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Today: April 28, 2026
Today: April 28, 2026

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Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Monday that Ukraine may have to accept that parts of its territory could remain outside Kyiv's control in a future peace deal

Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership
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Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep rates on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday as the oil price shock from the Iran war is a temporary blip unlikely to

Bank of Canada set to hold rates at 2.25% as oil shock likely short-lived
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Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires

Citigroup will further bolster its Japan and China

Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires
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Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports

South Korea's Samsung Electronics will withdraw the sale of its home appliances and TV sales business from China within this year, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday.

Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports
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Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors

Qualcomm shares jumped 13% in premarket trading on Monday after an analyst said OpenAI was working with the chip designer and Taiwan's MediaTek to develop smartphone processors.

Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors
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Eli Lilly to buy Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion in blood cancer bet

Eli Lilly said on Monday it would buy privately held cancer drug developer Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion in cash, as the U.S. drugmaker looks to

Eli Lilly to buy Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion in blood cancer bet
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Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’

Business culture has long embraced grit as a winning value. But modern examples show that companies will do better if they acknowledge mistakes quickly and pivot.

Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’
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Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion

Medical equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific said on Monday it would sell its microbiology business to private equity firm Astorg for about $1.08 billion.

Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion
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The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going

The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going

The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going
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Fed likely to hold rates steady as Powell prepares for possible swan song

Federal Reserve policymakers will gather in Washington this week in what may be Jerome Powell's last meeting as head of the U.S. central bank, with

Fed likely to hold rates steady as Powell prepares for possible swan song
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Global consumer companies face pricing stress test from oil shock

The fragile demand recovery seen by consumer companies globally is at risk of getting stalled by chances of more prices hikes as a result

Global consumer companies face pricing stress test from oil shock
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Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers

Meta Platforms has signed an agreement with Overview Energy to secure power from the startup's space-based solar energy infrastructure for the Facebook parent's data centers by

Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers
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As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward

Authorities in New Mexico are trying to determine how many local women and girls were abused by the late sex offender

As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward
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Moody's flags resilience in China economy, moves outlook to 'stable'

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Monday revised China's outlook to "stable" from "negative", citing resilient economic and fiscal strength despite ongoing domestic pressures and

Moody's flags resilience in China economy, moves outlook to 'stable'
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Big fuel bill, Spirit bailout may upend JetBlue Airways return to profitability

Just as JetBlue Airways was nearing its first profitable year since the pandemic, a spike in fuel prices has revived questions about its turnaround,

Big fuel bill, Spirit bailout may upend JetBlue Airways return to profitability
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EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year

The European Union on Monday extended its sanctions against Myanmar until at least May 2027, in an effort to maintain pressure on the country's military rulers more than

EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year
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Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled

Oilfield service companies that for years kept rigs and specialized equipment stored in Venezuela have begun removing them from

Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled
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Large US-based fund manager stays bullish on India debt, says rate‑hike fears overblown

Invesco, one of the world's largest asset managers, considers it too early to expect interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India as a response to

Large US-based fund manager stays bullish on India debt, says rate‑hike fears overblown
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Oil and chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The weekend brought us stalemate in Iran, resurgent oil prices, and

Oil and chips
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UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows

British retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than 40 years as the Iran war raised households' inflation fears, a survey

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows
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United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed

United Airlines said on Monday it had ended its pursuit of a merger with American Airlines after the rival carrier declined to

United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed
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Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia

Energy shocks linked to the Iran war are pushing households across Africa and South Asia back to charcoal and firewood as cleaner cooking methods become more expensive and unreliable

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck in second‑round poll

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are statistically tied in a simulated runoff for this year's presidential election, a BTG

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck in second‑round poll
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Romania's largest party teams up with far-right opposition to topple pro-European coalition

Romania's largest party in parliament, the Social Democrats, will team up with the hard-right opposition Alliance for Uniting Romanians in a bid to topple the pro-

Romania's largest party teams up with far-right opposition to topple pro-European coalition
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Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets

Two months since the outbreak of the Iran war, the charts below show how the economic toll is spreading beyond the Middle East, with

Two months into Iran war, economic strain mounts across emerging markets
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Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations

Medical device maker Medtronic said on Monday a cyberattack on its computer systems last week did not affect its products or ability to meet patient needs, and is not expected to

Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations
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India-New Zealand trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports, visas

India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, lowering tariffs on key fruit imports such as kiwifruit

India-New Zealand trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports, visas
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US refiners' first-quarter profits expected to jump as war lifts fuel margins

Top U.S. independent refiners are expected to report stronger first-quarter results than a year ago, helped by supply disruptions tied to the war in the

US refiners' first-quarter profits expected to jump as war lifts fuel margins
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Space analytics firm HawkEye targets $2.4 billion valuation in US IPO

HawkEye 360 is targeting a valuation of up to $2.42 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, the space analytics company

Space analytics firm HawkEye targets $2.4 billion valuation in US IPO
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A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms

A Supreme Court case over pesticides is bringing out the ‘MAHA moms’ — and threats of consequences for the midterms
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India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties

India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access

India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties
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The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands

The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands

The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands
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Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline

Giant fossil fuel companies made about $12,000 in the time it took you to read this headline
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A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with an Iran war

A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
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European shares edge lower as US-Iran talks stall; central bank meetings in focus

European shares started the week on a subdued note as investors braced for a packed schedule of central bank meetings, and worries over stalled U.S

European shares edge lower as US-Iran talks stall; central bank meetings in focus
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Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests

Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertiliser prices in four years due to the Iran war.

Iran war fertiliser squeeze could spell trouble for next year's grain harvests
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Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case

A court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC

Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
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Energy prices drag German consumer sentiment to three-year low, survey finds

German consumer sentiment is expected to worsen heading into May as households' income expectations have become bleaker in the face of rising inflation, driven higher by

Energy prices drag German consumer sentiment to three-year low, survey finds
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LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war

Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG output and vessel fuel

LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war
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DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry

Market reaction to DeepSeek's preview of its long-awaited next-generation artificial intelligence model has so far been subdued compared with the

DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry
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Sun Pharma to buy US drugmaker Organon for $11.75 billion in India's largest pharma deal

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will buy U.S. drugmaker Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at about $11.75 billion including debt, for the

Sun Pharma to buy US drugmaker Organon for $11.75 billion in India's largest pharma deal
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ECB survey shows scant signs of second round inflation effects

Euro zone firms expect inflation to surge in the near term on the war in Iran but longer-term bets remained steady and wage growth is actually seen moderating, the

ECB survey shows scant signs of second round inflation effects
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Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says

Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
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Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens

Elderly residents in Old Havana gather for meals at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a crucial support amid Cuba’s economic crisis

Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens
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Rents in Germany climb in first quarter, property prices stay flat, IW says

German rents kept rising sharply in the first quarter of 2026 while residential property prices largely stagnated, according to the IW Housing Index,

Rents in Germany climb in first quarter, property prices stay flat, IW says
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US presses Taiwan parliament to pass 'comprehensive' defence budget

The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan on Monday pressed the island's opposition-majority parliament to pass a "comprehensive" defence budget, saying integrated air and missile

US presses Taiwan parliament to pass 'comprehensive' defence budget
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Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms

By Che Pan, Liam Mo and Hyunjoo Jin BEIJING/SEOUL, April 27 (Rtrs) - The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of crucial raw materials and pushed up prices of the printed circuit boards

Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms
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Toyota sales fall for second month in March on Middle East slump, RAV4 model change

Toyota Motor said on Monday global vehicle sales fell for a second successive month in March, as a sharp drop in the Middle East and a model changeover for its popular RAV4

Toyota sales fall for second month in March on Middle East slump, RAV4 model change
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Hormuz and hyperscalers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'

Hormuz and hyperscalers
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Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war

The Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week and try to look ahead to the damage building up for Britain's economy from the Iran war

Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war
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Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 

Demand for alternative satellite services from U.S. businesses and the Pentagon is resilient despite SpaceX's request to U.S. regulators to restrict access

Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 
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Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing

Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time

Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing
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Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition

South Korea's Kia Corp has reduced price gaps with Chinese rivals in Europe this year, its CEO said, signalling a price war as Chinese carmakers ramp up their push into a

Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition
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Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
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Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month

Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia
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China's industrial profit growth quickens even as Iran war heightens risks

Profits at China's industrial firms grew at their quickest pace in half a year last month, adding to broader signs of an uneven economic recovery in the first quarter as

China's industrial profit growth quickens even as Iran war heightens risks
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Colombia's ruling left set to extend time in power as Cepeda leads, poll shows

Colombia's ruling left-wing coalition appears poised to retain power, with Ivan Cepeda leading the presidential race on 44.3% support and on track to continue President

Colombia's ruling left set to extend time in power as Cepeda leads, poll shows
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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

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Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88
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How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US

China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit

How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US
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The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys

Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
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The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
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Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust

Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust

Oil prices increase after Iran doubles down on Strait of Hormuz closure, accuses US of undermining trust
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Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season

As Japanese companies begin earnings season with rosy reports of results past, investors are watching out for signs of the Middle East conflict upending

Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season
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Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit

When U.S.

Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit
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Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

Iran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington

Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
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Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze

Global military spending rose 2.9% in 2025 despite a 7.5% decline in the United States as President Donald Trump halted new financial military aid to

Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze
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Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori is heading for a dead-heat presidential runoff against leftist Roberto Sanchez, a new poll showed on Sunday, as Peru's vote count drags

Peru's Fujimori, leftist Sanchez deadlocked in presidential runoff poll
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Family returns home 19 months after Helene

Family returns home 19 months after Helene

Family returns home 19 months after Helene
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Thom Tillis agrees to move forward with Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination

Thom Tillis agrees to move forward with Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination

Thom Tillis agrees to move forward with Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination
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Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair
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UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S.

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz
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US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair

Republican Senator Thom Tillis on Sunday said he would allow Senate confirmation of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh to go forward after the Department of Justice on

US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair
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Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?

Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?

Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?
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Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
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Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message

Until this month, Democrats have displayed military-like discipline in staying on message about the economy. Then came U.S.

Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message
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Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

Switzerland will charge Rome for the costs its health system sustained to treat Italian nationals wounded in the New Year's Eve fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort,

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims
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Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

Hungary's incoming prime minister Peter Magyar said on Sunday he would go to Brussels on Wednesday for informal talks with European Commission President Ursula von der ​

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week
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US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case 

(This April 25 story has been repeated without any changes to the text) By Luc Cohen April 25 - The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions on Venezuela to allow the South American country's

US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case 
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Airlines looking for fare increases to stick, even when jet fuel costs fall

Airlines looking for fare increases to stick, even when jet fuel costs fall

Airlines looking for fare increases to stick, even when jet fuel costs fall
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Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll

Analysts have shaved their forecasts for Egyptian economic growth in a Reuters poll for this year and next as the Iran war drives up energy prices and puts

Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll
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Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says

The investigation of a stolen $1 billion from Moldovan banks more than a decade ago should continue after the conviction of a prominent business

Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
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Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

U.S.

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes
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The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks

President Donald Trump says he told top U_S_ envoys not to travel to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, telling Fox News that ″they can call us anytime they want.”

The Latest: Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks
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Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach

Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach

Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach
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Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough
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Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
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Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March, disclosure shows

U.S.

Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March, disclosure shows
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China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia

China's commerce ministry on Saturday expressed "firm opposition" to the European Union's inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia,

China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia
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Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years

Palestinians voted in local elections on Saturday that for the first time in two decades include Gaza and are a gauge of the

Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years
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Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China

Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China

Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China
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Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on

Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push
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Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach

On Newport’s south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, clean the air and foster wildlife

Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach
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A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
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In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role

Among President Donald Trump's main arguments at the U.S.

In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
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Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump

With U.S. gas prices up, President Donald Trump's approval

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump
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Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans

Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
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Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes

President Donald Trump has made it clear he expects his choice for Federal Reserve chair to quickly cut interest rates once he takes office

Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes
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Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online

Every afternoon in a Milan suburb, Diego Di Franco picks up his children from school, manages after‑school activities and prepares dinner

Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online
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Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires

Homes destroyed, pets lost and precious memories burned to ashes in Georgia wildfires
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What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out
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EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones

Top European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz

EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones
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Soaring US stocks face pivotal week of tech-led earnings, Fed meeting

A scorching U.S. stock rally faces a test from a mammoth week of corporate results led by major technology companies, along with a Federal Reserve

Soaring US stocks face pivotal week of tech-led earnings, Fed meeting
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Wildfires abound in US Southeast, Georgia suffers record property losses

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared an emergency on Friday for 91 counties in his state, where authorities are battling two major wildfires that have caused

Wildfires abound in US Southeast, Georgia suffers record property losses
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Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney

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Trump has not mentioned Canada paying an 'entry fee' ahead of USMCA talks, says Carney
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Canada February retail sales up 0.7%; seen up 0.6% in March

Canadian retail sales rose 0.7% in February from January to C$72.06 billion ($52.68 billion) on higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on

Canada February retail sales up 0.7%; seen up 0.6% in March
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China first-quarter fiscal spending quickens as Beijing seeks to spur growth

China’s fiscal spending rose 2.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier, accelerating from a 1% increase in 2025, the finance ministry said on Friday, as Beijing steps

China first-quarter fiscal spending quickens as Beijing seeks to spur growth
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After waiting years for justice, many Purdue opioid victims are defeated — by paperwork

Tammy Blanton’s life unraveled after years of taking opioids initially prescribed for migraines, according to her daughter Mary Anne, who says the drugs left

After waiting years for justice, many Purdue opioid victims are defeated — by paperwork
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Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries

Oil prices whipsawed in volatile trade on Friday, but were higher on the week, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries
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Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March

Brazil's current account deficit totaled $6.036 billion in March, central bank data showed on Friday, exceeding the $5.489 billion shortfall expected by economists in a

Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March
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UK companies ramp up selling price expectations, Bank of England survey shows

British businesses ramped up their expectations for selling prices in the year ahead, according to a survey published by the Bank of England on Friday that added to a run of

UK companies ramp up selling price expectations, Bank of England survey shows
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US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial

A U.S. judge on Friday dismissed Elon Musk's fraud claims in his lawsuit accusing OpenAI and co-founder Sam Altman of betraying OpenAI's original mission, but plans to proceed to

US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial
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Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia

Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
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Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands
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Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury
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Related Digital secures financing for $16 billion Oracle data center in Michigan

Data center developer Related Digital said on Friday it has secured financing for a $16 billion data center campus it is building in Michigan for Oracle.

Related Digital secures financing for $16 billion Oracle data center in Michigan
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Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets
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Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is announcing a special session for judicial redistricting following an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a major Voting Rights Act case

Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case
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The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
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IHeartMedia holds merger talks with Sirius XM, Bloomberg News reports

IHeartMedia Inc is in talks about a potential merger with Sirius XM Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

IHeartMedia holds merger talks with Sirius XM, Bloomberg News reports
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Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios

Members of the screenwriters union have ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios

Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
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Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
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Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodriguez agreed intelligence-sharing measures to combat

Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting
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CFTC sues New York to block oversight of prediction markets

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CFTC sues New York to block oversight of prediction markets
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US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says

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US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says
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US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. does not plan a third renewal of a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is currently at sea

US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says
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US to hold public hearings on April 28-29 related to probes of forced labor

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US to hold public hearings on April 28-29 related to probes of forced labor
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, bolstered by optimism for possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes
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Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires

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Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires
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Lincoln International targets rare investment bank IPO in US markets

Lincoln International filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday, setting the stage for the rare stock market

Lincoln International targets rare investment bank IPO in US markets
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A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, vetoed a bill that would have made it the first ​U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large new data centers, saying the

A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill
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Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website

Johnson & Johnson will start selling four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website, the company told Reuters on Friday.

Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website
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Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched all-time closing highs on Friday as investors assessed signs of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and weighed solid

Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress
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US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid
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Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed,

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
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Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
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Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?
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Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
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Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets

An Argentine appellate court has upheld a lower court decision for the assets of former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to be confiscated in

Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets
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SLB, Baker Hughes see oil exploration spending rising as Iran war disrupts supply

Top oilfield services companies SLB and Baker Hughes said on Friday they expect higher spending on oil

SLB, Baker Hughes see oil exploration spending rising as Iran war disrupts supply
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Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 

Canada has approved a C$4 billion ($2.93 billion) expansion of Enbridge's Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia, the first major

Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 
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New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding

New York sued the Trump administration for withholding more than $73.5 million in highway funding over the state's decision not to revoke some

New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding
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Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh

The dollar fell on Friday, pressured by the Justice Department's decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair

Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh
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Grand jury indicts 4 Cleveland officers, 4 former employees for alleged PPP fraud

Grand jury indicts 4 Cleveland officers, 4 former employees for alleged PPP fraud

Grand jury indicts 4 Cleveland officers, 4 former employees for alleged PPP fraud
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How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case

The Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings along the National Mall to be used as part of its headquarters in Washington exploded into political

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case
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Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on Friday vetoed a bill that would have made it the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large

Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers
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US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

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US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
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US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond

A U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been granted bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond
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Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions
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Avis roller coaster drags a big index along for the ride

White-knuckle trading this month in car rental firm Avis Budget has taken one of the longest-standing U.S. stock indexes for its own thrill ride.

Avis roller coaster drags a big index along for the ride
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Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it

Trading stocks round-the-clock, seven days a week could damage markets by fragmenting liquidity, German exchange operator

Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it
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US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement

The U.S. and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement
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API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise

Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends year-round to

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise
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Scam stopped: UPS Store employee saves resident from $15,000 loss

Scam stopped: UPS Store employee saves resident from $15,000 loss

Scam stopped: UPS Store employee saves resident from $15,000 loss
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Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies

Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill had a modest second week, analysts said on Friday, as competition with Danish rival Novo Nordisk heats up in the oral

Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies
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Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S.

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh
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Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut

X-Energy shares surged 30.9% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching the company a valuation of $11.9 billion and signaling strong interest in the

Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut
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US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts

April 24 - The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based missile defense interceptor systems, advancing U.S.

US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts
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Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says

Brazil's planned critical minerals rules do not involve fresh tax breaks, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday, adding that

Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says
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Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

Google-parent Alphabet will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, as the tech giant deepens its partnership with the artificial intelligence startup that is also its rival in the

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic
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US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond

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US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond
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Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona
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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
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Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell

Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell

Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell
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Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time
Business|Economy|Finance

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaround

Things looked bleak for media in Pittsburgh until a stunning turnaround

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaround
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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war

The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
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Jane Street's $40 billion trading haul tops rivals, sources say

Jane Street, Wall Street's leading market maker, generated a record $39.6 billion in net trading revenue last year, leapfrogging its biggest high-speed

Jane Street's $40 billion trading haul tops rivals, sources say
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US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally

U.S. chip stocks soared to record highs on Friday as Intel's unexpectedly strong revenue forecast reinforced confidence that the AI boom

US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally
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Canada budget deficit over first 11 months of 2025/26 rises to C$25.55 billion

Canada recorded a higher C$25.55 billion ($18.66 billion) budget deficit for the first 11 months of the 2025/26 fiscal year as government expenditures grew faster than

Canada budget deficit over first 11 months of 2025/26 rises to C$25.55 billion
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Instant View: End of Powell probe relieves uncertainty over Fed succession plan

The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S.

Instant View: End of Powell probe relieves uncertainty over Fed succession plan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Lots of talk, lots of tech

Next week combines the big three obsessions for investors right now - the war in Iran, the path of interest rates and the AI boom.

Lots of talk, lots of tech
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EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
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UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks

UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks, while a Bank of England warning that global stocks could

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks
Business|Economy|Europe

European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict

European shares posted a sharp weekly loss on Friday, as investors worried about risks to growth and inflation with energy supplies still

European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict
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Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold

Businesses have doled out up to $4 million to send ships through the Panama Canal while trying to avoid the Iran war's risks and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Economy|Technology|World

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran
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How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
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Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark

Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark

Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark
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Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White

Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs
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Mexican economy misses expectations is February, slow start to the year

Mexico's economic activity expanded slightly in February but missed expectations, extending its rough patch since the start of the year, official data showed on

Mexican economy misses expectations is February, slow start to the year
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China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports

China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting U.S. capital without government approval, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing

China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports
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Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending

Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation

Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
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SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains

SLB said it is seeking to recover higher costs from customers after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted

SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains
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China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update

China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
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DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips

Chinese startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of V4, its new artificial intelligence model adapted to run on Huawei chips, marking

DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips
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Intel soars on signs AI boom for CPUs is here

Demand for Intel's central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally

Intel soars on signs AI boom for CPUs is here
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US discussing dollar swap lines with Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury's Bessent says

The United States is discussing currency swap lines with other countries including Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US discussing dollar swap lines with Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury's Bessent says
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P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices

U.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble on Friday warned of a roughly $1 billion post-tax hit to its fiscal 2027 profit from surging

P&G warns of $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices
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US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as households shrugged off a ceasefire in the war with Iran, remaining focused on the inflation

US consumer sentiment slumps to record low in April; inflation expectations rise
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Union says US bailout of Spirit Airlines must protect employees

A union representing workers at Spirit Airlines said on Friday any U.S. bailout of the bankrupt low-cost carrier must protect employees.

Union says US bailout of Spirit Airlines must protect employees
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US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals

The United States and European Union on Friday released an action plan to coordinate trade policies and measures on critical minerals supply chains,

US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals
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Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations

Luxury group Brunello Cucinelli has strengthened its controls to monitor compliance with European Union sanctions on Russia, its 2025 annual report shows, following

Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations
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Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced the Iranian regime’s killing of protesters but stressed that, “as a pastor,” he cannot support the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war
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Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover
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Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record

Consumer sentiment rebounds slightly after hitting lowest level on record
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports

NFL draft in NIL era includes players taking a pay cut to go from college to the pros

It might not take long to become a millionaire in the NFL

NFL draft in NIL era includes players taking a pay cut to go from college to the pros
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Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination

State lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises

Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination