Sodexo bets on North America to drive growth recovery
Azerbaijan at 'real peace' with Armenia but wants it to change constitution
TSMC Q2 profit jumps 77% to record, far surpasses expectations
Uganda to discharge last Ebola patient, spokesperson says
UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
After six years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
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China's premier urges 'objective' understanding of the economy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for "a comprehensive and objective understanding" of
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Brazil's economy forecast to grow moderately after October presidential vote
Brazil's economy will keep growing moderately after October's presidential vote, a Reuters poll suggested, with a fall in farm output arising from
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Iraq's prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip
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July 13, 2026
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Bank of America hires nine senior investment bankers to target US middle market
Bank of America said on Monday it has hired nine senior bankers across the United States to expand its regional investment banking footprint, as
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Watches of Switzerland held talks over potential takeover offers, sources say
London-listed Watches of Switzerland Group has held talks in recent months over potential offers to take the luxury watch retailer
July 13, 2026
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When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods
Increasing flash flooding is exhausting communities as they’re hit again and again.
July 13, 2026
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Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward
Cubans are living in a state of limbo, and it’s not clear that US military intervention would revitalize the Cuban economy.
July 13, 2026
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2.6 million Americans lost health insurance in 2025 after ACA subsidies expired, leading to real health consequences
Research shows that losing coverage, even temporarily, tends to make people less healthy, and it exposes them to financial losses.
July 13, 2026
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Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical
Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical
July 13, 2026
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The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment
July 13, 2026
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ASEAN outreach may give Myanmar leaders legitimacy without results
ASEAN's re-engagement with Myanmar runs the risk of providing legitimacy to the military-led government and undermining the regional group's own plan to end violence in the war-
July 13, 2026
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EU and partners launch $1 billion scheme to help Gaza recover from war
The European Commission and more than a dozen countries launched an initiative on Monday to deliver €883.6 million ($1 billion) in aid projects to help Gaza recover from
July 13, 2026
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Crude up, chips down
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Crude oil prices rose on Monday morning after military
July 13, 2026
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Austrian finance minister has cancer, plans to keep working
Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer has cancer and will undergo treatment for the next three months while remaining in office and continuing to work, he said in a
July 13, 2026
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China aims to spur consumption in first five-year blueprint
China will aim for annual retail sales of around 60 trillion yuan ($9 trillion) by 2030 under its first five-year plan focusing on consumption, implying a slowdown in
July 13, 2026
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Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds, filings show
President Donald Trump’s financial disclosures show that even as he and his two eldest sons were encouraging investors to plow their money into crypto projects —
July 13, 2026
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Brazil coffee faces El Niño headwinds, but crops more resilient
El Niño could cut Brazil's expected record harvest by up to a fifth, according to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (Abic), as excessive heat
July 13, 2026
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Nobel laureates among more than 200 experts urging action on AI's economic impact
More than 200 researchers and economists, including 15 Nobel laureates and researchers at OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, have called for governments and technology leaders to
July 13, 2026
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Inside one Havana apartment building as Cuba went dark
Most nights, Frank Alfonso sleeps on the roof to escape the suffocating heat during Havana's increasingly frequent blackouts.
July 13, 2026
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India's retail inflation accelerates to 4.38%, raising rate hike expectations
India's retail inflation accelerated to 4.38% in June, government data showed on Monday, breaching the central bank's 4% target for the first time in 17 months and setting the
July 13, 2026
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An emboldened India holds out for better terms in US trade talks
India and the U.S. did not reach a consensus on a trade agreement in recent talks, with New Delhi
July 13, 2026
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Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache
July 13, 2026
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Extreme heat threatens Italy's Parmesan heartland
Fifty years ago, farmers in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region used to open the windows in their barns at night during the
July 13, 2026
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Wall Street banks ramp up digital assistants in bid to win productivity race
Major banks are ramping up how they incorporate digital assistants in their daily operations, determining how such agents interact with
July 13, 2026
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Asian tech firms seeking to follow SK Hynix may find foreign investors more selective
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix may have had a rousing $26.5 billion U.S. share sale and market debut last week, but that owed
July 13, 2026
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Global pension funds pull back on FX hedges as dollar woes ease
A solid U.S. dollar rally in 2026, driven by a hawkish Federal Reserve, has found support as global pension funds reverse hedges
July 13, 2026
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European shares subdued as oil jumps after US-Iran tensions escalate
European shares were subdued on Monday as investors largely stuck to the sidelines after renewed tensions in the Middle East, while counting
July 13, 2026
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Trend funds propped up by gold and silver in June, Societe Generale says
Trend-following hedge funds edged only slightly into negative territory in June, as trades in gold and silver mostly offset losses in crude oil, coffee
July 13, 2026
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Chip stocks hit rocky patch. What's next?
The rough start for U.S. chip stocks in July likely points to further volatility as investors wrestle with high valuations and questions about the longevity of the AI capex boom.
July 13, 2026
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Strategy bitcoin sales shine light on faltering crypto hoarding companies
A move by Michael Saylor's bitcoin stockpiling company Strategy to authorize more bitcoin sales has once again shone a spotlight on a clutch of public
July 13, 2026
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Bank of Canada set to hold rates as a rebound in growth offsets inflation worries
The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, as signs of an easing underlying price pressures give
July 13, 2026
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AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do
AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do
July 13, 2026
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Japan pension pivot seen as a slow burn, not a bond market fire sale
A pivot in Japan's massive retirement assets would likely manifest as a slow redirection of maturing debt rather than a fire sale
July 13, 2026
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Stellantis vehicle shipments rise 10% in the second quarter, led by North America
Stellantis said on Monday preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% from a year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units, driven by strong growth in North America,
July 13, 2026
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China's GDP growth set to slow, raising expectations for more stimulus
China's economy likely slowed in the second quarter after a solid start to the year, as weak domestic demand offset the boost from resilient exports during a
July 13, 2026
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Korean Air Q2 profit falls 34% on higher fuel costs, revenue hits record high
Korean Air Lines reported a 34% drop in second-quarter operating profit on Monday, as surging fuel costs weighed on earnings despite the carrier posting record revenue
July 13, 2026
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No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, Kallas says
EU countries have yet to reach agreement on a broad 21st package of sanctions against Russia, but may decide on Monday to add 250 individuals and entities to their Russia sanctions
July 13, 2026
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TSMC posts record revenue in second quarter on AI demand
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Monday second-quarter revenue that rose 36% from a year earlier to a record high on surging interest in artificial
July 13, 2026
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US health watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savings
The federal watchdog for the U.S. health department generated $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings over six months and barred
July 13, 2026
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Japan has no plans to overhaul pension funds' asset allocation, sources say
Japan has no immediate plans to change target asset allocations of its state pension funds but could work within existing allowable ranges to direct more
July 13, 2026
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Oil swept along on troubled waters
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
July 13, 2026
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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed
U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S.
July 12, 2026
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China June exports growth set to cool, but AI demand underpins overall strength
China's exports likely grew at a slightly slower but still-solid pace in June, as firms accelerated shipments to the U.S. ahead of possible new tariffs, rode the AI boom,
July 13, 2026
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China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification
July 13, 2026
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NZ's Fonterra trims top end of annual milk price forecast on weak demand
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra on Monday trimmed the top end of its milk price forecast for the 2026/27 season as softer-than-expected demand and robust global supply drag down
July 13, 2026
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Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a civil penalty of nearly $27 million over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022
July 13, 2026
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After a year of tariffs, automakers are still resistant to moving production to the US
After a year of tariffs, automakers are still resistant to moving production to the US
July 12, 2026
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic
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July 12, 2026
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office, triggering the
July 12, 2026
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It was supposed to be Trump’s big legislative achievement. It could be a weapon for Democrats to win in the midterms
It was supposed to be Trump’s big legislative achievement. It could be a weapon for Democrats to win in the midterms
July 12, 2026
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A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability
The legislation is the first major housing bill to pass in decades.
July 11, 2026
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Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71
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July 12, 2026
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Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected
Iraq's prime minister will visit Washington on Monday to deepen strategic ties with the United States, with oil and gas deals expected to be signed as part of a broader
July 12, 2026
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Egypt's January-March current account deficit widens to $5.1 billion
Egypt's current account deficit more than doubled to $5.1 billion in the January-March quarter from $2.3 billion a year earlier, central bank data showed on Sunday.
July 12, 2026
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Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died
Qatar's former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a sweeping moderniser who seized power in 1995 and broke with tradition to hand it over to his son 18
July 12, 2026
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Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain
Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast on Sunday
July 12, 2026
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Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs
Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance
July 12, 2026
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Ford, Canada's Unifor reach tentative deal on labor contract
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July 12, 2026
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Japan to push its massive pension fund to boost alternative investments, Nikkei says
Japan aims to raise the ratio of unlisted shares, real estate and other alternative investments in the portfolio of the Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's
July 12, 2026
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Malaysia PM's coalition routed by key partner in Johor state poll, testing federal ties
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition suffered a crushing defeat to a key partner in a regional poll on Saturday, raising questions
July 12, 2026
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Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks
July 12, 2026
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US Postal Service raises stamp price to 82 cents
The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service will raise the price of stamps for mailing a first-class letter to 82 cents from 78 cents, effective Sunday.
July 12, 2026
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This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow
This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow
July 12, 2026
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Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president says
The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez told reporters on Saturday,
July 11, 2026
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America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 11, 2026
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US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Omani counterpart on Saturday discussed arrangements for the safe passage of
July 11, 2026
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Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
Russia hopes by mid-July to have a commercial logistics hub up and running in one of two berths at the naval base it leases in the Syrian port of Tartous,
July 09, 2026
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Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
Major German carmakers are experiencing sharp quarterly sales declines in China, the world's biggest auto market
July 11, 2026
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Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why
Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why
July 11, 2026
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As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives
Renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources
July 11, 2026
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The view from Tehran: Anger and vengeance in the air as Iran buries its longest-serving leader
The view from Tehran: Anger and vengeance in the air as Iran buries its longest-serving leader
July 11, 2026
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Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars
Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars
July 11, 2026
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New York City to ban firms from using subscription traps, officials say
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July 11, 2026
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US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27
A new $4.7-billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block, is set to open
July 11, 2026
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Sweeping housing affordability bill becomes law, despite Trump’s delay. Here’s what it actually means for the housing market
Sweeping housing affordability bill becomes law, despite Trump’s delay. Here’s what it actually means for the housing market
July 11, 2026
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New Zealand, India upgrade ties as PM Modi visits Auckland
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon upgraded their nations' diplomatic ties on Saturday, as Modi seeks to bolster New
July 11, 2026
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US activist investors must disclose clients in filings, SEC says
Activist investors in the U.S. must disclose the identities of their clients in regulatory filings, the Securities and Exchange Commission said in
July 11, 2026
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US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be
July 11, 2026
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Cuba's power grid fails for second time this week, plunging country into darkness
Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed on Friday in the second nationwide outage this week and the fourth this year
July 11, 2026
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Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species
The Trump administration finalized a major change on Friday to how threatened species are considered in agency actions, removing regulatory language aimed at preventing damage to
July 11, 2026
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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs agree on 5-year extension that could top $250M, AP source says
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday
July 11, 2026
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Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar's coalition
Voters in Malaysia's southern state of Johor will cast their ballots on Saturday in a regional election that could test the unity of Prime Minister
July 11, 2026
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Occidental's quarterly realized oil prices jump amid Iran war disruption
Shale producer Occidental Petroleum said in a filing on Friday its worldwide average realized oil prices rose 38.4% in the second quarter compared with the previous three months,
July 11, 2026
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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flares
The U.S. issued new Iran-related sanctions on Friday targeting a key financier for Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 other
July 11, 2026
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New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit
The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.
July 11, 2026
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California cannot seek damages from 23andMe successor over 2023 data breach
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Friday said California cannot seek damages from the company formerly known as 23andMe arising from a 2023 data breach that exposed
July 11, 2026
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US extends work permits for Haitians, other immigrants with temporary protected status
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July 11, 2026
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Holtec Nuclear Corporation files for US IPO amid surging power demand
Energy company Holtec Nuclear Corporation filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Friday, seeking to capitalize on investor enthusiasm for nuclear power businesses amid
July 11, 2026
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Apple accuses OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets to create its upcoming AI gadgets in new lawsuit
Apple accuses OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets to create its upcoming AI gadgets in new lawsuit
July 11, 2026
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Global oil demand is dropping, but US drivers keep buying more gas
Global oil demand is set to decline this year for the first time since 2020
July 11, 2026
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Fashion retailer Tailored Brands reveals revenue rise in US IPO filing
Fashion retailer Tailored Brands on Friday reported a rise in quarterly revenue in its U.S. initial public offering filing.
July 11, 2026
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Ukraine creates 'long-range' command to step up strikes on Russia
Ukraine is setting up a "long-range impact" command within its armed forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Kyiv's campaign against Russian energy and
July 10, 2026
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Trump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite a recent escalation
July 10, 2026
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US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog
A federal judge on Friday paused a union lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from shutting down the top U.S. watchdog for consumer financial protection,
July 11, 2026
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FAA extends flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare for another year
The U.S.
July 11, 2026
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Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
July 11, 2026
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US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners
U.S. stocks ticked higher after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom
July 10, 2026
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Cardinals agree to an 8-year, $112.5M extension with JJ Wetherholt, AP source says
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million extension with rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt
July 11, 2026
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SK Hynix rises nearly 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy
Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose nearly 13% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence
July 10, 2026
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Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut
July 11, 2026
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European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war
European shares ended a four-week winning streak on Friday, buffeted by an unwind in tech stocks and resurgent tensions in the Middle East
July 10, 2026
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US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE
The U.S. loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates on Friday, making it easier to export Nvidia AI chips, military equipment, commercial satellites and
July 10, 2026
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Oil prices settle lower on hopes for smoother shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices settled lower on Friday after the latest round of U.S.-Iran fighting as traders grew hopeful that shipping would eventually resume in the Strait
July 10, 2026
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Wall Street climbs, oil slides as investors bet on AI growth over Middle East tensions
Stocks climbed and oil prices slipped somewhat as investors retained AI-related enthusiasm and shrugged off the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix CEO sees worst-ever memory supply shortage in 2027, says demand to outstrip supply beyond 2030
SK Hynix Chief Executive Kwak Noh-jung said the global memory industry is heading for its worst-ever supply shortage in 2027,
July 11, 2026
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Altera returns to growth as AI, robotics fuel demand, CEO says
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July 11, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season
The S&P 500 rose to end just short of a record high on Friday, as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea's SK Hynix fueled optimism about
July 10, 2026
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China can help end Ukraine war by pressuring Russia, U.S. Senator Graham says
China could play a decisive role in pressuring Russia towards peace talks, helping end its war in Ukraine, U.S.
July 11, 2026
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AT&T reaches $184.1 million settlement with employees over pension plan
AT&T agreed to pay $184.1 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the telecommunications company of shortchanging about 300,000 current and former employees out of pension payments,
July 11, 2026
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Strained Ohio county seeks help to care for 16 siblings from squalid home and prosecute their family
The discovery of 16 siblings who authorities say were held at a home for years in squalid conditions is straining their rural Ohio county’s resources as it works to prosecute their parents and two grandparents and address the needs of so many children at once
July 11, 2026
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Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO, in third attempt to go public
Fast-fashion retailer Shein won approval for its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Friday, a notice posted on the China Securities
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix shares jump in marquee US debut as AI euphoria persists
SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares jumped 14% in their Nasdaq debut following its $26.5 billion
July 10, 2026
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US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Four U.S. senators said on Friday that they had reached agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with updated
July 10, 2026
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Warburg Pincus nears $7 billion deal for PANTHERx Rare, WSJ reports
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to acquire specialty pharmacy company PANTHERx Rare for more than $7 billion, including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported
July 10, 2026
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Warsh task force members get an A at the outset, but results will need broad buy-in
At a moment of political polarization and a White House distancing itself from "globalization," Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's choice of
July 10, 2026
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Shein's secretive founder Sky Xu faces biggest public test with Hong Kong IPO
Shein's high-profile stock market listing may force its secretive founder and CEO, Sky Xu, to finally come out of the shadows
July 10, 2026
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Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit
China on Friday said it would step up cooperation with Namibia in the Southern African state's energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors during
July 10, 2026
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Yen climbs as Japan considers nudging pension funds into domestic assets
The yen strengthened on Friday and was poised for its biggest daily percentage gain in more than a week after Japan said it plans to encourage
July 10, 2026
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Baker Hughes wins conditional EU nod for $13.6 billion Chart deal
U.S. oilfield services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O secured EU antitrust approval on Friday for its $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries GTLS.N after
July 10, 2026
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German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter
German carmakers' sales collapsed further in China during the second quarter, as a protracted slowdown in the world's biggest auto market cranked up the
July 10, 2026
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Fed report cites 'stepped-up' inflation due to tariffs, Iran war, AI buildout
U.S. inflation "stepped up further this spring" as the evolving impact of tariffs, a war-related rise in energy costs, and the
July 10, 2026
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Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump has chosen not to sign a sweeping housing affordability bill on Friday, in protest of Congress not approving a strict voter ID bill that does not have enough support to pass
July 10, 2026
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Trump admin strikes $26 million settlement deal with Keystone Pipeline operator for 2022 oil spill
Trump admin strikes $26 million settlement deal with Keystone Pipeline operator for 2022 oil spill
July 10, 2026
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Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that
Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that
July 10, 2026
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Skoda Auto says it is not directly impacted by VW overhaul plans
Skoda Auto, the Czech unit of Volkswagen, does not expect any direct impact from the parent company's overhaul plan to cut capacity and model lines, the company said on
July 10, 2026
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Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says
Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control
July 10, 2026
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Ukraine unveils new 2,000 hryvnia bill as war drives demand for cash
Ukraine's central bank announced plans on Friday to release a new 2,000-hryvnia bill, which will be its largest denomination, in a bid to ease cash
July 10, 2026
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U.S. equity funds draw biggest weekly inflow in three weeks on tech earnings hopes
U.S. equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as upbeat earnings expectations for the technology sector and easing concerns over
July 10, 2026
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SpaceX's near-term AI payoff seen tethered to Earth, not outer space
Elon Musk may have pitched a future where space powers AI, but Wall Street analysts say SpaceX's near-term value remains firmly tethered to Earth, where it is
July 10, 2026
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Shein could aim for September or October IPO in Hong Kong, source says
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is likely to aim for its Hong Kong initial public offering in September or October, said a source familiar with the situation, after the company won
July 10, 2026
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Wall St opens steady ahead of SK Hynix listing; Middle East in focus
Wall Street indexes steadied at open on Friday, as investors awaited the highly anticipated Nasdaq debut of South Korean chip bellwether SK Hynix, while the latest escalations in
July 10, 2026
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Delta expects fare gains to hold as fuel volatility pressures airlines
Delta Air Lines sought to reassure investors on Friday that fare gains pushed through during this year's fuel shock can hold even
July 10, 2026
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Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office
Hungary's government submitted a bill to parliament on Friday to create an anti-corruption office, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Peter Magyar for an independent
July 10, 2026
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Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill
U.S.
July 10, 2026
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Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says
A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf,
July 10, 2026
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How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 10 - The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world alike since his appointment as supreme leader a week
July 10, 2026
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US files proposed deal with Keystone pipeline owner over 2022 Kansas rupture
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
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South Korea, Taiwan lead $46 billion emerging market equity exodus in June
A sharp retreat from tech-heavy equities in South Korea and Taiwan fuelled net emerging market stock outflows of $46.1 billion from foreign investor
July 10, 2026
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Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight
Trump says he won’t sign housing bill that’s set to become law at midnight
July 10, 2026
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Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement
What has the Sunshine State learned from 27 years of school choice?
July 06, 2026
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Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say
Wall Street banks have added rules on prediction-market betting to their employee codes of conduct, with some barring employees from bets on contracts linked to financial markets
July 10, 2026
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From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
July 10, 2026
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Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines
An eventful coming week of economic data, corporate earnings reports and Middle East developments will test a resilient U.S. stock market that has
July 10, 2026
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Inside the U.S. race for drone delivery dominance
By Waylon Cunningham and Nicholas P.
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology
South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York
When South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won rang the Nasdaq's opening bell for SK Hynix's $26.5 billion listing on Friday, it marked the ultimate payoff of a
July 10, 2026
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Who is on Fed chief Warsh's review taskforces?
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday announced those he has tapped to lead a sweeping review of how the U.S. central bank conducts its policy operations.
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix options to trade two business days after Nasdaq debut, sources say
U.S. exchange operators including Cboe Global Markets and Nasdaq expect to list options on SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares two business days after
July 10, 2026
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Nvidia supplier King Yuan Electronics to invest up to $1.4 billion in US facility
Taiwanese chip-testing company King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) plans to invest up to $1.4 billion to establish a facility in the United States, the supplier to
July 10, 2026
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Philippine Air to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase
July 10, 2026
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Greece arrests two over deadly 2010 protest fire-bombing
Greek police said they had arrested two people over a 2010 arson attack that killed three workers trapped inside a bank building in Athens during a massive general strike
July 10, 2026
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Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism
Global equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as strong demand for AI-linked technology products and cooling expectations for
July 10, 2026
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Canada's economy posts modest job gains in June, unemployment rate dips
Canada's economy added a net of 18,200 jobs in June and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.5%, data showed on Friday, slightly beating estimates and
July 10, 2026
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Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.
July 10, 2026
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Jet fuel costs have plunged. Here’s why Delta says cheaper flights aren’t on the way
Jet fuel costs have plunged. Here’s why Delta says cheaper flights aren’t on the way
July 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.
July 10, 2026
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Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.
July 10, 2026
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IEA cuts Russian oil output forecasts on Ukrainian attacks
Russian oil output will decline by about 3% to 8.9 million barrels per day this year because of Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure, the International Energy
July 10, 2026
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BOJ may raise growth forecast, maintain vigilance to inflation risk, sources say
The Bank of Japan may revise up its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2026 and keep its focus on the risk of an inflation overshoot as
July 10, 2026
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Italy industrial output ends three-month positive streak with May fall
Italian industrial output fell by more than expected in May, with a 0.3% month-on-month drop, official data showed on Friday, in a renewed sign of weakness for manufacturing
July 10, 2026
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Two Polish central bankers see no rush to cut rates after summer
Two Polish central bankers said on Friday it was too early to say whether interest rates could be cut in September, but one of them indicated that
July 10, 2026
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Japan's pension pivot puts Abe-era outpouring of capital in reverse
Japan is calling its capital home, a move investors say will ripple across markets, could finally lift the yen and send money into the
July 10, 2026
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Volkswagen deliveries suffer biggest drop since 2022 on China slump
Volkswagen reported an 8.6% fall in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, the steepest quarterly decline in four years, as a sharp downturn in
July 10, 2026
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Trump makes the stock market his scoreboard, but many Americans aren't even in the game
U.S. President Donald Trump began this week with an Oval Office first: ringing the stock market's opening bell.
July 10, 2026
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Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
SoftBank, PayPay in talks to invest in Seven & i, Bloomberg reports
SoftBank Corp and mobile payments operator PayPay are in talks to invest in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
July 10, 2026
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Rare earths startup ReElement no longer seeking $80 million Pentagon loan, administration sources say
Rare earths startup ReElement Technologies has stopped seeking an $80 million Pentagon loan that was part of a broader
July 10, 2026
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‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer
‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer
July 10, 2026
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Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir
July 10, 2026
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Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the
July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026
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Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles
The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey
July 10, 2026
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Fed officials fret over inflation risk, weigh rate hikes
The leanest readout of a Federal Reserve policy meeting in years still made clear how concerned U.S. central bank
July 10, 2026
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British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party
British police are investigating at least £500,000 ($671,000) in donations to Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK party made by the mother of a close
July 10, 2026
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Circle wins final regulatory approval to establish US trust bank, shares rise
Circle said on Friday it has received a final regulatory approval from the U.S.
July 10, 2026
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UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability
Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them under direct
July 10, 2026
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Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold
Quills and conflict: How protection in the Strait of Hormuz is bought and sold
July 10, 2026
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New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing
The buckling of two steel columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan has raised questions about one of the nation’s largest office-to-apartment conversions
July 10, 2026
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One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations
July 10, 2026
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Audi half-year deliveries fall on China competition, US tariffs
Audi, German carmaker Volkswagen's premium brand, reported on Friday a 7% year-on-year fall in global deliveries during the first half of the year, as competition in China and U.S.
July 10, 2026
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Meme ETF rally leaves many underwater
Investors chasing market themes are learning a familiar lesson: a hot investment doesn't necessarily make for a profitable one.
July 10, 2026
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Chips, banks and volatility
The results season is kicking off with the world's largest chipmaker and key U.S. banks reporting, while data out of the U.S. and China will give a fresh perspective on the state
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix's US listing sparks rush of single-stock ETF filings
At least 10 fund managers, including major issuers Direxion and ProShares, have filed registrations to list single-stock exchange-traded funds
July 10, 2026
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Japan's GPIF holds about $931 billion in foreign assets
Japan is steering its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance
July 10, 2026
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A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China
The Philippines may have won a landmark victory against China's claims in the South China Sea 10 years ago, but today local
July 10, 2026
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French tycoon Niel becomes Vodafone's top shareholder in $6 billion deal
PARIS/DUBAI - French billionaire Xavier Niel is set to become Vodafone Group's largest shareholder, after UAE telecoms group e&
July 10, 2026
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Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28
Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce prison overcrowding by reopening a colonial jail and recruiting more staff after a deadly riot left 28 people dead need
July 10, 2026
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BMW deliveries slide in Q2, as sales in China drop nearly a third
BMW reported a 4.9% decline in global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter on Friday, hit by a sharp drop in sales in China.
July 10, 2026
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The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
July 10, 2026
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EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data
European financial supervisors seeking a clearer picture of banks' exposure to private credit markets are running into resistance from the U.S.
July 10, 2026
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ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise
July 10, 2026
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French inflation rises 2.0% in June
Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in June on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published earlier this
July 10, 2026
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UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps
UNESCO has urged governments and international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps to help tackle a worsening education financing crisis, warning that
July 10, 2026
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European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger
European shares were muted on Friday as broader gains were largely offset by declines in technology stocks while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix advisors win big fee windfall after modest SpaceX payday
Global investment banks and brokerages leading SK Hynix's mega share sale earned nearly $260 million in fees, a boost for the industry which took in a relatively
July 10, 2026
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Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa
Frustrations over unemployment, crime and years of weak growth are driving South Africa's anti-migrant protests.
July 10, 2026
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Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds
Japan's finance minister said on Friday the government aims to steer the country's vast state pension funds to "substantially" increase
July 10, 2026
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A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company
A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company
July 10, 2026
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Japan calling capital home
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japanese markets got a shot in the arm after the government indicated it wants the country's state pension funds to increase
July 10, 2026
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Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June at the fastest pace in more than three years and the government brushed aside market concern over political
July 10, 2026
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Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment
Japan is seeking to encourage its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama
July 10, 2026
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Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking
July 10, 2026
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Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning
Shares in the Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo slid sharply on Friday after the company raised its profit forecast but warned about
July 10, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
July 10, 2026
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USDA lowers beef export sales by 90% amid growing doubts over data
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
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Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts
Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation targeting executive Thiago Miranda, who had been hired by banker Daniel Vorcaro to run a communications campaign in defense
July 10, 2026
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Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness
Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fourth straight month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales weakened in China and North America,
July 10, 2026
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SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149
South Korea's SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts at $149 on Thursday raising about $26.5 billion, a U.S. regulatory
July 09, 2026
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Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds
Shifting geopolitical alliances are pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from resilient
July 10, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight
Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in the country's holiest shrine, state media said early on Friday, after
July 09, 2026
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Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
July 09, 2026
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The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf
July 09, 2026
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US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
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Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down
Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, is stepping down after six years at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange where he fought off a major lawsuit
July 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services
July 10, 2026
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Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World
Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis
Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a
July 09, 2026
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Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico
Vinci Airports, a subsidiary of France's VINCI Group, expects air traffic growth to slow through the end of the year as higher jet fuel prices and
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows
(Corrects figure in paragraph 11 to 2.5 gigawatts by end of year, not 5.5 gigawatts.) By Katie Paul, Max A.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries
The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday, as Micron Technology fueled a rally in chip stocks that eclipsed fears that renewed U.S. and Iranian
July 09, 2026
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Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran
July 09, 2026
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Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations
July 10, 2026
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Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces
Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying
By Michael S.
July 09, 2026
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French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption
French economic growth strengthened in the second quarter as activity increased in June across industry and rebounded in services and construction, the Bank of France said on
July 10, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries
Wall Street surged on Thursday while oil prices retreated, as investors rekindled their enthusiasm for technology shares, shaking off worries about
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules
The U.S.
July 09, 2026
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War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll
Renewed hostilities in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and revived inflation risks have done little to sway most bond strategists surveyed by Reuters
July 10, 2026
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Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh tapped a broad and intellectually diverse group of economists and former central bankers to
July 10, 2026
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UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale
July 10, 2026
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Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports
Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford
Manchester United has revealed latest details about its proposed new stadium, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena
July 10, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy
Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear
Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear
July 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World
EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports
Diagnostics company Qiagen is drawing early takeover interest from buyout firms, including EQT AB, Advent and KKR, with potential offers from some suitors reaching at least $50 per
July 09, 2026
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US direct-lending activity falls even as private credit firms raise more cash
Direct lending by U.S. private credit firms fell sharply in the second quarter even as fund-raising by such firms rebounded, underscoring the deviation between capital raised for
July 09, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
IMF's Georgieva, Venezuelan acting president discuss use of SDRs for earthquake needs
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez about
July 09, 2026
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Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks
Oil prices slid about 2% on Thursday on worries that rising inflation and other economic concerns could weigh on global oil demand despite continuing supply
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust
Anthropic said on Thursday it has appointed former U.S.
July 09, 2026
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Global M&A activity on track to eclipse 2021 deal boom, Morgan Stanley says
Morgan Stanley expects global mergers and acquisitions activity to hit a record $6.4 trillion in 2026, overshadowing the levels seen in 2021 as buoyant equity markets
July 09, 2026
Crime|Economy|World
South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes
Groups of anti-immigration South Africans seized foreigners from their homes in Johannesburg on Thursday and handed them to police in a hardening of protests that have
July 09, 2026
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US existing home sales fall as house prices hit record high
U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as tight inventory boosted house prices to a record high and the Middle East conflict kept mortgage
July 09, 2026
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Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions
Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as
July 09, 2026
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Fed's Logan says Fed open market operations would benefit from voluntary central clearing
By Michael S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology
News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry
July 09, 2026
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, pushing up homebuyers' borrowing costs
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 09, 2026
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George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
George E
July 07, 2026
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Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
July 09, 2026
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Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the
July 09, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain; US-Iran tensions in focus
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher at the open on Thursday, as gains in chip stocks helped offset renewed geopolitical jitters after fresh exchange of attacks threatened to
July 09, 2026
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IMF looks forward to engaging with Fed on its review of communications, forward guidance
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it looks forward to engaging with the U.S.
July 09, 2026
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Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares
By Michael S.
July 09, 2026
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New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
A group of newspapers including the New York Times and New York Daily News asked a federal court in Manhattan on Thursday to sanction OpenAI in their high-stakes
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
US markets brace for renewed funding pressure as leverage rises
U.S. equity funding markets remain stretched in the wake of last month's spike in short-term borrowing costs, as near-record stock prices and a
July 09, 2026
Economy|World
Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare
The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor
July 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Madrid said on Thursday U.S.
July 09, 2026
Economy|Health|World
Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say
Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient
July 09, 2026
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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced
Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Frasers' 'inadequate' bid
German fashion brand Hugo Boss on Thursday urged shareholders not to accept a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) takeover offer from Britain's Frasers Group, saying it was "
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit
Sweden's Polestar reported a 4% fall in quarterly sales volumes on Thursday, weeks after a ban that effectively pushes the EV maker out of the U.S. market
July 09, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
Kenya economy to grow 4.3% in 2026, 4.4% in 2027 - World Bank
Kenya's economy is expected to expand 4.3% this year and 4.4% in 2027, the World Bank said on Thursday, with this year's forecast being 0.6 percentage
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Coinbase restores prediction markets trading after technical issue
Coinbase has restored prediction markets trading on its platform after users were unable to place trades, the company said in a status message on Thursday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035
Micron Technology said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $250 billion in the U.S. through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory chips in the AI era and President Donald
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets
PepsiCo warns of higher commodity costs amid faltering North American food sales
PepsiCo on Thursday warned of higher commodity costs in the second half of the year, at a time when the snack and beverage giant is
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August
Some hedge fund managers have in recent weeks posted their worst trading results in almost a year, as many got caught in crowded trades
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as house prices hit a record high and mortgage rates remained elevated, pushing potential buyers to the sidelines.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Japan to add BOJ independence reference to economic blueprint, source says
Japan's government plans to add an explicit reference to Bank of Japan independence in its economic blueprint after concerns over
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister
July 09, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology|World
Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end
The French competition authority said on Thursday its probe into chipmaker Nvidia Corp is coming to an end.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls
U.S. supplier Honeywell Aerospace is looking to add more products designed without restricted U.S. technologies as mounting European defense spending drives
July 09, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend
Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok on July 12, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.
July 09, 2026
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US relies more on foreign stock than debt flows, a dollar risk, Deutsche Bank warns
The United States is relying more than ever on international flows into its companies' shares than investments in its debt to fund itself, a shift that
July 09, 2026
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Citigroup expands cross-border instant payments to partner banks
Citigroup said it completed its first instant international payment in dollars with a partner bank, Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank.
July 09, 2026
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Markets remain long TACO
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters
July 09, 2026
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Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit
Australia and India reached a deal on Thursday to export Australian uranium to India for use in the nuclear energy
July 09, 2026
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Mexico's annual inflation hits lowest level in over five years
Mexico's annual inflation rate fell in June for the third consecutive month, to its lowest level since December 2020,
July 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology
Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'
U.S. tech firm Palantir is challenging a decision to block a contract with London police, arguing on Thursday that London mayor Sadiq Khan's office wrongly took into account
July 09, 2026
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ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show
European Central Bank policymakers gathering last month were presented with projections showing inflation staying above target into next year despite nearly three ECB
July 09, 2026
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PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health
Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
President Donald Trump's cancellation last year of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say
President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil
July 09, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political
Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test
Zambia is gearing up for an August election in which President Hakainde Hichilema is favoured to win a second term but may face a strong challenge from
July 09, 2026
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Higher bar for corporate profit growth poses challenge for US stock market rally
Rising optimism over corporate earnings has driven the U.S. stock market to new heights in 2026.
July 09, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
Ukrainian drones hit a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, Ukraine's military said on Thursday, the latest in a campaign aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies
Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel
SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets
Aviation lawyer Amanda Applegate skipped her annual vacation last month as a surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX
July 09, 2026
Economy|US|World
New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home
China has reported its exports of passenger cars surged 80% in June from a year earlier, while domestic sales sank 26%, according to an industry group
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next
The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World
Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cautions on yen and heatwaves, but raises profit forecast
The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday on strong global sales but warned about the impact of the weak yen at
July 09, 2026
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Europe's financial stability watchdog examining private credit risks, adviser says
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July 09, 2026
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German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand
German exports rose unexpectedly in May, driven by a sharp increase in exports to the United States, data showed on Thursday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide
European shares gained for the first time this week on Thursday, as a rebound in technology stocks tempered lingering
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry
Asian policymakers, investors and business leaders are increasingly portraying themselves as active participants in navigating a more fragmented global
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI
Asian investors struck a cautious tone on artificial intelligence as they increasingly wager on businesses that can withstand the AI-led disruption and look for firms
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt
HSBC cut its average gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, citing a hawkish shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations and a stronger dollar.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Quake-hit Venezuela's push for a swift debt deal raises fears of future crisis
Venezuela is seeking to push through in record time one of the most complex debt restructurings ever attempted, with claims approaching
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Kalshi in talks with regulators to expand never-expiring derivatives to new areas
Kalshi, a prediction markets platform that allows people to bet on events such as sports, election outcomes and weather, aims to expand into never-expiring
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
Fishermen sheltered in harbours, residents queued for sandbags and farmers raced to bring in crops on
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war
The Bank of Japan said on Thursday the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is likely to prod more firms to raise prices later this year, signalling caution over mounting
July 09, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate
Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan in 'early innings' of more corporate buyout activity, Goldman Sachs says
Corporate buyout and private equity activity in Japan is in the "early innings" and the country's stock market is well placed for
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
India consumer inflation likely topped RBI's 4% target in June: Reuters poll
India's consumer inflation likely breached the central bank's medium-term target of 4% in June for the first time in 16 months, according to a Reuters
July 09, 2026
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World
New Zealand to consider joining Australia and Fiji in defence alliance, PM says
New Zealand will consider joining a defence alliance between Australia and Fiji that both countries entered earlier this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on
July 09, 2026
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Gulf companies are set to reveal the unequal toll of Iran war
By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Federico Maccioni DUBAI, July 9 - Companies in the Gulf, some of the most directly affected by the Iran war, will provide one of the clearest insights so far of its regional
July 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
China's producer inflation jumps to 4-year high, squeezing manufacturers
China's producer price inflation surged to its highest level in four years in June, piling pressure on manufacturers' profit margins as weak domestic demand limits their
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Lifestyle
Back-to-School spending to dip 6% amid economic worries, Deloitte forecasts
Back-to-school spending among U.S. households with school-age children is expected to decline about 6% this year on an inflation-adjusted basis, as consumer sentiment weakens amid
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Japan benchmark bond yield extends rise after hitting 30-year high
The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield hit a 30-year high on Thursday, driven by concerns over inflation from renewed tensions in the Middle
July 09, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping,
July 08, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Australia's Steadfast exclusivity period extended as US consortium reaffirms $5.3 billion bid
Australia's Steadfast said on Thursday that Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment had reaffirmed their takeover proposal valuing the insurance broker at A$7.7 billion ($5.34 billion
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Indonesia's Pertamina, Boeing sign MoU on sustainable aviation fuel development
Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S. planemaker Boeing to explore opportunities in developing a
July 09, 2026
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"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|US|World
Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying they could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and
July 09, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say
U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
July 09, 2026
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Oil rises more than a dollar per barrel as US launches fresh strikes against Iran
Oil prices rose more than a dollar a barrel in post-settlement trade on Wednesday after the U.S. military began launching fresh strikes on Iran.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports
The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sentiment remains fragile and prone to uncertainty, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
New Zealand's manufacturing index hits five-year high in June on renewed confidence
New Zealand's manufacturing activity rose sharply in June as businesses reported a renewed sense of confidence amid stronger sales and fuller order books despite the
July 09, 2026
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Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
July 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Senate committee to vote on bill to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles
The U.S.
July 09, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran
The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Honeywell Technologies raises profit guidance after one-for-two reverse stock split
Automation firm Honeywell Technologies on Wednesday raised its second-half and full-year profit targets for 2026 after completing a one-for-two reverse stock split.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'
The S&P 500 and the Dow followed their global counterparts lower on Wednesday, and crude prices surged as U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets
Levi Strauss raises forecast as premium denim gains traction, but shares fall
Levi Strauss on Wednesday raised its annual net sales forecast, betting that its premium denim products would appeal to higher-income shoppers
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centers
Big Tech has joined the party at the Calgary Stampede, a sign of growing interest in Canada from U.S.-based hyperscalers as the province of Alberta
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Food
US coffee industry asks Trump to keep tariff exemption on Brazil beans
The U.S. coffee industry asked the Trump administration on Wednesday to keep Brazilian green coffee exempt from tariffs, during a session of public
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada
Tech giant Meta announced Wednesday it will build a massive data center in central Alberta, the company's first in Canada, as it rapidly builds out
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment
Paramount will not close Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe
Paramount has said it will not close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros before July 22, the Oregon attorney general's office said, pushing out the timeline
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Michael Burry buys Flutter, DraftKings shares betting prediction-market threat will fade
Michael Burry, the investor famed for predicting and profiting from the 2008 U.S. housing market collapse, has bought shares of sports-betting platforms Flutter Entertainment and
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize
Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize
July 09, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery 'battleground'
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July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
IMF's Georgieva to visit Argentina in late July
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Argentina at the end of July, IMF spokesman Pierre Mejlak said on Wednesday.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US SEC removes legal obstacle to UBS' crisis-resolution plan
The U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Venture Global's second-quarter liquefaction fee jumps 69% as Iran war lifts LNG prices
U.S.-based LNG producer Venture Global said on Wednesday average liquefaction fees jumped 69% in the second quarter from the previous three months, benefiting from higher global LNG
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Global economy resilient to Middle East war shock, agencies say
The global economy has been broadly resilient to the shock from the war in the Middle East, the heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund,
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports
U.S. diesel futures were set for their biggest daily gains in four years on Wednesday after Russia announced a ban on exports of the industrial fuel,
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'
A federal judge on Wednesday approved the U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran
July 08, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
July 09, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US
Officials ‘confident’ temporary shoring has stabilized NYC high-rise
New York officials said they are “confident” that installation of temporary shoring on a high-rise in Midtown Manhattan has stabilized the building after officials warned of a partial collapse Tuesday when structural columns buckled.
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame
One of Europe's most cantankerous banking battles in decades is becoming more a question of how and when, not if, UniCredit secures its
July 08, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|World
Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes
Seated in his office alongside sketches of elegant dresses, fashion designer Efrain Mogollon starts the workday in Venezuela like any
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices
Global investors have had a stark reminder of how quickly the oil market can reignite concern about inflation and volatility, after U.S.
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained
A senior Swiss trade official said on Wednesday she saw a good chance that Switzerland could maintain a U.S. tariff rate set by an initial deal with Washington in November.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously
OpenAI on Wednesday launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking simultaneously in real time.
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World
Fed policymakers' inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show
Concern about high inflation mounted at the U.S. central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead
July 09, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine
President Donald Trump's administration sought on Wednesday to rally Latin American nations behind a revamped Monroe Doctrine, the 19th-century policy asserting U.S.
July 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as this
July 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday after U.S.
July 08, 2026
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Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove
July 08, 2026
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Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions
Deere agreed on Wednesday to settle a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and five U.S. states accusing the farm equipment maker of illegally requiring
July 08, 2026
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Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 09, 2026
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The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices
The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices
July 09, 2026
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Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
July 09, 2026
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Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that “NATO delivers.”
July 09, 2026
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Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report
Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report
July 09, 2026
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'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
July 09, 2026
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Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says
Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot humanitarian zone for Gazans as a way to kickstart the U.S. president's stalled peace plan, regardless of whether a deal is reached
July 08, 2026
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Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
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July 08, 2026
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Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half
Airbus delivered 351 airplanes in the first half of the year, up around 15% from 306 in the same period of 2025, after handing over 89 jets in June, the European planemaker said on
July 08, 2026
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ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank sees a slight improvement in the growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific this year, though still below earlier projections due to the
July 08, 2026
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How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 8 - Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become a "golden weapon" to Iran, for which it is willing to risk new escalations with the United States, and
July 08, 2026
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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending
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July 08, 2026
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Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not think a full-fledged conflict with Iran would erupt in the wake of military strikes from both sides.
July 08, 2026
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Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance
Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, said on Wednesday that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it
July 08, 2026
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BofA extends first $520 million loan to OpenAI ahead of IPO, source says
Bank of America has extended a $520 million credit line to OpenAI, its first loan to the AI company that is preparing for an initial public offering, a person familiar with the
July 08, 2026
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After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair
After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair
July 09, 2026
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IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war
July 08, 2026
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Major AI offerings at a glance
OpenAI will launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday after a delay prompted by U.S. government concerns over the potential national security risks posed by
July 08, 2026
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JPMorgan hires veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead small-cap banking business
JPMorgan Chase has hired veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead a newly created banking business, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
July 08, 2026
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Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'
Oil surged and stocks and bonds dropped on Wednesday, after U.S.
July 08, 2026
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Oil hits multi-week high, Wall Street slips as Iran tensions reignite
Stocks were mostly lower and oil prices rose on Wednesday after U.S.
July 08, 2026
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Dollar fades after touching one-week high as Iran deal in doubt
The U.S. dollar dipped after reaching its highest level in about a week on Wednesday after U.S.
July 08, 2026
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IMF says hopes to engage on central banks' changes to forward guidance
The International Monetary Fund hopes to engage with central banks in coming months on changes in their use of forward guidance on monetary policy, a
July 08, 2026
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US traffic deaths fell sharply in early 2026
U.S. traffic deaths fell to the lowest rate since 2014 in the first three months of the year after a sharp rise in road fatalities during the COVID
July 08, 2026
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NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs
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July 08, 2026
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Mexico expects economy to outperform IMF projections
Mexico Finance Minister Edgar Amador said on Wednesday that he expects the economy to perform better than the latest projections by the International Monetary Fund.
July 08, 2026
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US wholesale inventories in May revised lower
U.S. wholesale inventories rose far less than initially thought in May, which could temper expectations that restocking would provide a significant lift to economic
July 08, 2026
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Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership
July 08, 2026
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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
July 08, 2026
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Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
July 08, 2026
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IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday inched its 2026 global growth forecast lower again to 3.0%, warning of ongoing risks posed by the war in
July 08, 2026
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Wall St opens lower as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said an interim deal aimed at ending the war with Iran was "over," sending oil prices higher and
July 08, 2026
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Fed minutes due as analysts debate whether Warsh will curtail them
A critical readout on Wednesday of the first Federal Reserve policy meeting overseen by Chairman Kevin Warsh may offer greater insight into the "family fight" the new central bank
July 08, 2026
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Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?
Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?
July 08, 2026
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Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically
Florida’s population boom has fizzled to just 0.9% growth as domestic migration slows to a trickle.
July 08, 2026
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Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.
July 08, 2026
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From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.
July 08, 2026