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Today: July 30, 2026
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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Asia|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 11 miners and traps 31 others

An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan has killed at least eleven miners and trapped 31 others

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 11 miners and traps 31 others
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Goldman Sachs queried top lawyer Ruemmler on Epstein links as scrutiny mounted

Goldman Sachs queried its former top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler in 2023, 2025 and 2026 about links to Jeffrey Epstein amid growing scrutiny of the late

Goldman Sachs queried top lawyer Ruemmler on Epstein links as scrutiny mounted
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China's He Lifeng raises trade restriction concerns in call with Bessent and Greer, Xinhua reports

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng had a video call on Thursday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S.

China's He Lifeng raises trade restriction concerns in call with Bessent and Greer, Xinhua reports
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Universal Music Group revenue rises 13.3% on streaming prices

Universal Music Group reported second-quarter revenue of 3.29 billion euros ($3.79 billion) on Thursday, up 13.3% year-on-year at constant exchange rates, helped by the

Universal Music Group revenue rises 13.3% on streaming prices
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Nigeria says subsidy savings absorbed by debt costs, higher spending

Nigeria's finance minister said on Thursday that savings from the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign-exchange market reforms had largely been absorbed by

Nigeria says subsidy savings absorbed by debt costs, higher spending
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Hyatt slides as room-growth outlook disappoints, Mideast and Mexico pressures linger

Shares of Hyatt Hotels fell 9% on Thursday after the company lowered its annual net rooms growth forecast, and flagged a hit from the Middle East conflict and

Hyatt slides as room-growth outlook disappoints, Mideast and Mexico pressures linger
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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend

OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the industry as U.S. companies battle cheaper Chinese rivals for

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend
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Coinbase beats much of customer lawsuit over US token sales

Coinbase won the dismissal on Thursday of much of a lawsuit in which customers accused the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange of illegally selling

Coinbase beats much of customer lawsuit over US token sales
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Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries

Ukrainian drones struck two more warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries overnight, sparking fires at both sites, the company and a regional official

Ukraine strikes two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries
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Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation valued at $886 million in NYSE debut

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation was valued at $886.1 million after its shares opened flat in their NYSE debut on Thursday.

Permira-backed womenswear retailer Reformation valued at $886 million in NYSE debut
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Jersey Mike's shares fall 8.7% in New York debut

Jersey Mike's shares opened 8.7% below their initial public offering price on Thursday, giving the sandwich chain a valuation of about $6.7 billion in its New York Stock

Jersey Mike's shares fall 8.7% in New York debut
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US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air

The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions on Thursday targeting global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's

US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air
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Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans

European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout

Soccer-UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Economy|Health|Political

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
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Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports

A drone strike that damaged two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns about the nearby Suez

Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports
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European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments over Infantino private equity plan

UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors

European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments over Infantino private equity plan
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New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems

New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems

New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems
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Microsoft leads a rally on Wall Street, while worries about inflation remain in the bond market

U.S. stocks are rebounding after Microsoft leaped on hopes that its big spending on AI is yielding profits, while computer-chip companies clawed back some of their sharp recent losses

Microsoft leads a rally on Wall Street, while worries about inflation remain in the bond market
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a break from elevated home loan borrowing costs

Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
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The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now

President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general until Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office

The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in a year

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in a year

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in a year
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Goldman Sachs asset arm forms an AI investing platform, memo shows

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched an artificial intelligence investing platform, AlphaAI, betting that AI will become an important driver of investment returns

Goldman Sachs asset arm forms an AI investing platform, memo shows