meet its growing needs for computing capacity, three sources told Reuters, marking a

OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say
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Boeing books 303 new orders, hits 737 MAX production target in blockbuster May

Boeing heads into the Paris Air Show after a blockbuster May that included booking 303 new orders and rolling out 38 new 737 MAX jets, a production rate it has been

Boeing books 303 new orders, hits 737 MAX production target in blockbuster May
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Los Angeles' image is scuffed since ICE raids and protests, with World Cup and Olympics on horizon

Los Angeles is still reeling from January’s deadly wildfires — and with the World Cup soccer championships and the 2028 Olympics on the horizon — Mayor Karen Bass has been urging residents to come together to revitalize LA’s image

Los Angeles' image is scuffed since ICE raids and protests, with World Cup and Olympics on horizon
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4 targeted in string of robberies on Chicago's North Side

4 targeted in string of robberies on Chicago's North Side

4 targeted in string of robberies on Chicago's North Side
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Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority
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Metro Fire investigating what caused a parking garage to catch fire and collapse

Metro Fire investigating what caused a parking garage to catch fire and collapse

Metro Fire investigating what caused a parking garage to catch fire and collapse
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Global economy on track for worst decade since 1960s, World Bank warns

Global economy on track for worst decade since 1960s, World Bank warns

Global economy on track for worst decade since 1960s, World Bank warns
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How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid

Financial aid fraud is exploding, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence

How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid
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Paramount to lay off 3.5% of US staff in latest job cut, memo shows

Paramount Global is laying off 3.5% of its U.S. staff in the latest round of job cuts as the company grapples with a decline in cable TV subscribers, according to an internal memo seen by

Paramount to lay off 3.5% of US staff in latest job cut, memo shows
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Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week

Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday he could nominate a prime minister this week provided pro-European parties reach an agreement on measures needed to

Romanian president could nominate a prime minister this week
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Russian budget deficit for January-May was 1.5% of GDP

Russia ran a budget deficit of 3.4 trillion roubles ($43.3 billion), or 1.5% of gross domestic product, for the first five months of the year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, citing

Russian budget deficit for January-May was 1.5% of GDP
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US Senate should ease provisions for clean-energy tax credits, Republican senator says

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US Senate should ease provisions for clean-energy tax credits, Republican senator says
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Ethiopia forecasts faster growth next fiscal year

Ethiopia's economy will grow slightly faster in the fiscal year that starts next month, while its budget deficit will increase marginally, its finance minister said on Tuesday.

Ethiopia forecasts faster growth next fiscal year
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NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants

National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya told a U.S.

NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants
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US FDA pauses Gilead trials testing experimental HIV pill combination

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US FDA pauses Gilead trials testing experimental HIV pill combination
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President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

President Donald Trump is moving swiftly to act on his immigration promises with little internal restraint, determined to test the bounds of his executive authority in order to fulfill the promises of his reelection campaign

President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests
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UBS shares slide 7% after analysts say Swiss capital rules put buybacks at risk

Shares in UBS dropped 7% on Tuesday as analysts voiced concern about the impact of new government proposals to force the Swiss lender to hold $26 billion in

UBS shares slide 7% after analysts say Swiss capital rules put buybacks at risk
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Modest UK economic growth to lead Bank of England to cut rates gradually: Reuters poll

The British economy will grow a mild 1% this year with the Bank of England set to cut interest rates two more times in 2025, according to economists polled by

Modest UK economic growth to lead Bank of England to cut rates gradually: Reuters poll
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Slovak PM seeks control of 'national identity' issues in potential clash with EU law

Slovak leader Robert Fico is seeking to change the country's constitution and install what he calls "a dam against progressivism" by declaring that Slovakia has legal

Slovak PM seeks control of 'national identity' issues in potential clash with EU law
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Wall St muted at open as US-China trade talks in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened subdued on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of ongoing trade talks between the United States and China aimed at cooling a tariff dispute that has

Wall St muted at open as US-China trade talks in focus
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Ukraine's May inflation at 15.9% due to rising food prices

Ukraine's consumer price inflation rose to 15.9% year-on-year in May, driven by increasing food prices, the statistics service said on Tuesday.

Ukraine's May inflation at 15.9% due to rising food prices
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Ukrainian refugees give Poland big economic boost, report says

Ukrainians have made a significant contribution to Poland's economy and have not caused a rise in unemployment or lower wages for Polish workers, according to a report from the

Ukrainian refugees give Poland big economic boost, report says
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Citi expects banking fees, trading revenue to climb despite US tariff "anxiety"

Citigroup's head of banking Vis Raghavan said on Tuesday that performance in its banking and trading divisions will improve this quarter

Citi expects banking fees, trading revenue to climb despite US tariff "anxiety"
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Brown & Brown signs nearly $10 billion deal for rival broker Accession

Insurance broker Brown & Brown will buy rival Accession Risk Management in a $9.83 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on Tuesday, adding to a string of

Brown & Brown signs nearly $10 billion deal for rival broker Accession
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Potato price surge fuels inflation pain for Russia's poorest

At a farm near Moscow, newly arrived guest workers from India are planting

Potato price surge fuels inflation pain for Russia's poorest
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Brazil's inflation undershoots forecasts as investors look ahead to central bank decision

Brazil's inflation rate slowed more than expected in May, but the 12-month gauge remained above the central bank's target, raising questions about what stance

Brazil's inflation undershoots forecasts as investors look ahead to central bank decision
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Trump administration deploys Marines to Los Angeles, vows to intensify migrant raids

The Trump administration on Monday ordered U.S.

Trump administration deploys Marines to Los Angeles, vows to intensify migrant raids
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Most US workers struggle with their schedules. Here’s why employers should care

Most US workers struggle with their schedules. Here’s why employers should care

Most US workers struggle with their schedules. Here’s why employers should care
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Boat fire destroyed six boats, caused $100M in damages

Boat fire destroyed six boats, caused $100M in damages

Boat fire destroyed six boats, caused $100M in damages
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Financial constraints big driver of global ‘fertility crisis,’ UN finds

Financial constraints big driver of global ‘fertility crisis,’ UN finds

Financial constraints big driver of global ‘fertility crisis,’ UN finds
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Fed to keep rates on hold at least until September as inflation risks linger: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to keep rates on hold at least until September as inflation risks linger: Reuters poll
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Atlassian competitor Linear raises funding at $1.25-billion valuation

Enterprise software maker Linear has raised an $82 million Series C funding round valuing the startup at $1.25 billion, the company said on Tuesday.

Atlassian competitor Linear raises funding at $1.25-billion valuation
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Farage's Reform UK picks TV presenter as new chairman

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has appointed David Bull, a doctor and television presenter, as its new chairman who will have the job of trying to end the party's

Farage's Reform UK picks TV presenter as new chairman
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US wants Rwandan troops out of Congo before peace deal signed, sources say

The United States is promoting a deal that would require Rwanda to pull troops from eastern Congo before the two sides sign a peace agreement, sources say, a

US wants Rwandan troops out of Congo before peace deal signed, sources say
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A professor in Gaza braves bullets and bodies to reach Israeli-approved aid

When university professor Nizam Salama made his way to a southern Gaza aid point last week, he came under fire twice, was crushed in a desperate crowd of

A professor in Gaza braves bullets and bodies to reach Israeli-approved aid
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Packaged food maker J.M. Smucker forecasts annual profit below estimates

Jif peanut butter maker J.M.

Packaged food maker J.M. Smucker forecasts annual profit below estimates
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USAID cuts threaten 'God's food,' made in Georgia for children in need

(Corrects paragraph 7 to show that USAID restored existing contracts in March.

USAID cuts threaten 'God's food,' made in Georgia for children in need
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Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%

President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday

Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%
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How the $1,000-per-baby ‘Trump accounts’ would work and who would benefit most

How the $1,000-per-baby ‘Trump accounts’ would work and who would benefit most

How the $1,000-per-baby ‘Trump accounts’ would work and who would benefit most
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How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate
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India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh

India has started to push people it considers illegal immigrants into neighbouring Bangladesh, but human rights activists say authorities are arbitrarily throwing people out

India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh
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Fanduel to add first surcharge to customer bets in Illinois

The United States' largest online betting operator Fanduel will introduce a surcharge on customer bets in Illinois from September, its owner Flutter said on Tuesday, in its first

Fanduel to add first surcharge to customer bets in Illinois
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Google in Mexico faces major potential fine as antitrust ruling nears

Mexico's antitrust watchdog is set to rule by next week on whether Google built an illegal monopoly in digital advertising in the country, a decision that

Google in Mexico faces major potential fine as antitrust ruling nears
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Bank of Spain sees economic growth at 0.5%-0.6% in second quarter

Spain's economy is likely to grow at a solid rate of between 0.5% and 0.6% in the second quarter from the previous three months when it expanded 0.6%, the central bank said on

Bank of Spain sees economic growth at 0.5%-0.6% in second quarter
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Student loan quagmire frustrates borrowers - and alarms some Trump voters

Kelly Belt, 33, a high school life-sciences teacher in Provo, Utah, is ready and willing to repay her student loans.

Student loan quagmire frustrates borrowers - and alarms some Trump voters
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Japan's ruling coalition to pledge cash handouts in election campaigns, sources say

Japan's ruling coalition agreed to include a plan to distribute cash handouts in its election campaign pledges to help households cope with persistent inflation,

Japan's ruling coalition to pledge cash handouts in election campaigns, sources say
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Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction

A Beijing auction house sold a human-sized Labubu figure for 1.08 million yuan ($150,275.51) on Tuesday, setting a new record for the "blind box

Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction
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US small business sentiment improves in May, but uncertainty rising

U.S. small-business confidence improved in May, likely because of a de-escalation in trade tensions between Washington and China, though uncertainty over the outlook mounted amid

US small business sentiment improves in May, but uncertainty rising
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Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians

Germany granted citizenship to a record 291,955 people last year, a 46% increase from 2023, with Syrians making up the largest group, according to data released by the Federal

Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people in 2024, led by Syrians
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Hims & Hers says its weight-loss business can grow as US market changes

Hims & Hers Health is betting that the cash-pay market for weight-loss drugs will drive up customer demand although some analysts see a need for the online website to adjust

Hims & Hers says its weight-loss business can grow as US market changes
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White smoke or London fog?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters Open Interest (ROI), an essential new source for data-driven, expert

White smoke or London fog?
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Italy industry output rises in April as long slump eases

Italian industrial output rose unexpectedly in April from the month before, data showed on Tuesday, and increased from the year before for the first time in more

Italy industry output rises in April as long slump eases
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Japan's largest opposition calls for lowering BOJ's inflation target

Japan's largest opposition party called for lowering the central bank's inflation target and giving it more flexibility to raise interest rates on Tuesday as it released its campaign

Japan's largest opposition calls for lowering BOJ's inflation target
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Toyota supplier hit with criticism at shareholder meeting over $33 billion deal

Some investors in Toyota Industries voiced disapproval of a $33 billion buyout offer on Tuesday, adding to criticism that the bid from Japanese parent Toyota Motor was

Toyota supplier hit with criticism at shareholder meeting over $33 billion deal
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Price wars grip China as deflation deepens, $30 for a luxury Coach bag?

Chinese energy sector worker Mandy Li likes to treat herself to a luxury brand handbag once in a while.

Price wars grip China as deflation deepens, $30 for a luxury Coach bag?
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Some areas south of Sudan capital at risk of famine, says World Food Programme

Several areas south of Sudan's capital Khartoum are at risk of famine, the World Food Programme said on Tuesday, with need on the ground outstripping resources amidst a food aid

Some areas south of Sudan capital at risk of famine, says World Food Programme
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Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future

Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles.

Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
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Looming US Treasury debt auctions an important sentiment test

U.S.

Looming US Treasury debt auctions an important sentiment test
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India slashes interest rates, but who will borrow?

India's central bank is rolling out aggressive monetary easing to revive consumption and investment in the world's fifth-largest economy, but the

India slashes interest rates, but who will borrow?
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Getting ‘scrappy’ with food waste could save families more than $1,000 a year

Getting ‘scrappy’ with food waste could save families more than $1,000 a year

Getting ‘scrappy’ with food waste could save families more than $1,000 a year
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Study finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources they trust

A new survey by the Pew Research Center finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats in the media sources they trust

Study finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources they trust
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Crypto's hottest new trend: publicly traded companies buying bunches of bitcoin

It’s one of crypto’s hottest trends: publicly traded companies buying bitcoin and then buying even more

Crypto's hottest new trend: publicly traded companies buying bunches of bitcoin
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Czech president appoints a new justice minister amid a bitcoin scandal

Czech President Petr Pavel has sworn in a new justice minister amid a political crisis caused by a bitcoin-related scandal

Czech president appoints a new justice minister amid a bitcoin scandal
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Indian equity mutual fund inflows slump to 13-month low in May despite market gains

Indian equity mutual fund inflows fell to a 13-month low in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline, with large-, mid-, and small-cap funds all reporting

Indian equity mutual fund inflows slump to 13-month low in May despite market gains
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BOJ to consider slowing bond taper as market jitters persist

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady next week and consider slowing reductions in its bond purchases from next fiscal year, a move that would

BOJ to consider slowing bond taper as market jitters persist
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EU will propose more flexibility for defence procurement, commissioner says

The European Commission will propose next week to give governments more flexibility on defence procurement and make access to European funding easier, European Defence Commissioner

EU will propose more flexibility for defence procurement, commissioner says
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UK pay growth slows as jobless rate rises to highest since 2021

Pay growth in Britain slowed sharply and unemployment rose to its highest in nearly four years in the three months to April, official data showed

UK pay growth slows as jobless rate rises to highest since 2021
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Sentix poll shows sharp uptick in German, euro zone investor sentiment for June

The Sentix survey of investor sentiment found evidence of an upturn in Germany and in the euro zone in June, with the overall index for Germany hitting its highest level since March

Sentix poll shows sharp uptick in German, euro zone investor sentiment for June
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Hong Kong to toughen national security checks for food, entertainment spots

Hong Kong will toughen screening of caterers and other food and entertainment businesses for potential violations of national security, which

Hong Kong to toughen national security checks for food, entertainment spots
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Chinese state media calls for crackdown on 'zero-mileage used cars'

The Chinese practice of selling brand new cars as heavily discounted second-hand vehicles to get rid of

Chinese state media calls for crackdown on 'zero-mileage used cars'
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Macquarie's $3.6 billion S. Korean gas firm draws interest from KKR, Brookfield and industry peers, sources say

Potential bidders for Macquarie Asset Management's South Korean industrial gas firm DIG Airgas include investment firm KKR & Co,

Macquarie's $3.6 billion S. Korean gas firm draws interest from KKR, Brookfield and industry peers, sources say
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India's external investment deficit a hurdle for rupee as Asia rides weak dollar's coattails

The rupee is likely to lag most of its Asian peers in a softer dollar environment, analysts say, with the Indian currency weighed down by an

India's external investment deficit a hurdle for rupee as Asia rides weak dollar's coattails
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French budget minister warns of IMF, EU oversight risk

France must put its finances into order or face the risk of being placed under the supervision of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or of European institutions, Budget Minister

French budget minister warns of IMF, EU oversight risk
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ECB will be as "agile" as needed in line with data flow- Villeroy

The European Central Bank stands ready to react as necessary to the flow of economic data in the face of currently high uncertainty, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said

ECB will be as "agile" as needed in line with data flow- Villeroy
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Pakistan likely to hike defence spending but slash overall budget in 2025-26

Pakistan will unveil its annual federal budget for the coming fiscal year later on Tuesday, seeking to kickstart growth while finding resources for

Pakistan likely to hike defence spending but slash overall budget in 2025-26
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Panama Canal boss says MSC ports deal threatens neutrality, FT reports

The sale of two ports near the Panama Canal to a global consortium led by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) threatens the canal's principle of neutrality, the canal's head Ricaurte

Panama Canal boss says MSC ports deal threatens neutrality, FT reports
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Ryanair to buy 30 new jet engines from CFM for $500 million

Ryanair said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines with a list price of $500 million from jet engine maker CFM, which the budget airline expects to reduce its

Ryanair to buy 30 new jet engines from CFM for $500 million
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US business group says Washington should treat Taiwan like partner not adversary

The United States should treat Taiwan like a partner and not an adversary, remove new and proposed tariffs, restore high-level cabinet visits and agree a double taxation deal, the

US business group says Washington should treat Taiwan like partner not adversary
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Chinese beauty brands explore foreign M&A to spur growth

Some of China's top beauty brands such as Proya and S'Young are exploring acquisitions of smaller foreign rivals to expand their portfolios and

Chinese beauty brands explore foreign M&A to spur growth
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Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says

Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year and it does not expect any near-term impact from global supply chain disruptions caused by

Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says
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Australia regulator trials faster IPO process as listings hit decade low

Australia's securities regulator said on Tuesday it would trial changes to speed up initial public offerings that are at a decade low by

Australia regulator trials faster IPO process as listings hit decade low
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Investors itching for progress in US-China talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Johann M Cherian With precious little to report out of Sino-U.S. trade talks in London, investors are ready to pounce on almost any sign a

Investors itching for progress in US-China talks
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China's Xi urges respect, 'right track' in call with South Korean counterpart

Chinese President Xi Jinping told South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday that the two countries should respect each other's core interests and major concerns, and ensure

China's Xi urges respect, 'right track' in call with South Korean counterpart
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Australia has stabilising role amid rising global division, says PM Albanese

Australia will seek to disprove the "corrosive" idea that democratic institutions are failing amid significant global uncertainty, and play a stabilising role in the region, Prime

Australia has stabilising role amid rising global division, says PM Albanese
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South Korean President Lee, Xi pledge closer economic, security cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Tuesday to work for substantive advances in economic ties and peace and security on the Korean

South Korean President Lee, Xi pledge closer economic, security cooperation
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Morgan Stanley markets $5 billion for Elon Musk-owned xAI in loans, bonds, sources say

Morgan Stanley is marketing a $5 billion package of bonds and two loans on behalf of billionaire Elon Musk-owned xAI, at the same time

Morgan Stanley markets $5 billion for Elon Musk-owned xAI in loans, bonds, sources say
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Canada vows to meet NATO defense budget target early, US welcomes news

Canada, under pressure to spend more on its military, vowed on Monday to boost funding for the armed forces and hit NATO's 2% military spending target this fiscal year,

Canada vows to meet NATO defense budget target early, US welcomes news
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Australia business activity stalls in May as retailers squeezed

Australian business activity stalled in May as consumers kept their wallets shut despite a cut in interest rates during the month, a survey showed on Tuesday, while firms reported

Australia business activity stalls in May as retailers squeezed
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BOJ vows to keep raising rates if underlying inflation accelerates

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Tuesday stressed anew the central bank's readiness to keep raising interest rates if underlying inflation approaches its 2% target

BOJ vows to keep raising rates if underlying inflation accelerates
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China to make all hospitals offer epidurals to incentivise childbirth

China said that by the end of this year all tertiary level hospitals must offer epidural anaesthesia during childbirth, a move it said would help promote a "friendly childbearing

China to make all hospitals offer epidurals to incentivise childbirth
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Irish corporate tax set for further short-term boost, fiscal watchdog says

Booming Irish corporate tax receipts could grow further in 2025 and 2026, even as the threat of potentially damaging tariffs hangs over the volatile source of revenue, the country's

Irish corporate tax set for further short-term boost, fiscal watchdog says
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Australian consumers give muted cheer to lower interest rates

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment inched higher in June as a cut in interest rates gave only a limited lift to finances and the economic outlook, though there was a pick up

Australian consumers give muted cheer to lower interest rates
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FTC seeks information from top ad agencies as part of ad-boycott probe, WSJ reports

The U.S.

FTC seeks information from top ad agencies as part of ad-boycott probe, WSJ reports
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Japan to conduct appropriate debt management policies, finance minister says

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that the government will conduct appropriate debt management policies while communicating closely with market participants.

Japan to conduct appropriate debt management policies, finance minister says
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Sunnova files for bankruptcy on residential solar woes

Sunnova Energy said on Sunday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, as the residential solar panel installer buckled under the pressure of

Sunnova files for bankruptcy on residential solar woes
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BlackRock, other funds clash with Republican states over evidence in climate-investing case

A lawyer for BlackRock said on Monday that Republican states' claim that asset managers violated antitrust law through their work with industry climate

BlackRock, other funds clash with Republican states over evidence in climate-investing case
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Argentina launches $2 billion repurchase agreement to boost reserves

Argentina's central bank rolled out a broad package of economic measures on Monday to boost reserves, including a repurchase agreement, or repo, of up to $2

Argentina launches $2 billion repurchase agreement to boost reserves
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GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week
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UK shoppers slow spending after April bounce, surveys show

British consumer spending lost momentum in May after a bounce the month before, as households' confidence in their personal finances and capacity to spend fell,

UK shoppers slow spending after April bounce, surveys show
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USTR eases proposed penalties, fees for non-US LNG tankers, vehicle carriers

The U.S.

USTR eases proposed penalties, fees for non-US LNG tankers, vehicle carriers
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Trump's Guard deployment to LA protests puts Newsom in political predicament

Soon after scattered protests broke out in Los Angeles on Friday in the wake of federal immigration raids, President Donald Trump and California Governor

Trump's Guard deployment to LA protests puts Newsom in political predicament
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Oil prices hit multi-week highs amid US-China trade talks

Oil prices hit multi-week highs on Monday, buoyed by a weaker U.S. dollar, while

Oil prices hit multi-week highs amid US-China trade talks
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Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming from cable TV in latest media shakeup

Warner Bros Discovery said it would split into two publicly traded companies, separating its studios and streaming business

Warner Bros Discovery splits streaming from cable TV in latest media shakeup
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Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant

Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over its arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant

Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant
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The US and China are holding trade talks in London after Trump's phone call with Xi

High-level delegations from the United States and China are meeting in London to try and shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy

The US and China are holding trade talks in London after Trump's phone call with Xi
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German consumers' pessimism rises amid economic, political concerns, survey shows

The economic and political sentiment among consumers in Germany is increasingly worsening, a European survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) showed on Tuesday.

German consumers' pessimism rises amid economic, political concerns, survey shows
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New Zealand finance minister would like RBNZ to return to eight meetings a year

New Zealand’s Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Tuesday that she would like New Zealand’s central bank monetary policy committee to meet more frequently raising concern

New Zealand finance minister would like RBNZ to return to eight meetings a year
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UN says most flour delivered in Gaza looted or taken by starving people

The United Nations said on Monday that it has only been able to bring minimal flour into Gaza since Israel lifted an aid blockade three weeks ago and that

UN says most flour delivered in Gaza looted or taken by starving people
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WPP Media cuts 2025 global advertising revenue growth forecast to 6% on trade concerns

Global advertising revenue is expected to grow 6% this year, WPP Media said on Monday, lowering its earlier target of 7.7% due to uncertainty over U.S. trade policies.

WPP Media cuts 2025 global advertising revenue growth forecast to 6% on trade concerns
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Republican congressman Green to resign after tax bill vote

Republican U.S.

Republican congressman Green to resign after tax bill vote
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Does US law allow Trump to send troops to quell protests?

By Dietrich Knauth -President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to California after days of protests by hundreds of demonstrators against immigration raids, saying the protests interfered

Does US law allow Trump to send troops to quell protests?
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Democratic FTC commissioner Bedoya says he will step down

One of the two Democratic commissioners at the U.S.

Democratic FTC commissioner Bedoya says he will step down
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Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children's cases

A federal judge says the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement must reconsider the cases of some migrant children who have been stuck in government custody since the Trump administration changed the identification requirements for would-be family sponsors

Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children's cases
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Trading Day-London calling, stocks crawling higher

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters

Trading Day-London calling, stocks crawling higher
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Whole Foods supplier United Natural Foods says cyber incident disrupted operations

United Natural Foods Inc one of the largest U.S. grocery distributors whose clients include Whole Foods, took certain systems offline in recent days after the discovery of

Whole Foods supplier United Natural Foods says cyber incident disrupted operations
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Paramount Global's Naveen Chopra joins Roblox as finance head

Paramount Global's finance head Naveen Chopra will leave to take on a similar role at video gaming firm Roblox, the companies said on Monday.

Paramount Global's Naveen Chopra joins Roblox as finance head
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Iran to present counter-proposal to US, Trump says talks to resume

Iran said on Monday it will soon hand a counter-proposal for a nuclear deal to the United States in response to a U.S. offer that Tehran deems "unacceptable," while U.S.

Iran to present counter-proposal to US, Trump says talks to resume
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Los Angeles ICE raids fuel controversy over masked agents

Images of federal immigration agents wearing masks and balaclavas as they conduct raids in Los Angeles and other U.S. cities have

Los Angeles ICE raids fuel controversy over masked agents
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US-China trade, minerals talks in London set to extend to second day; Trump upbeat

U.S.-China trade talks were set to extend to a second day in London as top economic officials from the world's two largest economies

US-China trade, minerals talks in London set to extend to second day; Trump upbeat
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What if your house changed color with the seasons? This ‘climate-responsive’ paint could make it happen

What if your house changed color with the seasons? This ‘climate-responsive’ paint could make it happen

What if your house changed color with the seasons? This ‘climate-responsive’ paint could make it happen
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Whole Foods’ primary distributor forced to shut down its systems after a major cyberattack

Whole Foods’ primary distributor forced to shut down its systems after a major cyberattack

Whole Foods’ primary distributor forced to shut down its systems after a major cyberattack
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A break in the trade clouds lifted consumers’ spirits in May

A break in the trade clouds lifted consumers’ spirits in May

A break in the trade clouds lifted consumers’ spirits in May
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Pause in ECB rate cuts could last a while, policymaker Holzmann tells Austrian TV

The current pause in European Central Bank rate cuts could be long-lasting unless economic data worsens, in which case there could be further rate cuts this year, policymaker Robert

Pause in ECB rate cuts could last a while, policymaker Holzmann tells Austrian TV
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NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts

Dozens of scientists, researchers and other employees at the U.S.

NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts
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Trump says he discussed Iran with Netanyahu

U.S.

Trump says he discussed Iran with Netanyahu
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T-Mobile US boss set to leave post early, Handelsblatt newspaper reports

The head of T-Mobile U.S., the fast-growing and profitable subsidiary of Germany's Deutsche Telekom, is due to step aside before the end of his current contract, German newspaper

T-Mobile US boss set to leave post early, Handelsblatt newspaper reports
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Pentagon should shave defense procurement regulation, industry group says

As the Pentagon overhauls procurement regulations, an industry group that represents defense and aerospace companies says it identified over 50 regulatory

Pentagon should shave defense procurement regulation, industry group says
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Apple opens its AI to developers but keeps its broader ambitions modest

Apple announced on Monday a slew of artificial intelligence features including opening up Apple Intelligence's underlying technology

Apple opens its AI to developers but keeps its broader ambitions modest
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Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge

The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse

Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
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Canada plans to hit NATO spending target early and reduce reliance on US defense, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will meet NATO’s military spending guideline by early next year

Canada plans to hit NATO spending target early and reduce reliance on US defense, Carney says
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Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on land sacred to Apaches

A U.S. district judge in Arizona has opened the door for the next round of legal wrangling as environmentalists and some Native Americas seek to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project

Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on land sacred to Apaches
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US stocks drift and Chinese markets rise as trade talks start between the world's largest economies

U.S. stocks drifted through a quiet day of trading as the world’s two largest economies began talks on trade that could help avoid a recession

US stocks drift and Chinese markets rise as trade talks start between the world's largest economies
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Trump promotes $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event

Trump promotes $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event

Trump promotes $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event
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The biggest updates Apple just announced for the iPhone, Apple Watch and other major products

The biggest updates Apple just announced for the iPhone, Apple Watch and other major products

The biggest updates Apple just announced for the iPhone, Apple Watch and other major products
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Can $1,000 at birth change a child's future? A Republican proposal aims to find out

A House Republican proposal backed by President Donald Trump would set up tax-deferred investment accounts with $1,000 for infants born across the U.S. It builds on the concept of baby bonds, which some cities have begun introducing as a way to reduce gaps between wealthy people and poor people

Can $1,000 at birth change a child's future? A Republican proposal aims to find out
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Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions

The crypto industry is seeing growing support from the Democratic Party, though it's far from unanimous

Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions
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Packers release Jaire Alexander after injuries had limited the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback

Jaire Alexander has been released by the Green Bay Packers, ending a seven-year run in which he emerged as one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks before injuries limited his availability

Packers release Jaire Alexander after injuries had limited the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback
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UnitedHealth eyes $1 billion deal to exit Latin America as insurer refocuses on US, sources say

UnitedHealth Group is weighing multiple bids for its Latin American operations, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter, as

UnitedHealth eyes $1 billion deal to exit Latin America as insurer refocuses on US, sources say
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Dollar softens as US-China talks take spotlight

The U.S. dollar weakened against most major currencies on Monday, moving in narrow ranges, as market participants consolidated gains racked up following

Dollar softens as US-China talks take spotlight
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Tire maker Michelin announces plant closure in central Mexico

Tire maker Michelin will close a plant in the state of Queretaro in central Mexico by the end of this year, the company announced on Monday.

Tire maker Michelin announces plant closure in central Mexico
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S&P 500 ends slightly up; traders watch US-China trade talks

The S&P 500 ended slightly higher on Monday, lifted by Amazon and Alphabet, while investors watched U.S.-China negotiations aimed at mending a

S&P 500 ends slightly up; traders watch US-China trade talks
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S&P 500 approaches record high as Washington and Beijing discuss trade

S&P 500 approaches record high as Washington and Beijing discuss trade

S&P 500 approaches record high as Washington and Beijing discuss trade
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Stocks climb, dollar dips with US-China trade talks eyed

Global stocks climbed on Monday while the dollar retreated as talks began in London between the United States and China, aimed at cooling a trade dispute

Stocks climb, dollar dips with US-China trade talks eyed
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Snake eyes: D-backs' $425 million investment in starting pitching hasn't gone as planned

The normally budget-conscious Arizona Diamondbacks have been willing to spend big money over the past several years, taking chances on the notoriously volatile market of free agent starting pitching

Snake eyes: D-backs' $425 million investment in starting pitching hasn't gone as planned
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LA protests inch Elon Musk back to President Trump

LA protests inch Elon Musk back to President Trump

LA protests inch Elon Musk back to President Trump
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US imposes sanctions on El Chapo's fugitive sons, offers $10 million reward for their capture

The U.S. imposed sanctions on the two fugitive sons of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and announced a reward offer of up to $10 million each for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the sons

US imposes sanctions on El Chapo's fugitive sons, offers $10 million reward for their capture
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Canada's Allied Gold could look at options for power supply deal at Sadiola mine

Canadian miner Allied Gold could look at alternative options for a power supply deal at its Sadiola mine in Mali following a surge in gold prices and the

Canada's Allied Gold could look at options for power supply deal at Sadiola mine
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Abrego Garcia's return should not end Trump contempt probe, lawyers say

The return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. last Friday after his wrongful deportation to his native El Salvador in March should not end a judge's investigation

Abrego Garcia's return should not end Trump contempt probe, lawyers say
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College sports commissioners laud $2.8B antitrust settlement, call for Congress to act

Conference commissioners lauded a judge’s approval of a $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement as a means for bringing stability and fairness to an out-of-control college athletics industry

College sports commissioners laud $2.8B antitrust settlement, call for Congress to act
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Stellantis offers voluntary redundancy scheme at Turin plant

Stellantis has started a voluntary redundancy plan for 610 workers at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, after introducing the scheme at other

Stellantis offers voluntary redundancy scheme at Turin plant
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From Time Inc to Discovery: Warner Bros breakup puts spotlight on checkered M&A history

Warner Bros Discovery, home to HBO and CNN, said on Monday it would split into two companies, the latest twist in its decades-long history of high-stakes mergers and breakups.

From Time Inc to Discovery: Warner Bros breakup puts spotlight on checkered M&A history
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US imposes sanctions on Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, labeling it a Specially Designated Global Terrorist as

US imposes sanctions on Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel
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Republican senators to watch in the maneuvering over Trump's big bill

The Senate has set an ambitious timeline to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislation to cut taxes and spending

Republican senators to watch in the maneuvering over Trump's big bill
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US ocean container imports tumble in May as China tariffs take hold

U.S. seaborne imports of goods from China dropped 28.5% year-over-year in May, the sharpest decline since the pandemic, as President Donald Trump's 145%

US ocean container imports tumble in May as China tariffs take hold
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US seeking 'handshake' on rare earths from China, White House aide says

The three top U.S. trade negotiators are seeking a handshake with China in London talks to seal the agreement on rare earths reached by Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping,

US seeking 'handshake' on rare earths from China, White House aide says
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Georgia's experience raises red flags for Medicaid work requirement moving through Congress

Advocates say Georgia's experience with a work requirement for Medicaid should serve as a warning to Republicans in Congress pushing a similar mandate

Georgia's experience raises red flags for Medicaid work requirement moving through Congress
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NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies

NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies

NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies
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Low turnout thwarts Italian referendums, deals blow to opposition

Low voter turnout on Monday sank Italian opposition referendum proposals to ease citizenship laws and tighten job protection rules, with senior

Low turnout thwarts Italian referendums, deals blow to opposition
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US team investigating foreign bribery dwindles, sources say

The U.S.

US team investigating foreign bribery dwindles, sources say
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Europe's equities ease as US-China trade talks grip markets

European shares eased in cautious trade on Monday as investors avoided making big bets pending the outcome of Sino-U.S. trade talks in London.

Europe's equities ease as US-China trade talks grip markets
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Canada's antitrust watchdog sues DoorDash over prices, discounts

Canada's Competition Bureau said on Monday it was suing DoorDash and its Canadian subsidiary for allegedly advertising misleading prices and discounts.

Canada's antitrust watchdog sues DoorDash over prices, discounts
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Republican lawmaker’s raucous town hall reflects challenges promoting Trump's bill

Democratic voter Joe Mayhew, a union representative from Pawling, New York, was one of several people at a rowdy town hall with Republican Representative

Republican lawmaker’s raucous town hall reflects challenges promoting Trump's bill
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Synchrony Financial to once again issue Walmart's credit card

Walmart's majority-owned fintech company OnePay has teamed up with Synchrony Financial to issue the retail giant's credit card, the consumer financial services company said on Monday,

Synchrony Financial to once again issue Walmart's credit card
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Sixth Street-backed Caris Life Sciences targets $5.3 billion valuation in US IPO

Cancer diagnostic firm Caris Life Sciences said on Monday it is targeting a valuation of up to $5.3 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as the market for new

Sixth Street-backed Caris Life Sciences targets $5.3 billion valuation in US IPO
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White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities

If President Donald Trump's budget proposal wins final congressional approval, funding will be slashed for tribal colleges and universities

White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities
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Shoppers are wary of digital shelf labels, but a study found they don't lead to price surges

A new study that examined five years’ worth of prices at one U.S. grocery chain found that digital price tags haven’t led to demand-based pricing surges

Shoppers are wary of digital shelf labels, but a study found they don't lead to price surges
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Australia's Afterpay says some BNPL users told to close accounts, then sold credit cards

Some customers of Australia's Afterpay have been asked to close buy-now-pay-later accounts to qualify for a mortgage and offered a credit card upon qualification, the

Australia's Afterpay says some BNPL users told to close accounts, then sold credit cards
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US wholesale inventories in April revised higher

U.S. wholesale inventories increased in April amid stockpiling of prescription medication in anticipation of tariffs from the Trump administration.

US wholesale inventories in April revised higher
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SEC plan says existing staff cuts help meet DOGE targets

Wall Street's top regulator told the White House in March it had already made substantial progress toward meeting President Trump and Elon Musk's

SEC plan says existing staff cuts help meet DOGE targets
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Bank of Spain lowers 2025 economic growth forecast to 2.4% amid trade tensions

Spain's central bank lowered its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.4% from 2.7% due to the global trade tensions, still well above the euro zone's average, Governor Jose

Bank of Spain lowers 2025 economic growth forecast to 2.4% amid trade tensions
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Amazon to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand cloud infrastructure

Amazon.com said on Monday it plans to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand data center infrastructure, adding on to the billions of dollars the technology giant has

Amazon to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand cloud infrastructure
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Baker Hughes to sell sensor unit to Crane for $1.15 billion

Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its precision sensors and instrumentation (PSI) product line to aerospace and defense parts manufacturer

Baker Hughes to sell sensor unit to Crane for $1.15 billion
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Insurtech Slide targets over $2 billion valuation as insurers pile onto IPO markets

Insurance tech company Slide is aiming for a valuation of up to $2.12 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a lineup of insurance

Insurtech Slide targets over $2 billion valuation as insurers pile onto IPO markets
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No drug price pledges by Pfizer, others in talks with US government, Pfizer CEO says

Pfizer and other drug companies have met with the Trump administration to discuss lowering U.S. drug prices but no commitments have been made, Chief Executive Albert Bourla

No drug price pledges by Pfizer, others in talks with US government, Pfizer CEO says
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Ken Moelis to hand CEO role to longtime partner at investment bank

Ken Moelis will step down as CEO of the investment bank he co-founded, Moelis & Co., and hand the reins to longtime partner Navid Mahmoodzadegan, the bank

Ken Moelis to hand CEO role to longtime partner at investment bank
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US inflation expectations ease in May, New York Fed survey shows

By Michael S.

US inflation expectations ease in May, New York Fed survey shows
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NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years

The head of NATO says members need to increase their air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia and warns that Moscow could be ready to attack the military alliance within five years

NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years
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Brazil inflation estimated to have edged down in May: Reuters poll

Brazil's inflation is estimated to have edged down in May as a persistent rise in food and beverage prices took a break, a Reuters poll found.

Brazil inflation estimated to have edged down in May: Reuters poll
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US corporate defaults to rise on higher-for-longer funding costs, says Deutsche Bank

The rate at which riskier U.S. companies default will increase next year, Deutsche Bank said in a Monday note, as a result either of weakening economic growth or the pressure of

US corporate defaults to rise on higher-for-longer funding costs, says Deutsche Bank
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Development banks to invest 3 billion euros in ocean plastics fight

A group of development banks plans to invest at least 3 billion euros ($3.4 billion) by the end of the decade in tackling plastic

Development banks to invest 3 billion euros in ocean plastics fight
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Ireland to exempt sitting tenants from rent cap changes

Sitting Irish tenants will not face rent increases above the current 2% a year limit under reforms to rent controls being considered by government, Irish Prime Minister Micheal

Ireland to exempt sitting tenants from rent cap changes
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Qualcomm strengthens AI portfolio with $2.4 billion Alphawave deal

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm agreed to acquire Alphawave for about $2.4 billion on Monday, as it expands into the booming AI data center market, sending shares of the British

Qualcomm strengthens AI portfolio with $2.4 billion Alphawave deal
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Musk's father says Trump dispute triggered by intense stress, has to end

The dispute between Donald Trump and Elon Musk was triggered by months of intense stress on both sides, and the public battle between the U.S. president and the

Musk's father says Trump dispute triggered by intense stress, has to end
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Mexico's inflation exceeds target, casting doubt on next central bank moves

Mexico's annual inflation rate accelerated in May and exceeded the upper-end of the central bank's target range, official data

Mexico's inflation exceeds target, casting doubt on next central bank moves
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EV maker VinFast's Q1 loss widens on higher spending as deliveries rise

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast reported on Monday its sixth consecutive quarterly net loss as it continues to ramp up spending to boost sales

EV maker VinFast's Q1 loss widens on higher spending as deliveries rise
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Saudi Arabia's first-quarter GDP grows by 3.4%, beating flash estimates

Saudi Arabia's economy grew by more than expected in the first quarter of 2025, according to government data estimates, with lower oil prices impacting the economy less than

Saudi Arabia's first-quarter GDP grows by 3.4%, beating flash estimates
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Robinhood shares fall as S&P 500 inclusion hopes dashed

Shares of Robinhood Markets dipped 6% on Monday after S&P Dow Jones Indices made no changes to the S&P 500 membership following recent speculation that the online

Robinhood shares fall as S&P 500 inclusion hopes dashed
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Tractor-trailer hangs off I-83 bridge in York County

Tractor-trailer hangs off I-83 bridge in York County

Tractor-trailer hangs off I-83 bridge in York County
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Chipotle is releasing its first new dip in five years

Chipotle is releasing its first new dip in five years

Chipotle is releasing its first new dip in five years
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Investors eye Latin America as they diversify away from Wall Street

Latin America has emerged as a top investing destination as ongoing wars - both of the military and trade variety - make investors seek options

Investors eye Latin America as they diversify away from Wall Street
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London showdown

What matters in U.S. and global markets today I'm excited to announce that I'm now part of Reuters Open Interest (ROI), an essential new source for data-driven, expert

London showdown
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Argentina set for M&A boom under Milei, with energy in focus, PwC says

Argentina's mergers and acquisitions market could grow significantly in the coming years if President Javier Milei's economic reforms

Argentina set for M&A boom under Milei, with energy in focus, PwC says
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Russia says it takes more territory in east-central Ukraine, creating 'buffer zone' there

Russia said on Monday that its forces had taken control of more territory in Ukraine's east-central region of Dnipropetrovsk, where the Kremlin said fighting was partly aimed at

Russia says it takes more territory in east-central Ukraine, creating 'buffer zone' there
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Bank of Israel MPC voted 5-0 to hold rates over inflation concerns

All five members of the Bank of Israel's Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on May 26, according to minutes of

Bank of Israel MPC voted 5-0 to hold rates over inflation concerns
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Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it

When American readers follow local news, it can help reduce political polarization and also make them more likely to vote in local elections.

Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
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India's $80 billion coal-power boom is running short of water

April marks the start of the cruelest months for residents of Solapur, a hot and dry district in western India. As temperatures soar, water availability dwindles.

India's $80 billion coal-power boom is running short of water
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Pakistan's economy to grow 2.7% in fiscal 2025, survey shows

Pakistan's economy likely grew 2.7% in the fiscal year ending June 2025 after expanding 2.5% in the previous year, the government's annual snapshot

Pakistan's economy to grow 2.7% in fiscal 2025, survey shows
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NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports

After a lengthy litigation process, the NCAA will provide US$2.8 billion in back pay, while allowing schools to directly pay athletes for the first time.

NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports
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Canada to announce new security and defence investment plan, Globe and Mail reports

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will unveil a new security and defence investment plan on Monday that would enable Canada to meet NATO's 2% military spending target this fiscal year,

Canada to announce new security and defence investment plan, Globe and Mail reports
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Los Angeles wildfires were 10 times bigger than utility's AI forecast

Southern California Edison's internal wildfire forecasts underestimated the potential size of the Eaton Canyon fire in Los Angeles by a factor of ten in

Los Angeles wildfires were 10 times bigger than utility's AI forecast
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Argentine leader Milei licking his chops ahead of October elections

Argentina's firebrand right-wing President Javier Milei has largely tamed runaway inflation with a ruthless austerity plan and he aims to solidify power

Argentine leader Milei licking his chops ahead of October elections
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Aluminium producers in the US win from Trump's tariffs

Century Aluminum, the largest primary aluminium producer in the U.S., and top recycler Matalco will be among the big winners from President Donald Trump's higher

Aluminium producers in the US win from Trump's tariffs
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Tariffs on canola seen supercharging Canadian farmers' shift to spring wheat

In the U.S. Great Plains, where spring wheat once dominated fields, farmers are turning away from the crop.

Tariffs on canola seen supercharging Canadian farmers' shift to spring wheat
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Defying debt warnings, Republicans push forward on Trump tax agenda

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Defying debt warnings, Republicans push forward on Trump tax agenda
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Kremlin says NATO air defence plan is confrontational and will cost European taxpayers

The Kremlin said on Monday that NATO's plan for a huge boost to its air and missile defence capabilities was confrontational and would come at the expense of European taxpayers who

Kremlin says NATO air defence plan is confrontational and will cost European taxpayers
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Ivory Coast former minister Billon seeks to lead opposition in October vote

Ivory Coast former trade minister Jean-Louis Billon said he is seeking to represent the opposition PDCI party in October's presidential election after former Credit Suisse chief

Ivory Coast former minister Billon seeks to lead opposition in October vote
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Wall Street, Main Street push for foreign tax rethink in US budget bill

Industry groups representing sectors including real estate, finance and multinational companies are pushing for the reduction or

Wall Street, Main Street push for foreign tax rethink in US budget bill
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Russia says plan to boost role in Africa includes 'sensitive' security ties

Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Russia says plan to boost role in Africa includes 'sensitive' security ties
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Why Brazil’s ‘King of Cattle’ is embracing a plan to save the Amazon

By Manuela Andreoni and Ana Mano XINGUARA, Brazil -Decades of ranching in the Amazon have earned Roque Quagliato, Brazil’s “King of Cattle,” great wealth – and some trouble.

Why Brazil’s ‘King of Cattle’ is embracing a plan to save the Amazon
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Chevron CEO warned staff of rising safety issues before fatal Angola platform fire

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told employees they needed to reinforce safety standards after a growing number of injury near-misses in an internal video message on April 29,

Chevron CEO warned staff of rising safety issues before fatal Angola platform fire
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California fuel imports hit 4-year high amid refinery outages

California's fuel imports rose to the highest in four years in May as refiners turned to historical trading partners in Asia and tapped some unusual

California fuel imports hit 4-year high amid refinery outages
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China's EV makers turn on BYD as price war escalates

Fierce competition among China's leading EV makers has intensified, with a long-running dispute between BYD and Great Wall Motor over emissions compliance escalating after

China's EV makers turn on BYD as price war escalates
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Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget bill

Speaker Mike Johnson took clear sides Sunday in President Donald Trump’s breakup with mega-billionaire Elon Musk

Mike Johnson downplays Musk's influence and says Republicans will pass Trump's tax and budget bill
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Education Department pays over $7 million a month to employees forced to sit idle

Education Department pays over $7 million a month to employees forced to sit idle

Education Department pays over $7 million a month to employees forced to sit idle
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Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border

Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border

Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border
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Taiwan May exports hit record on AI demand and ahead of US tariffs

Taiwan's exports surged to a record in May on booming demand for artificial intelligence and as customers placed orders ahead of U.S. tariffs which could

Taiwan May exports hit record on AI demand and ahead of US tariffs
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China's car sales rise in May, but price wars cloud outlook

China's car sales rose for a fourth consecutive month in May, but slower increases across major automakers highlighted concerns over aggressive price competition in the world’s

China's car sales rise in May, but price wars cloud outlook
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USDA redaction of trade analysis causes concern about report integrity

Analysts voiced concerns this week about the integrity of U.S.

USDA redaction of trade analysis causes concern about report integrity
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Japan to consider buying back some super-long government bonds, sources say

Japan is considering buying back some super-long government bonds issued in the past at low interest rates, two sources with direct knowledge of the plan said on

Japan to consider buying back some super-long government bonds, sources say
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Hedge funds could make billions from a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spin-off

Hedge funds could make billions from a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spin-off

Hedge funds could make billions from a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spin-off
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Citigroup drops July rate cut bets for US, trims forecast to 75 bps

Citigroup has pushed back its U.S. rate cut forecast to September from July and now expects three cuts this year instead of four, after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report in an

Citigroup drops July rate cut bets for US, trims forecast to 75 bps
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Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez again

Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at an event in Madrid, a year after a similar attack escalated into a diplomatic spat.

Argentina's Milei insults Spanish PM Sanchez again
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ECB close to being done with rate cuts, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank is nearly done with interest rate cuts and should watch data through the summer months to determine whether a little more policy fine-tuning may be

ECB close to being done with rate cuts, Kazimir says
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Shein and Reliance aim to sell India-made clothes abroad within a year, sources say

Fashion retailer Shein and partner Reliance Retail plan to rapidly expand their Indian supplier base and start international sales of India-

Shein and Reliance aim to sell India-made clothes abroad within a year, sources say
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US, Chinese officials exchange barbs at Shanghai event over trade

U.S. and Chinese officials traded barbs at a celebration held by a U.S. business chamber in Shanghai on Friday, as the chamber appealed to both countries to provide

US, Chinese officials exchange barbs at Shanghai event over trade
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China's May exports slow, deflation deepens as tariffs bite

China's export growth slowed to a three-month low in May as U.S. tariffs slammed shipments, while factory-gate deflation deepened

China's May exports slow, deflation deepens as tariffs bite
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Putin approves big revamp of Russia's navy, Kremlin aide says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new naval strategy which aims to fully restore Russia's position as one of the world's leading maritime powers, Kremlin aide Nikolai

Putin approves big revamp of Russia's navy, Kremlin aide says
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When pegs fly: Trump-induced turbulence hits Hong Kong dollar, interest rates

U.S.

When pegs fly: Trump-induced turbulence hits Hong Kong dollar, interest rates
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It's TACO time

Uncertainty from Washington's tariff tactics remains rife, but investors realise that whatever U.S.

It's TACO time
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Shaken by crises, Switzerland fetters UBS's global dream

Switzerland announced reforms on Friday to make its biggest bank UBS safer and avoid another crisis, hampering the global ambitions of a lender whose

Shaken by crises, Switzerland fetters UBS's global dream
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South Korea president calls for extra budget to be ready swiftly

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung urged officials on Monday to swiftly draw up a supplementary budget plan aimed at supporting economic recovery and spurring consumption, his

South Korea president calls for extra budget to be ready swiftly
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Tony Awards laud android rom-com 'Maybe Happy Ending' and history-making 'Purpose'

“Maybe Happy Ending” had a definite happy ending at the Tony Awards

Tony Awards laud android rom-com 'Maybe Happy Ending' and history-making 'Purpose'
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Auto companies 'in full panic' over rare-earths bottleneck

Frank Eckard, CEO of a German magnet maker, has been fielding a flood of calls in recent weeks.

Auto companies 'in full panic' over rare-earths bottleneck
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China's May lending seen tripling on monetary measures, trade truce: Reuters poll

China's new yuan loans more than tripled in May compared with a month ago, matching the borrowing appetite in the same period last year, as a temporary trade truce

China's May lending seen tripling on monetary measures, trade truce: Reuters poll
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ECB should not 'overreact' if inflation edges below 2%, Vujcic says

The European Central Bank should not "overreact" to euro-zone inflation edging below its 2% target as there are good reasons to believe it will come

ECB should not 'overreact' if inflation edges below 2%, Vujcic says
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Boeing plane lands back in China for delivery as tariff war eases

A new Boeing 737 MAX landed back in China on Monday, flight tracking data showed, a sign the U.S. planemaker was resuming deliveries to Chinese customers as Beijing and Washington

Boeing plane lands back in China for delivery as tariff war eases
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Hong Kong's leader says to maintain US dollar peg, despite geopolitical tensions

Hong Kong will maintain its currency peg to the U.S. dollar, the financial hub's leader said in an interview published on Monday, despite escalating geopolitical tensions and some calls to

Hong Kong's leader says to maintain US dollar peg, despite geopolitical tensions
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China's May imports of soybeans rise from April; crude oil, coal and oil fall

China's imports of soybeans rose in May from a month earlier, while those

China's May imports of soybeans rise from April; crude oil, coal and oil fall
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US solar energy growth to slow as Washington priorities shift

New U.S. solar energy installations are expected to fall over the next five years as the industry grapples with a shift in federal policy that favors fossil fuels, tariffs

US solar energy growth to slow as Washington priorities shift
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China May iron ore imports fall on expectations of seasonally slow demand

China's iron ore imports in May missed expectations, dropping 4.9% from April, as mills exercised caution in buying seaborne cargoes in anticipation of seasonally slower steel

China May iron ore imports fall on expectations of seasonally slow demand
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Markets pin hopes on London trade talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Optimism abounds in the markets that the United States and China will reach a rapprochement in London today, after a phone call

Markets pin hopes on London trade talks
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Rising rates could affect Japan's spending plans, PM Ishiba says

Japan must be aware that rising interest rates would push up the government's debt-financing costs and affect its spending plans, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday.

Rising rates could affect Japan's spending plans, PM Ishiba says
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China's rare earth exports jump 23% in May despite export curbs

China's outbound shipments of rare earths in May jumped 23% on the month to their highest in a year, though Beijing's export curbs on some of the critical minerals halted some

China's rare earth exports jump 23% in May despite export curbs
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China wants slimmer pigs

Chinese farmers and small firms have increasingly bought market-ready pigs from larger breeders and fattened them in a bet on higher prices, but the

China wants slimmer pigs
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China's factory-gate deflation worst in 22 months as economic headwinds mount

China's producer deflation deepened to its worst level in almost two years in May while consumer prices extended declines, as the economy grappled with trade tensions and a

China's factory-gate deflation worst in 22 months as economic headwinds mount
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India housing outlook steady but cracks from demand slowdown start to widen

The outlook for India's housing market has barely budged in over a year, according to a Reuters poll of property experts who cited cooling demand from wealthy buyers with many

India housing outlook steady but cracks from demand slowdown start to widen
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Japan's Q1 GDP contraction narrows on consumption improvement, revised figure shows

Japan's economy contracted less than initially estimated in the January-March quarter, government data showed on Monday, with consumption figures revised upwards

Japan's Q1 GDP contraction narrows on consumption improvement, revised figure shows
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New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London

U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of disputes that have buffeted relations

New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London
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UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite higher minimum wage, data shows

Typical annual pay settlements offered by British companies in the three months to April fell slightly, despite a rise in the minimum wage which boosted pay significantly for some

UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite higher minimum wage, data shows
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Political divide widens as Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles

Republicans and Democrats traded barbs on Sunday after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles amid massive protests against increasing and

Political divide widens as Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles
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Cleanup continues into the weekend after 5,000 gallon diesel fuel spill

Cleanup continues into the weekend after 5,000 gallon diesel fuel spill

Cleanup continues into the weekend after 5,000 gallon diesel fuel spill
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High school students build tiny homes to help solve Bay Area housing crisis

High school students build tiny homes to help solve Bay Area housing crisis

High school students build tiny homes to help solve Bay Area housing crisis
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Trump economic adviser ‘very comfortable’ with a trade deal closing with China on Monday

Trump economic adviser ‘very comfortable’ with a trade deal closing with China on Monday

Trump economic adviser ‘very comfortable’ with a trade deal closing with China on Monday
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From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after Trump cuts

(Corrects paragraph 30 to Yellowstone was made national park in 1872, not Yosemite.)

From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after Trump cuts
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Israel aims to cut budget deficit to less than 3% of GDP for 2026-28

Israel's cabinet approved on Sunday a three-year plan that would bring the state's budget deficit to less than 3% of gross domestic product through 2028, down

Israel aims to cut budget deficit to less than 3% of GDP for 2026-28
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‘Our Constitution is easy prey’: Republican-led states try to shut down liberal ballot initiatives

‘Our Constitution is easy prey’: Republican-led states try to shut down liberal ballot initiatives

‘Our Constitution is easy prey’: Republican-led states try to shut down liberal ballot initiatives
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Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China

Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China

Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China
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Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files

Iran’s intelligence minister has claimed without offering evidence that Tehran seized an “important treasury” of information regarding Israel’s nuclear program

Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files
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It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos

The New Jersey gubernatorial primary has emerged as a crucial test for Democrats seeking to regain Latino support nationally

It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos
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Rwanda quits Central African bloc in dispute with Congo

Rwanda has said it would withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-

Rwanda quits Central African bloc in dispute with Congo
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ECB's Escriva sees scope for minor monetary policy easing

The path of monetary policy easing in the euro zone could require further adjustments if the current macroeconomic and inflation outlooks are confirmed, ECB policymaker Jose Luis

ECB's Escriva sees scope for minor monetary policy easing
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ECB can take time on policy, policymaker Nagel says

The European Central Bank can take its time on interest rates with monetary policy now set at a neutral level that is no longer restrictive, ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said on

ECB can take time on policy, policymaker Nagel says
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US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday

Three of U.S.

US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday
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Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Hackers tied to China's government have tried repeatedly to access the phones of prominent Americans, part of Beijing's sprawling cyberespionage efforts

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
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Raising school fees torments many Africans. Some expect the Catholic Church to do more to help

Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest school dropout rates and a driving factor is that parents are being crushed by unpredictable school fees

Raising school fees torments many Africans. Some expect the Catholic Church to do more to help
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Meta in talks over Scale AI investment that could exceed $10 billion, Bloomberg reports

Meta Platforms is in talks to make an investment that could exceed $10 billion in artificial intelligence startup Scale AI, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Meta in talks over Scale AI investment that could exceed $10 billion, Bloomberg reports
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Ecuador national assembly passes gang-fighting reforms

Ecuador's National Assembly on Saturday approved a reform backed by President Daniel Noboa to arm the government with new legal powers to confront armed groups and dismantle the drug-

Ecuador national assembly passes gang-fighting reforms
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South Dakota is on track to spend $2 billion on prisons in the next decade

South Dakota is on a path to invest $2 billion into its corrections facilities in the next decade as a result of its stringent crime laws

South Dakota is on track to spend $2 billion on prisons in the next decade
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US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike

The United States believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threatened retaliation against Ukraine over its drone attack last weekend has

US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multi-pronged strike
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Trump deploys National Guard after second day of Los Angeles immigration protests

Trump deploys National Guard after second day of Los Angeles immigration protests

Trump deploys National Guard after second day of Los Angeles immigration protests
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US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says

US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks in London on Monday, Trump says
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Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say

Russia attacked the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv at night and in the evening with drones, missiles and guided bombs, killing at least four people and injuring more than 60,

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills four, wounds at least 60, officials say
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Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates

Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
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‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit
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Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of 'serious consequences' if he funds Democrats

Donald Trump said on Saturday his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be "serious consequences" if Musk

Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of 'serious consequences' if he funds Democrats
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Trump's tariffs could pay for his tax cuts -- but it likely wouldn't be much of a bargain

The tax cuts in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill would likely gouge a $2.4 trillion hole in the federal budget

Trump's tariffs could pay for his tax cuts -- but it likely wouldn't be much of a bargain
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Trump feared a fight with Musk could undermine his signature bill. Then their feud erupted

Trump feared a fight with Musk could undermine his signature bill. Then their feud erupted

Trump feared a fight with Musk could undermine his signature bill. Then their feud erupted
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China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

China is willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to European Union firms and will also deliver a verdict on its trade investigation

China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU
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Milei meets Pope Leo, confirms visit to Argentina

Argentina's President Javier Milei held his first official audience with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Saturday where he confirmed that the pontiff will visit the South American

Milei meets Pope Leo, confirms visit to Argentina
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China to send vice premier He Lifeng to Britain for US trade talks

China's foreign ministry said on Saturday that Chinese vice premier He Lifeng will visit the United Kingdom between June 8 and June 13.

China to send vice premier He Lifeng to Britain for US trade talks
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Brazil central bank chief vows flexibility, caution ahead of rate decision

Brazil's central bank will head to its next interest rate-setting meeting later this month with its options open and a data-driven approach, governor Gabriel Galipolo said

Brazil central bank chief vows flexibility, caution ahead of rate decision
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ECB should watch out for price hikes from U.S. tariffs, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank has made "great progress" in taming inflation but it should watch out for fresh price hikes caused by U.S. tariffs, ECB

ECB should watch out for price hikes from U.S. tariffs, Schnabel says
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Ohio food banks strain as Trump slashes federal aid programs

By P.J.

Ohio food banks strain as Trump slashes federal aid programs
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Bank of England is 'not sanguine' about inflation hump, Greene says

The Bank of England still expects the ongoing rise in UK inflation to fade but is "not sanguine" about it after price growth proved more persistent than anticipated only

Bank of England is 'not sanguine' about inflation hump, Greene says
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The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term

Call it the 911 presidency

The 911 presidency: Trump flexes emergency powers in his second term
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Fewer foreign tourists are visiting NYC. The city is feeling the pinch

Fewer foreign tourists are visiting NYC. The city is feeling the pinch

Fewer foreign tourists are visiting NYC. The city is feeling the pinch
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Should you invest in crypto now?

Should you invest in crypto now?

Should you invest in crypto now?
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GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words

GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words

GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words
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Trump says Xi agreed to restart flow of crucial minerals, but analysts say China won’t give up its ‘rare earth card’

Trump says Xi agreed to restart flow of crucial minerals, but analysts say China won’t give up its ‘rare earth card’

Trump says Xi agreed to restart flow of crucial minerals, but analysts say China won’t give up its ‘rare earth card’
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ECB's Schnabel sees no lasting decoupling from Fed

Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world are a shock to the entire global economy, meaning the Federal Reserve's and the European

ECB's Schnabel sees no lasting decoupling from Fed
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BOJ must ensure fiscal considerations don't overtake mandate, deputy governor says

The Bank of Japan should make clear it is not monetising government debt by ensuring that fiscal considerations do not take precedence over its goal of achieving price

BOJ must ensure fiscal considerations don't overtake mandate, deputy governor says
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Trump's big bill also seeks to undo the big bills of Biden and Obama

Chiseling away at President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act

Trump's big bill also seeks to undo the big bills of Biden and Obama
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ECB is 'nearly done' with cuts if forecasts hold, Vujcic says

The European Central Bank is "nearly done" cutting interest rates if inflation settles at 2% as expected, ECB policymaker Boris Vujcic said on Saturday.

ECB is 'nearly done' with cuts if forecasts hold, Vujcic says
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Geely chairman says global auto industry faces 'serious overcapacity'

Geely's chairman and founder Li Shufu said on Saturday that the global automotive industry was facing "serious overcapacity" and that the Chinese automaker had decided not to build

Geely chairman says global auto industry faces 'serious overcapacity'
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Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

The Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration two victories in cases involving the Department of Government Efficiency, including giving it access to Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
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Senior Taiwan official visits site of new Alaska LNG project

A senior Taiwanese official said on Saturday he had this week visited the site of a potentially enormous new liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska that the Trump

Senior Taiwan official visits site of new Alaska LNG project
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Retail traders scooped up Tesla as Trump-Musk spat hit stock

Retail investors seem to have spotted an opportunity in the sudden feud between U.S.

Retail traders scooped up Tesla as Trump-Musk spat hit stock
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Rio Tinto in bailout talks for Australian aluminium smelter, AFR reports

Global miner Rio Tinto is in talks with Australian federal and state governments about a multibillion-dollar bailout for its struggling Tomago aluminium smelter in New South Wales

Rio Tinto in bailout talks for Australian aluminium smelter, AFR reports
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Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids

Helmeted police in riot gear turned out on Friday evening in a tense confrontation with protesters in downtown Los Angeles, after a day of federal

Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids
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How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more

The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds, and it's got a very big budget problem

How the Vatican manages money and where Pope Leo XIV might find more
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Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?
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Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa

North Africa’s historic drought has upended many families’ plans for Eid al-Adha

Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa
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Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions

California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and potentially save consumers billions of dollars

Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions
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Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated one of the most ambitious and strategic railway projects the nation has ever built

Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to pause a court order to reinstate Education Department employees who were fired in mass layoffs as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
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Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars

Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
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Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions

A federal judge has signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month

Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions
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Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-guzzling cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse the rules

Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'
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Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision

Senate Republicans have made changes to their party’s sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence

Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
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Met singers' union gets 5% increase partly funded by $5M appropriation from New York state

The Metropolitan Opera and the union for its soloists and chorus have announced a one-year agreement on a contract

Met singers' union gets 5% increase partly funded by $5M appropriation from New York state
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Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington remains committed to the NATO alliance

Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
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How an innovative portable shelter could help India's outdoor workers beat the heat

An innovative portable shelter recently exhibited in one of India’s largest cities shows how smart, cheap ways to help workers escape the heat are gaining traction in the country

How an innovative portable shelter could help India's outdoor workers beat the heat
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Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?

As transgender service members face a deadline to leave the U.S. military, hundreds are taking the financial bonus to depart voluntarily

Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?
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US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
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Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling on Friday, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their dispute

Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
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China's forex reserves up $3.6 billion in May, less than expected

China's foreign exchange reserves rose by a less-than-expected $3.6 billion in May, official data showed on Saturday, as the dollar continued to weaken against other major

China's forex reserves up $3.6 billion in May, less than expected
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US judge approves settlement allowing NCAA schools to pay athletes

A U.S. judge on Friday granted final approval to a $2.8 billion settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association that will allow schools for the first time to

US judge approves settlement allowing NCAA schools to pay athletes
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Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in US tariff talks

Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with U.S. officials aimed at ending tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, Tokyo's chief tariff negotiator

Japan trade negotiator Akazawa says he made progress in US tariff talks
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DOGE just got a green light to access your Social Security data. Here’s what that means

DOGE just got a green light to access your Social Security data. Here’s what that means

DOGE just got a green light to access your Social Security data. Here’s what that means
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Trump asks aides if they think Musk’s behavior could be related to alleged drug use, source says

Trump asks aides if they think Musk’s behavior could be related to alleged drug use, source says

Trump asks aides if they think Musk’s behavior could be related to alleged drug use, source says
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Fed's Musalem estimates ‘50-50’ chances on tariffs triggering prolonged US inflation, FT reports

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Fed's Musalem estimates ‘50-50’ chances on tariffs triggering prolonged US inflation, FT reports
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As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly
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EchoStar prepares potential bankruptcy filing amid FCC review, WSJ reports

EchoStar is considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as the telecommunications services firm vies to shield its cache of wireless spectrum licenses from the threat of revocation by

EchoStar prepares potential bankruptcy filing amid FCC review, WSJ reports
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Fed likely to leave rates unchanged as US job market cools but doesn't crumble

Federal Reserve policymakers have already signaled they are in no rush to cut interest rates, and a government report on Friday showing the labor market is far from crumbling 

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged as US job market cools but doesn't crumble
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US Supreme Court keeps DOGE records blocked in watchdog group's challenge

The U.S.

US Supreme Court keeps DOGE records blocked in watchdog group's challenge
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US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling
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Trump says decision on Fed chair will be out soon

President Donald Trump said on Friday that a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair will be coming out soon, adding that a good Fed chair would lower interest rates.

Trump says decision on Fed chair will be out soon
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Colombia will not paralyze economy to comply with fiscal rule, says minister

Colombian Finance Minister German Avila said on Friday that "paralyzing" the economy to comply with the country's fiscal rule is not an option and that the government will take steps

Colombia will not paralyze economy to comply with fiscal rule, says minister
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US mulls giving millions to controversial Gaza aid foundation, sources say

The State Department is weighing giving $500 million to the new foundation providing aid to war-shattered Gaza, according to two knowledgeable sources and two

US mulls giving millions to controversial Gaza aid foundation, sources say
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Tesla's head of Optimus humanoid robot program to leave firm

Milan Kovac, the head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program, announced his plans to step down in a post on X on Friday.

Tesla's head of Optimus humanoid robot program to leave firm
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Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says

President Donald Trump is free to bar the Associated Press from some White House media events for now, after a U.S. appeals court on Friday paused a lower

Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says
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Trading Day: Markets rise above the fray

- TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist For all that the uncertainty around Washington's global tariff war and

Trading Day: Markets rise above the fray
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US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday after a better-than-expected jobs report calmed worries about the economy, while Tesla

US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces
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US ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China

Over half a dozen U.S.-loaded ethane vessels, originally bound for China, have stalled around the U.S.

US ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China
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UK's Thames Water set for over $13.5 billion rescue deal by Silver Point and Elliott, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. investment firms Silver Point Capital and Elliott Management are formulating a 10-billion-pound-plus ($13.53 billion) rescue package for Britain's Thames Water, Bloomberg News reported

UK's Thames Water set for over $13.5 billion rescue deal by Silver Point and Elliott, Bloomberg News reports
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Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May, exceeding central bank target: Reuters poll

Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May to above the official target, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's efforts to keep cutting its

Mexico's annual inflation likely accelerated in May, exceeding central bank target: Reuters poll
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US suspends licenses to ship nuclear plant parts to China, sources say

The U.S. in recent days suspended licenses for nuclear equipment suppliers to sell to China's power plants, according to four people familiar with the

US suspends licenses to ship nuclear plant parts to China, sources say
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US oil/gas rig count falls for 6th week to 2021 lows, Baker Hughes says

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a sixth week in a row for the first time since September 2023, energy services firm

US oil/gas rig count falls for 6th week to 2021 lows, Baker Hughes says
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US stocks edge toward records with inflation data, policy progress in focus

The U.S. stock rebound has driven key indexes to the cusp of record levels, with fresh economic data and trade and fiscal policy developments set to test whether

US stocks edge toward records with inflation data, policy progress in focus
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Gol exits Chapter 11 with plans to add new routes and expand fleet

Brazilian airline Gol formally exited its bankruptcy proceedings in the United States on Friday, setting the stage for fleet expansion and new flights and

Gol exits Chapter 11 with plans to add new routes and expand fleet
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Tesla shares gain after $152 billion selloff, but Trump-Musk truce uncertain

Tesla shares recouped some losses that had been triggered by a spat between CEO Elon Musk and U.S.

Tesla shares gain after $152 billion selloff, but Trump-Musk truce uncertain
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Traffic stop yields 3,280 pounds of marijuana, 260 pounds of cocaine

Traffic stop yields 3,280 pounds of marijuana, 260 pounds of cocaine

Traffic stop yields 3,280 pounds of marijuana, 260 pounds of cocaine
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Republican lawmakers try to dodge Trump-Musk crossfire, aim to avoid 2026 damage

U.S.

Republican lawmakers try to dodge Trump-Musk crossfire, aim to avoid 2026 damage
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S&P 500 hits highest level since February after cooling trade tensions, better-than-expected jobs data

S&P 500 hits highest level since February after cooling trade tensions, better-than-expected jobs data

S&P 500 hits highest level since February after cooling trade tensions, better-than-expected jobs data
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Eni, YPF sign agreement for participation in Argentina LNG project

Italian energy group Eni and Argentina's YPF on Friday signed an agreement on the Argentina LNG (ARGLNG) project during a meeting in Rome between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Eni, YPF sign agreement for participation in Argentina LNG project
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US declares Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority

The Transportation Department paved the way for looser U.S fuel economy standards on Friday by declaring that former President Joe Biden's administration

US declares Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority
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Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general

The Federal Reserve announced on Friday that Michael Horowitz will serve as the central bank's new inspector general.

Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general
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Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say
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Trump-Musk induced Tesla slide points to market risks from massive stocks

The rift between President Donald Trump and Tesla chief Elon Musk has captivated the world as a political drama, but it has also become a Wall Street spectacle,

Trump-Musk induced Tesla slide points to market risks from massive stocks
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Former Manhattan US attorney leaves Paul Weiss for law firm fighting Trump

Former Manhattan U.S.

Former Manhattan US attorney leaves Paul Weiss for law firm fighting Trump
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S&P Global 'positive' on Wells Fargo as regulatory burden lifts

S&P Global upgraded its outlook on Wells Fargo to "positive" from "stable", the ratings provider said on Friday, after the U.S. bank was released from a $1.95 trillion asset cap earlier

S&P Global 'positive' on Wells Fargo as regulatory burden lifts
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Stablecoin firm Circle adds to stellar first day gains with another stock surge

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares climbed 48% on Friday, extending a stellar run after a blowout market debut on the New York Stock Exchange a day earlier.

Stablecoin firm Circle adds to stellar first day gains with another stock surge
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From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded

When Donald Trump met privately with White House officials on Wednesday, there was little to suggest that the U.S. president was close to a public

From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded