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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
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Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration

Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration

Trump is about to announce Powell’s replacement. One finalist backed Democrats, higher taxes and more immigration
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Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning

President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
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Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info
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US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging

Stocks fell on Wall Street, while gold and silver prices plunged as investors tried to gauge what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates

US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging
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Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says

Panama’s president has vowed that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says
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Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair

Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair
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A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
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What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago

Caribbean correspondent Dánica Coto has returned to Cuba after more than three years

What a reporter found when she returned to Cuba after last trip 3 years ago
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Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai in his bid to boost business opportunities for U.K. firms in the world’s second-largest economy

Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning
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Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue

Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue

Trump-appointed judges are letting his immigration enforcement blitz continue
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Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
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Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US

Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida

Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
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Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat

The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs

Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat
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Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt over the weekend

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
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Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other

Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
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Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
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Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver

Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver

Velvet-rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: Inside the rush to sell gold and silver
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The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials

The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
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US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation
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What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America

Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain, says a Spanish scholar.

What Franco’s fascist regime in Spain can teach us about today’s America
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Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?

President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May

Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?
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Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards

Beth de Araújo’s family drama “Josephine” has won the top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
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New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
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Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands

Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago

Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
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AmEx profits surge 13% as affluent customers splurge on luxury goods and travel

American Express reports a 13% profit increase in the fourth quarter

AmEx profits surge 13% as affluent customers splurge on luxury goods and travel
Business|Economy|Sports

Twins executive Derek Falvey departs in mutual agreement as organizational revamp continues

The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways

Twins executive Derek Falvey departs in mutual agreement as organizational revamp continues
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Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government

Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government

Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government
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Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil

Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island

Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil
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Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches

Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches

Homeless housing project looks for volunteers to help with finishing touches
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More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value

Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal

More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value
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Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program

U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region

Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
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US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
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'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers

'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers

'Making movie magic': Louisville earns national recognition as top city for filmmakers
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says

The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
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'Never thought a meet would not pay:' Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners

Grand Slam Track, a running league meant to boost athletes' finances, has declared bankruptcy, leaving many unpaid

'Never thought a meet would not pay:' Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners
Business|Economy|Sports

Athletics and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to $70 million, 7-year contract

The Athletics have reached an agreement with All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on a $70 million, seven-year contract

Athletics and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to $70 million, 7-year contract
Business|Economy

3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

Trump’s pick to helm the Fed is well known in the financial world, but his monetary policy views have evolved to align more with the president’s desire for lower rates.

3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind
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Economics professor: 96% of tariff burden is on U.S. consumers

Julian Hinz, head of the Research Center Trade Policy at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, explains who bears the greatest burden as a result of U.S. import tariffs.

Economics professor: 96% of tariff burden is on U.S. consumers
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Boeing's sales jump nearly 60% in 4Q, bolstered by strong rise in airplane deliveries

Boeing’s sales surged nearly 60% in the fourth quarter as the aerospace company digs itself out of a string of crises that tarnished its reputation

Boeing's sales jump nearly 60% in 4Q, bolstered by strong rise in airplane deliveries
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Gifts of gym memberships and Botox treatments can lead to hurt feelings – and bad reviews for the businesses

Thinking of giving a gym membership or Botox gift card for Valentine’s Day? Think again.

Gifts of gym memberships and Botox treatments can lead to hurt feelings – and bad reviews for the businesses
Business|Economy|Education

White men held less than half the board seats on the top 50 Fortune list for the third straight year — but their numbers are rising

The slight decrease in diversity in corporate boardrooms in 2025 comes as the Trump administration and its allies have pushed to unwind diversity initiatives.

White men held less than half the board seats on the top 50 Fortune list for the third straight year — but their numbers are rising
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Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around

Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.

Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around
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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million

President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025

Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
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Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014

U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects

Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
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Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014

Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014

Consumer confidence collapses to lowest level since 2014
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Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor

Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor

Horse manure haulers accuse municipalities of steering business to competitor
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Carney rolls his eyes at US Treasury secretary, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told U.S. President Donald Trump that he stands by his comments made at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Carney rolls his eyes at US Treasury secretary, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos
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Amazon is closing its Fresh and Go locations

Amazon is closing its Fresh and Go locations

Amazon is closing its Fresh and Go locations
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Amazon to close most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in days

Amazon is closing almost all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations in days as it narrows its focus on food delivery and its grocery chain, Whole Foods Market

Amazon to close most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in days
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Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop

Tourism in Cuba is plummeting at a time when the island desperately needs that revenue

Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop
Business|Economy|Technology

Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce, as part of broader restructuring that arrives as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence

Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI
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UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year

UPS is planning to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the package delivery company continues with its turnaround efforts and reducing the number of Amazon shipments that it handles

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year
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Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks

Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks

Private jet that crashed in Bangor had history of cold-weather risks
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Woman accused of romance scams that took about $3 million

Woman accused of romance scams that took about $3 million

Woman accused of romance scams that took about $3 million
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UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash

UPS says it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes just months after one crashed in Louisville, killing 15 people

UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash
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Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires

President Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025

Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
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US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster

The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro

US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster
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Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
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Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks

Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks

Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks
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Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government has suspended oil shipments to Cuba, but says the pause in shipments has been a “sovereign decision” and not the result of pressure by the United States

Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba
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‘A migration model based on human rights’: Spain to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants

‘A migration model based on human rights’: Spain to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants

‘A migration model based on human rights’: Spain to grant legal status to half a million undocumented migrants
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Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program

The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers

Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
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Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence

President Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power

Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence
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Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura sworn in as president of Honduras

Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura was sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras

Trump-backed businessman Nasry Asfura sworn in as president of Honduras
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Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has given a full-throated defense of President Donald Trump's military operation to oust and arrest then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO
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3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs

When the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a similarly fast resolution seemed possible

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs
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US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes

Few ripples washed through Wall Street after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its main interest rate steady, just like investors expected

US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes
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Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
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Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?

Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?

Where is the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs?
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ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
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Middle East worries over possible US strike on Iran one month after protests began

Iran has reached out to Middle Eastern countries over the threat of a possible U.S. military strike

Middle East worries over possible US strike on Iran one month after protests began
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Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks

Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks

Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks