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IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027

The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
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Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting

Paramount Skydance's pre-tax earnings rose in the first quarter, the company said on Monday, as streamlined operations and improved

Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting
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Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
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Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Duolingo posted strong first-quarter results but signaled a more measured growth trajectory ahead, as the language-learning app prioritizes user engagement and

Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization
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Vertex tops profit estimates as sales of new cystic fibrosis drug surge

Vertex Pharmaceuticals on Monday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter adjusted profit, helped by a near eight-fold surge in sales of its new cystic fibrosis treatment.

Vertex tops profit estimates as sales of new cystic fibrosis drug surge
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Pinterest forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on resilient ad spending, shares surge

Pinterest forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Monday, betting on steadily growing spending by advertisers, sending the image-sharing

Pinterest forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on resilient ad spending, shares surge
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GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid raises financing doubts among investors

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's unprecedented $56 billion takeover bid for the much larger eBay drew skepticism from investors and analysts on Monday, with shares in the

GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid raises financing doubts among investors
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
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Chipmaker Onsemi forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on resilient auto demand

Onsemi forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Monday, betting on resilient demand for its chips as the automotive industry recovers.

Chipmaker Onsemi forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on resilient auto demand
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Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns

One of Costa Rica’s leading media outlets says that the United States has revoked the tourist visas of several executives on its board

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns
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OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
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Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown

Television and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown
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Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire
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California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires

California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires

California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
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Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
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Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern

Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies through the

Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
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CEO of Berkshire's Benjamin Moore says paint shoppers 'trading down' as inflation weighs

The chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway-owned Benjamin Moore said cautious consumers are spending less on paint as elevated inflation and

CEO of Berkshire's Benjamin Moore says paint shoppers 'trading down' as inflation weighs
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US Treasury boosts Q2 borrowing outlook; keeps issuance plans in focus

The U.S.

US Treasury boosts Q2 borrowing outlook; keeps issuance plans in focus
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European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis ​Dombrovskis told

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says
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This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say

This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say

This year's Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say
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More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public
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Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'

The man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was upset that he didn’t have plans for New Year’s Eve and told Uber passengers he was angry at the world hours before the initial blaze was sparked

Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'
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Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid

Brazil relaunched on Monday a consumer debt relief program first introduced in 2023, aiming to cut interest burdens and boost disposable income ahead of

Brazil revives consumer debt relief program ahead of Lula's re-election bid
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis
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US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
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ECB may need to hike rates in June, Nagel says

The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates in June if the inflation outlook does not improve significantly in the coming weeks, Bundesbank President

ECB may need to hike rates in June, Nagel says
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Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty

By Michael S.

Williams says Fed policy well positioned for economic risks, uncertainty
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Nitrogen surge to lift CF, Nutrien earnings; Mosaic faces headwinds

Nitrogen-focused fertilizer producers are set to report stronger quarterly earnings as a surge in prices, driven by Middle East gas disruptions, lifts margins, though

Nitrogen surge to lift CF, Nutrien earnings; Mosaic faces headwinds
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Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the

Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

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US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs
Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus

Middle East tensions including war in Iran have led Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen to put expansion plans in the region on hold, as

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting

Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
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Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that there’s more agreement on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee than last week’s policy

Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply
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Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded ​by U.S.

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash

President Javier Milei of Argentina has restored press access to his government headquarters

Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
Economy|Health

Iowa lawmakers pass vape tax to fund pediatric cancer research

Iowa lawmakers pass vape tax to fund pediatric cancer research

Iowa lawmakers pass vape tax to fund pediatric cancer research
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How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats

How Florida designed a US House map aiming to give Republicans four more seats
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CNN walks through an empty Spirit terminal

CNN's Gloria Pazmino walks through a Spirit Airlines terminal that now sits empty after the airline announced it's shutting down.

CNN walks through an empty Spirit terminal
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DOJ plans to settle Agri Stats case, White House official says

The U.S.

DOJ plans to settle Agri Stats case, White House official says
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High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says

High global oil prices will not help boost Russian economic growth this year as Ukrainian drone attacks and new Western sanctions weigh on crude output and exports, a think

High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says
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Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit

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Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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US factory orders rise more than expected in March

New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in March, led by surging demand for electronics products amid the artificial intelligence investment boom.

US factory orders rise more than expected in March
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Dollar higher as US-Iran conflict keeps risk appetite muted

The U.S. dollar rose against the euro as the conflict in the Middle East kept investors skittish and the yen briefly strengthened prompting renewed

Dollar higher as US-Iran conflict keeps risk appetite muted
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Spirit Airlines seeks approval to make retention payments as it ends operations

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines, which ceased operations on Saturday, asked a U.S. bankruptcy court for approval to pay

Spirit Airlines seeks approval to make retention payments as it ends operations
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Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

The Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
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FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the tamping down of fraud and an improved economy

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps
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Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return

Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror

Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return
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'The 2006 Nissan Altima of airlines': Journalist details what Spirit Airlines got right, and wrong

After Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down operations, business journalist and NPR “Full Disclosure” host Roben Farzad describes to CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield the pioneer discount carrier's no-frills strengths and its "roulette element" weaknesses.

'The 2006 Nissan Altima of airlines': Journalist details what Spirit Airlines got right, and wrong
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U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows ebbed to a six-week low in the week through April 29 as investors concerned over a surge in crude oil prices exercised caution ahead of a monetary policy

U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low
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Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track

New registrations of Tesla vehicles extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track
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S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries

Wall Street ended lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 retreating from record highs, after a South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait

S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries
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JetBlue, Frontier shares rise as Spirit shutdown makes room for growth

Shares of Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways rose on Monday, after rival Spirit Airlines shut shop, fueling hopes the carriers can capture market share, control

JetBlue, Frontier shares rise as Spirit shutdown makes room for growth
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Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx

Amazon.com said on Monday it would allow other businesses to store and ship goods ranging from raw materials to final products through its

Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx
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Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance

Portugal's government has cut its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2% from 2.3% citing severe storms in January and February and a jump in energy prices

Portugal trims 2026 growth forecast to 2%, still targets budget balance
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Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access
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Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet

A newly minted Blackstone investment vehicle is aiming to raise slightly over $1.7 billion in an initial public offering in the United States to capitalize on booming demand in the

Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet
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Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says

Russia has stepped up its targeting of Ukrainian port infrastructure this year, Kyiv said on Monday, using more than 800 drones in its attacks in the first four months of 2026,

Russia intensifies drone attacks on ports, Ukraine says
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WEX board deal ends bitter proxy battle with activist Impactive

Payment processing and information management services group WEX said on Monday it had reached a deal with Impactive Capital to add three board

WEX board deal ends bitter proxy battle with activist Impactive
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Wall St slips at open as US-Iran tensions unsettle investors

Wall Street's main indexes slipped after market open on Monday as heightened investor anxiety over the Middle East conflict tempered the optimism from last week's earnings.

Wall St slips at open as US-Iran tensions unsettle investors
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Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that BJP and its allies on course to control 20 states and not 22 states out of 28) By Krishna N.

Modi’s poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructure
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Tyson Foods profit beats estimates, beef business struggles

Tyson Foods reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and raised its full-year income forecast on Monday, as rising chicken sales helped

Tyson Foods profit beats estimates, beef business struggles
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Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the ruling party is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that the party's leader, Prime

Senegal's President Faye says ruling party, led by PM Sonko, risks 'collapse'
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Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint
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Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments

Euro zone governments should not lower banks' capital requirements as this would do little to boost credit while demand is weak and the environment is fraught with risks

Don't cut banks' capital requirements, ECB tells governments
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Modi's party set to make big gains in Indian state elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its

Modi's party set to make big gains in Indian state elections
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
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Spirit Airlines shuts down

U.S. discount carrier Spirit Airlines has shut down and canceled all flights. Ben Hunte speaks with Meghna Maharishi, Airline reporter with Skift.

Spirit Airlines shuts down
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Strait talk

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices spiked by around 5% on Monday after Iran said it

Strait talk
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Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge

There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge
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KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO

Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $5 billion in its U.S. initial public

KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO
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EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
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Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street
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Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen

Shares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell after Ryan Cohen's GameStop announced an attempt to take over the company for about $56 billion, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon

Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen
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The Pirates are trying to win back Pittsburgh. For the first time in a long time, they might have a chance

The Pirates are trying to win back Pittsburgh. For the first time in a long time, they might have a chance

The Pirates are trying to win back Pittsburgh. For the first time in a long time, they might have a chance
Economy|Election|Political|US

Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans

Democrats believe they can make Iowa a political battleground again

Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost Republicans
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GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon
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ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable

A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as higher energy costs are bound to spread to the broader economy and developments in the Iran war have not

ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable
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Dollar rises, European stocks and bonds fall after reports of U.S. warship being hit missiles 

The dollar strengthened while European shares and bond prices fell on Monday after Iran's Fars News agency reported that two missiles hit a U.S. warship when it tried to pass

Dollar rises, European stocks and bonds fall after reports of U.S. warship being hit missiles 
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Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees

When potential providers and financiers for Venezuela's electric industry, including Siemens Energy and GE

Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees
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US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs

More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied

US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs
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Cerebras targets $26.6 billion valuation in US IPO as AI chip demand surges

Nvidia-rival Cerebras is seeking a valuation of as much as $26.62 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as heavy spending on AI

Cerebras targets $26.6 billion valuation in US IPO as AI chip demand surges
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Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism

Global equity funds drew inflows for a sixth straight week through April 29, as optimism over strong first-quarter earnings outweighed investor concerns about the Middle East

Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism
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UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US

The United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States, its trade minister said on Monday.

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US
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European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment

European shares dropped on Monday as hostilities in the Middle East showed no signs of easing and crude oil prices soared, with investors grappling

European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment
Africa|Business|Economy|World

South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows

A gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment improved in April as output and new sales orders rebounded after a weak first quarter, a purchasing managers' index (

South African factory mood improves in April, Absa PMI shows
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Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement

Indonesia and Japan signed a defence cooperation agreement on Monday, officials said, which includes cooperation in the defence industry, human development and disaster

Indonesia, Japan sign defence cooperation agreement
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ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says

The European Central Bank needs clear evidence inflationary pressures are becoming entrenched to begin raising interest rates, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de

ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says
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US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

Several U.S. restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino's reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying that soaring gasoline

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher
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Cost gap drives some US borrowers from private credit to bank-led syndicated loans

Signs of turmoil in private credit are pushing some borrowers to the syndicated loans market, which is proving to be significantly cheaper

Cost gap drives some US borrowers from private credit to bank-led syndicated loans
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US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan

The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign

US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
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Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre

An Australian inquiry into antisemitism has heard from Jewish Australians who feel increasingly fearful after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration

Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans

Shares of SK Hynix surged 13% to a record high on Monday, driven by foreign buying, after some big U.S. tech firms last week hiked their investment plans for

SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans
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French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows

French manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as customers sped up purchases due to inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict, a survey by S&P Global

French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows
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German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows

German manufacturer sentiment turned negative in April for the first time since October 2024 even as overall activity grew, with firms frontloading orders to beat price rises

German factory outlook turns negative for first time since 2024, PMI shows
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Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows

Spain's manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as clients rushed to secure stock amid disruptions due to the war in Iran, a survey by S&P Global showed on Monday.

Supply concerns lift orders for Spain's manufacturers in April, PMI shows
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Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026

Barclays on Monday joined a growing list of brokerages to bet on no policy easing from the U.S.

Barclays becomes latest brokerage to bet on no Fed rate cuts in 2026
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Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector hit their highest level in almost four years in April, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.

Italian manufacturing cost pressures at 4-year high in April, PMI shows
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ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target

Euro zone inflation will surge this year on higher energy prices but will then quickly retreat and will be around the 2% target by next year, the European Central Bank's

ECB surveys see quick return of inflation to target
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Yen jumps briefly as Japan takes on speculators

A brief jolt higher in the yen on Monday sparked speculation that Japan had again sought to defend its sinking currency, though analysts say

Yen jumps briefly as Japan takes on speculators
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Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows

Euro zone firms see the risk of a new inflation surge akin to that seen after the COVID-19 pandemic if the war in Iran lasts months, disrupting the supply of fuel,

Euro zone firms see new inflation surge if war lasts months, ECB poll shows
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Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI

Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in April amid fears of further supply disruptions and higher costs linked to conflict in the Middle East

Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
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Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows

The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone improved slightly in May, indicating that investors do not expect a further escalation of the Iran conflict, but

Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows
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UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
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Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries

The leaders of Singapore and New Zealand signed an agreement to keep their supply chains open during times of crisis on Monday, and said they hoped the agreement would be

Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries
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Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows

Russia's manufacturing sector contracted for the 11th month running in April as output and new orders fell again and employment posted its sharpest drop in four years, a

Russia manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in April, PMI shows
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Opening the Strait, or maybe not

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. A new week and we're back to Strait watching.

Opening the Strait, or maybe not
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From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
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India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI shows

India's manufacturing growth edged up slightly in April but remained stuck near a four-year low as weak demand and soaring input costs driven by the Middle East war

India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI shows
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GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile

GameStop proposed on Sunday to buy eBay Inc for about $56 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying he was prepared to take

GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile
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Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions

Brussels' antitrust rules have already once helped derail an attempt to create the world's top lift

Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions
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An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
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Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows

A new poll indicates fewer Asian American and Pacific Islander adults are reporting overt anti-Asian attacks than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows
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Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports 

Anthropic is finalizing an about $1.5 billion joint venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and a handful of other Wall Street firms to sell artificial-intelligence tools to private-

Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports 
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GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile

GameStop proposed on Sunday to buy eBay Inc for about $56 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying he was prepared to take

GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
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National Australia Bank posts first-half profit miss, warns of Middle East conflict risks

National Australia Bank on Monday reported weaker first-half cash earnings, hurt by one-off and potential bad debt charges, while warning that the

National Australia Bank posts first-half profit miss, warns of Middle East conflict risks
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NZ's a2 Milk shares plunge on US infant formula recall as cereulide detected

New Zealand's a2 Milk on Monday said it was recalling three batches of its a2 Platinum infant milk formula sold in the U.S. after testing detected

NZ's a2 Milk shares plunge on US infant formula recall as cereulide detected
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UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders

Britain is in talks to join the European Union's 90 billion euro ($105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that the loan finances, but will

UK eyes joining EU's 90 billion euro Ukraine loan to tap defence orders
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Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes

The Bank of Korea's senior deputy governor said forward guidance on monetary policy would become more hawkish at the next meeting later this month, as it was time to consider

Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes
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Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition

Samsung Electronics, the world's No.

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition
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China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation

Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation
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Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.

Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz 
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Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait of

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
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Spirit says most customers refunded after abrupt shutdown

Spirit Airlines said on Sunday it had almost completed refunding passengers and returning its crew to their home bases following its

Spirit says most customers refunded after abrupt shutdown
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Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance

By Michael S.

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
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US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell

US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
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Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving
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Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court
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Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them

Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them

Families of Shreveport shooting victims say fundraiser money has not reached them
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Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration
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Firefighter learns to walk again after 40-foot fall. But who's paying for his leave?

Firefighter learns to walk again after 40-foot fall. But who's paying for his leave?

Firefighter learns to walk again after 40-foot fall. But who's paying for his leave?
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Expert details program linked to 5 Minnesota autism centers raided in fraud investigation

Expert details program linked to 5 Minnesota autism centers raided in fraud investigation

Expert details program linked to 5 Minnesota autism centers raided in fraud investigation
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Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes
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Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work

Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work

Rising gas prices force Twin Cities Lyft, Uber drivers to reconsider gig work
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US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe

By Michael S.

US Attorney Pirro says Fed IG's findings will dictate future of her Powell probe
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OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
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ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'

Concerns that the euro zone could slip into recession if the conflict in the Middle East continued are "real and justified" and talks to end the Iran war will be key for the

ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'
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Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News
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Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks

Finance leaders of China, Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN group of 10 Southeast Asian states said on Sunday they would pay attention to risks stemming from excessive volatility in

Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks
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Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor
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Here’s what to know about Spirit Airlines shutting down — and what to do if you had a flight with the airline

Here’s what to know about Spirit Airlines shutting down — and what to do if you had a flight with the airline

Here’s what to know about Spirit Airlines shutting down — and what to do if you had a flight with the airline
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What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes

What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes

What a deserted mall in Moscow says about Russia’s economic woes
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ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
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Asian Development Bank offers help to Pacific countries hit by Iran war

The Asian Development Bank said on Sunday it was ready to deliver urgent help to the countries in the Pacific region, which has been rattled by the war in the

Asian Development Bank offers help to Pacific countries hit by Iran war
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Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers
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Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

A group of landlords are hoping to settle with the federal government over what they say are billions of dollars in losses due to the federal eviction moratorium in place for nearly a year during the pandemic

Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration
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OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran

OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure
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Berkshire shareholders like Greg Abel, but following Warren Buffett is tough

Greg Abel earns wide praise from shareholders for his leadership and management abilities at Berkshire Hathaway, but the aura created by his

Berkshire shareholders like Greg Abel, but following Warren Buffett is tough
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How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

The number of competitive U.S. House of Representatives districts in this fall’s midterm elections was already near historic lows before the U.S.

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races
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China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea

China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Sunday as Manila said it would dispatch ships to drive off Chinese vessels it

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea
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Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil's Copacabana beach

Shakira has performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil's Copacabana beach
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Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size government ration books as products dwindle

Cuba's pocket-size government ration book has been circulating for more than six decades

Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size government ration books as products dwindle
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Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says

Spain should retain a seat on the European Central Bank's Executive Board and even the presidency was a possibility, outgoing ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said in a

Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says
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Travel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options

Travel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options

Travel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options
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Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food

Inside the complex, secretive business of buying ube, the internet’s new favorite food
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President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
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Padres announce agreement to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E

Padres announce agreement to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano
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Berkshire shareholders reject report on workforce oversight, approve say-on-pay

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal

Berkshire shareholders reject report on workforce oversight, approve say-on-pay
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Berkshire CEO Greg Abel says insurance becoming increasingly competitive

Berkshire Hathaway reported improved first-quarter performance from the conglomerate's insurance businesses, but CEO

Berkshire CEO Greg Abel says insurance becoming increasingly competitive
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Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
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Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says 

Inflation data last week was "bad news" for the U.S.

Recent inflation data was 'bad news,' Fed's Goolsbee says 
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CEO Greg Abel moves to assure Berkshire shareholders in a post-Buffett world, with record cash

Greg Abel moved to assure Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he will invest wisely and manage the

CEO Greg Abel moves to assure Berkshire shareholders in a post-Buffett world, with record cash
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Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines

U.S. travelers lamented news of the shutdown of Spirit Airlines on Saturday, saying that the closure of the ultra-low-cost carrier eliminates one of the

Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines
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Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel opened the first annual meeting without Warren Buffett on stage Saturday

Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday
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Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices

Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
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After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout

U.S.

After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout
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Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business

Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business

Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business
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Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses

Major airlines and the U.S. government scrambled to help stranded passengers and employees after bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses
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Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel on Saturday welcomed a recent court

Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation
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Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Two top Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany.

Top Republicans express concern over Trump plan to withdraw troops from Germany
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Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds

The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility

Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds
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Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed

Spirit Airlines has ended its 34-year run, closing the chapter on a discount carrier that reshaped U.S. air travel

Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?

Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?

Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor – or are they?
Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling
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Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO

Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO

Here’s how Berkshire Hathaway did in its first quarter without Warren Buffett as CEO
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OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but

OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say
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Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets record

Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a higher first-quarter operating profit even as economic uncertainty weighed on several of its consumer-

Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets record
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Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
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Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold

Russian troops are inching toward the city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, trying to establish a foothold close to a heavily defended area, Ukraine's top

Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold
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China's Commerce Ministry blocks US sanctions against five refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according

China's Commerce Ministry blocks US sanctions against five refineries
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Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty
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Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines

President Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector

Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
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The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor

Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party’s primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election

The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor
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What Spirit Airlines ticket holders need to know

What Spirit Airlines ticket holders need to know

What Spirit Airlines ticket holders need to know
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Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
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Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress

Two people have been killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in Kherson, Ukraine, according to local officials

Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks
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China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day

China's railway network transported 24.8 million passengers on May 1, setting a new single-day record, according to data from the China State Railway Group.

China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
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Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says

The tariff hike on cars and trucks from the European Union announced by U.S.

Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says
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Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday

Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday

Spirit to halt all flights as of early Saturday
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What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century
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Inside Italy’s secret ‘Cheese Bank,’ where Parmigiano Reggiano becomes financial gold

Inside Italy’s secret ‘Cheese Bank,’ where Parmigiano Reggiano becomes financial gold

Inside Italy’s secret ‘Cheese Bank,’ where Parmigiano Reggiano becomes financial gold
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Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities

Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact
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In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally

Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Travel|World

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season

Summer is a few months away, but the streets of Croatia’s old town of Dubrovnik are already teeming with tourists

Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season
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Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders

Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S.

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill

Coinbase said on Friday a deal has been reached on a key provision in a landmark crypto legislation that could

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
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Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations around 3 a.m. on Saturday (0700 GMT), two people close to the discussions, who declined to be named as the

Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates

U.S.

Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates
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Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount

President Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government

Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections

In his first event outside the White House since an apparent assassination attempt, U.S.

Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections
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US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies

U.S.

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies
Business|Economy|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum taps new agriculture minister

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has tapped agronomist Columba Jasmin Lopez to be the country's next minister of agriculture and rural development, replacing current

Mexico's Sheinbaum taps new agriculture minister
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China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

ActBlue sues to block Texas attorney general's 'retribution' lawsuit

Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday, trying to block the Republican from pursuing investigations and

ActBlue sues to block Texas attorney general's 'retribution' lawsuit
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US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports

Washington has warned European allies including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect long delivery delays for U.S. weapons as the war

US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports
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Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel from $85, citing the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz.

Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption
Business|Economy|Education

Brown University cuts stake in Blue Owl private credit fund by over 50%

Brown University's $8 billion endowment cut its stake in a publicly traded private credit fund run by alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital by roughly 53%, according to a

Brown University cuts stake in Blue Owl private credit fund by over 50%
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports

GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer's market value more than tenfold, the Wall Street Journal reported

GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports
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The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment

The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment

The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment
Economy|Education|Sports

Colleges continue cutting tennis programs to fund other sports and athlete payments

The NCAA men’s and women’s tennis tournaments are underway and what should be a time of celebration for the sport has had a pall cast over it with more Division I schools announcing this week they would be dropping their programs because of the new financial realities of college athletics

Colleges continue cutting tennis programs to fund other sports and athlete payments
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Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

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Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
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US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply

U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas to Asia jumped in April, with American producers helping offset reduced supplies from Middle Eastern exporters as

US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
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Purdue Pharma dissolves in bankruptcy, names board of nonprofit successor

Purdue Pharma said on Friday that it has ceased operations and concluded its bankruptcy, re-emerging as a nonprofit focused on treating opioid addiction,

Purdue Pharma dissolves in bankruptcy, names board of nonprofit successor
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Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

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Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
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US Treasury seen holding coupon sizes steady, leaning on bills as tariff refunds loom

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US Treasury seen holding coupon sizes steady, leaning on bills as tariff refunds loom
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Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status

A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
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Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back

The U.S. stock market set more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced to record closing highs on Friday, boosted by robust earnings and a dip in crude prices, and turning

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
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Colombia-Ecuador trade collapsing as tariff war intensifies, business groups say

The flow of goods between Colombia and Ecuador is drying up, industry groups on the South American countries' border say, as high

Colombia-Ecuador trade collapsing as tariff war intensifies, business groups say
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US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals

A federal judge on Friday blocked U.S.

US judge blocks Trump from ending protections for 2,800 Yemeni nationals
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Saudi oil prince's iron grip faces ultimate test with UAE's shock OPEC exit

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman now has an OPEC challenge to deal with on top of the largest ever disruption to

Saudi oil prince's iron grip faces ultimate test with UAE's shock OPEC exit
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Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
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Kentucky man charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase

An 18-year-old Kentucky man who led police on a high-speed chase has been charged in a deadly bank robbery that left two people dead

Kentucky man charged in deadly bank robbery after high-speed chase
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Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open

The world’s maritime nations preserved a plan to adopt the first global carbon fee on shipping, as they agreed to keep working on it in the fall and adjourned their meeting

Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
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Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal

The head of the European Parliament trade committee calls President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on European Union automobiles “unacceptable.”

Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
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Cuba's Raul Castro joins May Day march as tensions simmer with US

Ninety-four-year-old former leader Raul Castro joined thousands of Cubans in an International Workers' Day march on Friday that passed through the capital of

Cuba's Raul Castro joins May Day march as tensions simmer with US
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Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament's trade committee chair

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Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament's trade committee chair
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Saks Global sends its bankruptcy plan to a creditor vote

Saks Global received court approval on Friday to send its bankruptcy plan to creditors for a vote, asking them to approve a restructuring that would wipe

Saks Global sends its bankruptcy plan to a creditor vote
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WTO plans 10% budget cut as US falls back into arrears, documents show

The World Trade Organization is set to cut about 10% of its spending - including hiring freezes and reductions in short‑term staff - after the U.S. fell

WTO plans 10% budget cut as US falls back into arrears, documents show
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Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business

Cboe Global Markets' CEO Craig Donohue on Friday outlined plans to sharpen the exchange operator's focus on key businesses, including a 20% reduction in its global workforce.

Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business
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The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul

The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul

The Fed subtly signaled that only rate cuts are on the table. Some Fed officials are crying foul
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Cuba's electric and petroleum workers celebrate their colleagues during massive rally

Tens of thousands of Cubans have crowded along Havana’s famed seawall to celebrate workers on their day, but few are more applauded than those who keep the socialist country powered

Cuba's electric and petroleum workers celebrate their colleagues during massive rally
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Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules
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US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high

U.S. manufacturing activity held steady in April, but supplier delivery performance worsened as the war in the Middle East disrupted shipping in the

US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high
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Estee Lauder to cut up to 3,000 more jobs as it pursues Puig deal 

Estée Lauder on Friday raised its annual profit forecast and said it would cut up to 3,000 more jobs globally as it accelerates a broader

Estee Lauder to cut up to 3,000 more jobs as it pursues Puig deal 
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Marchers demand reopening of Bosnia's last steel mill

Hundreds of workers marched through Bosnia's central city of Zenica on Friday, protesting against the closure of the country’s last steel mill which they said marked

Marchers demand reopening of Bosnia's last steel mill
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US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say

A U.S. military-run body near Gaza that critics say failed in its mission to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boost aid flows to besieged

US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls, sources say
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New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to settle sex abuse cases

The Catholic Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800 million in a settlement with 1,300 sex abuse survivors, one of the largest payouts in a wave

New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to settle sex abuse cases
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Intel's Sambanova deal gets U.S. antitrust clearance

U.S. antitrust authorities have completed their review of Intel's investment in SambaNova, a chip startup chaired by Intel CEO Lip-Bu ​Tan, according to a regulatory

Intel's Sambanova deal gets U.S. antitrust clearance
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US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity

Any shipper paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red

US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity
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Tether slows gold purchases for USDT reserves in first quarter, data shows

Tether, issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, slowed its purchases of gold for its reserves to back Tether USDT in the first quarter to about 6 metric

Tether slows gold purchases for USDT reserves in first quarter, data shows
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Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception

More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
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Exxon net income falls, output hit by Iran war

Exxon Mobil beat estimates for adjusted earnings on Friday, helped by higher output in Guyana and the Permian Basin, though net income dropped to its lowest

Exxon net income falls, output hit by Iran war
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Dollar set for sharp weekly loss versus yen after Japan steps in

The dollar was headed for its biggest weekly loss against the yen since February on Friday after Japan was reported to have intervened to support its

Dollar set for sharp weekly loss versus yen after Japan steps in
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Coty's perfume business takes another knock with David Beckham fragrance lawsuit

Beauty brand Coty is facing a lawsuit from DB Ventures, the company behind former football star David Beckham’s eponymous fragrance, for

Coty's perfume business takes another knock with David Beckham fragrance lawsuit
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Global markets tread water as yen moves dominate currency trading

Global shares steadied on Friday, with U.S. tech stocks rallying anew and investors remaining focused on currency markets after the yen

Global markets tread water as yen moves dominate currency trading
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Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks

An Iranian proposal on negotiations with the U.S. sent crude oil futures diving on Friday, but prices remained on track for weekly gains, with Tehran still blocking the

Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks
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CNN boards first commercial flight to Venezuela in nearly seven years

CNN's David Culver took off on a commercial passenger plane from the US to Venezuela as the countries continue to restore economic ties following the ouster of Venezuela’s strongman leader in January.

CNN boards first commercial flight to Venezuela in nearly seven years
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STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires

Please disregard US--Climate-AI-Wildfires, published on May

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires
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Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents

Donald Trump’s unilateral move to engage in military action against Iran isn’t unprecedented; Presidents Obama and Clinton directed U.S. military engagements without explicit congressional approval

Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents
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Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
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Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper

Profit for the two largest oil companies in the U.S. tumbled during the first quarter, a three-month period in which the price of crude and gasoline rocketed higher

Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper
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While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

The war with Iran has boosted prices of globally traded natural gas by throttling exports from the Gulf.

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go
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Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike

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Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike
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Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning

Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists detained in international waters and who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza to Israel for questioning

Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning
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S&P 500 profit eyes sharpest quarterly growth in four years after Big Tech results

Analysts' expectations for S&P 500 earnings improved sharply after a week dominated by megacap results, LSEG IBES data showed on Friday, even as oil prices stayed high and tensions

S&P 500 profit eyes sharpest quarterly growth in four years after Big Tech results
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Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales

Moderna surpassed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Friday, helped by better-than-expected sales of its COVID-

Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales
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Canadian factory PMI hits near four-year high on war-related stock building

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded in April at the fastest pace in nearly four years as the war in the Middle East spurred stock building and added to

Canadian factory PMI hits near four-year high on war-related stock building
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Wall St opens higher after best month in years

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, building on the impetus from their biggest monthly rise in years as confidence in strong earnings overshadowed oil risks.

Wall St opens higher after best month in years
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For private credit borrowers, big maturity walls are further out

For most companies that have borrowed from U.S. private credit funds, the real moment of reckoning - when their loans mature and they need to refinance

For private credit borrowers, big maturity walls are further out
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Big Pharma M&A set for mega year as patent expiries drive deal urgency

Biotech dealmaking is on pace for a bumper year in 2026, with large drugmakers on an acquisition spree to boost their pipelines ahead of upcoming

Big Pharma M&A set for mega year as patent expiries drive deal urgency
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Occidental's Hollub, a rare female oil chief, to hand CEO reins to drilling veteran Jackson

Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub will retire next month after over a decade as one of the only female bosses of a top U.S. oil company,

Occidental's Hollub, a rare female oil chief, to hand CEO reins to drilling veteran Jackson
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Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth

Roblox shares on Friday plunged to their lowest levels in 18 months after the company cut its annual

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth
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AIG keeps private credit in check to shield portfolio from industry jitters; shares rise

AIG has pared back its private credit activity amid current market conditions, the insurer's finance chief said on Friday, helping reassure investors and pushing its

AIG keeps private credit in check to shield portfolio from industry jitters; shares rise
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Bronx thieves allegedly stole $1.2 million worth of car parts "like a race car pit crew," DA says

Bronx thieves allegedly stole $1.2 million worth of car parts "like a race car pit crew," DA says

Bronx thieves allegedly stole $1.2 million worth of car parts "like a race car pit crew," DA says
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Tens of thousands could lose Medicaid coverage as Nebraska becomes first state to implement GOP work requirement

Tens of thousands could lose Medicaid coverage as Nebraska becomes first state to implement GOP work requirement

Tens of thousands could lose Medicaid coverage as Nebraska becomes first state to implement GOP work requirement
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How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded

How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded

How US equipment ended up in the hands of Iran’s allies in Yemen as USAID was disbanded
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China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1

A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years has come into effect

China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1
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EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions

The long-awaited trade deal between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is finally on, at least provisionally

EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect, boosting hopes and concerns for millions