North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final
Mourinho receives Arbeloa's blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Hearts one point away from becoming Scottish champion and ending 41-year rule by Celtic and Rangers
Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
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US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India's Gautam Adani, sources say
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Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings
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May 15, 2026
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CIA chief visits Cuba as Trump urges sweeping changes
(Corrects date of Cuban revolution in paragraph 2, also, clarifies Ratcliffe´s visit to the island was second by a CIA director, not the first.)
May 15, 2026
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Fed's Williams sees no need to change rate policy right now
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May 15, 2026
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Newsom outlines his final budget proposal with no deficit, new major spending
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled his final budget proposal
May 15, 2026
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Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice
IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward finally saw his name at the top of the Indianapolis 500 leaderboard Thursday
May 15, 2026
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Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers
May 15, 2026
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Tampa Bay Rays and local officials announce a tentative $2.3B deal for a new ballpark
The Tampa Bay Rays and local officials have announced a tentative $2.3 billion agreement for a new ballpark funded by public and private money
May 15, 2026
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The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
May 14, 2026
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US Rep. Max Miller sues his ex-wife for defamation in escalation of long-running divorce feud
Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and her legal team
May 15, 2026
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Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary
A top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary
May 15, 2026
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Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending
Applied Materials on Thursday forecast third-quarter revenue and adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates, betting that heavy spending on data centers and AI
May 15, 2026
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US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
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UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government
May 14, 2026
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Argentina inflation dips in April
Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 2.6% in April, down from the 3.4% registered in March but slightly above analysts' forecast of 2.5% despite increases in all
May 15, 2026
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Largest Papa John's franchisee joins Irth in buyout bid for pizza chain, sources say
Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee, who controls around 10% of the pizza chain's
May 15, 2026
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Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months
May 14, 2026
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Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
Flight path change at Sonoma County Airport generate thousands of noise complaints
May 15, 2026
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Vance promotes Trump administration's work to counter fraud while criticizing Democrats in Maine
Vice President JD Vance is highlighting the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races
May 14, 2026
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Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000
The U.S. stock market rose to more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected
May 14, 2026
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From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world
May 15, 2026
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New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state
May 14, 2026
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In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians
In Fairfax, Spanberger signs bills aimed at lowering healthcare costs for Virginians
May 15, 2026
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Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
Only about 1 in 5 of the Americans surveyed shop at farmers markets because they care a lot about food and enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh food.
May 15, 2026
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Cuba's electrical grid suffers partial collapse as protests flare
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Thursday morning, the country's grid operator UNE said, snuffing out power across eastern Cuba
May 14, 2026
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Fed's Miran says he will vacate board seat on or just before Warsh is sworn in as chair
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May 15, 2026
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OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says
Apple's two-year-old partnership with OpenAI has become strained, with the AI startup failing to see the expected benefits from its deal with the iPhone maker and preparing possible
May 14, 2026
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Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets
China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.
May 14, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, lifted by a rally in tech stocks as investors absorbed generally solid economic data and watched for
May 14, 2026
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Venezuela debt restructuring to bring country 'out of shadows,' central bank chief says
Restructuring Venezuela's sovereign debt and that of state oil firm PDVSA will bring the country "out of the shadows" of the global financial system, interim
May 15, 2026
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US pledges new humanitarian aid to UN, says it must align with Trump's interests
The State Department's top aid official said on Thursday that $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to be provided by the U.S. through
May 15, 2026
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Bolsonaro reversal on ties to jailed banker leaves allies reeling
Allies of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro scrambled on Thursday to play down ties to a jailed banker that threatened his odds in
May 15, 2026
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FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase
The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has approved Verizon's 2024 $1 billion deal to acquire some spectrum assets from U.S.
May 14, 2026
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Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes
Tema, one of a growing number of ETF providers offering funds that track thematic trends, has filed with the U.S. securities regulator to
May 14, 2026
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Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a
May 14, 2026
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US EPA proposes delaying enforcement of Biden vehicle pollution rule
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May 14, 2026
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US pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall
The Trump administration has announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid
May 15, 2026
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Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars
A former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay his own bills
May 14, 2026
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Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft
Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft
May 15, 2026
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A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds
A new study has found that the Trump administration's decision last year to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development — once a leading global aid donor — was followed by a significant increase in violence in several African countries the agency had supported
May 15, 2026
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China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says
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May 14, 2026
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US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says
U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to
May 14, 2026
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US casts Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday as 'positive and productive'
The United States cast Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday as "productive and positive
May 14, 2026
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Tax refunds help to lift US retail sales; drag from rising inflation looms
U.S. retail sales increased solidly for a third straight month in April, though part of the rise in receipts was due to a sharp rise in inflation since
May 14, 2026
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Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears
Oil prices ended little changed on Thursday after Iran's state media said about 30 vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though attacks on one ship
May 14, 2026
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Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war
Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the
May 14, 2026
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Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data
Strong demand for technology stocks lifted equity indexes around the world on Thursday, while the dollar rose after economic data and
May 14, 2026
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Venezuela says refiner Citgo's value has increased, calls for halting sale
Lawyers representing Venezuela told a U.S. court this week that the value of Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum has increased since the sale
May 14, 2026
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Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO
Shares of Blackstone's newly minted investment vehicle opened flat in their market debut on Thursday, after the company raised $1.75 billion in its U.S.
May 14, 2026
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Ferragamo first-quarter revenues slip as wholesale sales drop 19%
Revenues at Italian luxury group Ferragamo fell 1.2% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter as wholesale sales dropped 19% compared to a year earlier, the company
May 14, 2026
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Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place
China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.
May 14, 2026
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Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
Cuba’s energy crisis to worsen as donated Russian oil runs out, minister warns
May 14, 2026
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IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it welcomes the initial positive dialogue between U.S.
May 14, 2026
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BoE's Pill calls for 'prompt but modest' rate hike to quell inflation pressure
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Thursday a "prompt but modest" increase in interest rates would help to head off the risk of inflation pressure caused by
May 14, 2026
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Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets
By Utkarsh Shetti, Echo Wang and Max A.
May 14, 2026
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Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns
May 14, 2026
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Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash
May 14, 2026
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China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping has warned President Donald Trump that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly
May 14, 2026
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Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns
Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns
May 14, 2026
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U.S. officials flag prospect of Chinese energy purchases after Trump-Xi meeting
U.S. officials raised the prospect of China buying more American energy after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on
May 14, 2026
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Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a revamp of what he cast as the European Union's outdated budget system,
May 14, 2026
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UK to tighten money market fund rules by end of year
Britain will impose tougher rules later this year on money market funds, which have been a focus of regulators since market turmoil in
May 14, 2026
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SMIC reports 5% growth in first-quarter profit, missing forecast
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp，China's largest contract chipmaker, on Thursday reported a 5% year-on-year increase in first-quarter profit.
May 14, 2026
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'G2' choreography
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets U.S.
May 14, 2026
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European shares end at one-week highs on tech boost
European shares closed higher on Thursday, after hitting the highest in a week with a boost from technology stocks, while investors remained cautious
May 14, 2026
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Putin visit to China will take place very soon, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China very soon and preparations for the trip are already complete, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
May 14, 2026
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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
Russia is establishing a "full-fledged partnership" with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries in the region to expand cooperation with Kabul, a
May 14, 2026
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Canadian home sales rise in April, prices edge lower
Canadian home sales posted a modest increase in April from March after a slow start to the month, and prices edged lower, data from the Canadian Real Estate
May 14, 2026
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Versant beats revenue estimates on licensing deals, digital platform growth
Versant Media topped Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, as content licensing deals and strong sales at businesses like Fandango
May 14, 2026
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US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, pointing to a stable labor market even as rising energy prices from the
May 14, 2026
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Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say
Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40% of the population, are facing acute hunger, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as the
May 14, 2026
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US Treasury's Bessent expects large Boeing order during China visit
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May 14, 2026
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China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain
In China, Elon Musk has been the object of love - and occasional loathing.
May 14, 2026
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Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US
Small cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the list from mid-2024 to mid-2025
May 14, 2026