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Today: May 06, 2026
Today: May 06, 2026

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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
Crime|Economy|Technology|World

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
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Health

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Economy|Health|World

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
Economy|Europe|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Travel|World

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
Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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 
Business|Economy|Finance

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

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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
Business|Economy|Environment

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
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel

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
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Health

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Food

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
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Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates

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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
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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
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

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
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

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Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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

U.S.

Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US Treasury seen holding coupon sizes steady, leaning on bills as tariff refunds loom

The U.S.

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Economy|Political|US|World

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Economy|Political|Travel|World

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
Economy|World

Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament's trade committee chair

U.S.

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Economy|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

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 
Business|Economy|Europe|World

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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
Economy|Political|Travel|World

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
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires

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

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Health|Science

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

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
Economy|Education|Health|Political

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Africa|Business|Economy|World

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
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King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit

President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
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Georgia drought expands to 146 counties, driving up hay costs and raising food price concerns

Georgia drought expands to 146 counties, driving up hay costs and raising food price concerns

Georgia drought expands to 146 counties, driving up hay costs and raising food price concerns
Economy|Political|World

Ceasefire hangs in the balance as Iran sends peace proposal to mediators

Ceasefire hangs in the balance as Iran sends peace proposal to mediators

Ceasefire hangs in the balance as Iran sends peace proposal to mediators
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays

A gauge of British manufacturers' cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the standoff in the

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Colgate-Palmolive warns of $300 million cost hit from Middle East conflict

Colgate-Palmolive on Friday said it expects about $300 million in additional raw material and logistics expenses for the year, joining a host of global companies flagging significant

Colgate-Palmolive warns of $300 million cost hit from Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian port of Tuapse again as environment crisis deepens

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday for the fourth time in 16 days as authorities struggled to cope with a mounting

Ukraine strikes Russian port of Tuapse again as environment crisis deepens
Business|Economy|World

HF Sinclair posts surprise quarterly profit on higher refining margins

HF Sinclair posted a surprise first-quarter adjusted profit on Friday, helped by higher refining margins, refined product sales and throughput volumes.

HF Sinclair posts surprise quarterly profit on higher refining margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns

The cost of sending some aid to Sudan - the world's largest displacement crisis - has more than doubled since the Iran war disrupted shipping, pushing

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias
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Fed should ditch rate-cut lean because of oil shock, policymakers say

By Howard Schneider and Michael S.

Fed should ditch rate-cut lean because of oil shock, policymakers say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Ares' record $30 billion fundraising eases private credit 'doomsday' fears

Ares Management, one of the biggest names in private credit, reported record first-quarter fundraising of about $30 billion on Friday, a sign

Ares' record $30 billion fundraising eases private credit 'doomsday' fears
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month

Chinese EV giant BYD's vehicle sales fell for an eighth straight month in April, down 15.5% from a year earlier and extending its longest-ever downturn as it struggles with

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month
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US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stalls

The United States has criticised Zambia for failing to engage on a new health aid agreement governing more than $1 billion in U.S. funding, saying repeated outreach from

US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stalls
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Lazard's profit surges on asset management inflows amid market volatility

Investment bank Lazard reported a 67% jump in first-quarter profit on Friday, as resilient client demand boosted its asset management business during a period of heightened market

Lazard's profit surges on asset management inflows amid market volatility
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds

Data centers need powerful chips, while smartphones need chips that are energy efficient. A supply chain scholar explains why chipmakers’ focus on the former comes at the expense of the latter.

AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

England’s ‘once in a generation’ housing law takes effect as US housing legislation sits in congressional purgatory

The US and UK both face a housing crisis. But while US policy has stalled, the UK has just enacted major protections for renters.

England’s ‘once in a generation’ housing law takes effect as US housing legislation sits in congressional purgatory
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?

As US gas prices climb, politicians are looking at ways to lower them. An economist breaks down what does − and doesn’t − move the number on the sign at the gas station.

What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?
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Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances
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ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Deere names insider Brent Norwood as finance chief

Tractor maker Deere on Friday named company insider Brent Norwood as its chief financial officer, following the departure of long-time finance chief Joshua Jepsen in February.

Deere names insider Brent Norwood as finance chief
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April

Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD kept chipping away

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Makhlouf concerned energy prices may stay higher for longer

European Central Bank Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf said he is concerned that energy prices may stay higher for longer without a clear timeline for the end of

ECB's Makhlouf concerned energy prices may stay higher for longer
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook

Reddit shares jumped over 12% on Friday after an upbeat quarterly revenue forecast underscored growing returns from the social media company's AI-driven advertising

Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook
Business|Economy|Finance

So much news, so little time

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

So much news, so little time
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US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings, jobs data amid surging oil prices

Investors will look for another batch of earnings reports and fresh employment data to drive a resilient U.S. stocks rally higher next week, in the face

US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings, jobs data amid surging oil prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple shares rise on strong quarterly sales in run-up to CEO change

Apple shares jumped 3.6% in early trading on Friday after the iPhone maker posted its strongest quarterly sales growth in more than four years, a show of momentum as

Apple shares rise on strong quarterly sales in run-up to CEO change
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Magna tops quarterly profit, sales estimates on auto parts demand

Magna International topped analysts' estimates for first-quarter sales and profit on Friday, helped by stronger foreign exchange and resilient demand for its auto parts.

Magna tops quarterly profit, sales estimates on auto parts demand
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Estee Lauder plans to cut up to 3,000 more jobs, lifts annual profit forecast

Estee Lauder on Friday raised its annual profit forecast and laid out plans to cut up to 3,000 more jobs globally as it accelerates a broader restructuring,

Estee Lauder plans to cut up to 3,000 more jobs, lifts annual profit forecast
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump’s administration appears to be recalibrating its centerpiece policy of mass deportations after a series of major immigration enforcement operations in American cities soured the public’s mood on it

After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
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Financial firms last month did not expect BoE to raise rates, BoE survey shows

Financial firms surveyed by the Bank of England last month did not expect the central bank to raise interest rates this year, though they no longer expected rates to be cut,

Financial firms last month did not expect BoE to raise rates, BoE survey shows
Economy|Political|World

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Insurance broker Aon profit jumps on risk management strength

Insurance brokerage firm Aon reported higher first-quarter profit on Friday, on the back of strong demand for its risk-management solutions.

Insurance broker Aon profit jumps on risk management strength
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Chevron's upstream strength lifts first-quarter earnings past estimate

Chevron exceeded Wall Street estimates for its first-quarter earnings on Friday, as elevated oil prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran helped boost

Chevron's upstream strength lifts first-quarter earnings past estimate
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

'I'm going to survive and grow': Arizona man rises from homelessness to first-time grad

'I'm going to survive and grow': Arizona man rises from homelessness to first-time grad

'I'm going to survive and grow': Arizona man rises from homelessness to first-time grad
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle

Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s concerned about the allure of easy money — lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans and the promise of a crypto windfall

Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy
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It was another wild month for markets. Here’s what it means for you

It was another wild month for markets. Here’s what it means for you

It was another wild month for markets. Here’s what it means for you
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan may have spent $35 billion in yen-buying intervention, BOJ data shows

Japan may have spent as much as 5.48 trillion yen ($35 billion) bolstering its embattled currency, central bank data indicated on Friday,

Japan may have spent $35 billion in yen-buying intervention, BOJ data shows
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66

Motorists commemorating the centennial of U.S.

Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Sell in May and go away? Not so fast, investors

Blindly following the old Wall Street adage "sell in May and go away" may prove costly, as investors weigh whether to call time on a powerful market

Sell in May and go away? Not so fast, investors
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again

Japan's yen jumped sharply on Friday as the country's top foreign exchange diplomat said Tokyo was ready to step

Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again
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Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West

Russia has emerged as the main supplier of oil to Syria, Reuters reporting shows, despite the new government's alignment with the West and widespread

Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry

SpaceX has spent more than $15 billion developing its next-generation Starship rocket, according to the company’s IPO registration reviewed

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne wins fourth term promising growth

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne won a landslide election victory late on Thursday, securing a fourth term after a campaign

Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne wins fourth term promising growth
Business|Economy|Health

Medicare Advantage health plans may cut extra benefits in 2027

Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage health plans should expect to see fewer extra benefits like gym memberships and vision and dental coverage next

Medicare Advantage health plans may cut extra benefits in 2027
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

The U.S.

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
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US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report

The U.S.

US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sell in May? Let's find out

From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to Japan's yen, the latest U.S. jobs data, an Australian rate decision, and a UK local election: there's plenty for

Sell in May? Let's find out
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Standard Chartered pivots to June ECB hike from no hike in 2026 outlook

Standard Chartered said it expects the European Central Bank to deliver a 25-basis-point rate hike in June, having previously

Standard Chartered pivots to June ECB hike from no hike in 2026 outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge

Japan has signed a $2.2 billion loan agreement for the first batch of projects under its $550 billion U.S. investment pledge, kicking off financing tied to a trade deal that

Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's big trading houses expect record profits but utilities forecast pain as Iran war weighs

Some big Japanese trading houses forecast on Friday record annual profits as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran keeps commodity prices high,

Japan's big trading houses expect record profits but utilities forecast pain as Iran war weighs
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger

The European Central Bank may need to tighten policy, perhaps as soon as June, policymakers said on Friday, warning that the inflation outlook is

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention

The yen suddenly jumped against the dollar on Friday, a day after Tokyo authorities were widely believed to have intervened to prop up the Japanese currency.

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Travel|World

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source

Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
Business|Economy|Europe

UK house prices rise in April despite Iran war headwinds, Nationwide says

British house prices unexpectedly rose for a fourth month in a row in April, despite headwinds to consumer confidence from conflict in the Middle East,

UK house prices rise in April despite Iran war headwinds, Nationwide says
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What would Japanese intervention to boost a weak yen look like?

Japan intervened to support the yen against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, in their latest

What would Japanese intervention to boost a weak yen look like?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Never mind the oil, feel the earnings!

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Never mind the oil, feel the earnings!
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount

Toyota is expected to report a fourth successive year-on-year decline in quarterly operating profit next week, as rising material and labour costs and the

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger

Five more U.S. states are joining an antitrust lawsuit challenging Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcaster Tegna after a ‌judge

More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative

Two years after his death, President Jimmy Carter is still inspiring Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build more affordable housing in the U.S. Over five days in May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with the international nonprofit will finish building 24 new housing units in Atlanta

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Federal monitor flags 'dysfunction' in UAW's management of investments

A federally appointed monitor overseeing the United Auto Workers found “multiple points of breakdown” in a delayed investment of union funds that

Federal monitor flags 'dysfunction' in UAW's management of investments
Business|Economy|Technology|World

SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index

The U.S.

SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index
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Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help

Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
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Brazil's government to announce new measures on household indebtedness next week

Brazil's government will announce on Monday new measures to tackle household indebtedness, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday, signaling that the

Brazil's government to announce new measures on household indebtedness next week
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Japan's factory activity growth hits 4-year high on stockpiling, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its strongest pace in over four years in April, as companies ramped up production and stockpiled goods amid supply chain disruptions

Japan's factory activity growth hits 4-year high on stockpiling, PMI shows
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Huawei expects AI chip revenue to jump at least 60% this year, FT reports

Huawei expects revenue from its AI chips to jump at least 60% this year, boosted by strong demand for domestic offerings from Chinese companies, the Financial Times reported on

Huawei expects AI chip revenue to jump at least 60% this year, FT reports
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South Korean April exports rise 48.0% y/y as chip boom extends

South Korean exports rose for an 11th month in April, beating forecasts, as the global appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure

South Korean April exports rise 48.0% y/y as chip boom extends
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Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations

Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations

Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations
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US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension

Congress on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, prolonging a debate about a section of the spy law that critics say

US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension
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S&P Dow Jones Indices considers new index rules as mega IPOs loom

S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Thursday it has kicked off a consultation that could result in major changes to rules governing the entry of companies into its indexes such as the S

S&P Dow Jones Indices considers new index rules as mega IPOs loom
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Argentina's Casa Rosada invites journalists back starting Monday

Argentina's Casa Rosada, where government press conferences are held, will allow accredited journalists back on Monday after blocking access last week, a

Argentina's Casa Rosada invites journalists back starting Monday
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Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks

Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and

Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
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US FEMA reinstates employees it placed on leave after letter of dissent

The U.S.

US FEMA reinstates employees it placed on leave after letter of dissent
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US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids

The topic of financial literacy may not excite most middle-school students, but the U.S.

US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids
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Core inflation in Tokyo slows, seen accelerating on energy shock

Annual core inflation in April hit a four-year low and stayed below the central bank's 2% target for a third straight month, as fuel and education subsidies

Core inflation in Tokyo slows, seen accelerating on energy shock
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RBA to raise cash rate to 4.35% on May 5 and growing minority of economists expect further rise: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting on May 5, taking it to 4.35%, according to a

RBA to raise cash rate to 4.35% on May 5 and growing minority of economists expect further rise: Reuters poll
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Australia's Qantas extends schedule changes, cuts local capacity through September

Australia's Qantas Airways extended its schedule adjustments across its international and domestic networks through September on Friday, citing Middle East tensions, elevated fuel

Australia's Qantas extends schedule changes, cuts local capacity through September
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Irish manufacturers see steepest rise in costs since 2022

Irish manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in four years in April, but firms also faced their sharpest rise in input costs since September 2022 on the back of the

Irish manufacturers see steepest rise in costs since 2022
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Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top

Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top

Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top
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Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas

An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas
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‘A big opportunity for the country’: First commercial flight from US lands in Venezuela after nearly 7 years

‘A big opportunity for the country’: First commercial flight from US lands in Venezuela after nearly 7 years

‘A big opportunity for the country’: First commercial flight from US lands in Venezuela after nearly 7 years
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Louisiana delays US House primary to draw new map after Supreme Court ruling

Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Thursday suspended the state's May 16 congressional primary election just two days before early voting was set to begin,

Louisiana delays US House primary to draw new map after Supreme Court ruling
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Clorox cuts annual profit forecast as demand softens

Clorox

Clorox cuts annual profit forecast as demand softens
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Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes

U.S. stocks surged on Thursday to close a remarkable month on a high as strong tech earnings and investment figures suggested that the AI boom

Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes
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Twilio raises annual revenue growth forecast on AI-driven demand, shares jump

Twilio raised its full-year forecast on Thursday and posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, signaling sustained demand for its cloud communications tools as

Twilio raises annual revenue growth forecast on AI-driven demand, shares jump
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Apple shares rise as iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo drive forecast

Apple on Thursday touted blowout demand for its flagship iPhone 17 and the MacBook Neo that helped power a solid sales forecast and

Apple shares rise as iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo drive forecast
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Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices

U.S. medical device maker Stryker on Thursday maintained its full-year profit outlook but missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue, weighed down by softer

Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices
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Gallagher's profit jumps on AssuredPartners buy, commissions and fees growth

Arthur J.

Gallagher's profit jumps on AssuredPartners buy, commissions and fees growth
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Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand

Sandisk forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Thursday, joining peers Western Digital and Seagate in signaling that enterprise spending on data storage

Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand
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Trump lifts tariffs on UK whisky to toast departing King Charles

U.S.

Trump lifts tariffs on UK whisky to toast departing King Charles
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LIV Golf isn't the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy

The billionaires in Saudi Arabia are pulling the plug on LIV Golf

LIV Golf isn't the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy
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FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months

Fourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave

FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
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Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
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Baltimore-area businesses, neighbors concerned about Key Bridge rebuild timeline

Baltimore-area businesses, neighbors concerned about Key Bridge rebuild timeline

Baltimore-area businesses, neighbors concerned about Key Bridge rebuild timeline
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Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum

Apple has posted strong quarterly earnings, beating out Wall Street expectations

Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum
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Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline

President Donald Trump has granted a key approval to a major new pipeline that would move oil from Canada into the central U.S. The three-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels of oil a day from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link up with another pipeline

Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline
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Trump signs executive order expanding workers’ access to retirement plans

Trump signs executive order expanding workers’ access to retirement plans

Trump signs executive order expanding workers’ access to retirement plans
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UPS CEO says drug delivery strategy a good antidote to economic uncertainty

United Parcel Service's efforts to grow its share of the lucrative

UPS CEO says drug delivery strategy a good antidote to economic uncertainty
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High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

As the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
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Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL

U.S.

Trump signs order authorizing oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL
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US Senate bans its members, staff from betting in prediction markets

The U.S.

US Senate bans its members, staff from betting in prediction markets
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Roku raises annual platform revenue forecast, shares climb

April 30 - Roku raised its annual platform revenue forecast on Thursday, signaling confidence that advertisers will continue to spend on its streaming platform, sending its shares up 10% in extended

Roku raises annual platform revenue forecast, shares climb
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Insurer AIG's quarterly profit surges on steep fall in catastrophe losses

Insurer AIG posted a sharp rise in quarterly adjusted profit on Thursday, driven by strong underwriting and a steep decline in catastrophe-related losses from a year earlier when

Insurer AIG's quarterly profit surges on steep fall in catastrophe losses
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Mexico holds growth forecast despite recent slowdown, lifts inflation view

Mexico's finance ministry on Thursday kept its 2026 economic growth forecast unchanged, maintaining a relatively upbeat stance even after preliminary data showed the

Mexico holds growth forecast despite recent slowdown, lifts inflation view
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Panama president says port caught in US-China dispute

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his country maintains a positive relationship with China despite being caught up in a dispute between the Asian

Panama president says port caught in US-China dispute
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Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll

Roblox cut its annual bookings forecast on Thursday, signaling that new safety initiatives may impact user growth and spending on its popular videogame platform

Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll
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Amgen sales rise 4% in first quarter, broadens weight-loss drug development

Amgen on Thursday said its first-quarter product sales rose 4%, helped by demand for cholesterol and rare disease medicines, as it moves forward with a broad

Amgen sales rise 4% in first quarter, broadens weight-loss drug development
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Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention

Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after

Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
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China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in 'candid' call ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held "candid" talks on Thursday ahead of a meeting set for May between President

China, US economic chiefs raise complaints in 'candid' call ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Ackman blames retail traders for fund's weak Wall Street debut

Billionaire Bill Ackman on Thursday blamed retail investors for the roughly 18% drop in his newly listed closed-end fund's stock price a day earlier,

Ackman blames retail traders for fund's weak Wall Street debut
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US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA

The U.S.

US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA
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Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say

Australia's Woodside Energy is struggling to sell liquefied natural gas volumes from its planned Louisiana LNG export

Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg blames layoffs on capital spending, won't rule out more job cuts

Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg attributed the Facebook parent's planned layoffs to increased capital spending for AI, and declined to rule out

Meta CEO Zuckerberg blames layoffs on capital spending, won't rule out more job cuts
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Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker

Rivian said on Thursday it will get up to a $4.5 billion loan from the U.S.

Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker
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Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools fuel ad growth

Reddit forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Thursday betting on its AI-powered tools to boost advertising on the platform and sending its

Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools fuel ad growth
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Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

President Donald Trump says he's removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom

Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
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Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit

Elon Musk on Thursday sparred with an attorney for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in the contentious trial over the company’s pivot from nonprofit status to a for-profit venture valued at hundreds of billions of dollars

Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit
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Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
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Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities

The Trump administration has deferred an additional $91 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing concerns about fraud in state-run programs

Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities
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Beagle farm break-in: Activist to stand trial, dogs to be sold

Beagle farm break-in: Activist to stand trial, dogs to be sold

Beagle farm break-in: Activist to stand trial, dogs to be sold
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Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appeared before Congress at a pair of hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration started the Iran war

Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war
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US hits Congo's former president with sanctions over support for rebels

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for his alleged role in funding and providing political support to rebel groups operating in the east of his country

US hits Congo's former president with sanctions over support for rebels
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Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at the FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup
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Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far
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US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw

The U

US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
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Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices

Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices

Fact check: Amid spike, prominent Republicans make false claims about gas prices
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Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Iraq’s new prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi and invited him to visit Washington once he forms a government

Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington
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Congress votes to reopen key parts of DHS, after House GOP caves on ICE funding

CNN's Manu Raju joins Boris Sanchez and Brianna Keilar live from Capitol Hill on Congress voting to reopen key parts of the Department of Homeland Security - including the Transportation Security Administration - after weeks of GOP infighting that prolonged a record shutdown of the critical agency.

Congress votes to reopen key parts of DHS, after House GOP caves on ICE funding
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USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire
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Louisiana delays US House primaries after Supreme Court ruling but lets other races go forward

Louisiana delays US House primaries after Supreme Court ruling but lets other races go forward

Louisiana delays US House primaries after Supreme Court ruling but lets other races go forward
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The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela has arrived in the Venezuelan capital Caracas

The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas
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US consumer finance watchdog narrows Biden-era anti-discrimination rule on small business lending

The U.S.

US consumer finance watchdog narrows Biden-era anti-discrimination rule on small business lending
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Russian city faces toxic aftermath of refinery attack

Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap water and schools remained closed on Thursday, as authorities grappled with the aftermath of the third

Russian city faces toxic aftermath of refinery attack
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US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila

US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila
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Wall Street ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq logged their biggest monthly gains in years as solid corporate earnings

Wall Street ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
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Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains

President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks

Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
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Ohio therapists say Medicaid payment clawbacks could force closures, limit care access

Ohio therapists say Medicaid payment clawbacks could force closures, limit care access

Ohio therapists say Medicaid payment clawbacks could force closures, limit care access
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A Trump order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans in time for a new federal match

An order signed by President Donald Trump calls for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts

A Trump order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans in time for a new federal match
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The last time Trump bought an airline, it didn’t end well. Now, budget carriers are asking him for help

The last time Trump bought an airline, it didn’t end well. Now, budget carriers are asking him for help

The last time Trump bought an airline, it didn’t end well. Now, budget carriers are asking him for help
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Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'
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Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its members from using prediction markets

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
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Brent oil prices surge above $125 after setting new wartime high

Brent crude oil prices, the global benchmark, surged above $125 per barrel on Thursday morning, as President Donald Trump mulls an extended blockade of Iranian ports. Kristie Lu Stout reports.

Brent oil prices surge above $125 after setting new wartime high
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding
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Officials ask residents to reduce water usage further ahead of dry summer

Officials ask residents to reduce water usage further ahead of dry summer

Officials ask residents to reduce water usage further ahead of dry summer
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Stray dog on Blue Ridge Parkway injured after 'aggressive behavior,' NPS says

Stray dog on Blue Ridge Parkway injured after 'aggressive behavior,' NPS says

Stray dog on Blue Ridge Parkway injured after 'aggressive behavior,' NPS says
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Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment, even if elected to office

People who are wrongfully incarcerated then exonerated, sometimes after spending decades behind bars, face yet more challenges finding jobs and rebuilding their lives after their release

Exonerees struggle to rebuild their lives and gain lasting employment, even if elected to office
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Japan steps into FX market for first time in two years to boost yen, sources say

Japan intervened to prop up the yen against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, its first official currency action in nearly

Japan steps into FX market for first time in two years to boost yen, sources say
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Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation

Global oil prices eased after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel earlier on Thursday on concerns the U.S.-Iran war could lead to a

Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
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Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook

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Chicago grain futures fall on oil retreat, improved US weather outlook
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Ackman blames retail traders for sudden drop in new closed-end fund

Billionaire Bill Ackman on Thursday blamed retail investors for the sudden drop in his newly listed closed-end fund's stock price on Wednesday and said he expects the

Ackman blames retail traders for sudden drop in new closed-end fund
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KFC China grows on delivery boom but faces tighter margins

An explosion of food deliveries is reshaping KFC China, the country’s largest restaurant brand, boosting sales but squeezing margins. 

KFC China grows on delivery boom but faces tighter margins
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Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year

The U.S. biodiesel industry, still recovering from one of its most difficult years, will have a hard time ramping up production

Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year
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JPMorgan hires KBW's Mihok as MD in banking team 

JPMorgan Chase has hired Chris Mihok from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods as a managing director to cover banks, expanding the team covering financial institutions, a

JPMorgan hires KBW's Mihok as MD in banking team 
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Blue Owl sold about half its SpaceX holding at $1.25 trillion valuation, co-CEO says

Blue Owl sold about half its investment in SpaceX at a $1.25 trillion valuation, the alternative asset manager's co-CEO Marc Lipschultz

Blue Owl sold about half its SpaceX holding at $1.25 trillion valuation, co-CEO says
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus

Bangladesh signed a deal on Thursday to buy 14 aircraft from U.S. planemaker Boeing, officials said, a move that marks a shift away from Europe's Airbus amid trade pressure

Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Economy|Election|Opinion|Science

Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway

Florida voters don’t like Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting plans, but it doesn’t tend to be a vote-determining issue.

Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway
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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers in the midst of the spring homebuying season

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide
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Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far

Americans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence

Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far
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Colorado to crack down on "highly problematic," contaminated marijuana products

Colorado to crack down on "highly problematic," contaminated marijuana products

Colorado to crack down on "highly problematic," contaminated marijuana products
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Intercontinental Exchange beats profit estimates on robust trading activity

Intercontinental Exchange on Thursday reported first-quarter profit exceeding analysts' estimates as heightened market volatility boosted

Intercontinental Exchange beats profit estimates on robust trading activity
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Meta raises $25 billion in bond sale after lifting AI spending plan

Meta Platforms sold investment-grade bonds worth $25 billion in six portions, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday, as the social media giant ramps up investments in

Meta raises $25 billion in bond sale after lifting AI spending plan
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Afghan refugees stranded at Pakistan border amid renewed fighting

Saleha Bibi, 40, was one of hundreds of Afghan refugees waiting at the Pakistani border on Thursday to be repatriated to Afghanistan - a

Afghan refugees stranded at Pakistan border amid renewed fighting
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Paraguay president to visit Taiwan in May amid China pressure

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena will travel to Taiwan from May 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties, his office and Taiwanese

Paraguay president to visit Taiwan in May amid China pressure
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ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations

ConocoPhillips on Thursday forecast lower annual output after the shale producer excluded Qatar from its near-term outlook, citing disruption to its

ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations
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Big central banks say rate hikes are getting closer

Major central banks left interest rates unchanged this week but warned that they could raise them soon to prevent a jump in energy

Big central banks say rate hikes are getting closer
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Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran

U.S.

Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
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Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says

Spain's Repsol is in no rush to list its oil and gas production unit in the United States, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz

Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says
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ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers are likely to raise interest rates at least twice, starting at their next meeting in June, unless a favourable resolution to the Iran

ECB policymakers see first of several rate hikes in June, sources say
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Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says

The euro zone economy isn't facing stagflation even as growth and inflation risks intensify, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said on

Stagflation describes the 1970s, not today's economy, Lagarde says
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Shaken, not stirred: Tequila giant Becle's stock recovers after US shakeup hits profits

Becle, the world's largest tequila maker, edged back into the black on Thursday after its stock took an early morning battering following first-

Shaken, not stirred: Tequila giant Becle's stock recovers after US shakeup hits profits
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Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter

Mastercard joined Visa and American Express in posting a quarterly profit beat on Thursday, highlighting spending resilience as well as allaying fears of a

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter
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Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly three years in March

U.S. inflation accelerated in March as the Iran war raised gasoline prices, bolstering financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates

Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly three years in March
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Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win

A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
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AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter

U.S. economic growth regained speed in the first quarter as businesses boosted investment in artificial intelligence and government spending

AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter
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China's foreign minister tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties

China and the U.S. should prepare for "important high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a call with U.S.

China's foreign minister tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
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UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the billions of dollars the United States owes to the world body is "non-negotiable," after reports that

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
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Bombardier tops profit estimates on higher private jet usage, repair demand

Bombardier on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, lifted by strong demand for repair and maintenance

Bombardier tops profit estimates on higher private jet usage, repair demand
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Bristol Myers beats quarterly profit estimates on blood thinner, cancer drug sales

Bristol Myers Squibb reported a first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, helped by better-than-expected growth of

Bristol Myers beats quarterly profit estimates on blood thinner, cancer drug sales
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Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact

Traders on Thursday slightly tempered their bets that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates three times this year, after

Traders temper euro zone rate hike bets as ECB grapples with Iran war impact
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Trump administration weighing measures to soon increase US oil output, Hassett says

The Trump administration is talking to oil companies and considering measures to increase production in the United States "really soon" to ease the impact of the Iran

Trump administration weighing measures to soon increase US oil output, Hassett says
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Meta's fall shows punters crave clearer AI payoff

By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Shares fell 10% despite strong revenue growth and signs technology is boosting ad sales.

BREAKINGVIEWS-Meta's fall shows punters crave clearer AI payoff
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Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed an old threat that Washington could reduce its military presence in Germany

Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it
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Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo

Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo

Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo
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Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application

Union Pacific hopes a new application will be enough to persuade regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern would be good for the country

Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application
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Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
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Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead

Mark Sanford has ended his bid to reclaim his old congressional seat

Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead
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Fed’s key inflation gauge hits 3.5% as Iran war pushes up gas prices

Fed’s key inflation gauge hits 3.5% as Iran war pushes up gas prices

Fed’s key inflation gauge hits 3.5% as Iran war pushes up gas prices
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AI customer service startup Netomi raises $110 million

Technology startup Netomi has raised $110 million in a Series C funding round led by Accenture Ventures, the startup’s chief executive told Reuters this week.

AI customer service startup Netomi raises $110 million
Business|Economy|Health

Cardinal Health's revenue miss clouds annual profit forecast raise

By Siddhi Mahatole April 30 Reuters) - Cardinal Health missed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue, sending its shares down 8% on Thursday even though the company raised its profit

Cardinal Health's revenue miss clouds annual profit forecast raise
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Blue Owl highlights business beyond private credit after profit beat

Blue Owl executives on Thursday emphasized growth in its businesses beyond direct lending, a form of private credit that has come under

Blue Owl highlights business beyond private credit after profit beat
Business|Economy|Food

Hershey tops estimates as GLP‑1 users drive demand for mints, healthier snacks

Hershey beat first-quarter earnings estimates, helped by strong demand for its healthier snack brands such as LesserEvil popcorn and its

Hershey tops estimates as GLP‑1 users drive demand for mints, healthier snacks
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Cigarette maker Altria gets a boost as Marlboro losses ease 

Altria beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, as the Marlboro-maker slowed market share losses and pushed further into discount cigarettes

Cigarette maker Altria gets a boost as Marlboro losses ease 
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Mexico's economy contracts more than expected, recovery could hinge on World Cup

Mexico's economy contracted 0.8% in the first quarter from the previous three-month period, preliminary data showed on Thursday, an

Mexico's economy contracts more than expected, recovery could hinge on World Cup
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Rise in benefits lifts US labor costs in first quarter

Growth in U.S. labor costs increased slightly more than expected in the first quarter amid a jump in benefits, but wage growth was moderate against the backdrop of a

Rise in benefits lifts US labor costs in first quarter
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Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled its rising concerns over soaring inflation, bolstering bets it would lift

Instant View: ECB leaves rates on hold against backdrop of Iran war uncertainty
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European shares log biggest monthly gains in over a year

European shares jumped more than 1% on Thursday and marked their biggest monthly gain in over a year, as investors were relieved by better-than-

European shares log biggest monthly gains in over a year
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as earnings optimism overshadows Middle East woes

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday as investors drew comfort from strong earnings, even as fears about an escalation in the Middle East conflict deepened.

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as earnings optimism overshadows Middle East woes
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Royal Caribbean sees cruise demand recover, but flags impact of higher fuel costs

Royal Caribbean said on Thursday bookings for its luxury Mediterranean cruises have bounced back after about a month of disruption from the Iran war,

Royal Caribbean sees cruise demand recover, but flags impact of higher fuel costs
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US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations

U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline

US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations
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Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and set out a range of possible economic impacts from

Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war
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US visa fallout takes center stage in Antigua's election

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in Antigua and Barbuda in a snap general election dominated by concerns over U.S. visa restrictions, with

US visa fallout takes center stage in Antigua's election
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ECB keeps rates unchanged but June hike firmly on table

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but extensively debated a hike to combat soaring

ECB keeps rates unchanged but June hike firmly on table
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Lilly lifts profit forecast as surging demand for weight-loss drugs offsets pricing pressure

Eli Lilly hiked its full-year profit and revenue forecasts on Thursday, as surging demand for its GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs helped

Lilly lifts profit forecast as surging demand for weight-loss drugs offsets pricing pressure
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Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue

Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected
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Australia's home price growth hits lowest in over a year, led by falls in big cities

Australia's home prices rose at the slowest pace in over a year in April as higher borrowing costs and war in the Middle East pushed prices in Sydney and Melbourne into

Australia's home price growth hits lowest in over a year, led by falls in big cities
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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says

A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia will not unload in Israel, Ukraine said on Thursday, after Kyiv requested Israel to

Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
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EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions

Antitrust regulators proposed a revamp of European Union merger rules on Thursday to give companies more leeway to argue the benefits of their deals,

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions
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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
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Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Tyler Jones dreams of homeownership but finds it unattainable

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

The Supreme Court’s ruling that a Black-majority voting district in Louisiana is unconstitutional adds to a long and dismal history of government attempts to limit the power of minority voters.

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights
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US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran, US official says

Top U.S. military leaders including Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military action

US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran, US official says
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U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook

The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall’s 43-day federal government shutdown

U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
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US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
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AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers

AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers

AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers
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Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled to their lowest level more than 50 years last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran

Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades
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Iranian economic collapse may come too late for Trump

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, April 30 - Weeks of conflict have aggravated Iran's dire economic problems, risking calamity after the war, but the Islamic Republic looks able to survive a

Iranian economic collapse may come too late for Trump
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Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast

Qualcomm shares jumped more than 13% on Thursday, as investors latched on to the chief executive's optimism about a recovery in its smartphone business and data

Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast
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Prada first-quarter revenue rises 3%, driven by sales in Americas

Revenue at Italian luxury group Prada rose 3% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, excluding the contribution of Versace, with double-digit

Prada first-quarter revenue rises 3%, driven by sales in Americas
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L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies lifted its 2026 profit forecast after beating first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as it banks on strong demand from the Pentagon

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand
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Google Cloud pulls ahead as Big Tech's AI bet swells to $700 billion

Alphabet's blowout cloud growth has reset expectations across major tech companies, leaving investors to recalibrate which firms are

Google Cloud pulls ahead as Big Tech's AI bet swells to $700 billion
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BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said policymakers were facing a difficult judgment call over second-round inflation effects from higher energy prices linked to the

BoE's Bailey warns on uncertain second-round inflation effects from Middle East shock
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QUOTES-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of April meeting

The Bank of England left interest rates on hold for the third meeting in a row and policymakers were divided on where borrowing costs are likely to head as it gauges the

QUOTES-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of April meeting
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FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026

Due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war, the Bank of England moved away from a single economic forecast in its April 2026 Monetary Policy Report and instead produced

FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026
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Carmakers bank on $2.3 billion in future tariff refunds, risking Trump's ire

Some automakers this week got a first-quarter profit boost – at least on paper - from future refunds of tariff payments

Carmakers bank on $2.3 billion in future tariff refunds, risking Trump's ire
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Banks in Asia brace for complex cyber threats from frontier AI

Banks across Asia, including those in Singapore - among the region's largest - are tightening checks on artificial

Banks in Asia brace for complex cyber threats from frontier AI
Economy|World

Bank of England Governor speaks after holding rates, spelling out inflation risks

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday and set out scenarios for the economic impact of the Iran war, one of which could require a "forceful"

Bank of England Governor speaks after holding rates, spelling out inflation risks
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ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit

The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and warned that the war in Iran was fuelling an energy-led rise in euro zone inflation while taking a

ECB keeps rates on hold and warns about Iran war hit
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Caterpillar expects AI-driven demand for power, construction to fuel growth

Caterpillar raised its annual and long-term revenue forecasts on Thursday, as an AI-focused data center boom creates record order backlog for its power

Caterpillar expects AI-driven demand for power, construction to fuel growth
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International Paper misses sales estimates, trims profit forecast amid cost pressures

International Paper on Thursday missed first-quarter sales estimates amid uneven demand for packaging materials and inflationary pressures, as it presses ahead with its plans to

International Paper misses sales estimates, trims profit forecast amid cost pressures
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US railroads Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek approval for $85 billion merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Thursday submitted a revised merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, seeking approval of an

US railroads Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek approval for $85 billion merger
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Trump to sign order aimed at expanding access to retirement plans

U.S.

Trump to sign order aimed at expanding access to retirement plans
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Under pressure to cut back, Volkswagen weighs Chinese models for Europe

Volkswagen could begin building its China-specific models in Europe for sale to local markets, or share plants on the continent with Chinese partners, CEO

Under pressure to cut back, Volkswagen weighs Chinese models for Europe
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‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery

‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery

‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery
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Instant View: Japan's yen surges, as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning

The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance minister, that intervention to prop up the currency could be

Instant View: Japan's yen surges, as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning
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US weekly jobless claims decrease as labor market conditions remain stable

The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits dropped last week, and the unemployment rate appears to have held steady in April as the labor market

US weekly jobless claims decrease as labor market conditions remain stable
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Kevin Warsh wanted a family fight at the Fed. Oil has provided the spark

Kevin Warsh says he wants a vigorous family fight about monetary policy at the U.S. Federal Reserve when he takes over as chair.

Kevin Warsh wanted a family fight at the Fed. Oil has provided the spark
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Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling

First Choice, the crisis pregnancy center chain that brought the case, argued that merely issuing a subpoena can deter donors from making a gift.

Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling
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Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes

Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy
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The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war
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Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the same

Clinicians who treat gambling disorders are concerned about their patients turning to prediction markets

Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the same
Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

The Voting Rights Act over its six decades became one of the most consequential laws in the nation’s history, preventing discrimination against minorities at the ballot box and helping to elect thousands of Black and Hispanic representatives at all levels of government

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risks

Italy's antitrust authority said on Thursday it had closed investigations into three AI companies over allegedly unfair commercial practices involving generative artificial

Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risks
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Italy March jobless rate falls to 5.2% but 12,000 jobs lost

Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in March but a net 12,000 jobs were lost during the month, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Thursday.

Italy March jobless rate falls to 5.2% but 12,000 jobs lost
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan's Delta Electronics warns costs rising as AI data centre demand surges 

Delta Electronics, a major provider of power supply and cooling solutions for AI datacentres, warned that it expects costs to rise in the coming quarters,

Taiwan's Delta Electronics warns costs rising as AI data centre demand surges 
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Colombia's central bank surprises with interest rate hold after spat over rises

Colombia's central bank on Thursday surprised the market by unanimously holding its benchmark interest rate at 11.25%, as

Colombia's central bank surprises with interest rate hold after spat over rises
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Despite change atop the Fed, investor hopes for rate cuts hit hurdles

Investors are turning the page to a newly led U.S.

Despite change atop the Fed, investor hopes for rate cuts hit hurdles
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US banks left guessing over scope of looming order on citizenship data

U.S. banks say they are largely in the dark about an expected White House order requiring them to collect data on

US banks left guessing over scope of looming order on citizenship data
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Asia's bond markets shake off war angst with record local issuance

The Middle East war has not slowed Asia's local currency bond markets, with Hong Kong and Australian dollar issuance hitting

Asia's bond markets shake off war angst with record local issuance