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Today: December 05, 2025
Today: December 05, 2025

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The secret behind your skyrocketing energy costs

The secret behind your skyrocketing energy costs

The secret behind your skyrocketing energy costs
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Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress

Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress

Child deaths projected to rise for first time this century, as aid cuts reverse decades of progress
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UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines

Britain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia

UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
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Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate

Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate

Ikea finally arrives in New Zealand. Even the country’s leader came out to celebrate
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

China and France have pledged deeper cooperation to address global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade

China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Thai consumer confidence hits 6-month high in November, survey shows

Thai consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in November to reach its highest level in six months, helped by government policies and support for domestic

Thai consumer confidence hits 6-month high in November, survey shows
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Venmo announces it is 'back up and running' following widespread service outage

Venmo says that an issue impacting the payment service has been fixed and it is “back up and running,” after users reported trouble sending and receiving money

Venmo announces it is 'back up and running' following widespread service outage
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BOJ's Ueda flags uncertainty on how far rates can go up

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday there was uncertainty on how far the central bank could raise interest rates due to the difficulty of

BOJ's Ueda flags uncertainty on how far rates can go up
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Flanked by business leaders, Macron meets Xi as EU prepares tougher trade rules

French President Emmanuel Macron met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, seeking stronger commercial ties, as the European Union prepares to toughen up its

Flanked by business leaders, Macron meets Xi as EU prepares tougher trade rules
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US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high

The U.S. dollar was soft on Thursday after lacklustre economic data cemented the case for a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week, providing relief

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high
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The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky

The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years

The EU lays out a plan to fund Ukraine using frozen Russian assets but Belgium says it's too risky
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says

China's economy is in a bad way and President Xi Jinping should focus on improving the lives of his people and not "territorial expansion", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said

China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says
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Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks

Oil prices gained on Thursday after Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure signalled potential supply constraints, and stalled peace talks

Oil prices firm after Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, stalled peace talks
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Second ANZ proxy advisor recommends vote against pay report

Australian lender ANZ Group's influential proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services on Thursday recommended investors vote against

Second ANZ proxy advisor recommends vote against pay report
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Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays

Honduran centrist presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla maintained a small lead over Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura

Honduran centrist holds narrow lead in presidential race marred by further delays
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Asia markets mixed, sentiment tepid as Fed looms

The dollar hit a five-week low while Asian stocks made a lacklustre start to the trading session on Thursday, after weaker-than-expected economic

Asia markets mixed, sentiment tepid as Fed looms
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Australia's household spending surges, lifting rate hike bets

Australian households went on the biggest spending binge in almost two years in October in just the latest example of economic froth that could mean the next

Australia's household spending surges, lifting rate hike bets
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Tesla's UK car sales fall in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car registrations fell by 19% in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, following steep drops reported in

Tesla's UK car sales fall in November, New Automotive data shows
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Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car sales fell 19% year-on-year in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker continues to lose

Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows
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Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
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President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community

Even for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of contempt from Donald Trump was a shock in the country’s largest Somali community in Minnesota

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community
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Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
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Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors' AI skepticism while touting company's quarterly numbers

After riding the artificial intelligence craze to new heights, business software maker Salesforce has been pummeled by a wave of investor skepticism that’s intensified the pressure on its persuasive CEO Marc Benioff to reverse the tide

Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors' AI skepticism while touting company's quarterly numbers
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Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
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Chevron to spend up to $19 billion next year in focus on US, Guyana oil production

Chevron said on Wednesday that capital expenditure for 2026 will be between $18 billion and $19 billion as the oil major focuses on production in the U.S. and

Chevron to spend up to $19 billion next year in focus on US, Guyana oil production
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A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?

In heavily Democratic California, one prominent Republican U.S. House member is considering an audacious maneuver — moving to Texas to run for Congress

A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?
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Twelve former US FDA commissioners express deep concern about agency's vaccine change

Twelve former U.S.

Twelve former US FDA commissioners express deep concern about agency's vaccine change
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Virtu, a large market maker, to pay $2.5 million SEC fine over client trading data

Virtu Financial will pay a $2.5 million fine to settle U.S.

Virtu, a large market maker, to pay $2.5 million SEC fine over client trading data
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NASCAR owner Bob Jenkins 'hurt' by 'take-it-or-leave-it' charter offer made with hours to sign

Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins has testified in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR

NASCAR owner Bob Jenkins 'hurt' by 'take-it-or-leave-it' charter offer made with hours to sign
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US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'

A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators filed a resolution on Wednesday that would block U.S. military action against Venezuela without

US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'
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Bessent under discussion to also lead US National Economic Council, Bloomberg News reports

U.S.

Bessent under discussion to also lead US National Economic Council, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles

President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to

Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
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US Census Bureau says implementing strategies to bring economic data releases back on track

The U.S.

US Census Bureau says implementing strategies to bring economic data releases back on track
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Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choices

The changing landscape of college football means the nation’s premier recruits are no longer signing with the same handful of programs

Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choices
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Snowflake's product revenue outlook falls short of investor ambition, shares fall

Snowflake forecast fourth-quarter product revenue above analysts' estimates but falls short of lofty investor expectations for stronger growth, sending its shares

Snowflake's product revenue outlook falls short of investor ambition, shares fall
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Trading Day: Fed hopes fire risk rally

Stocks rose while U.S. bond yields and the dollar fell on Wednesday, after surprisingly weak private sector jobs data increased the likelihood

Trading Day: Fed hopes fire risk rally
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NTSB describes final moments of flight that killed missionary father and daughter in Florida crash

The National Transportation Safety Board described the fatal Nov. 10 flight that killed a Christian missionary father and his daughter in its preliminary report

NTSB describes final moments of flight that killed missionary father and daughter in Florida crash
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A string of awards makes it clear: 'One Battle After Another' is the Oscar front-runner

If there were any doubt, the first few days of Hollywood’s year-end awards has already made it abundantly clear

A string of awards makes it clear: 'One Battle After Another' is the Oscar front-runner
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Morgan Stanley exec expects broad surge in M&A

Morgan Stanley is seeing a strong deal pipeline next year for mergers, acquisitions and IPOs, its co-head of investment banking, Mo

Morgan Stanley exec expects broad surge in M&A
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Intel says it will keep networking and communications unit

Intel said on Wednesday it has opted to keep its networking and communications unit in the company following a review of strategic options for the unit.

Intel says it will keep networking and communications unit
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Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

U.S. stocks rose near their record levels

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree

President Donald Trump has long praised tariffs as key to increasing wealth in the United States, idealizing Gilded Age policies that preceded the implementation of a modern federal income tax

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree
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Indexes close higher as data keeps Fed rate cut expectations elevated

U.S. stocks advanced to close higher on Wednesday, as a flurry of economic data kept expectations elevated for an interest rate cut by the Federal

Indexes close higher as data keeps Fed rate cut expectations elevated
Economy|Health|Political|US

With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy

With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy

With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Citigroup promotes 276 employees to managing director in smallest class since 2020

Citigroup said on Wednesday it has promoted 276 employees to managing director roles in 2025, the smallest class in five years.

Citigroup promotes 276 employees to managing director in smallest class since 2020
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
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Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill

Germany's opposition far-left Left party said it would abstain from voting on a contentious pensions package on Friday, likely indirectly securing its passage through

Germany's far left averts potential government crisis over pensions bill