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Japan upper house election set for July 20, Asahi reports

Japan's upcoming upper house election is set for July 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided not to extend the current parliamentary session, the Asahi newspaper reported on

Japan upper house election set for July 20, Asahi reports
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Meta signs deal for advanced geothermal power in New Mexico

Meta signed an agreement with XGS Energy to help develop 150 megawatts of advanced geothermal

Meta signs deal for advanced geothermal power in New Mexico
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Stocks sell off, oil surges as Israel strikes Iran

Israel said early on Friday that it struck Iran, and Iranian media said explosions were heard in Tehran as tensions

Stocks sell off, oil surges as Israel strikes Iran
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JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

A California-based company plans to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina

JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs
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Global EV sales rise in May as China hits 2025 peak -Rho Motion

Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 24% in May compared with the same period a year ago, as strength in China offset slower growth in North America,

Global EV sales rise in May as China hits 2025 peak -Rho Motion
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NextEra workers net $45 million from sales of company stock

NextEra Energy employees realized $45 million in gains from selling company stock in their retirement plan during 2024, reversing heavy losses from the previous two years, the utility

NextEra workers net $45 million from sales of company stock
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ADM sets off 'frenzy' in US soybean market ahead of new biofuel blend rule

Archer-Daniels-Midland, a major U.S. soybean crusher and biofuel producer, slashed its bids to buy the oilseed this week ahead of an expected Trump

ADM sets off 'frenzy' in US soybean market ahead of new biofuel blend rule
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US court blocks CFPB move to scrap racial discrimination settlement

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday refused to allow the U.S.

US court blocks CFPB move to scrap racial discrimination settlement
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Thermo Fisher plans to sell parts of diagnostics unit for $4 billion, FT reports

Thermo Fisher Scientific plans to sell its diagnostics unit for about $4 billion in an attempt to offload some of its low-growth assets, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing

Thermo Fisher plans to sell parts of diagnostics unit for $4 billion, FT reports
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Boeing CEO cancels trip to Paris Airshow, GE postpones investor day after fatal crash

Boeing and GE Aerospace are scaling back their public activities following the fatal crash of an Air

Boeing CEO cancels trip to Paris Airshow, GE postpones investor day after fatal crash
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Air India crash is the latest test for new Boeing leadership

Boeing leadership was back in crisis mode on Thursday following the deadly crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner jet

Air India crash is the latest test for new Boeing leadership
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Grand Slam Track scraps LA event, leaving 2028 Olympic host without a major track meet this summer

Grand Slam Track has canceled the final meet of its first season, in Los Angeles, leaving the host of the 2028 Olympics and the country’s second-largest city without a major track meet this summer

Grand Slam Track scraps LA event, leaving 2028 Olympic host without a major track meet this summer
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Abrego Garcia seeks sanctions against Trump administration in wrongful deportation case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported from Maryland to El Salvador before being returned to the United States on migrant smuggling charges, is

Abrego Garcia seeks sanctions against Trump administration in wrongful deportation case
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A look at Boeing's recent troubles after Air India crash

The crash of a Boeing 787 passenger jet in India minutes after takeoff on Thursday is the latest incident that adds to woes at the troubled U.S. planemaker

A look at Boeing's recent troubles after Air India crash
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Goldman Sachs trims 12-month US recession probability to 30%

Goldman Sachs on Thursday trimmed its U.S. recession probability to 30% from 35% for the next twelve months on easing uncertainty around President Donald Trump's tariff policies after the

Goldman Sachs trims 12-month US recession probability to 30%
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Before crash, Air India spent years attempting a turnaround after emerging from government control

The deadly crash of an Air India flight carrying more than 240 people on Thursday arrives after years of efforts to turn around the country’s flag carrier — which had been plagued by tragedy and financial losses under prior state ownership

Before crash, Air India spent years attempting a turnaround after emerging from government control
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New Zealand PM Luxon to meet President Xi in China, then head to Europe

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit China and Europe next week, meeting with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang and leaders of the European Union,

New Zealand PM Luxon to meet President Xi in China, then head to Europe
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UK hiring slows again in May but downturn might be easing, recruiters say

British businesses hired staff at a slower pace in May as demand for staff fell for an eighth consecutive month, but there were some signs that the downturn was

UK hiring slows again in May but downturn might be easing, recruiters say
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Americans split on Trump's use of military in immigration protests, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans are divided over President Donald Trump's decision to activate the military to respond to protests against his crackdown on migrants, with about half

Americans split on Trump's use of military in immigration protests, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos

President Donald Trump has told government agencies to consolidate their wildland firefighting into a single program

Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos
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Trading Day-Dollar despair deepens

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-Dollar despair deepens
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Adobe raises annual forecasts on steady adoption of AI-powered tools

Adobe raised its full-year results forecast on Thursday, helped by continued demand for its AI-powered software tools that generate images and video content. 

Adobe raises annual forecasts on steady adoption of AI-powered tools
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Effort to strip Fed of interest paying power seen likely to bring upheaval to markets

By Michael S.

Effort to strip Fed of interest paying power seen likely to bring upheaval to markets
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Russian cryptocurrency firm founder avoids further US prison time for fraud

A Russian-born founder of a cryptocurrency financial services firm avoided having to spend any further time in a U.S. prison on Thursday for participating in a wide-

Russian cryptocurrency firm founder avoids further US prison time for fraud
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Home appliances swept up in expansion of Trump steel tariffs

A range of imported household appliances including dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators and more will be subject to President Donald Trump's expanded steel tariffs starting later

Home appliances swept up in expansion of Trump steel tariffs
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US takes first step for potential mineral lease sale near American Samoa

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US takes first step for potential mineral lease sale near American Samoa
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US transport chief wants at least $20 billion towards air traffic control reform

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US transport chief wants at least $20 billion towards air traffic control reform
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AMD unveils AI server as OpenAI taps its newest chips

By Max A.

AMD unveils AI server as OpenAI taps its newest chips
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PGA Tour to hire NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO of business enterprise, AP source says

A source confirms to The Associated Press the PGA Tour is hiring a top NFL executive as the CEO of its commercial PGA Tour Enterprises

PGA Tour to hire NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO of business enterprise, AP source says
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Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says

Air India says all but one of the 242 people aboard a flight bound for London have died in a crash in Ahmedabad

Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says
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UN votes overwhelmingly to demand Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and aid access

U.N. member nations have voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and unrestricted access for the delivery of desperately needed food

UN votes overwhelmingly to demand Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and aid access
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California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires

California's top insurance regulator is launching a probe into State Farm over its handling of claims from Los Angeles-area wildfires that broke out in January

California insurance regulator launches investigation into State Farm over claims from LA fires
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House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

The House has voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
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How the Air India plane came crashing to earth

How the Air India plane came crashing to earth

How the Air India plane came crashing to earth
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Kenvue mulls sale of some skin health and beauty brands, sources say

Kenvue is exploring the sale of some of its skin health and beauty brands, four people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as the consumer health firm

Kenvue mulls sale of some skin health and beauty brands, sources say
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RBC elevates US investment bankers Chawhan, Monga to unit heads

RBC Capital Markets has promoted two of its financial services investment bankers to run units advising insurance and specialty finance companies in the U.S., a

RBC elevates US investment bankers Chawhan, Monga to unit heads
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Brazil's Lula grows more unpopular in Brazil as approval dips to 28%, Datafolha poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has grown more unpopular in June, pollster Datafolha said on Thursday, as his government's approval rating dipped and

Brazil's Lula grows more unpopular in Brazil as approval dips to 28%, Datafolha poll shows
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United Nations overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel opposition

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza and aid

United Nations overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel opposition
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California, 10 other states sue to block Trump from killing 2035 EV rules

A group of 11 states led by California on Thursday filed suit challenging a repeal by Congress of the state's 2035 electric vehicle rules and heavy duty truck

California, 10 other states sue to block Trump from killing 2035 EV rules
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Trump promises immigration order soon on farm and leisure workers

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Trump promises immigration order soon on farm and leisure workers
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US House passes Trump cuts of $9.4 billion for foreign aid, broadcasting

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US House passes Trump cuts of $9.4 billion for foreign aid, broadcasting
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NY State Public Service Commission approves 29 power projects, valued at $636.2 million

The New York State Public Service Commission approved 29 infrastructure projects worth $636.2 million, enabling 642 megawatts of electrification upgrades, the commission said on Thursday.

NY State Public Service Commission approves 29 power projects, valued at $636.2 million
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House GOP narrowly approves $9.4 billion package of DOGE cuts

House GOP narrowly approves $9.4 billion package of DOGE cuts

House GOP narrowly approves $9.4 billion package of DOGE cuts
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Trump administration hit with second lawsuit over restrictions on asylum access

The Trump administration is facing a second lawsuit over the shutdown of asylum at ports of entry, a legal pathway created by Congress under the Immigration and Nationality Act

Trump administration hit with second lawsuit over restrictions on asylum access
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David Hogg is out at the DNC. Now, Democrats try to move forward and focus on Trump

David Hogg is out at the DNC. Now, Democrats try to move forward and focus on Trump

David Hogg is out at the DNC. Now, Democrats try to move forward and focus on Trump
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Mexico's president denies Reuters report on US push to investigate narco politicians

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday denied a Reuters report about the U.S. pushing Mexico to investigate politicians with suspected links to organized crime.

Mexico's president denies Reuters report on US push to investigate narco politicians
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Short-seller Chanos questions bitcoin-holding pioneer Strategy's valuation premium

Prominent short-seller Jim Chanos has questioned Strategy's valuation premium over its bitcoin holdings, saying Chairman Michael Saylor's tactics to boost the company's returns are "

Short-seller Chanos questions bitcoin-holding pioneer Strategy's valuation premium
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How Iran's network of Middle East power faded

At previous moments of tension over decades of rivalry with Western foes, Iran was able to project power across the Middle East using a network of close allies that meant any strikes

How Iran's network of Middle East power faded
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Tesla to take Japan virtual power plant business nationwide, Nikkei reports

Tesla will expand its virtual power plant business in Japan by providing free storage batteries to companies and remotely managing them to help balance energy supply and demand, Nikkei

Tesla to take Japan virtual power plant business nationwide, Nikkei reports