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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson

First-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration

November 13, 2025
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson
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Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports

U.S.

November 13, 2025
Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports
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Highlights of US framework trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The United States on Thursday announced framework agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala that will see Washington

November 14, 2025
Highlights of US framework trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
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Colombia's Ecopetrol to execute $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, drill five additional wells

Colombia's state-run energy company Ecopetrol ECO.CN expects to execute about $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, equivalent to 90% of its target, executives

November 14, 2025
Colombia's Ecopetrol to execute $6.3 billion in investments in 2025, drill five additional wells
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing

The giant New Glenn rocket from billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for

November 13, 2025
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing
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Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

The Trump administration on Thursday finalized its rollback of Biden-era limits on oil and gas drilling in an Alaska area that is the nation's largest tract of undisturbed public land.

November 13, 2025
Trump administration revokes Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
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Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

Families of some victims of two Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people asked a U.S. appeals court on Thursday to reverse a judge's decision to

November 13, 2025
Crash victims' families appeal US judge's decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case
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Morgan Stanley questioned by US House panel over Zijin Gold IPO in Hong Kong 

Morgan Stanley's underwriting of Zijin Gold International's Hong Kong IPO placed it and its U.S. investors at risk of regulatory, financial and

November 13, 2025
Morgan Stanley questioned by US House panel over Zijin Gold IPO in Hong Kong 
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US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order

U.S. airlines have cut far fewer flights for Friday than the requirement that they cut 6% of domestic flights at the 40 busiest American airports, according

November 13, 2025
US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order
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Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports

Merck is closing in on a deal to buy Cidara Therapeutics in a deal valuing the biotechnology company at a premium to its $3.3 billion market capitalization, the Financial Times reported on

November 13, 2025
Merck nearing deal for Cidara, FT reports
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Brazil expects US to answer proposal regarding tariffs possibly as soon as Friday, minister says

The United States is analyzing the negotiation proposal sent by Brazil regarding tariffs and a response is expected soon, the Brazilian foreign minister said on Thursday, citing

November 13, 2025
Brazil expects US to answer proposal regarding tariffs possibly as soon as Friday, minister says
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US weekly jobless claims edge down, Haver Analytics estimates

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits eased slightly last week, Haver Analytics estimated on Thursday, pointing to stable

November 13, 2025
US weekly jobless claims edge down, Haver Analytics estimates
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US to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador

The United States said on Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador

November 13, 2025
US to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador
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Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen

Rio Tinto said on Friday its Kennecott operation in Utah, U.S., has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement with TerraGen to source renewable energy from a new wind farm in Texas.

November 13, 2025
Rio Tinto signs 15-year renewable power deal with U.S. based TerraGen
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Trump will attend Davos forum in 2026, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, next year, according to a White House official.

November 13, 2025
Trump will attend Davos forum in 2026, White House official says
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Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll

Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply last quarter as weak household spending and ongoing domestic uncertainty offset gains from exports, a Reuters

November 14, 2025
Thai economic growth likely slowed sharply in Q3 on weak consumption: Reuters poll
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UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows

The downturn in Britain's labour market abated slightly last month as recruiters reported the first increase in demand for temporary staff in over a year, a survey

November 14, 2025
UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows
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Under Armour parts ways with Steph Curry as restructuring gathers pace

Under Armour and Stephen Curry have parted ways, ending over a decade-long partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company.

November 13, 2025
Under Armour parts ways with Steph Curry as restructuring gathers pace
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Business jet that crashed in Michigan was flown after pilots chose not to wait for a test pilot, NTSB says

Business jet that crashed in Michigan was flown after pilots chose not to wait for a test pilot, NTSB says

November 13, 2025
Business jet that crashed in Michigan was flown after pilots chose not to wait for a test pilot, NTSB says
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Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

Cuba is fighting a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses including dengue and chikungunya virus that have swept the island in recent weeks, affecting nearly one-third of the population

November 13, 2025
Cuba fights to contain spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus
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Trading Day: Fed hopes melt, stocks sink

Wall Street tumbled and Treasury yields rose on Thursday as expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month faded rapidly, while the dollar

November 13, 2025
Trading Day: Fed hopes melt, stocks sink
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Cuba accuses US-funded media outlet of economic terrorism, manipulating exchange rate

Cuba on Thursday alleged that U.S.-funded media outlet El Toque was manipulating Cuba's informal exchange rate to foment unrest on the island at a time when a

November 13, 2025
Cuba accuses US-funded media outlet of economic terrorism, manipulating exchange rate
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You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

November 13, 2025
You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
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Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech

Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it sold a part of its stake in German drugmaker BioNTech SE, more than five years after both firms formed an alliance that yielded a vaccine to combat the deadly

November 13, 2025
Pfizer slashes stake in COVID vaccine partner BioNTech
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

JBS profit falls amid still-challenging US market environment

JBS, the world's largest meat company, reported a net profit fall in the third quarter in spite of a rise in global net sales amid a still-

November 13, 2025
JBS profit falls amid still-challenging US market environment
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Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules

Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Thursday failed to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp accusing them of conspiring to monopolize markets

November 13, 2025
Apple and OpenAI must face X Corp's lawsuit for now, US judge rules
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Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs

Applied Materials said on Thursday it expects spending on chipmaking equipment in China to fall in 2026 as tighter U.S. export controls limit its market access, with overall revenue

November 13, 2025
Applied Materials sees weaker China spending in 2026 on tighter US curbs
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Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The Trump administration has announced trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala

November 13, 2025
Trump administration says it has trade frameworks with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala
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Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports

November 13, 2025
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts
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Fed's Kashkari wanted rate-cut pause in October, reports Bloomberg News

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari told Bloomberg News in an interview on Thursday that he did not support the Fed's interest-rate cut in October given the economy's

November 13, 2025
Fed's Kashkari wanted rate-cut pause in October, reports Bloomberg News
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Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

November 13, 2025
Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening
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US corporate bankruptcies set to hit 15-year high amid credit jitters, S&P data shows

Large U.S. corporate bankruptcies are on pace to hit their highest level in 15 years, S&P Global data showed on Thursday, underscoring mounting stress across corporate America at a

November 13, 2025
US corporate bankruptcies set to hit 15-year high amid credit jitters, S&P data shows
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White House hosts oil, biofuel talks as Trump administration nears decision on refinery waivers

The White House this week held separate meetings with oil refiners and biofuel producers as it seeks to resolve a long-running dispute over billions of gallons of U.S.

November 13, 2025
White House hosts oil, biofuel talks as Trump administration nears decision on refinery waivers
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Ubisoft delays half-year results, requests trading suspension

French video game publisher Ubisoft said on Thursday it was postponing the publication of its half-year earnings and requested Euronext suspend trading of its shares and

November 13, 2025
Ubisoft delays half-year results, requests trading suspension
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Digital lender Nubank posts Q3 income beat, record profitability

Nu Holdings, the listed entity which runs Brazilian digital lender Nubank, posted on Thursday an increase in its third-quarter net income driven by its Brazilian

November 13, 2025
Digital lender Nubank posts Q3 income beat, record profitability
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The longest US government shutdowns

The U.S. government shutdown ended on its 43rd day on Thursday, the longest in history and breaking a record set in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first term in office.

October 01, 2025
The longest US government shutdowns
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Equities tumble, bond prices dip as hopes fade for Fed rate cut in December

Wall Street indexes suffered their biggest one-day decline in a month on Thursday, pushing down MSCI's global equities gauge while U.S.

November 13, 2025
Equities tumble, bond prices dip as hopes fade for Fed rate cut in December
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Some Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid have returned to their jobs at Hyundai site

Some of the more than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at Hyundai's sprawling manufacturing site in Georgia have returned to their U.S. jobs two months later

November 13, 2025
Some Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid have returned to their jobs at Hyundai site
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Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end

November 13, 2025
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
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States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

November 13, 2025
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
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Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates

The U.S. stock market tumbled to one of its worst days since its springtime sell-off

November 13, 2025
Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates
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Carlyle exploring options to buy Lukoil foreign assets, sources say

U.S. private equity firm Carlyle is exploring options to buy Russian oil major Lukoil's foreign assets, three sources familiar with the situation

November 13, 2025
Carlyle exploring options to buy Lukoil foreign assets, sources say
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US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown

The head of the U.S.

November 13, 2025
US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown
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Striking Boeing workers approve labor deal, ending 101-day-long walkout

Striking workers at Boeing Defense's St.

November 13, 2025
Striking Boeing workers approve labor deal, ending 101-day-long walkout
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Wall Street tumbles as Nvidia slides, investors fret that Fed may slow rate cuts

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, with steep losses in Nvidia and other AI heavyweights, as investors scaled back expectations of interest rate cuts due to

November 13, 2025
Wall Street tumbles as Nvidia slides, investors fret that Fed may slow rate cuts
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Living costs, mortgages on the menu at White House dinner with top execs, sources say

Rising living costs and expanding home ownership were among the issues U.S.

November 13, 2025
Living costs, mortgages on the menu at White House dinner with top execs, sources say
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress

The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026

November 13, 2025
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
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Saudi to bolster trade with Lebanon after drug smuggling curbed

Saudi Arabia plans imminently to boost commercial ties with Lebanon after Lebanese authorities demonstrated "efficacy" in curbing drug smuggling to the kingdom over

November 13, 2025
Saudi to bolster trade with Lebanon after drug smuggling curbed
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Fed's December rate cut looks increasingly like a toss-up

Citing worries about inflation and signs of relative stability in the labor market after two U.S. interest rate cuts this year, a

November 13, 2025
Fed's December rate cut looks increasingly like a toss-up
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Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as new CEO restructures, source says

Verizon's new CEO is planning to cut about 15,000 jobs in the U.S. telecommunications company's largest ever layoffs, a person

November 13, 2025
Verizon to cut about 15,000 jobs as new CEO restructures, source says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown

The U.S. dollar dipped on Thursday as the U.S. government reopened, leaving traders grappling with the long-term impact the shutdown will have on trust in the U.S

November 12, 2025
US dollar drops as government reopens after record shutdown
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Oil prices steady after steep losses in previous session

(Corrects second bullet point, paragraph 8 and paragraph 10 in November 13 story to remove attribution to OPEC and make clear the surplus projection is implied according to a Reuters calculation based

November 13, 2025
Oil prices steady after steep losses in previous session
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Wall Street has its worst day in a month as traders dial back expectations for Fed rate cuts

Wall Street has its worst day in a month as traders dial back expectations for Fed rate cuts

November 13, 2025
Wall Street has its worst day in a month as traders dial back expectations for Fed rate cuts
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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s most sensitive wilderness areas

October 23, 2025
Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
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Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike in the Midwest

Boeing machinists on Thursday approved a five-year labor agreement to end a strike that began on Aug. 4 at three Midwest plants

November 13, 2025
Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike in the Midwest
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IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers

Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year

November 13, 2025
IRS boosts contribution limits for 401(k) retirement plan savers
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German budget committee passes 2026 defence budget, defence ministry says

Germany's budget committee approved on Thursday the defence budget and the economic plan for the Bundeswehr special fund for 2026, with a total volume of more than 108 billion euros

November 13, 2025
German budget committee passes 2026 defence budget, defence ministry says
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IMF says Jamaica has buffers to finance immediate disaster-related needs

The International Monetary Fund said it was closely monitoring developments in Jamaica and Haiti on Thursday following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, adding that

November 13, 2025
IMF says Jamaica has buffers to finance immediate disaster-related needs
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Disney warns of potentially long dispute with YouTube TV, shares fall

Walt Disney signaled on Thursday it was girding for a potentially prolonged fight with YouTube TV over distribution of its television

November 13, 2025
Disney warns of potentially long dispute with YouTube TV, shares fall
Economy|Finance|World

European officials consider pooling dollars to lessen Fed reliance after Trump shocks

European financial stability officials are debating whether to create an alternative to Federal

November 13, 2025
European officials consider pooling dollars to lessen Fed reliance after Trump shocks
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Fed's Hammack says restrictive monetary policy needed to cool inflation

By Michael S.

November 13, 2025
Fed's Hammack says restrictive monetary policy needed to cool inflation
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Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

November 13, 2025
Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say
Economy|Health|US

Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary

Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums

November 13, 2025
Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary
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A judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop to view evidence in jail. He still hasn't gotten it

Months after a judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop in jail to review evidence, lawyers for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson say the device has yet to be delivered

November 13, 2025
A judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop to view evidence in jail. He still hasn't gotten it
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AT&T reached a $177M data breach settlement. What consumers should know about claiming their money

AT&T has reached a combined $177 million settlement over two data breaches

November 13, 2025
AT&T reached a $177M data breach settlement. What consumers should know about claiming their money
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Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike Thursday at 65 U.S. stores

November 12, 2025
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day
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401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up

401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up

November 13, 2025
401(k), IRA contribution limits get a bump up
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San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options

The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise

November 13, 2025
San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options
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IMF says market conditions are opportunity for Argentina to accumulate reserves

Current benign international financial market conditions are an opportunity for Argentina to accelerate its accumulation of international reserves, the International Monetary Fund said on

November 13, 2025
IMF says market conditions are opportunity for Argentina to accumulate reserves
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US companies step up job cuts amid uncertain economy

U.S. companies across sectors are intensifying job cuts, extending a trend of workforce reductions from 2024, as they prioritize cost-savings and streamline operations amid a challenging

February 26, 2025
US companies step up job cuts amid uncertain economy
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Starbucks union baristas walk out on Red Cup Day in push for contract talks

More than 1,000 Starbucks unionized baristas in over 40 U.S. cities launched an indefinite strike on Thursday, intensifying their push for a

November 13, 2025
Starbucks union baristas walk out on Red Cup Day in push for contract talks
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UBS takeover of Credit Suisse pushed up Swiss banks' funding costs, SNB says

Swiss banks have to pay more currently to secure liquidity in the financial markets than two years ago, the Swiss National Bank said on Thursday, pointing to the 2023 collapse of

November 13, 2025
UBS takeover of Credit Suisse pushed up Swiss banks' funding costs, SNB says
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Brazil trims 2025 growth, inflation forecasts amid slowdown

Brazil's Finance Ministry on Thursday trimmed its 2025 economic growth forecast to 2.2% from 2.3%, citing weaker than previously expected third-quarter results that also weighed on

November 13, 2025
Brazil trims 2025 growth, inflation forecasts amid slowdown
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Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms

Portugal's minority centre-right government said on Thursday it was open to talks with unions, which have called a general strike next month over a planned overhaul of labour laws

November 13, 2025
Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms
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LKQ taps Bank of America to sell specialty parts business, sources say

Auto parts supplier LKQ is planning to sell Keystone Automotive Industries, its specialty parts division, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters,

November 13, 2025
LKQ taps Bank of America to sell specialty parts business, sources say
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Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say

Customers of Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker Nexperia are working with the company on a workaround to bypass a feud between the Europe-based unit and its packaging

November 13, 2025
Nexperia customers in talks over workaround to skirt Europe-China chip feud, sources say
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US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food

November 13, 2025
US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain
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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises again, inching up to 6.24%

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the second week in a row, hovering near its low point so far this year

November 13, 2025
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises again, inching up to 6.24%
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Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs

November 13, 2025
Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
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EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal

European Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help

November 13, 2025
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
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The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says crews have found the body of a coal miner missing for days after a mine flooded in West Virginia

November 13, 2025
The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says
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The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure

November 13, 2025
The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress
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Cash App's Moneybot might know your spending habits better than you do

Cash App has introduced Moneybot, a new financial services chatbot that will be integrated into its banking app this winter

November 13, 2025
Cash App's Moneybot might know your spending habits better than you do
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Crypto-focused Grayscale reveals 20% revenue drop in US IPO filing

Grayscale reported a 20% drop in revenue in the first nine months of 2025, the crypto-focused asset manager disclosed in its U.S. initial public offering paperwork on

November 13, 2025
Crypto-focused Grayscale reveals 20% revenue drop in US IPO filing
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Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'

Billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday said on X the CNBC report of his artificial intelligence startup xAI raising $15 billion in a series E funding round was "false."

November 13, 2025
Elon Musk says report on xAI's $15 billion fundraise is 'false'
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US judge denies motions to disqualify officers, advisers involved in Citgo auction

A U.S. judge has denied motions filed by Venezuela and Gold Reserve to disqualify him, a court officer and two advising firms overseeing an auction of shares in

November 13, 2025
US judge denies motions to disqualify officers, advisers involved in Citgo auction
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Michael Burry of 'Big Short' fame is closing his hedge fund

Michael Burry, the investor whose successful bets against the U.S. housing market in 2008 were recounted in the movie "The

November 13, 2025
Michael Burry of 'Big Short' fame is closing his hedge fund
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Moody's downgrades Nike's debt ratings on cost pressures

Credit rating agency Moody's Ratings has downgraded several of global footwear and apparel retailer Nike's debt ratings.

November 13, 2025
Moody's downgrades Nike's debt ratings on cost pressures
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IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts

The International Monetary Fund will soon begin a staff mission to Ukraine to discuss its financing needs and a potential new lending program,

November 13, 2025
IMF to start mission to Ukraine soon, stresses need for anti-corruption efforts
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'Not been pretty': Novo Nordisk faces rare shareholder rebuke over board shake-up

Novo Nordisk faces a shareholder backlash on Friday as the Danish drugmaker's minority investors prepare a protest vote against

November 13, 2025
'Not been pretty': Novo Nordisk faces rare shareholder rebuke over board shake-up
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tracking Starbucks' battles with workers union

More than 1,000 Starbucks unionized baristas launched an open-ended strike on Thursday, intensifying their push for a collective bargaining agreement over pay and other benefits at the

November 13, 2025
Tracking Starbucks' battles with workers union
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Young Ukrainian men needed at home, Germany's Merz tells Zelenskiy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he needed to ensure that young men from Ukraine do not come to Germany in large numbers, in what he

November 13, 2025
Young Ukrainian men needed at home, Germany's Merz tells Zelenskiy
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Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk

Tesla said on Thursday it is recalling about 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2 battery power systems in the U.S. for fire and burn hazards after receiving 22 reports of overheating. The U.S.

November 13, 2025
Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 batteries in US over fire risk
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Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera

Pfizer on Thursday closed its up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera after winning shareholder approval, gaining a foothold in the fast-growing obesity

November 13, 2025
Pfizer completes up to $10 billion acquisition of Metsera
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IMF sees signs of US economic strain but lack of data due to shutdown clouds picture

The International Monetary Fund is seeing signs of strain in the U.S. economy with fourth-quarter growth likely decelerating from previous forecasts, but a lack

November 13, 2025
IMF sees signs of US economic strain but lack of data due to shutdown clouds picture
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Fitch downgrades Aston Martin's ratings as US demand uncertain

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded British automaker Aston Martin's debt ratings, citing the luxury sports car maker's persistent negative cash flow

November 13, 2025
Fitch downgrades Aston Martin's ratings as US demand uncertain
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Can Peru reboot its Amazon oil? Pollution fallout and local opposition loom

Near a remote bend of the Patoyacu River in Peru's northern Amazon, Wilmer Macusi stood atop a rusty pipeline cutting through the jungle, swirling a

November 13, 2025
Can Peru reboot its Amazon oil? Pollution fallout and local opposition loom
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Citgo raises profit to $167 million, liquidity up to $2.75 billion

Citgo Petroleum's profit rose to $167 million in the third quarter from $100 million in the previous period, while the liquidity of the Venezuela-owned refiner

November 13, 2025
Citgo raises profit to $167 million, liquidity up to $2.75 billion
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Streaming and parks shine for Disney in Q4, but weakening in cable and at the box office

Disney’s fiscal fourth-quarter performance was mixed, as a weak performance from its television networks and some films was buffered by strength in its streaming business and theme parks

November 13, 2025
Streaming and parks shine for Disney in Q4, but weakening in cable and at the box office
Business|Economy|World

Fed's Daly open-minded on December rate cut amid balanced risks

Risks to the Federal Reserve's two goals of price stability and full employment are balanced now that the Fed has cut interest rates twice so far this year

November 13, 2025
Fed's Daly open-minded on December rate cut amid balanced risks
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US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday the government would release the closely watched employment report for October, but without the jobless rate after a

November 13, 2025
US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says
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Wall Street opens lower as markets await data after federal reopening

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, with investors awaiting indications on the U.S. economy and the monetary policy path after President Donald Trump signed a bill ending

November 13, 2025
Wall Street opens lower as markets await data after federal reopening
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Democrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats appear more fired up than Republicans about voting in next year's congressional elections following the party's victories in recent state and local

November 13, 2025
Democrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Apple refused permission to appeal UK ruling on app store commissions

Apple was on Thursday refused permission to appeal against a London tribunal ruling that it abused its dominant position by charging app developers unfair commissions, though the

November 13, 2025
Apple refused permission to appeal UK ruling on app store commissions
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Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says

The funding gap for aid agencies is accentuating Sudan's crisis, leaving them unable to help many of the tens of thousands of people fleeing from the Darfur city of al-

November 13, 2025
Aid agencies 'nowhere close' to meeting needs for displaced Sudanese, IOM chief says
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US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday the government would release the closely watched employment report for October, but without the jobless rate after a

November 13, 2025
US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis

Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit

November 13, 2025
No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
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Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.

November 13, 2025
Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.

November 13, 2025
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
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Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

November 13, 2025
Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party
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RTX to take $300 million fourth quarter charge tied to pension buyout

RTX Corp said on Thursday it will incur non-cash pretax charge of about $300 million in the fourth quarter related to the transfer of $2.5 billion in pension obligations to a Prudential

November 13, 2025
RTX to take $300 million fourth quarter charge tied to pension buyout
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

21shares launches two US crypto index ETFs

21shares launched its first exchange-traded funds tracking the price of a basket of cryptocurrencies, including ethereum, solana and dogecoin, for U.S. investors, the Swiss

November 13, 2025
21shares launches two US crypto index ETFs
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Nissan considering car development with Honda in US, Nikkei reports

Nissan Motor is considering a joint project for vehicle and powertrain development with Honda Motor in the U.S., Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa told the Nikkei business daily on Thursday.

November 13, 2025
Nissan considering car development with Honda in US, Nikkei reports
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EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine

By Bart H.

November 13, 2025
EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine
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EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz

Europe's top development banks and Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz signed a deal on Thursday to provide hundreds of millions of euros to secure Ukraine's natural gas supply amid the

November 13, 2025
EU funnels fresh money to Ukraine for Naftogaz
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Norway wealth fund may invest in top defence firms after 21-year ban

Unnerved by the Ukraine war and U.S.

November 13, 2025
Norway wealth fund may invest in top defence firms after 21-year ban
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation

The U.S.

November 13, 2025
USDA searched for terms like 'diversity,' 'climate modeling' to target grants for cancellation
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US 10-year Treasury yields priced for no inflation surprises, set to rise modestly: Reuters poll

U.S. 10-year Treasury yields, assuming no upside inflation surprises, are likely to rise modestly in coming months, according to a Reuters poll of market

November 13, 2025
US 10-year Treasury yields priced for no inflation surprises, set to rise modestly: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market

Technology executives and analysts expect artificial intelligence to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in value, yet forecasts for the market diverge significantly based on the

November 13, 2025
Major analyst and enterprise forecasts on the AI market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping

November 13, 2025
A battle is brewing over the future of online shopping
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US|World

Counter-drone radar firm Chaos raises $510 million in defense tech boom

Counter-drone radar manufacturer Chaos Industries raised $510 million in a funding round that closed last month, the company's CEO said, the latest sign of booming

November 13, 2025
Counter-drone radar firm Chaos raises $510 million in defense tech boom
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Top Democrats slam Trump for delaying export curbs on China

Top Senate Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took aim at the Trump administration for suspending a measure that blocked thousands of

November 13, 2025
Top Democrats slam Trump for delaying export curbs on China
Business|Economy|Environment

USDA data blackout fuels uncertainty ahead of upcoming crop report

A crop data blackout during the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown has led to the widest range of analyst estimates in a decade for corn and

November 13, 2025
USDA data blackout fuels uncertainty ahead of upcoming crop report
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology|US

WeightWatchers to offer Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill after 2026 launch

WeightWatchers' CEO said on Wednesday it planned to offer Novo Nordisk's much-anticipated Wegovy in pill form if it is launched next year in the United States,

November 12, 2025
WeightWatchers to offer Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill after 2026 launch
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's 'megabanks' seen posting solid Q2 profits, on track for record annual earnings

Japan's three largest banking groups are expected to post

November 11, 2025
Japan's 'megabanks' seen posting solid Q2 profits, on track for record annual earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed cut now a coin toss

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the U.S. government now reopening after a six-week hiatus, market attention

November 13, 2025
Fed cut now a coin toss
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EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results

European Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results

November 13, 2025
EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results
Business|Economy|Travel

Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines

Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines

November 13, 2025
Flying will stay rough after the shutdown. Why? Spirit Airlines
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US, Switzerland close in on deal to ease Trump's crippling tariffs

The U.S. and Switzerland edged closer to a trade deal on Thursday to reduce President Donald Trump's crippling 39% tariffs on Swiss imports

November 13, 2025
US, Switzerland close in on deal to ease Trump's crippling tariffs
Crime|Economy|Education|World

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election

Chileans are heading into Sunday’s presidential election consumed by fear over crime, immigration and organized gangs that have taken root in a few

November 13, 2025
Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy

Alphabet's Google was hit with an EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy on Thursday following complaints from publishers who say it has hurt their

November 13, 2025
Google hit with EU antitrust investigation into its spam policy
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Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows

Euro zone industrial production rose far less in September than economists had predicted, though the big economies fared well and the shortfall was due to volatility among big

November 13, 2025
Euro zone industrial output weak but skewed by Ireland, data shows
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Regional Fed banks could be next front in Trump's pressure campaign

The historically routine process of reappointing the Federal Reserve's 12 regional bank presidents is being watched for signs of becoming the

November 13, 2025
Regional Fed banks could be next front in Trump's pressure campaign
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Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs

Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs

November 13, 2025
Analysis: Trump fact-checks himself on whether Americans pay for his tariffs
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption

Maria Gladys Primo cannot hold back tears as she recalls the night of November 13, 1985, when she last saw her two young children, before a landslide of mud,

November 13, 2025
Colombia’s ‘lost children’ remain open wound 40 years after deadly volcanic eruption
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The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know

November 13, 2025
The Trump administration is ‘actively evaluating’ portable mortgages. What you need to know
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FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

November 13, 2025
FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
Business|Economy|Europe

Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget

Economic growth in the U.K. slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year

November 13, 2025
Cyberattack on car manufacturer hits UK growth in Q3 ahead of crucial budget
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting

November 13, 2025
US lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration over Chinese chemical shipments to Iran following CNN reporting
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Cisco shares climb on strong AI-fueled equipment demand

Shares of Cisco Systems rose nearly 6% in early trading on Thursday, after the networking equipment maker raised its annual profit and revenue forecast on robust cloud demand.

November 13, 2025
Cisco shares climb on strong AI-fueled equipment demand
Business|Economy|Technology

China's Tencent says chip shortage curbs cloud growth despite strong Q3 results

Tencent on Thursday said chip shortages were constraining the growth of its cloud business as China's largest social media and gaming company prioritizes

November 13, 2025
China's Tencent says chip shortage curbs cloud growth despite strong Q3 results
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Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit

Burberry posted its first quarter of growth in two years on Thursday as the British luxury brand's turnaround efforts started to bear fruit and

November 13, 2025
Burberry returns to growth as turnaround effort starts to bear fruit
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German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils

A German high court rejected a claim from shareholders in defunct payments company Wirecard who were seeking a bigger share of the firm's remaining assets.

November 13, 2025
German court rejects shareholders' bid for more of Wirecard insolvency spoils
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

European shares close lower with upcoming US data in focus; Siemens slides

European shares closed lower on Thursday, as investors shifted their focus to crucial U.S. economic data following the end of the nation's longest

November 13, 2025
European shares close lower with upcoming US data in focus; Siemens slides
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China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say

China's securities watchdog chief, Wu Qing, has sought approval to step down, sources with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be an abrupt and unexpected exit for a regulatory head

November 13, 2025
China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say
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Spain fines Musk's X $5.8 million in cryptoasset advertising case

Spain's stock market supervisor has fined Elon Musk-owned social media platform X 5 million euros ($5.8 million) for failing to make sure that a cryptoasset company that used X for

November 13, 2025
Spain fines Musk's X $5.8 million in cryptoasset advertising case
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SMIC reports 29% increase in third-quarter profit

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November 13, 2025
SMIC reports 29% increase in third-quarter profit
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With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues

Financial markets are underpricing geopolitical risks and nearly all euro zone banks are exposed to some extent, so weakening regulation now could jeopardize the sector's

November 13, 2025
With markets underpricing risk, Europe must not ease bank regulation, ECB argues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's October new bank loans fall sharply, missing forecast

New loans by Chinese banks fell sharply in October from the previous month and missed market expectations, as households and businesses remained wary of taking on more debt due to

November 13, 2025
China's October new bank loans fall sharply, missing forecast
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election

Tanzania's leader chose a longtime loyalist as prime minister on Thursday, after a disputed presidential election in the East African country prompted clashes in which rights groups say

November 13, 2025
Tanzania president names new prime minister after disputed election
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

November 13, 2025
The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

November 13, 2025
‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

How the yen tripped up investors...again

Investors laid a record wager on Japan's yen rising to take advantage of a long-overdue economic revival that coincided with expectations for a U.S.

November 13, 2025
How the yen tripped up investors...again
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows

Britain's housing market lost steam last month as demand faded from buyers concerned about possible

November 13, 2025
UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%

German container shipper Hapag-Lloyd posted a 50% drop in nine-month net profit to 846 million euros ($989 million) on Thursday and lowered the top end of its full-

November 13, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd pledges to address costs as nine-month profit drops 50%
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says

India's Biocon expects a 50% drop in costs for developing complex biosimilars as the United States has proposed to ease clinical testing for the drugs that make up more

November 13, 2025
US proposal to halve biosimilar development costs for India's Biocon, top exec says
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules

Vacation rental firm Airbnb will invest in the promotion of inland towns across Spain over the next three years to tap into rural tourism, as major cities restrict short-term rentals

November 13, 2025
Airbnb turns to Spain's villages as cities tighten rules
Economy|Political|World

Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens

On Tehran's bustling streets, signs of change are unmistakable.

November 13, 2025
Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says

Spain's ACS is close to striking a 23 billion euro ($26.8 billion) partnership with BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners to develop data centres, newspaper Expansion reported

November 13, 2025
ACS, BlackRock to seal $27 billion data centre deal, report says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows

Confidence among German firms outside Germany is rising significantly while it remains subdued among those at home, a survey by the association of German Chambers

November 13, 2025
German companies abroad are more optimistic than those at home, survey shows
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Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S.

November 13, 2025
Deal after dinner as Trump signs end to shutdown
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria

For years, it was a common occurrence: Dutch bandits would drive to Germany and in the dead of night blow up ATMs, grab cash and speed back home on the Autobahn. 

November 13, 2025
German crackdown pushes Dutch ATM bandits towards Austria
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Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound

A surge in luxury stocks has piled pressure on fashion houses including LVMH and Gucci owner Kering to show that signs of recovery in the third quarter can translate

November 13, 2025
Holiday test looms as luxury brands chase elusive rebound
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse

Australia risks undermining efforts to establish itself as a leader in the green energy transition and letting down its

November 13, 2025
Australia's green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits

Britain's economy barely expanded in the third quarter, held back by September's cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, according to data on

November 13, 2025
UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble

Italian tech company Bending Spoons could list as early as next year, when it expects to double adjusted earnings after buying video streaming platform Vimeo and web

November 13, 2025
Italy’s Bending Spoons ready for IPO, warns of AI bubble
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Vietnam's plan to ease high-tech subsidies worries South Korean investors 

South Korean companies, including Samsung Electronics, are worried about Vietnam's plan to reform incentives for the high-tech sector, warning it could lead to

November 13, 2025
Vietnam's plan to ease high-tech subsidies worries South Korean investors 
Business|Economy|World

US court temporarily blocks USDOT order to unwind Delta, Aeromexico joint venture

A U.S. appeals court late on Wednesday temporarily halted a government agency's order to force Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to unwind a joint venture by

November 12, 2025
US court temporarily blocks USDOT order to unwind Delta, Aeromexico joint venture
Business|Economy|World

GE Vernova, Siemens Energy in talks to supply gas turbines for Syria reconstruction, sources say

U.S. firm GE Vernova and Germany's Siemens Energy are in talks to supply gas turbines to a $7 billion project aiming to rebuild

November 13, 2025
GE Vernova, Siemens Energy in talks to supply gas turbines for Syria reconstruction, sources say
Economy|Health|Political|World

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown

November 12, 2025
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
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New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row

New Zealand said on Thursday it would strengthen economic and diplomatic ties with Niue, a self-governing island nation in "free association" with it, after their leaders met in

November 13, 2025
New Zealand beefs up ties with Niue amid Cook Islands row
Business|Economy|Health|World

The Latest: Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill to end a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks

November 12, 2025
The Latest: Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding bill
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President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

November 12, 2025
President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

November 12, 2025
What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says

Taiwan's economy could grow close to 6% this year given the unexpected strong performance in the third quarter, the head of the statistics agency said on Thursday, as the island

November 13, 2025
Taiwan economy could grow close to 6% this year, statistics chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants

California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally

November 12, 2025
California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
Business|Economy|World

Japan's wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation

Japan's wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of rice and other food remained stubbornly high, data showed on Thursday, keeping pressure on

November 13, 2025
Japan's wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
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Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds

Most big emerging economies, including China, Brazil and India, can weather U.S. tariffs without excessive pain, a study by risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft showed,

November 13, 2025
Most emerging nations can realign trade to weather US tariffs, report finds
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank is aiming for moderate inflation accompanied by wage rises and economic improvement, signalling that its goal

November 13, 2025
Bank of Japan aims for wage-driven inflation, aligns with government view
Economy|Political|US|World

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

November 13, 2025
How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

November 13, 2025
Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region
Economy|Health|US

A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result

November 12, 2025
A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US House report accuses China of minerals market interference

China has sought to manipulate global critical minerals prices for decades, using its control as an economic weapon to expand its manufacturing sector

November 12, 2025
US House report accuses China of minerals market interference
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Backwater to breakout: Investors pivot to Australian small caps as blue-chip premiums bite

Long overlooked as the backwater of the Australian equity market, small-cap stocks are having their best run in over a decade due to strong earnings and growth

November 12, 2025
Backwater to breakout: Investors pivot to Australian small caps as blue-chip premiums bite
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published late on Wednesday that he hoped Washington would take no actions liable to escalate the Ukraine conflict.

November 13, 2025
Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting

U.S.

November 12, 2025
Rubio dismisses criticism of U.S. Caribbean strikes at G7 meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Australia's jobs roar back in October, rate cut prospects tumble

Australian employment surged in October as firms took on more full-time workers, pulling the jobless rate down from a four-year high and bolstering a growing view that

November 13, 2025
Australia's jobs roar back in October, rate cut prospects tumble
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Southwest optimistic FAA will allow full schedule within days after shutdown ends

Southwest Airlines told employees Wednesday it is optimistic the Federal Aviation Administration will soon allow U.S. airlines to resume its full schedule.

November 12, 2025
Southwest optimistic FAA will allow full schedule within days after shutdown ends
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight

Shah Capital, Novavax's second-largest shareholder, is pressing the biotech's board to pursue strategic changes, including a potential sale, and warned it

November 12, 2025
Shah Capital pushes for Novavax sale, warns of proxy fight
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Banco do Brasil cuts 2025 net income outlook as farmer defaults surge

Brazilian state-run lender Banco do Brasil on Wednesday lowered its outlook for adjusted net income this year, citing higher funding expenses and rising

November 12, 2025
Banco do Brasil cuts 2025 net income outlook as farmer defaults surge
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US retail holiday job postings slump, Indeed says

Retail-related job postings, including hospitality, retail shops and food services, dropped 16% in October compared to last year, according

November 12, 2025
US retail holiday job postings slump, Indeed says
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes

Scientists report that emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.1% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a small increase

November 13, 2025
Relentless rise in carbon pollution from fossil fuels slightly dampens climate-fighting hopes
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan

November 12, 2025
G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
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All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville

A grandfather and his young granddaughter

November 12, 2025
All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville
Business|Economy|Technology

Cisco raises annual forecast on AI-driven demand for networking gear

Cisco Systems raised full-year forecast for profit and revenue on Wednesday, betting on robust demand for its networking equipment driven by multi-billion-dollar data center

November 12, 2025
Cisco raises annual forecast on AI-driven demand for networking gear
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed

U.S. tech shares stumbled again but the Dow climbed to a new high on Wednesday as investors geared up for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while

November 12, 2025
Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

New York Fed's Perli encourages use of Standing Repo Facility to deal with liquidity needs

By Michael S.

November 12, 2025
New York Fed's Perli encourages use of Standing Repo Facility to deal with liquidity needs
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Fed split deepens as Collins says she would hesitate to support another cut

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins, who voted for both of the Fed's policy-rate reductions this year, said on Wednesday she sees a "relatively high bar" for

November 12, 2025
Fed split deepens as Collins says she would hesitate to support another cut
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FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month

Flutter, the world's largest online betting company, sharply cut its full-year profit growth forecast on Wednesday, primarily due to another long winning streak by gamblers that

November 12, 2025
FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability

U.S.

November 12, 2025
Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda, affordability
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump is committed to a $2,000 dividend to Americans using tariff income-White House

President Donald Trump is committed to providing Americans a $2,000 check using money that has come into government coffers from Trump's tariffs, the White House said on

November 12, 2025
Trump is committed to a $2,000 dividend to Americans using tariff income-White House
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Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million

Edgewell Personal Care has agreed to sell its North American feminine care business, which includes the likes of Stayfree sanitary napkins, to Swedish health and hygiene firm Essity for $

November 12, 2025
Edgewell divests unit behind Stayfree, Playtex to Sweden's Essity for $340 million
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ex-Twitter CEO Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel raises $100 million 

AI startup Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised $100 million to build web search infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents and

November 12, 2025
Ex-Twitter CEO Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel raises $100 million 
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US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety

A U.S.

November 12, 2025
US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety
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EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports

The European Union has called for a bloc-wide handling fee on small packages ordered online from platforms such as Shein, Temu and Alibaba to be imposed in early 2026, over two years

November 12, 2025
EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels, FT reports
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These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom

The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida

November 12, 2025
These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana

Chevron said on Wednesday it expects that a prolific oilfield in Guyana could hold more than the current estimate of 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent in

November 12, 2025
Chevron says it expects upside to current estimated oil resource in Guyana
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future

Volkswagen Group said on Wednesday the technology it is developing with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive could eventually be used in

November 12, 2025
Volkswagen says Rivian JV tech could extend to combustion cars in future
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Dow notches record-high close while Amazon weighs on Nasdaq

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow notching a record-high close and the Nasdaq losing ground as investors rotated out of

November 12, 2025
Dow notches record-high close while Amazon weighs on Nasdaq
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US Treasurer strikes final pennies at Philadelphia Mint

U.S.

November 12, 2025
US Treasurer strikes final pennies at Philadelphia Mint
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Equities rise modestly, US bond yields dip with government reopen, interest rates in focus

MSCI's global equities index rose slightly on Wednesday while U.S.

November 12, 2025
Equities rise modestly, US bond yields dip with government reopen, interest rates in focus
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Wall Street drifts around its records as AMD rallies

U.S. stocks drifted around their records in a mixed day of trading

November 12, 2025
Wall Street drifts around its records as AMD rallies
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

November 12, 2025
A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
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White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown

The White House said on Wednesday that October jobs and inflation data reports might never be released as a consequence of the government shutdown.

November 12, 2025
White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown
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Hassett will stay in White House job if not chosen for Fed chair

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday that he would be able to get to work quickly as Federal Reserve chair due to his experience at the U.S. central bank,

November 12, 2025
Hassett will stay in White House job if not chosen for Fed chair
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US Labor Department urged to prioritize November employment, CPI data post-shutdown

The U.S.

November 12, 2025
US Labor Department urged to prioritize November employment, CPI data post-shutdown
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Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds

Venezuela's bonds could be worth 30%-60% more than at present if building U.S. pressure on President Nicolas Maduro ends up paving the way for what could be the world's biggest-ever

November 12, 2025
Citi ratchets up Venezuela debt bets as US pressure on Maduro builds
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices fall more than $2/bbl as OPEC says 2026 supply to match demand

Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday, weighed down by an OPEC report saying global oil supply will match demand in 2026, marking a further shift from its

November 12, 2025
Oil prices fall more than $2/bbl as OPEC says 2026 supply to match demand
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Miran repeats call for less restrictive monetary policy

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday repeated his view that data showing inflation running above 2% is backward-looking and should not be taken at face value, and again

November 12, 2025
Fed's Miran repeats call for less restrictive monetary policy
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BP in active talks with Stonepeak over Castrol sale, sources say

BP is in talks with investment firm Stonepeak over the sale of its Castrol lubricants unit, according to two people with

November 12, 2025
BP in active talks with Stonepeak over Castrol sale, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

White House explores rules that would upend shareholder voting

The White House is exploring new measures to curb the influence of proxy advisers which conservatives have for years complained push liberal-leaning views,

November 12, 2025
White House explores rules that would upend shareholder voting
Business|Economy|Health

Novo Nordisk CEO signals new appetite for risk in obesity deals

When Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar learned in late September that Metsera had accepted a $7.3 billion rival bid from Pfizer, he was not

November 12, 2025
Novo Nordisk CEO signals new appetite for risk in obesity deals
Economy|Education|Health|Political

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

November 12, 2025
More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|World

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.

November 12, 2025
No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
Economy|Political|World

White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump hopes to sign the bill Wednesday night to end the government shutdown, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press conference.

November 12, 2025
White House says Trump hopes to sign bill Wednesday night to end shutdown
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Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

The European Union needs to adopt "strong and fast" rules against the invasion of cheap and unregulated products, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday.

November 12, 2025
Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels
Business|Economy|Technology

Dayforce shareholders back Thoma Bravo's $12.3 billion take-private deal

Dayforce said that it has received an overwhelmingly positive stockholder vote for a proposed $12.3 billion buyout of the HR software provider by Thoma Bravo, a month after its largest

November 12, 2025
Dayforce shareholders back Thoma Bravo's $12.3 billion take-private deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues

Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure, including new data centers in Texas and New York

November 12, 2025
Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry's construction push continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods

November 12, 2025
Denver turns asphalt into gardens to reduce flooding and reinvest in neighborhoods
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Record number of subprime borrowers miss car loan payments in October, data shows

The share of subprime borrowers at least 60 days behind on their auto loans rose to 6.65% in October, the highest level on record, according to Fitch Ratings data going back

November 12, 2025
Record number of subprime borrowers miss car loan payments in October, data shows
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, according to a decree read on state television,

November 12, 2025
South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel
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Trump to host JPMorgan's Dimon, other Wall Street CEOs at White House dinner

U.S.

November 12, 2025
Trump to host JPMorgan's Dimon, other Wall Street CEOs at White House dinner
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Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with U.S.

November 12, 2025
Brazil foreign minister meets Rubio to assess tariff talks, source says
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Bank of Canada governors agreed to look through choppy inflation, minutes show

Ahead of the Bank of Canada's rates decision on October 29, Governing Council decided to look

November 12, 2025
Bank of Canada governors agreed to look through choppy inflation, minutes show
Economy|Education

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

November 12, 2025
UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

South Africa's leader says that U_S_ President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend is “their loss."

November 12, 2025
Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Three paintings from public television legend Bob Ross have sold for over $600,000 at auction

November 12, 2025
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.

November 12, 2025
UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on

Indigenous protesters on Wednesday defended charging the gates of Brazil's COP30 climate summit and clashing with

November 12, 2025
COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on
Business|Economy

US consumer finance watchdog proposes ending civil rights-era anti-discrimination requirements

The U.S. federal consumer finance watchdog on Wednesday proposed narrowing key civil-rights-era anti-discrimination requirements for the financial industry,

November 12, 2025
US consumer finance watchdog proposes ending civil rights-era anti-discrimination requirements
Arts|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Chasing the Louvre loot: Inside Antwerp's jewellery underworld

In the hours after the Louvre heist, Belgian police received an alert from their French counterparts, urging them to be on the lookout for

November 12, 2025
Chasing the Louvre loot: Inside Antwerp's jewellery underworld
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix

Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides that use freeways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, as it steps up expansion amid competition in the

November 12, 2025
Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix
Business|Economy|Travel|World

US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink

The Trump administration late on Wednesday froze government-imposed flight cuts at 40 major airports at 6% after air traffic control absences fell sharply,

November 12, 2025
US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink
Business|Economy|Environment

Chevron targets 10% annual cash flow growth through 2030, higher cost-cutting

Chevron said on Wednesday that it plans to grow free cash flow by more than 10% annually through 2030 and increase oil and gas production, while further reducing

November 12, 2025
Chevron targets 10% annual cash flow growth through 2030, higher cost-cutting
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Delta sees strong current quarter despite flight disruptions

Delta Air Lines expects to have a strong fourth quarter despite flight disruptions caused by the federal government shutdown, the carrier's CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC on Wednesday.

November 12, 2025
Delta sees strong current quarter despite flight disruptions
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US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions

The U.S. on Wednesday sanctioned individuals and entities in several countries related to their support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone production, in the latest attempt to pressure

November 12, 2025
US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
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Chile's Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike

At least 173 flights have been canceled and 20,000 passengers affected after pilots for LATAM Airlines went on strike, the company said on Wednesday. 

November 12, 2025
Chile's Latam Airlines cancels 173 flights due to pilot strike
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US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams

The United States on Wednesday imposed financial sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for supporting a cyber scam operation that targeted Americans from territory it controls.

November 12, 2025
US issues sanctions against Myanmar armed group over scams
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Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest

Czech election winner, billionaire Andrej Babis, must tell the public how he will eliminate conflicts of interest stemming from his business activities before he is appointed prime

November 12, 2025
Czech president tells prime minister hopeful Babis to show how he will end conflicts of interest
Business|Economy|Finance|US

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia

November 12, 2025
The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic on Wednesday said he favors leaving interest rates where they are until there is "clear evidence" that inflation is moving back to the U.S.

November 12, 2025
Fed's Bostic favors no change in rates while inflation remains greater risk
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is growing to $965 million for Friday’s drawing after lottery officials say no ticket matched all six numbers

November 12, 2025
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing
Business|Economy|Finance|US

With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding

November 12, 2025
With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

November 12, 2025
Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning ‘LGBTQ propaganda’
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan

Toyota Motor said on Wednesday it had begun production at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant as it ramps up hybrid production and confirmed plans to invest $

November 12, 2025
Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar mixed as US government looks to reopen, yen at nine-month low

The U.S. dollar dipped against the euro on Wednesday as traders evaluated what a flood of economic releases will mean for Federal Reserve interest rate policy

November 12, 2025
Dollar mixed as US government looks to reopen, yen at nine-month low
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract

Walt Disney has extended the employment contract of CFO Hugh Johnston by about two years as the media company undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its operations, with a renewed focus on its

November 12, 2025
Disney extends CFO Johnston's employment contract
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability

U.S.

November 12, 2025
Bessent says he will adjust US Treasury debt auctions gradually, safeguard stability
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US

AI startup Anthropic said on Wednesday it would invest $50 billion in building data centers in the U.S., the latest multi-billion-dollar outlay in the industry as companies race to expand

November 12, 2025
Anthropic to invest $50 billion to build data centers in US
Business|Economy|Political|World

India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit

India's cabinet has approved spending 450.6 billion rupees ($5.1 billion) on support for exporters, including 200 billion rupees in

November 12, 2025
India approves $5.1 billion package for exporters after US tariffs hit
Economy|Political|World

French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform

French lawmakers voted to suspend a contested pension reform on Wednesday, as next year's budget bills inch through parliament under persistent threats to the government's survival.

November 12, 2025
French lawmakers vote to approve suspension of unpopular pension reform
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens

Bundled in layers of clothing and clutching her cane inside an evacuation van, 84-year-old Polina Plyushchii said the threat of drones and other weapons had made it too

November 12, 2025
Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens
Economy|Political|World

Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court

Pakistan's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday to expand the powers of the army chief and curb the remit of its Supreme Court, a move that

November 12, 2025
Pakistan parliament approves more powers for army chief, curbs top court
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says

Lower developer fees implemented by Apple to comply with European Union tech regulations have not reduced prices for users, the iPhone maker said on

November 12, 2025
Developer fee cuts not passed on to EU users, Apple says
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Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown

Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets

November 12, 2025
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|World

Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee

Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is retiring at the end of his current term in February, opening up a new seat on the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee at a time that President Donald Trump is seeking to exert more control over the central bank

November 12, 2025
Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals

November 12, 2025
Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals
Economy|Election|Health|Political|Sports

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race

Longtime thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has entered the Kentucky campaign to succeed retiring Republican Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate

November 12, 2025
Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm

The federal government shutdown has created delays in some states when it comes to the federal program that helps millions of families heat and cool their homes

November 12, 2025
Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end

London's FTSE 100 logged a third consecutive record close, supported by gains in utilities and mining shares as investors welcomed signs of a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government

November 12, 2025
UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end
Business|Economy|Technology

GlobalFoundries expects upbeat quarter on demand for auto, data center chips

Contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by strong demand from its clients in the automotive and data

November 12, 2025
GlobalFoundries expects upbeat quarter on demand for auto, data center chips
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Crypto exchange Coinbase to reincorporate in Texas, exit Delaware

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is departing Delaware and reincorporating itself in Texas, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, citing the new business hub's growing

November 12, 2025
Crypto exchange Coinbase to reincorporate in Texas, exit Delaware
Business|Economy|World

German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026

The German Council of Economic Experts on Wednesday cut its forecast for Europe's largest economy in 2026 and predicted only modest growth this year, despite

November 12, 2025
German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026

The world oil market will see a small surplus in 2026 after OPEC+ production increases and higher supply from other producers, an OPEC report showed on Wednesday, a

November 12, 2025
OPEC shifts oil outlook to see small surplus in 2026
Business|Economy|Technology

Synopsys plans 10% job cuts after Ansys deal closure

Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 2,000 employees, as the chip-design software maker looks to redirect investment towards growth opportunities, according to a

November 12, 2025
Synopsys plans 10% job cuts after Ansys deal closure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher as traders anticipate end to federal shutdown

Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday with the Dow at a record high, as investors cheered a likely end to the longest U.S. government shutdown, while an upbeat earnings outlook from

November 12, 2025
Wall St opens higher as traders anticipate end to federal shutdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says

By Michael S.

November 12, 2025
Fed may soon start buying bonds to manage market liquidity, Williams says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea

Oslo-listed Vantage Drilling cancelled a contract to drill next year, which two industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday was with

November 12, 2025
Sanctions stymie Lukoil drilling plans in Romanian Black Sea
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Circle quarterly profit beats estimates on stablecoin growth

Circle's third-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, driven by higher reserve income amid rising circulation of its flagship

November 12, 2025
Circle quarterly profit beats estimates on stablecoin growth
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

November 12, 2025
'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants over interchange fees

November 12, 2025
Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined
Economy|Education

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers

Rural school leaders are most concerned about recruiting and retaining teachers.

November 12, 2025
Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

November 12, 2025
Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

November 12, 2025
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

November 12, 2025
Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

November 12, 2025
Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AMD shares rise as investors cheer AI-driven revenue growth targets

Advanced Micro Devices shares surged 7% on Wednesday after the chipmaker unveiled a bold $100 billion annual data-center revenue target, with plans to claim a larger slice of the booming

November 12, 2025
AMD shares rise as investors cheer AI-driven revenue growth targets
Economy|Europe|World

Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found

Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia, with all but one of the bodies recovered, marking the

November 12, 2025
Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; black box found
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is to take over from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell as head of two of the Bank for International Settlements' key economic

November 12, 2025
ECB's Lagarde replaces Fed's Powell on two key BIS committees
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Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll

The U.S.

November 12, 2025
Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll
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Canada's Loblaw raises annual profit forecast on resilient grocery demand

Loblaw raised its annual profit forecast after beating third-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, as the Canadian retailer bet on demand for grocery and medicines at its discount stores

November 12, 2025
Canada's Loblaw raises annual profit forecast on resilient grocery demand
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Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post

Senegal's president and the political party he belongs to have issued conflicting statements over the leadership of the ruling coalition, a clear sign of dissension among top leaders

November 12, 2025
Senegal president and ruling party clash over leadership post
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Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split

Polestar reported a wider third-quarter loss on Wednesday and said it would conduct a reverse stock split - reducing the number of its existing shares

November 12, 2025
Polestar's losses widen, aims to keep Nasdaq listing with reverse stock split
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Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran

Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if the

November 12, 2025
Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
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Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider

November 12, 2025
Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Economy|Food|Health

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again

November 12, 2025
Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
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UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distanced himself on Wednesday from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid,

November 12, 2025
UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing
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Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits

Three former senior enforcement lawyers at the U.S.

November 12, 2025
Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits
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UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

Millions more people risk famine in at least a dozen crisis spots around the world, including Sudan and Gaza, two U.N. agencies warned on Wednesday, appealing for funds to address a

November 12, 2025
UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding
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Tech turbulence and data deluge due

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Markets have already effectively priced in the U.S. government's reopening on Monday,

November 12, 2025
Tech turbulence and data deluge due
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German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group

Germany's export business, struggling under high U.S. tariffs and a slump in China, got a welcome shot in the arm from trade with Eastern Europe in

November 12, 2025
German exports get welcome boost from Eastern Europe, says business group
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India's inflation tanks to record low, boosting December rate-cut hopes

India's retail inflation slumped to a record low of 0.25% in October, driven by a sharp fall in food prices and tax cuts on consumer goods, paving the way for a

November 12, 2025
India's inflation tanks to record low, boosting December rate-cut hopes
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Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from U.S.

November 12, 2025
Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president's office says
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How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over his party on Wednesday after one of his most senior ministers criticised the "toxic" culture in his

November 12, 2025
How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?
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Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs

Brazil's fiscal balance will become a top priority from 2027 regardless of the outcome of next year's presidential election, Goldman Sachs' head of Latin

November 12, 2025
Brazil's fiscal discipline crucial post-2026 election, warns Goldman Sachs
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Fearful of Trump's raids, some Hispanic shoppers turn to safety of online buying

In Newark's heavily Latino Ironbound district, Rosa Ludena works the register of the electronics shop she's owned since 2003. 

November 12, 2025
Fearful of Trump's raids, some Hispanic shoppers turn to safety of online buying
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Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues

Euro zone inflation is unlikely to fall too low and risks may actually be skewed toward higher than forecast readings, but the European Central Bank can tolerate small target

November 12, 2025
Euro zone inflation risks may be tilted to upside, Schnabel argues
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Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region

November 12, 2025
Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks
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Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

November 12, 2025
Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat
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A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

November 12, 2025
A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
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FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

November 12, 2025
FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush
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Italy industry output rebounds after August slump

Italian industrial output rebounded 2.8% in September after a 2.7% drop in August, data showed on Wednesday, offering some hope to the country's long-struggling manufacturing sector.

November 12, 2025
Italy industry output rebounds after August slump
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India's GCC count to grow to 2,400 by 2030; impact of H1-B crackdown minimal, says TeamLease

By Abhirami G -India could host more than 2,400 global capability centres by 2030, TeamLease Services said on Wednesday, adding that  U.S.

November 12, 2025
India's GCC count to grow to 2,400 by 2030; impact of H1-B crackdown minimal, says TeamLease
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New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus

Two newly appointed members of the Japanese government's top economic panel called on Wednesday for an economic stimulus package larger than last year's,

November 12, 2025
New reflationist members at Japan's top economic panel push for big stimulus
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US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown

By Nolan D.

November 11, 2025
US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown
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Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

November 11, 2025
Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?
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China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment

China's Singles' Day sales festival is coming to a close after more than a month of promotions on the country's largest e-commerce platforms, which

November 12, 2025
China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have deteriorated for a sixth consecutive year, with rising labour costs and political challenges

November 12, 2025
Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
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White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy

November 12, 2025
White House weighs stepped up domestic travel and speeches to improve Trump’s standing on the economy
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Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

November 12, 2025
Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud
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Why are multilateral development banks under pressure to reform?​

The World Bank and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) are under pressure to offer more help to poor countries being hammered by energy challenges and

November 12, 2025
Why are multilateral development banks under pressure to reform?​
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SoftBank shares slide as Nvidia stake sale highlights AI funding needs

SoftBank's shares slid as much as 10% on Wednesday after the $5.8 billion sale of its stake in Nvidia highlighted the growing funding demands it faces to bankroll its

November 12, 2025
SoftBank shares slide as Nvidia stake sale highlights AI funding needs
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German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October

German inflation slowed slightly in October to 2.3%, the federal statistics office said on Wednesday, confirming preliminary data.

November 12, 2025
German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October
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World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to

November 12, 2025
World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
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Nvidia supplier Foxconn bullish on AI demand, teases OpenAI announcement

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, offered a bullish outlook on AI-related demand on Wednesday saying it would be a

November 12, 2025
Nvidia supplier Foxconn bullish on AI demand, teases OpenAI announcement
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years

-PayPal said on Wednesday it is re-launching in the United Kingdom for customers to shop online and in stores, nearly two years after it restructured its operations there following Brexit.

November 12, 2025
PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years
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China's soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw

China is grappling with a glut of soybeans after months of record imports, curbing prospects for U.S. exports despite a recent trade truce

November 12, 2025
China's soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says

AI data centre-fuelled power demand growth in the U.S. is likely to drive a "boom cycle" for energy storage in the next five years as more storage is needed to

November 12, 2025
Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says
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Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up

Sweden's economy is picking up speed after a period of sluggish growth, but uncertainty remains high, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said on Wednesday.

November 12, 2025
Sweden's finance minister sees signs of economy picking up
Africa|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink

South Africa's largest mobile operator Vodacom Group has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet for businesses across Africa,

November 12, 2025
Vodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk's Starlink
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

November 12, 2025
Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
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Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says

Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below average for a third consecutive year as vineyards faced extreme and volatile weather,

November 12, 2025
Global wine output subdued by climate shocks, OIV says
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China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit

Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation

November 12, 2025
China and Spain sign agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit
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This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers

Drone warfare exploded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

November 12, 2025
This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers
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Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday she would not deny that the negative aspects of the weak yen on the economy have become more pronounced than the positive

November 12, 2025
Japan finance minister says weak yen's disadvantages more pronounced than advantages
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US Congress poised to get back to work

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The U.S. government is on the brink of reopening, potentially restoring pay to unpaid federal workers and ending a

November 12, 2025
US Congress poised to get back to work
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Japan prime minister 'strongly hopes' BOJ achieves wage-driven inflation

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she "strongly hopes" the central bank achieves inflation driven by wages rather than primarily through

November 12, 2025
Japan prime minister 'strongly hopes' BOJ achieves wage-driven inflation
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Gulfstream says US business jet demand strong but China slow due to trade tensions

U.S. trade tensions have slowed opportunities for business jet deals in China, the president of corporate planemaker Gulfstream Aerospace said, in a rare case of demand

November 12, 2025
Gulfstream says US business jet demand strong but China slow due to trade tensions
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M&S shakes up fashion supply chain to spark online growth

Marks & Spencer is revamping its supply chain from "factory to floor", the retailer's new fashion boss told Reuters, as it looks to double annual online non-food sales

November 12, 2025
M&S shakes up fashion supply chain to spark online growth
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Turkcell, Google sign cooperation agreement on cloud technologies

Turkish telecoms operator Turkcell signed an agreement with Google on Wednesday for strategic cooperation on cloud technologies, the company said in a notice.

November 12, 2025
Turkcell, Google sign cooperation agreement on cloud technologies
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Asian equities witness over $10 billion foreign outflows in November as AI rally stalls

Asian equities witnessed steep cross-border outflows in the first week of November as investors booked profits on caution over lofty tech valuations and uncertainty about the sustainability

November 12, 2025
Asian equities witness over $10 billion foreign outflows in November as AI rally stalls
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GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China

General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with the matter said, reflecting

November 12, 2025
GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China
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Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows

Japan's government will pledge to increase spending "without hesitation" to support an economy on the cusp of emerging from stagnation, according to a draft of

November 12, 2025
Japan to pledge bold spending increase in stimulus package, draft shows
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Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade

November 11, 2025
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Business|Economy|Travel

Fewer trips, tighter wallets: Holiday travel demand cools across the board, report shows

The holiday rush may lose some of its momentum this year — even among high-income travelers — as a report from Deloitte on Wednesday shows Americans are planning to take

November 12, 2025
Fewer trips, tighter wallets: Holiday travel demand cools across the board, report shows
Economy|Education|Health|World

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

November 12, 2025
Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says
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Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

November 12, 2025
Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat
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Full blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power

A rare blackout has hit the entire Dominican Republic, snarling traffic and paralyzing business in the country of nearly 11 million people

November 11, 2025
Full blackout hits the Dominican Republic as crews scramble to restore power
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Australian spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecoms, key facilities

Australia's spy chief said on Wednesday hackers working for China's government and military had probed the country's telecoms network and key infrastructure,

November 12, 2025
Australian spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecoms, key facilities
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Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit

Vietnam is working to sign a trade agreement with the United States soon, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said on Wednesday, as a new round of

November 12, 2025
Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit
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What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?

November 12, 2025
What’s in the bill to reopen the federal government?
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Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says

Most of Ireland's big corporate taxpayers have so far escaped the direct impact of U.S. tariffs, but American trade policies have made the outlook for this critical source of

November 12, 2025
Irish corporate taxes to avoid tariff hit but risks rise, watchdog says
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Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market

Stablecoin issuers could become major buyers of Japanese government bonds in several years and influence the central bank's control over monetary policy, the head of

November 12, 2025
Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market
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The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

November 11, 2025
The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy

November 10, 2025
Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's POSCO for $765 million to reduce debt, sending its

November 11, 2025
Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge
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At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy

California Governor Gavin Newsom assured an audience at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil that his state would continue to prioritize green technology,

November 11, 2025
At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October, research firm says

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1.9 million units, driven by strong demand across major markets, market

November 12, 2025
Global EV sales growth hits 23% in October, research firm says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is criticizing the United States for missing key United Nations climate talks, calling it doubling down on stupid

November 11, 2025
AP Interview: Newsom says Trump climate-fighting absence is 'doubling down on stupid'
Crime|Economy|Health

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

November 11, 2025
Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturing confidence surged to its highest level in nearly four years in November, led by the electronics and auto sectors which have been buoyed by

November 11, 2025
Japanese manufacturers' sentiment surges to highest in nearly four years: Reuters poll
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions

Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions

November 11, 2025
Tokyo protests Russia's wider entry ban over Ukraine sanctions
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US Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid

The U.S.

November 11, 2025
US Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring Trump to fully fund food aid
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback

The U.S.

November 11, 2025
US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback
Economy|Health|US

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

November 11, 2025
Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments

November 11, 2025
Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
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A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay more than $3 million and apologize over a law enforcement raid on a small-town weekly newspaper in 2023

November 11, 2025
A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

November 11, 2025
Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US|World

California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels

California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was chilling to see the U.S. military blowing up suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coasts of Latin America

November 11, 2025
California's Newsom criticizes "chilling" U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying vessels
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Trading Day: Tech, the lone cloud on sunny Wall Street

U.S. tech was the major outlier in an otherwise buoyant day for global stocks on Tuesday, as relief around the expected end of the U.S. government

November 11, 2025
Trading Day: Tech, the lone cloud on sunny Wall Street
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US bank regulators move to finalize Treasuries-linked capital plan, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. regulators have agreed on the terms to ease a set of capital requirements that could potentially allow banks to hold more Treasuries, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people

November 11, 2025
US bank regulators move to finalize Treasuries-linked capital plan, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|World

Mexico imposes 156% tariff on sugar imports

Mexico on Tuesday implemented a new tariff for sugar imports due to falling international prices and a risk of oversupply in the domestic market, according to

November 11, 2025
Mexico imposes 156% tariff on sugar imports
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Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after a mixed day on Wall Street

Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after most U.S. stocks rose, settling back to where they were before last week’s swoon over the future of artificial intelligence

November 11, 2025
Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading after a mixed day on Wall Street
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There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends

Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week

November 11, 2025
There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
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US consumer watchdog to narrow civil rights era lending law, sources say

The U.S.

November 11, 2025
US consumer watchdog to narrow civil rights era lending law, sources say
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AMD expects profit to triple by 2030, data center chip market to grow to $1 trillion 

By Max A.

November 11, 2025
AMD expects profit to triple by 2030, data center chip market to grow to $1 trillion 
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Brazil caps fees, shortens payment terms in billion-dollar meal voucher market

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed on Tuesday a decree seeking to lower intermediation costs in the country's multi-billion-real meal voucher market, which will

November 11, 2025
Brazil caps fees, shortens payment terms in billion-dollar meal voucher market
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Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon

November 11, 2025
Dow soars more than 550 points as Wall Street embraces optimism that government might reopen soon
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Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms

November 11, 2025
Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Dow notches record high close, traders bet on end to government shutdown

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a record high close on Tuesday, lifted by progress toward ending the longest U.S. government shutdown, while Nvidia and other

November 11, 2025
Dow notches record high close, traders bet on end to government shutdown
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Stocks rise, dollar dips with focus on labor market, US government reopening

MSCI's global equities index rose modestly on Tuesday as investors looked forward to an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while the

November 11, 2025
Stocks rise, dollar dips with focus on labor market, US government reopening
Economy|Health|Political|US

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance.

November 11, 2025
Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House
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Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

November 11, 2025
Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region
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What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage

November 11, 2025
What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
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Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in debate about what its future should look like

November 07, 2025
Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district
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Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown

November 11, 2025
Why it may take years for air travel to recover from the government shutdown
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Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote

After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session

November 11, 2025
Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
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Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo

For Anthony DeSousa, the owner of two pizza shops in Estes Park and Longmont, Colorado, feeding the hungry is personal.

November 11, 2025
Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo
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Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas

November 11, 2025
Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium
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White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock

The U.S. economy should return to growth of 3% to 4% by the first quarter of 2026, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday.

November 11, 2025
White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock
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US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears

The longest federal government shutdown disrupted tens of thousands of flights in recent days, and with it, U.S. carriers' optimistic expectations for the

November 11, 2025
US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears
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US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues

Airlines canceled 1,200 flights on Tuesday as air traffic control staffing improved significantly ahead of an expected end to a record-setting government

November 11, 2025
US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues
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France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

France will help the Palestinian Authority draft a constitution for a future state, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in

November 11, 2025
France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says
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French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs

France's central bank said the economy "will grow slightly in the fourth quarter" as high political uncertainty contributes to a slowing pace of expansion in November, although it did

November 11, 2025
French central bank sees slight growth in Q4 as political uncertainty weighs
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Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent

November 11, 2025
Woman faces felony charges after accused of fraud and posing as bank agent
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Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk

U.S.

November 11, 2025
Trump calls 50-year mortgages no 'big deal' as right-wing conservatives balk
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Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries

Oil prices gained about $1 on Tuesday on the impact of the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and the optimism over a potential end to the U.S. government shutdown,

November 11, 2025
Oil up as investors balance sanctions risks, oversupply worries
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US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows

U.S. firms were shedding more than 11,000 jobs a week through late October, payroll processor ADP said on Tuesday in its latest real-time estimate of job

November 11, 2025
US lost jobs through late October, new private-sector data shows
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Buses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos

Americans are increasingly booking buses and trains to their Thanksgiving destinations this year while some have outright canceled their plans following the

November 11, 2025
Buses and trains see resurgence amid US air travel chaos
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US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says

Hungary could choose from four or five facilities to shore up its finances under an agreement with Washington, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday, with funding worth up to

November 11, 2025
US financial shield could be worth up to $20 billion, Hungary's Orban says
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FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines

Britain's FTSE 100 closed at a record high for the second straight session on Tuesday, as weak UK labour market data boosted hopes for Bank of England rate cuts and

November 11, 2025
FTSE 100 closes at record high on rate cut bets; AstraZeneca shines
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Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says

Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy will be eligible for help dealing with migratory pressures under a new EU mechanism when the bloc's pact on migration and asylum enters into force

November 11, 2025
Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy eligible for new help dealing with migration, EU says
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Shell challenges arbitration decision on Venture Global LNG supply contracts

Shell has challenged its defeat in an arbitration case against U.S. liquefied natural gas producer Venture Global in the New York Supreme

November 11, 2025
Shell challenges arbitration decision on Venture Global LNG supply contracts
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Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets

November 11, 2025
Amid tensions with US, high inflation is back on Venezuela’s streets
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The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government

November 10, 2025
The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government
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ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

November 11, 2025
ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
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Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns

The appointment of a Trump nominee as the deputy head of the International Labour Organisation has been "frozen" following concerns from staff

November 11, 2025
Trump appointee to UN labour agency 'frozen' over funding and influence concerns
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Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border

Lithuania's foreign minister said he would refuse talks with Belarus on reopening their border, after its President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday ordered

November 11, 2025
Lithuanian foreign minister refuses Lukashenko offer of talks on reopening border
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Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany

Alphabet's Google will invest 5.5 billion euros ($6.41 billion) in Germany in the coming years in a push to expand its

November 11, 2025
Google to invest $6.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany
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Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will ask for a meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss how he can work with him and will also offer some ideas, he told Fox

November 11, 2025
Bank of America CEO seeks to meet Mayor-elect Mamdani, Fox News says
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Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail

As Chinese police closed in on the architect of a massive Ponzi scheme that cost thousands their life savings, a woman in her mid-40s was taken by an accomplice to the Myanmar border

November 11, 2025
Chinese fraudster's luxury life on the run ends in London jail
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Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch

Crypto firm Bitwise Asset Management's successful push to launch the first U.S. spot Solana ETF while the Securities and Exchange Commission was shut down has upended the

November 11, 2025
Bitwise sparks industry scramble with Solana ETF launch
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Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit

A crisis at luxury carmaker Porsche AG hit earnings at its top shareholder Porsche SE in the first nine months of the year, with adjusted profit after tax falling by

November 11, 2025
Porsche crisis weighs on top shareholder's profit
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UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

November 11, 2025
UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds
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European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown

European shares closed at a record high on Tuesday, led by healthcare stocks, as investors anticipated an end to the U.S. government shutdown and

November 11, 2025
European stocks close at record high, led by buoyant healthcare shares, hopes for end to US shutdown
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Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder

Paramount Skydance shares rose 8% on Tuesday in a vote of investor confidence for new CEO David Ellison's pitch on

November 11, 2025
Paramount Skydance shares rise as Ellison's bets get bolder
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Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows

Morgan Stanley launched a dedicated private company research page on Tuesday, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, as investors' interest in high-growth startups

November 11, 2025
Morgan Stanley joins rivals in rolling out private company research, memo shows
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'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction

A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees

November 11, 2025
'Mellon Blue' diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction
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Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know

November 10, 2025
Trump floats $2,000 tariff rebate checks. What you need to know
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Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

November 10, 2025
Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
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Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria

The Israeli military accused Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Tuesday of seeking to rebuild its combat abilities in south Lebanon to the point of threatening Israel's security

November 11, 2025
Israel says Hezbollah trying to rebuild, smuggle in arms from Syria
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Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source

Switzerland could clinch a deal with the United States to lower U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods to 15% as soon as Thursday or Friday, a Swiss source told

November 11, 2025
Swiss could clinch deal for lower US tariffs by end of this week, says source
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AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue

Nebius Group has signed a deal worth about $3 billion with Meta to provide the Facebook owner with AI infrastructure over a five-year period, the company said on Tuesday, after it reported

November 11, 2025
AI cloud firm Nebius signs $3 billion deal with Meta, posts more than four-fold rise in revenue
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Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says

Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies left as it braces for the start of U.S. sanctions on Russia's Lukoil, which owns the country's largest oil refinery and most storage and

November 11, 2025
Bulgaria has one month of gasoline supplies as US sanctions loom, state reserve agency says
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Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics

A lifelong politician who just last year was projected to become prime minister of Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is now struggling to define his party’s

November 11, 2025
Canadian Conservative leader struggles to unify party divided over Trump-style politics
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SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

November 11, 2025
SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
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Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast

CoreWeave's shares tumbled 10% on Tuesday after it scaled back its annual revenue forecast due to data center hiccups despite strong demand for its artificial intelligence services.

November 11, 2025
Nvidia-backed CoreWeave's shares fall as data center delay hits annual revenue forecast
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday with concerns around elevated technology valuations resurfacing, while markets monitored progress toward the end of the longest government

November 11, 2025
S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as tech valuation jitters resurface; federal reopening eyed
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Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul,

November 11, 2025
Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
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US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

The U.S. government "made money" by giving support to the Argentine central bank ahead of last month's midterm election in the South American country, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said

November 11, 2025
US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
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Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens

The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro and yen on Tuesday on concerns about the deteriorating U.S. labor market after a report showed that private employers cut jobs

November 11, 2025
Dollar slides, euro and yen gain as US labor market weakens
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Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF

A pick-up in flows into stocks led the way as non-resident investors added $26.9 billion to their emerging markets' equities and debt portfolios in October, data

November 11, 2025
Stocks shine as foreigners add $27 billion to EM portfolios in October, says IIF
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US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds

The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that

November 11, 2025
US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
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Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin

The mastermind of a vast Ponzi scheme in China, which conned nearly 130,000 investors, was jailed in Britain on Tuesday for over 11 years for laundering the proceeds of

November 11, 2025
Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin
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JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time

JPMorgan has moved 120 employees for its upcoming digital retail bank into its new central Berlin headquarters and expects to hire more people in the years to come in a building

November 11, 2025
JPMorgan employs 120 at digital retail bank in Germany, to grow over time
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Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks

Crypto tokens linked to mainstream financial assets could create new risks for investors, the global securities regulator IOSCO said in a report on Tuesday, as

November 11, 2025
Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks
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Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

November 11, 2025
Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
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Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 

The stock market's recent

November 09, 2025
Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 
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Tech bounce stalls

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Tuesday's tech-led Wall Street jump on a likely reopening of the U.S. government

November 11, 2025
Tech bounce stalls
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China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad next year, doubling down on overseas expansions with high double-digit growth from 2025, Citi said

November 11, 2025
China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says
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Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that recent economic developments evolving as expected have reinforced its view that the current 15% benchmark rate is adequate to bring

November 11, 2025
Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady
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Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim

Levi's will sell its new line of $300 jeans in more stores next year as it looks to boost growth by tapping into strong demand for premium denim, Chief Financial

November 11, 2025
Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim
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Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses

The Bank of England said on Tuesday that wider benefits from its past government bond purchases mostly offset the large losses accruing on its quantitative

November 11, 2025
Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses
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United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'

United Airlines has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it unfairly charged passengers extra money to sit in "window seats" that, to their surprise,

November 11, 2025
United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'
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Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  

SAO PAULO -Brazil's inflation slowed more than expected in October, following a rebound in September, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Tuesday, fueling expectations of an interest rate cut

November 11, 2025
Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  
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G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

November 11, 2025
G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
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Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

November 11, 2025
Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
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Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

November 11, 2025
Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
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Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany plans to allocate nearly 19 billion euros ($22.16 billion) to kit out soldiers with new clothes and personal equipment in the coming years, in addition to 7.5 billion for new

November 11, 2025
Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
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Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll

Argentina's consumer prices likely rose at a roughly steady pace in October compared to the previous month, with the annual average rate remaining on track to mark a 6-year low

November 11, 2025
Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll
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Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

November 11, 2025
Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
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SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders

SoFi on Tuesday announced plans to roll out crypto trading for customers, as the multi-trillion-dollar crypto sector continues to attract traditional financial firms amid

November 11, 2025
SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders
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Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

November 11, 2025
Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
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Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

November 11, 2025
Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?
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Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI

Japanese technology giant SoftBank says it has sold its stake in Nvidia, raising $5.8 billion to pour into other investments

November 11, 2025
Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

November 11, 2025
Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
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Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

November 11, 2025
Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

November 11, 2025
Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
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What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?

The U.S. Congress is poised to approve a deal that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which began when lawmakers allowed funding to expire on October 1. 

November 10, 2025
What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?
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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

November 11, 2025
Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
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A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude of the problem.

November 10, 2025
A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better