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Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
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US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday, accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
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Trading Day: New high? Still a buy

World stocks rose to fresh peaks again on Tuesday as no major change in U.S.-Iran tensions, together with a general calm across currency and bond

Trading Day: New high? Still a buy
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Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge

Palo Alto Networks raised its annual revenue and profit forecast on Tuesday, as enterprises increased spending on cloud, identity and AI-driven cybersecurity products amid a rising

Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge
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World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
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The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began

The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
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Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
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Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?
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'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
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Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks

The U.S. stock market inched to more records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom kept driving higher

Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks
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Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
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Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide
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'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
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New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project

New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
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Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait

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Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
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US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
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Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'

Russia's 'Davos' - formally known as the St Petersburg Economic Forum - kicks off on Wednesday and has attracted an eclectic crowd, including some Americans

Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'
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Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus

Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus
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Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years

Mexico's government has reiterated its support to extend the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement for 16 years, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday,

Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years
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Goldman CEO says high oil prices could shift consumer behavior in second half of 2026

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expects consumer behavior to change in the second half of 2026 if inflation picks up, fueled by higher oil

Goldman CEO says high oil prices could shift consumer behavior in second half of 2026
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Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed modestly higher on Tuesday as risk appetite driven by AI fervor was counterbalanced by tensions arising from

Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters
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Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
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Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
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Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
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Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide

Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo

Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
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The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
Business|Economy

UAW strike against GM axle supplier continues without talks, union official says

Negotiations between a General Motors pickup truck axle supplier and the United Auto Workers have not taken place since the union launched a strike against

UAW strike against GM axle supplier continues without talks, union official says
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Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks

The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations

Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
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Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday highlighted his country's ties with China after the U.S. proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports

Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff
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Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war

Oil prices climbed about 1% to a one-week high in volatile trade on Tuesday as the market waited for news on the Iran war, with Tehran reviewing a

Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
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Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says
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US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks

Two U.S. senators on Tuesday proposed ending the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, saying it could boost sales of newer, cleaner models.

US lawmakers propose ending 12% excise tax on heavy-duty trucks
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US exchanges extend selloff as perpetual futures approval unnerves investors

The selloff in the shares of U.S. bourse operators continued on Tuesday on worries over the risk implications of perpetual futures for cryptocurrencies and fear among investors that

US exchanges extend selloff as perpetual futures approval unnerves investors
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World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
Business|Economy|Environment

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project

Seven U.S. states led by New York sued the Trump administration and a French energy firm on Tuesday for canceling a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project
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Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs

President Donald Trump on Monday adjusted tariffs on some steel, aluminum and copper imports, lowering some tariffs on farming equipment and extending tariffs on other equipment

Trump makes changes to steel, aluminum and copper tariffs
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Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence

Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
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General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group

General Mills is selling its Häagen-Dazs ice cream shops in China to a group of investors that includes a Chinese tea brand

General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group
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German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says

Germany's Federal Employment Agency (BA) faces a deficit of more than €8 billion euros ($9.3 billion) this year, more than twice the shortfall previously planned, according

German labour agency faces over 8 billion euro deficit in 2026, report says
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Retail investors fuel record buying in US software ETF as AI trade broadens

The largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking U.S. software stocks clocked the biggest single-day buy-in by retail investors on record on Monday, data from Vanda Research showed.

Retail investors fuel record buying in US software ETF as AI trade broadens
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Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says

Israel's short-term interest rates could fall at a faster pace if inflation continues to ease as a result of increased optimism over a ceasefire deal

Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says
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Philip Morris cuts annual profit forecast as currency volatility bites

Philip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Tuesday citing currency swings, though CEO Jacek Olczak said other risks to achieving its outlook such as rising energy

Philip Morris cuts annual profit forecast as currency volatility bites
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Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, pressed about statistics showing the country is in a technical recession, on Tuesday told reporters that as the government pressed ahead

Carney says some Canadian economic data will be uneven
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Wall Street slips at open after record highs; HPE soars

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Tuesday after hitting a series of record highs, while blowout results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a funding commitment from

Wall Street slips at open after record highs; HPE soars
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Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'

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Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced'
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
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Dollar General flags strain on core shoppers, lifts profit forecast

Dollar General warned on Tuesday that its core customers remain under pressure from higher gas prices, prompting the discount retailer to hold its annual sales

Dollar General flags strain on core shoppers, lifts profit forecast
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Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland

Mette Frederiksen is set to begin a third term as Denmark’s prime minister by leading a center-left coalition of four parties

Frederiksen set to start a third term as Danish prime minister thanks to firm position on Greenland
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Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers
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US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty

U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against

US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
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Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks

Mozambique said five of its citizens died in anti-immigration violence in the South African town of Mossel Bay over the weekend in the latest flare-up of

Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks
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USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply

USA Rare Earth said on Tuesday it will invest $1.2 billion to build a magnet manufacturing and rare earth metals facility in South Carolina, as it expands domestic production

USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply
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Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks

The dollar traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors stayed on alert for signs of progress on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks
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Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing

Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing

Four charged after suspected cartel tunnel found beneath store near Otay Mesa border crossing
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AI demand, earnings optimism lift tech giants' market value in May

The world's most valuable technology companies with the exception of Alphabet added billions of dollars in market value in May, as upbeat earnings outlooks and strong demand for AI

AI demand, earnings optimism lift tech giants' market value in May
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Local party chief probed after 82 killed in Chinese mining tragedy

A party chief in the northern coal-rich Chinese province of Shanxi is under investigation over "suspected serious violations of discipline and law", the local anti-graft

Local party chief probed after 82 killed in Chinese mining tragedy
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Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's new centre-left government will resist U.S. pressure over the future of Greenland, tackle

Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump
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Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says

The oil market is underpricing some risks from the Iran war, global commodity trading house Vitol's managing director for Bahrain, Tom Baker, said on

Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says
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UniCredit says it met its goal in Commerzbank bid as stake reaches 34%

Italian bank UniCredit has increased its direct stake in Commerzbank to 34.4%, it said on Tuesday, under the takeover bid it launched on May 5 amid widespread

UniCredit says it met its goal in Commerzbank bid as stake reaches 34%
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Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday it was important to get UK inflation back to target and give households confidence

Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target
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Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days,

Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
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Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters

Class-war rhetoric from Democratic candidates jams working-class voters into a prefabricated progressive agenda, an expert on rural and working-class communities argues.

Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters
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Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says
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Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud

A federal grand jury in California has convicted short seller Andrew Left of securities fraud

Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud
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US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years

US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years

US job openings are at their highest level in nearly two years
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US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war

U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war

US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
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UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts

Britain's budget watchdog said on Tuesday it will factor in the unexpectedly strong persistence of inflation after the 2022 energy price shock when it

UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
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John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO

Forbright, founded by former U.S.

John Delaney's Forbright targets $994 million valuation in US IPO
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China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American

China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe
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How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap

Micron Technology's march toward a $1 trillion valuation is nothing if not dramatic: a year ago it was a little over $100 billion.

How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap
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Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May

Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicle sales jumped 39.4% from a year earlier in May, marking a seventh consecutive month of growth as it held its ground against Chinese

Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May
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IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia

Central banks in the Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus need stronger protection from political pressure and government financing demands to keep inflation

IMF flags central bank independence gaps across Middle East, Central Asia
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UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh

The U.N. refugee agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,

UN warns funding cuts could worsen Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh
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Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says

Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the U.N. children's

Iran war disruption threatening delivery of lifesaving supplies for children, UN says
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Victoria's Secret soars 50% as turnaround powers upbeat annual forecasts

Victoria's Secret shares jumped about 50% to a record high and were set for their best day ever on Tuesday, after the lingerie retailer raised its annual forecasts after posting

Victoria's Secret soars 50% as turnaround powers upbeat annual forecasts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Travel

Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price

If you thought soaring pump prices since the onset of the Iran war might help clear the notoriously clogged highways of Los Angeles, think again.

Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price
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HPE shares soar 28% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter

Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares surged 28% on Tuesday after a rosy quarter that put it on track to hit long-term financial targets two years ahead of schedule, the latest evidence

HPE shares soar 28% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter
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Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target

Morningstar analysts pegged SpaceX's valuation at $780 billion, less than half of what the Elon Musk-led company is reportedly targeting in its initial public

Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target
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Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate
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Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle

Mastercard named Ling Hai as chief financial officer on Tuesday to succeed Sachin Mehra, who will step into the newly created role of chief business officer, as the payments giant

Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle
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Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits
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Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years

Israel's weapons exports reached a record high of over $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024, according to Israel's Defense Ministry

Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years
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Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand
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EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad
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EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites

Government support in emerging economies affected by the Middle East conflict should be temporary and targeted, the head of the European Bank for

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
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Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China
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Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee

India's central bank faces one of the toughest interest rate calls in recent memory this week, as the Middle East energy shock, a slumping currency and a

Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee
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Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine had entered a "different paradigm" due to what it called "inhumane acts of terror" carried out by Kyiv's military against

Kremlin talks of new 'paradigm' in Ukraine war, accusing Kyiv of 'acts of terror'
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US fund management firms back 401(k) alternative assets proposal, but others worry about risks

The U.S. fund management industry has thrown its weight behind a proposal to open up retirement plans to alternative assets like private

US fund management firms back 401(k) alternative assets proposal, but others worry about risks
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Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone

The rise in the global role of the euro currency has been circumstantial up to now and the bloc needs to act deliberately to carve out a greater market share, European

Euro will only gain bigger role with deliberate policy action, says ECB's Cipollone
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Marvell shares touch record high after Nvidia's Huang calls it 'next trillion-dollar company'

Marvell Technology's shares surged more than 25% on Tuesday after Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."

Marvell shares touch record high after Nvidia's Huang calls it 'next trillion-dollar company'
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Equity supply shock?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets On the surface, global markets looked pretty serene early on Tuesday,

Equity supply shock?
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UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
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New Mexico ‘Truth Commission’ begins investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas

New Mexico ‘Truth Commission’ begins investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas

New Mexico ‘Truth Commission’ begins investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas
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Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event

Amazon.com will host its annual Prime Day sales event from June 23 to June 26 after launching the event in July for the past five years, citing major

Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event
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America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI
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Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family

President Donald Trump has found multiple ways to harness the presidency to benefit himself

Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family
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Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows

The global role of the euro currency hardly budged last year, disappointing some hopes that erratic economic policy in the United States could give it a big boost, as

Euro fails to nab big market share from dollar despite erratic US policy, report shows
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EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash

A European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove EU import duties on many U.S. goods, a step to comply with the trade deal

EU lawmaker committee backs deal to avert new US trade clash
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Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says

An Estee Lauder merger with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner Puig failed to go through because of the price tag, Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO of the U.S. cosmetics maker said

Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says
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European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets

European shares rose on Tuesday, as a strong forecast from STMicroelectronics boosted technology stocks and investors assessed

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets
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Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike

Euro zone inflation accelerated further last month, driven by energy and services, bolstering the already strong case for a small European Central Bank

Euro zone inflation jump reinforces case for June rate hike
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94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off

94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off

94 days of paralysis: The Strait of Hormuz remains choked off
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Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

How to stop Russian drones flying undetected across the Black Sea to attack Ukraine's port city of Odesa?

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks
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Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting

The following are key quotes from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting.

Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting
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Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill

Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill

Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill
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Japan tempers yen warnings despite renewed slide towards key 160 level

Japanese financial authorities held back from stepping up verbal warnings on the yen on Tuesday even as it neared the key 160-per-dollar mark, a restraint

Japan tempers yen warnings despite renewed slide towards key 160 level
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Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company has enough supply for "very, very robust growth" linked to the AI boom.

Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'
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Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

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Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich
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In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency

When Bassi Konate became mayor of Sarcelles this spring, the independent candidate backed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party ended

In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency
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Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports

Japan is considering rolling out a two-year cut to its tax on food sales from April next year, the Mainichi newspaper reported, a move

Japan considering sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports
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EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain

British budget airline easyJet has caught the eye of U.S. investment firm Castlelake for a possible takeover.

EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain
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Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock

Only a third of the euro zone's largest companies have indicated they are raising prices in response to the Iran war, a Reuters analysis

Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock
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BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says

The Bank of Japan should lay out a clear path for policy normalisation after a widely expected rate hike this month to stabilise the bond

BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says
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Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys

Australia's competition watchdog has sent takedown requests to Amazon, eBay, Kogan and Fruugo after finding listings for banned magnetic chess-style toys whose magnets can cause

Australia orders Amazon, eBay, others to not sell banned magnetic toys
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Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge

Australia's net trade proved to be a major drag on the economy in the first quarter as imports of data centre equipment boomed and the value of fuel shipments

Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge
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From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy

On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can

From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $7.4 billion companionship economy
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Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'

The cost of using AI will rise in less predictable ways as companies deploy the technology for complex tasks, the head of Australia's biggest bank said on Tuesday, calling

Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'
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SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases

Elon Musk and the U.S.

SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases
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Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates

Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday said the country's 2.8 million lower-paid workers will get a 4.75% pay rise from July, a

Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates
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US jury finds investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud

A U.S. jury found prominent investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud on Monday, the Justice Department said, in a blow to a divisive cohort of short sellers

US jury finds investor Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud
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Trump signs proclamation amending  tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports

U.S.

Trump signs proclamation amending  tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
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Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund

Alternative asset manager Blackstone said on Tuesday it has raised $13.1 billion for its Asia private equity fund, exceeding its initial target and marking its largest such

Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund
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Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP

Australian government spending was flat in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering no impetus to economic growth early in the year after a run of strong outcomes

Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP
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US agency announces interim guidance on Medicaid work requirements

The U.S. agency that runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs on Monday announced interim guidance on how states should implement new work requirements for

US agency announces interim guidance on Medicaid work requirements
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Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $16.8 billion in two days

Greg Abel appears to be putting his stamp on Berkshire Hathaway, which committed $16.8 billion over two days to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corp and

Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $16.8 billion in two days
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Coca-Cola explores listing of India bottling unit in 2027

Coca-Cola said on Monday it was exploring a potential initial public offering in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent of its largest bottler in the country.

Coca-Cola explores listing of India bottling unit in 2027
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Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue

Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-

Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
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Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement

Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it planned to withdraw its ratings on Fonterra Co-operative Group, days after the dairy producer announced it would cease its engagement with the

Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement
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South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play

South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East

South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play
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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
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Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity

Chile's far-right President Jose Antonio Kast, who took office in March, promised a legislative agenda that prioritizes fighting

Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity
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Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather

Australia's upcoming wheat harvest will be the smallest in three years, as high fertiliser costs and dry conditions in some areas reduce planting and yields, the

Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather
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Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup
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US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport

U.S.

US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport
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Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks

Duke Energy, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, said on Monday it has talked to hyperscalers about the prospect of building new

Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks
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US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants

U.S. grid operator PJM Interconnection on Monday said it has proposed raising its minimum capitalization threshold to $2 million for wholesale electricity market participants to

US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants
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The art fair that refused to cancel

Despite the shadow of regional conflict, Art Dubai tests whether Dubai’s art market can remain a global gathering point.

The art fair that refused to cancel
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Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'
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The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
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Baseball players' chief says union 'has never been broken' and will fight MLB's salary cap proposal

The head of the baseball players' association insists the union will fight management's salary cap proposal

Baseball players' chief says union 'has never been broken' and will fight MLB's salary cap proposal
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Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted

Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace
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UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Sunday called for a strike at a Michigan factory that makes axles for General Motors pickup trucks, some of its

UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier
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Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal

Senegal's recently ousted prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Monday that the political party he leads will not participate in the country's new

Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal
Business|Economy|Technology

HPE fast forwards to 2028 goals on robust AI demand, shares surge 36%

Hewlett Packard Enterprise posted record second-quarter results on Monday, prompting it to accelerate its long-term financial goals by two years, as expansion of

HPE fast forwards to 2028 goals on robust AI demand, shares surge 36%
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BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair

BP has asked senior independent director Amanda Blanc to lead the search for the next chair, the energy company's interim chair Ian Tyler said in a statement to Reuters on Monday.

BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair
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Instant View: Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsession

AI giant Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, teeing up a watershed moment for Wall Street's AI frenzy.

Instant View: Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsession
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Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!

Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated world markets on Monday, with the big three U.S. stock indices eventually joining

Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!
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GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm

A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to lift an order that forced turbine supplier GE Vernova to continue work on the largest offshore wind farm in New

GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm
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Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of alleged government “

Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
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DriveNets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor

DriveNets, an Israeli networking software firm, said it has raised $410 million in its latest funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, taking its

DriveNets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor
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Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison and then invests $10B in Alphabet under new CEO

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel started the week by inking a deal to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, and he's followed that up on with a $10 billion investment in Google's parent company

Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison and then invests $10B in Alphabet under new CEO
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Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
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Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda

Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda

Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda
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Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
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Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century

Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported

Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
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Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion

Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
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Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
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GM supplier strike could impact truck production

Dozens of workers took to picket lines Monday morning at an axle plant in Michigan that supports production of General Motors trucks, some of the Detroit

GM supplier strike could impact truck production
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SpaceX sets aside 5% of IPO shares for selected buyers, waives lock-up

SpaceX has reserved 5% of the shares in its planned initial public offering for certain employees and individuals selected by its executive officers, exempting them from

SpaceX sets aside 5% of IPO shares for selected buyers, waives lock-up
Business|Economy|Technology

AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says

Risks of widespread job losses from AI are expected to remain limited this year, according to Bridgewater Associates, with constraints on computing capacity and a resilient economy

AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says
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Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs

Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs
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Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning
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Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut
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Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains

(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that Guyana's share of oil will climb from 12.5% closer to 50% baseline, not that its share of profit oil will climb to 50%) By Sheila Dang and Kemol King HOUSTON/

Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains
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Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions

Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor

Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
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Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
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Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'
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Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues

New registrations of Tesla cars rose across several European markets in May, continuing a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle maker's

Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues
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Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI

AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Monday, edging ahead of rival OpenAI in a closely

Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI
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Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades

Oil prices settled more than 4% higher on Monday after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had halted indirect negotiations with the U.S.

Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades
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Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme

Fifteen people, including a lawyer who worked at several major law firms, pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that they participated in a decade-

Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme
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US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies

U.S. crude exports climbed to a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as the Middle East crisis pushed up demand for the

US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies
Business|Economy|Technology|World

From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs

Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as the Claude chatbot maker races with arch rival OpenAI to go public in what would be one

From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows

Venezuela's oil exports rose slightly to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, its third consecutive month of increase, fueled by more cargoes

Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows
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McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'
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Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
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Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
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Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in May as the potential for higher prices and product shortages due to the war in the

Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling
Economy|Political|World

Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says

Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon,

Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
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Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale

Activist hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management on Monday urged Voya Financial to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, arguing the insurance and investment

Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale
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Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say

Barrick Mining, one of the world's leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential

Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say
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US construction spending beats expectations in April

U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to

US construction spending beats expectations in April
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Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

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Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
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Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time

Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while

Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
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Berkshire Hathaway to buy Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash to expand in housing

Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy Taylor Morrison Home Corp for $6.8 billion in cash, expanding the conglomerate's housing business in Greg

Berkshire Hathaway to buy Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash to expand in housing
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Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
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Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal

Motorola Solutions said on Monday it would buy Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion as governments and critical infrastructure operators worldwide rush to defend

Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal
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UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues
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Seagate reaches $175 million settlement of shareholder claims it concealed sales to China's Huawei

Seagate Technology reached a $175 million settlement of a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing it violated U.S. export control laws by

Seagate reaches $175 million settlement of shareholder claims it concealed sales to China's Huawei
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India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says

India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two

India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says
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Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff

Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda will head to a June

Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff
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Wall St ends higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes

Wall Street stocks posted modest gains on Monday as investors watched developments in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and cheered the

Wall St ends higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes
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Supreme Court seeks Trump administration views on Robinhood IPO dispute

The U.S.

Supreme Court seeks Trump administration views on Robinhood IPO dispute
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Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming

Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming

Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming
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What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?

Nvidia has turned the spotlight on AI PCs after CEO Jensen Huang launched a new chip that would put artificial intelligence capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers,

What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?