Trump risks reigniting a trade war with new tariffs on Canada
The Red Sox have won 14 straight and need 1 more to match an 80-year-old franchise record
Asian stocks rise as Mideast mediation takes oil lower
US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks
Brewers remaining careful with Misiorowski as he returns from layoff
Georgia woman with cerebral palsy inspires community, becomes magazine cover model
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In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy
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Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices
Models of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) became more affordable in Germany between 2020 and 2025, data from research organizations the International Council on Clean
July 20, 2026
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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
July 19, 2026
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UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about
July 20, 2026
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Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide
South Korea's Samsung Biologics will launch a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.81 billion) all-cash bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide, the companies said in separate
July 20, 2026
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TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities, but it
July 20, 2026
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Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90
The dollar made a modest advance against most of its global peers at the start of Asian trading on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East
July 20, 2026
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US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
July 19, 2026
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Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York
July 19, 2026
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses
Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and bombs, killing at least six people
July 19, 2026
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Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow
The head of Boeing's commercial airplane unit said on Sunday that the company is focused on increasing and improving aircraft
July 19, 2026
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Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle
Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle
July 19, 2026
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Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor
July 19, 2026
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Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move
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July 19, 2026
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Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp's $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing on
July 19, 2026
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UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
Britain's next leader, Andy Burnham, will scrap government plans for a digital ID scheme when he takes office, signalling his intention to
July 19, 2026
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Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week
July 19, 2026
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Men more likely than women to use job offers for pay rises, study finds
Men are more likely than women to use outside job opportunities as leverage to negotiate higher pay in their existing jobs, helping drive persistent gender wage gaps,
July 19, 2026
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Former China Development Bank president is under anti-corruption probe
China's top anti-graft watchdog has announced an investigation into a former president of China Development Bank
July 19, 2026
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Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East
July 19, 2026
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Mexico's Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at President Trump's invitation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a message on X that she would attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday at the invitation of U.S.
July 19, 2026
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US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops
The U.S. military says it has carried out new airstrikes against Iran to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one more missing and four requiring hospitalization
July 18, 2026
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Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel
July 18, 2026
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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the
July 18, 2026
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US says two military personnel killed by Iranian attack in Jordan
The U.S. military said on Saturday two of its personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing after an
July 18, 2026
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Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
July 18, 2026
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Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports
The Trump administration is preparing to unveil a series of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives in pursuance of a dramatic overhaul of U.S. foreign aid
July 19, 2026
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Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 80 others
July 18, 2026
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Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and
July 18, 2026
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The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it
The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it
July 18, 2026
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Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump
July 18, 2026
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Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized
July 18, 2026
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Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
Warehouse workers among 8 dead in deadliest Ukrainian attacks inside Russia for two years
July 18, 2026
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The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other
July 18, 2026
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India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission
Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, a key
July 18, 2026
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Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
July 18, 2026
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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he would add the "incalculable
July 17, 2026
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US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
July 17, 2026
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Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says
The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that federal employees can now download the short-video app TikTok on government devices.
July 18, 2026
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US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction
July 18, 2026
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Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case
The top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn said he had no basis to dispute the U.S.
July 18, 2026
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US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack
The United States on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck
July 17, 2026
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GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows
Videogame retailer GameStop owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Friday, signaling its intent to push
July 18, 2026
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Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact
Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the U.S.
July 18, 2026
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Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts
July 18, 2026
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Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
July 18, 2026
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Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks to provide the U.S.
July 18, 2026
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Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says
Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years, according to a source familiar with the matter.
July 17, 2026
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US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged
The United States on Friday partially removed Hong Kong-related sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump in 2020 over China's security
July 17, 2026
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Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico
The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and
July 18, 2026
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
Donald Trump's social media company has discussed
July 17, 2026
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US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.
July 18, 2026
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The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping
The sell-off for AI winners deepened and yanked stock markets lower worldwide
July 17, 2026
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FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional
The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's call for Disney-owned ABC and Comcast unit
July 18, 2026
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US restaurant chains hit by foodborne illness outbreaks
Foodborne illness outbreaks have repeatedly disrupted U.S. restaurant chains, triggering recalls, lawsuits and heightened regulatory scrutiny while pressuring customer traffic and
July 18, 2026
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SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort
SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief
July 18, 2026
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China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July
China is set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month in July, a Reuters survey showed, despite softer-than-expected second-quarter
July 17, 2026
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Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so
July 17, 2026
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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf
July 18, 2026
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US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status
July 17, 2026
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FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week
July 18, 2026
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Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise
July 18, 2026
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Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an
July 17, 2026
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World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors
July 17, 2026
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Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to
July 17, 2026
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Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping
July 17, 2026
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Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to
July 17, 2026
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FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic
July 17, 2026
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Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully
July 17, 2026
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Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on Friday added her voice to a growing chorus of policymakers arguing interest rates may need to rise to beat back persistent
July 17, 2026
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Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
Apple and the U.S.
July 17, 2026
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US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were
July 17, 2026
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Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
A brutal week for chip stocks — the same names that fueled this year's blistering market rally — has left investors from
July 17, 2026
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‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide
‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide
July 17, 2026
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
July 17, 2026
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Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers
Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.
July 17, 2026
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US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter
U.S. factory production was unchanged in June, but grew at a robust pace in the second quarter, driven by an artificial intelligence build-up and businesses
July 17, 2026
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US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk
U.S. consumer sentiment increased to a five-month high in July, but the improvement is likely temporary as renewed conflict in the Middle East raises gasoline prices.
July 17, 2026
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'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
July 17, 2026
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US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months
U.S. single-family homebuilding fell for a third straight month in June while permits for future construction dropped to the lowest level in 10 months
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo
Bank of America has announced senior appointments to drive AI adoption and implementation across its global markets group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters
July 17, 2026
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JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, refiling expected
A New York state judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former JPMorgan Chase banker who in graphic terms said his former supervisor coerced him into sex and demanded his
July 17, 2026
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Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week
The dollar was flat on Friday, but ended the week lower as tame U.S. inflation data led traders to cut bets on imminent rate hikes from the Federal
July 17, 2026
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France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy
The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and counter intense economic competition from
July 17, 2026
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Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Friday it has ongoing discussions with potential financing providers, following a media report that it is in talks with lenders including
July 17, 2026
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Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out
Pressure in private markets is showing up in an uncomfortable place: the gap between what funds say their assets are worth and what investors may have
July 17, 2026
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US regional banks brush off war jitters with lending surge, fee boost
U.S. regional banks including U.S.
July 17, 2026
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California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
July 17, 2026
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Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
July 17, 2026
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
July 17, 2026
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Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected
Heavy rains sweeping central and southern Chile have left three people dead in addition to power cuts, multiple floods and road closures, authorities said Friday.
July 17, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week
July 17, 2026
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Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"
Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first
July 17, 2026
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EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-
July 17, 2026
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Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke
Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|World
Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday,
July 17, 2026
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US import prices unexpectedly rise in June
U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods,
July 17, 2026
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US equity funds suffer outflows as chip stocks slide
U.S. equity funds recorded outflows in the week through July 15, as a selloff in chip stocks and rising U.S.-Iran tensions, outweighed strong corporate earnings and cooler
July 17, 2026
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Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift
Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors
July 17, 2026
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Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday, with a reassessment of this year's AI-fueled rally by investors deepening a selloff in chip stocks and a weak forecast from
July 17, 2026
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What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the
July 17, 2026
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Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy
July 17, 2026
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Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says
The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as
July 17, 2026
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The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.
July 17, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology
Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why
Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.
July 17, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science|World
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk
July 17, 2026
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What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education
The government is kicking in $1,000 for babies born in calendar years 2025 through 2028.
July 17, 2026
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Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up
U.S. corporate earnings season gathers steam in the coming week as Alphabet and Intel are set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI
July 17, 2026
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Casino earnings put focus on dealmaking amid slower sector growth
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July 17, 2026
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Indonesia central bank says it is monitoring banking liquidity
Indonesia's central bank on Friday said it was monitoring the distribution of liquidity in banks to ensure lenders have a liquidity level that supports stability as well
July 17, 2026
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Travelers sails past profit estimates on lower catastrophe losses
Property and casualty insurance giant Travelers swept past Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday, boosted by lower catastrophe losses and
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties
South Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the country's
July 17, 2026
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Fifth Third reports rise in quarterly profit on higher interest income
Fifth Third Bancorp reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Friday, helped by higher net interest income and fee growth in capital
July 17, 2026
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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States
July 17, 2026
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Truist's quarterly profit rises on strength in investment banking and trading
Truist Financial reported a higher quarterly profit on Friday, as a rebound in capital markets activity helped boost earnings from investment banking, while volatility fueled
July 17, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Brazil unveils credit package for rural sector hit by U.S. tariffs
Brazil's government has authorized nearly 13.3 billion reais ($2.6 billion) in extraordinary credit for rural development programs, debt-refinancing initiatives, and
July 17, 2026
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Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings
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July 17, 2026
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Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors
Netflix shares sank more than 10% on Friday after the company forecast another quarter of slower revenue gains and scaled back viewership data, fueling
July 17, 2026
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Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets
Three Chinese airlines will buy a combined 95 Airbus aircraft for a total list price of about $17.8 billion, as carriers in the world's second-largest
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Technology
Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate
Intuitive Surgical shares slid about 13% to hover near their lowest in more than two years on Friday after the surgical robot maker warned that
July 17, 2026
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Andy Burnham bets political future on remaking Britain's centralised state
Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister, is staking his premiership on a goal that has eluded most British
July 17, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology
From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.
July 08, 2026
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Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
July 17, 2026
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Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
Salmon fishing returns to Sacramento River after 3-year closure as restoration efforts continue
July 17, 2026
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America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
July 17, 2026
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Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks
A new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has plunged Iranians back into deep uncertainty and anxiety after a period of relative calm while a shaky ceasefire
July 17, 2026
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US companies face rise in cyber attacks
Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.
July 17, 2026
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Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next week
A global rout in tech stocks dragged Europe's equity benchmark slightly lower on Friday, leaving investors on edge as they
July 17, 2026
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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler
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July 17, 2026
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Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism
Global equity funds attracted inflows for an eighth consecutive week through July 15, as investor risk appetite was lifted by a strong start to the earnings season and cooler U.S.
July 17, 2026
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Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
July 17, 2026
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US says it is 'deeply concerned' by PNG closure of Taiwan office
The United States is "deeply concerned" by reports that Papua New Guinea has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office in the country, the State Department said
July 17, 2026
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Japan's ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity
Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals
July 17, 2026
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How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy
Billions of dollars in leveraged bets on South Korea's AI darlings have warped a stock market once revered as a
July 17, 2026
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Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even
July 17, 2026
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Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs
Volvo Cars on Friday forecast that profits would recover in the second half, even as the Swedish carmaker warned of rising key raw material costs and an
July 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets again on Thursday, with oil prices back at the top of the worry list for policymakers.
July 17, 2026
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Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow
July 17, 2026
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Shein secures nod from Hong Kong listing committee for IPO, sources say
Shein has won approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange listing committee for an IPO, three people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, bringing the fast-
July 17, 2026
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Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?
With balloons, confetti and optimism, U.S.-based Cal-Mex food chain Chipotle on Thursday opened its first restaurant in the country,
July 17, 2026
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'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff
Asian markets slid sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated.
July 17, 2026
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Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals
Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a
July 17, 2026
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Japan PM vows to pursue steps to encourage domestic investment by GPIF
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the government will pursue steps that encourage investment in domestic financial assets by households
July 17, 2026
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China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures
China on Friday urged the United States to withdraw its new "discriminatory" visa regulations and said it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures.
July 17, 2026
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Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth
The parabolic rally in AI chipmakers has run into turbulence amid concern about valuations and the sustainability of their bumper revenues, with some
July 17, 2026
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JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say
JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has begun a feasibility study for a U.S. listing as it explores means of expanding overseas and
July 17, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals
Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and
July 17, 2026
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Truckmaker Volvo's second-quarter profit rises, North America orders jump
Swedish truckmaker Volvo Group reported on Friday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit and said order intake in North America more than doubled after years of sluggish
July 17, 2026