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Today: April 16, 2026
Today: April 16, 2026

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China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom

China's export engine likely slowed in March as

China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom
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Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates 

Money market traders expect the European Central Bank to lean hawkish, keeping rates higher for longer and offering little prospect of easing even in the medium

Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates 
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Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households

Gonzalo Martinez, a 37-year-old teacher, hopes that one day when he opens his bank account, he'll have no more debt looming over him.

Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households
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Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi on Monday said its first-quarter deliveries fell 6.1%, weighed down by weaker demand in China and North America.

Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America
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Japan panel members urge multi-year budget framework for critical investments

Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel proposed a new multi-year budget framework on Monday to ensure stable funding for

Japan panel members urge multi-year budget framework for critical investments
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations

Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations
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ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution

ASEAN foreign ministers called on Monday for the United States and Iran to continue negotiating a permanent end to their conflict, and to implement the ceasefire fully and

ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count

Polling station delays and early uncertainty over the runoff contenders marked Peru’s general election on Sunday, as voters chose a new

Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count
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Hedge funds rush into bullish stocks bets ahead of weekend US-Iran talks, Goldman note says

Hedge funds last week piled into bets that stocks would rise, on expectations of a ceasefire in Iran, said two Goldman Sachs client notes on Saturday and

Hedge funds rush into bullish stocks bets ahead of weekend US-Iran talks, Goldman note says
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Morgan Stanley maintains oil price forecasts and predicts slow recovery in supply

Morgan Stanley left its Brent crude oil price forecasts unchanged on Monday, at $110 a barrel for the second quarter of 2026 and $100 a barrel in the third quarter, falling to $80

Morgan Stanley maintains oil price forecasts and predicts slow recovery in supply
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Blockade takes its toll

By Mike Dolan April 13 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan https://www.reuters.com/authors/mike-dolan/, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices zoomed back above

Blockade takes its toll
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China March new loans jumps less than expected, no sign of fresh policy easing

New bank lending in China jumped less than expected in March, while broad money and financing growth remained sufficient to support

China March new loans jumps less than expected, no sign of fresh policy easing
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BOJ highlights market volatility, economic hit from Middle East conflict

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday uncertainty over the Middle East conflict was keeping markets unstable and could hurt factory output,

BOJ highlights market volatility, economic hit from Middle East conflict
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Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future

Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.

Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
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China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint

China said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would go against the international community's interests and urged calm and restraint by all sides.

China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint
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Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore
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Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, should create joint food reserves with fellow BRICS members and former Soviet neighbours to counter the risks

Russia calls for joint food reserves with BRICS to counter Middle East crisis risks
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ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says

Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says
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Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
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Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait

Indian tankers that have transited through the Strait of Hormuz did not pay tolls to Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi said on Monday, after U.S.

Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait
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Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion

Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the

Baker Hughes to sell Waygate unit to Hexagon for about $1.45 billion
Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
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EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising

April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of

EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising
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Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists

German truck manufacturer Traton reported a 6% drop in vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2026 on Monday, driven by a 21% decline in its U.S.-based International Motors brand.

Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists
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Argentina's inflation to cool less than expected, still on track for 9-year low in 2026: Reuters poll

Argentina's consumer price inflation is set to cool this year by less than previously expected even as economic growth expectations have remained

Argentina's inflation to cool less than expected, still on track for 9-year low in 2026: Reuters poll
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OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war

OPEC on Monday lowered its forecast for world oil demand in the second quarter by 500,000 barrels per day, the producer group's monthly oil report showed in

OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war
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Wall St subdued at open as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investors

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to deliver a deal nL6N40V09S to end the war, threatening a nascent recovery

Wall St subdued at open as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investors
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Bill Ackman kicks off roadshow for combined IPO of Pershing Square, new fund

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square kicked off a roadshow for the U.S. initial public offerings of the billionaire investor's management company

Bill Ackman kicks off roadshow for combined IPO of Pershing Square, new fund
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India's inflation rises modestly in March, but Mideast war risks loom

India's retail inflation rose modestly to 3.4% in March, government data showed on Monday, amid worries that a prolonged

India's inflation rises modestly in March, but Mideast war risks loom
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Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China

Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
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No signs of major default cycle in private credit, Ares CEO says

Private credit defaults are relatively contained, with most of the stress in the sector being liquidity- and rate-driven, the head of Ares Management Corp

No signs of major default cycle in private credit, Ares CEO says
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Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies

Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be

Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders

ASML, the world's largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders
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Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival

French group Hermes led a slump in luxury shares on Wednesday after weak sales showed the war in Iran was weighing on demand in the Middle East and tourism in Europe

Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival
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European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings

European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of

European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings
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Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
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China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US

Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of equipment to make solar panels as they consider limiting exports of the most advanced technology

China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US
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Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar to discuss a Russian vessel carrying what he described as grain stolen from Ukraine

Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel
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Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
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UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says

Britain's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch an investigation into Paramount Skydance's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery in "the coming weeks," a

UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says
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Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
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Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million

Electric vehicle company Slate Auto on Monday said it has raised $650 million in a Series C funding round, as the Jeff Bezos-backed firm gears up to deliver its first vehicles

Bezos-backed EV firm Slate Auto raises $650 million
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Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU

Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU
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Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business

Venezuela's https://www.reuters.com/world/venezuela/ effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and

Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it's a risky business
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Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/

Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets
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Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time, report says

Meta Platforms is projected to surpass Alphabet's Google in digital advertising revenue globally by the end of 2026, and dethrone the search-engine behemoth in

Meta poised to surpass Google in digital ad revenue for first time, report says
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Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings

Global financial policy makers gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings this week against the backdrop of yet another

Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings
Business|Economy|Food

McDonald's to add refreshers, crafted sodas to US menus

McDonald's will add refreshers and crafted sodas to its menu in the United States starting this month, the company told

McDonald's to add refreshers, crafted sodas to US menus
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European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of

European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment
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US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook

U.S. existing home sales fell to a nine-month low in March amid tight inventory and growing concerns over the labor market, and a recent increase in

US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook
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Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software

Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia
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LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival

French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and

LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival
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JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike

JBS employees ratified a two-year labor agreement with the world's largest meatpacker after a three-week strike disrupted operations at a massive

JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike
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Middle East war drives up Codelco copper costs in Chile

Price surges due to the Middle East war have raised costs for the world's top-producing copper miner Codelco, yet the Chilean state-run firm is still

Middle East war drives up Codelco copper costs in Chile
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Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down

Oil prices climbed about 4% on Monday after the U.S. military began a blockade nL6N40V09S of ships leaving Iran's ports, drawing threatened retaliation

Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down
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US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn around

The U.S. military on Monday detailed the boundaries of its Strait of Hormuz blockade, saying it would extend east to the

US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn around
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NY Fed says paper loss on bond holdings shrank last year

By Michael S.

NY Fed says paper loss on bond holdings shrank last year
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Middle East war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says

Higher oil prices caused by the war in the Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ could raise inflation rates in Ukraine by

Middle East war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says
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FedEx CFO John Dietrich to step down

FedEx said on Monday Chief Financial Officer John Dietrich would step down, effective June 1, after the parcel firm completes the spinoff of FedEx Freight into a publicly traded

FedEx CFO John Dietrich to step down
Business|Economy

Fed chief nominee Warsh clears one hurdle for Senate hearing, CNBC reports

Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh nL6N3YV0Q5 has submitted required paperwork to the U.S.

Fed chief nominee Warsh clears one hurdle for Senate hearing, CNBC reports
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Trump nominates Pimco executive Erin Browne to lead international affairs at Treasury department

U.S.

Trump nominates Pimco executive Erin Browne to lead international affairs at Treasury department
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Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?

Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?

Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
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Virgin Australia flags higher fuel costs amid the Mideast conflict

(Corrects to remove dated reference to Virgin adjusting airfare in paragraph 1. The company announced those measures on March 20.)

Virgin Australia flags higher fuel costs amid the Mideast conflict
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French inflation rises to 2.0% in March

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, slightly above analysts' expectations and a preliminary reading of a 1.9%

French inflation rises to 2.0% in March
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Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday as the market focused more on Middle East supply disruptions than on comments by U.S.

Oil prices edge up as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
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Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says

Russia is ready to increase energy supplies to China ahead of an expected visit by President Vladimir Putin, Russian news agencies quoted Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says
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Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities

India's foreign exchange restrictions have made it costlier and more complex for overseas investors to hedge against

Foreign investors grow more wary of India as FX curbs hit bonds, earnings risks haunt equities
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From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher

(In April 11 story, deletes reference to CFO in third paragraph from bottom and attributes information on pawn-loan transactions to EZCORP.)

From Boston to Denver, US drivers cut back as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher
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Opposition candidate concedes defeat to Wadagni in Benin presidential race

The sole opposition candidate in Benin's presidential election, Paul Hounkpe, has conceded defeat to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni following the vote in the West

Opposition candidate concedes defeat to Wadagni in Benin presidential race
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BlackRock upgrades US stocks on resilient earnings, contained Middle East risks

BlackRock Investment Institute upgraded U.S. equities on Monday, joining other Wall Street brokerages in arguing that resilient corporate earnings, particularly in the technology

BlackRock upgrades US stocks on resilient earnings, contained Middle East risks
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French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%

France's economy grew marginally faster in the first quarter as some businesses rushed to place orders ahead of expected price rises following the outbreak of war in the

French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%
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Conagra Brands names Smucker executive John Brase as new CEO

Conagra Brands on Monday named J.M.

Conagra Brands names Smucker executive John Brase as new CEO
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AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks

Anthropic's Mythos, a new AI model the company and cybersecurity experts warn could supercharge complex cyberattacks, poses significant challenges

AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
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US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings

A slew of companies across sectors, from biotech to real ‌estate investment trust, launched IPO roadshows on Monday, as issuers

US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings
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Dollar fades as oil retreats from highs with US blockade in effect

The dollar eased from earlier highs on Monday and was on pace for a sixth straight daily decline after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke

Dollar fades as oil retreats from highs with US blockade in effect
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Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say

Spain's Cellnex is in talks to sell its stake in its Swiss unit to Toronto-listed Manulife Financial Corporation's investment

Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say
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Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict

After a key setback in the first trial of its kind before a federal jury, Uber is expected to return to court on Tuesday to face a second woman's claims that

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict
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Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say

(Corrects 14th paragraph to make clear that damage to the Burj Al Arab hotel was caused by debris after an interception; changes headline to clarify that story is about UAE malls, not just Dubai Mall)

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say
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Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut

President Donald Trump had McDonald's food delivered to the Oval Office on Monday in a bid to promote his lowering of taxes on tips, and handed the driver what

Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut
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Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten

The global financial system has so far absorbed the economic shock caused by the Iran war, partly thanks to post-2008 crisis reforms, but rising funding costs may

Financial Stability Board chair warns of stability "triple whammy" as funding conditions tighten
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Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates, weak fixed income trading drags down shares

Goldman Sachs beat expectations for quarterly profit on Monday, driven by strength in dealmaking and equities trading, but the U.S.

Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates, weak fixed income trading drags down shares
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Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context
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Wall Street indexes gain as investors hold out hope for US-Iran resolution

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite indexes rallied more than 1% on Monday as investors appeared

Wall Street indexes gain as investors hold out hope for US-Iran resolution
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Chevron agrees to asset swap in Venezuela to focus on heavy oil projects

Chevron signed two key agreements on Monday to expand operations at Venezuela's vast Orinoco Belt, including

Chevron agrees to asset swap in Venezuela to focus on heavy oil projects
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Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March

High petrol prices in Europe steered car buyers towards EVs in a record-beating March, and led to the first month of global EV sales growth this year, data by

Surging petrol prices drive record EV sales in Europe in March
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Singapore Q1 GDP up 4.6% y/y, preliminary data shows, below expectations

Singapore's economy grew by 4.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday.

Singapore Q1 GDP up 4.6% y/y, preliminary data shows, below expectations
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United CEO Kirby raised potential tie-up with American in Trump meeting

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby raised the potential of merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S.

United CEO Kirby raised potential tie-up with American in Trump meeting
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Colombia's Petro walks back 100% tariffs on Ecuadorean goods

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday said his country would not impose 100% tariffs on imports from Ecuador, reversing an announcement nL1N40T0UH made last week by

Colombia's Petro walks back 100% tariffs on Ecuadorean goods
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Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks

Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday, flagging the risk that an Iran war-fuelled energy shock

Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks
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Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear
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Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says

A prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global agrifood catastrophe by disrupting fertiliser and energy exports, driving up food prices and squeezing crop

Protracted Hormuz crisis could trigger agrifood catastrophe, UN food agency says
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Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent

Police lobbed tear gas shells and used "minimum force" on Monday to quell a factory workers' protest in the Indian national capital's suburb of

Police fire tear gas as workers' protest in India's Noida turns violent
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US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation

The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to

US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

The U.S. military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
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Seeking shelter from war and stagflation? Take a look at China's bond market

Investors are scooping up Chinese debt, which has stood tall in sliding bond markets globally, betting that China's low

Seeking shelter from war and stagflation? Take a look at China's bond market
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2

Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2
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Nestle chairman targets volume growth

Swiss food giant Nestle must grow its sales volumes again, Chairman Pablo Isla was quoted as saying in an interview on Wednesday, referring to an adjusted product

Nestle chairman targets volume growth
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Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations

China and Russia must trust and support each other, deepen cooperation and defend each other's interests, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, assuring Moscow of

Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations
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Stellantis first-quarter shipments up 12% year-on-year

Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis said on Wednesday its global shipments rose 12% year-on-year in the first quarter to an estimated 1.4 million vehicles, consolidating a

Stellantis first-quarter shipments up 12% year-on-year
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Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances

Japanese companies whose output is dependent on naphtha or naphtha-based products are halting orders or slashing production

Japan naphtha-dependent firms flag supply issues despite government assurances
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As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
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China's largest trade fair opens as export growth slows

China's largest trade fair, held twice a year, opened on Wednesday in the southern city of Guangzhou, where more than 32,000 exhibitors are showcasing products over an

China's largest trade fair opens as export growth slows
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BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings

BlackRock's hedge fund team is urging investors to spread their exposure across multiple hedge fund strategies, as AI-related and geopolitical disruption

BlackRock urges investors to spread hedge fund bets amid market swings
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Wall Street rallies, oil stays higher as investors hope for US-Iran resolution

Wall Street stocks rose and oil retreated from highs above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. said it continued to engage with Tehran to make a deal even

Wall Street rallies, oil stays higher as investors hope for US-Iran resolution
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RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation

A top Australian central banker said on Monday he was not confident that interest rates were at the right level to tame inflation, but policymakers would now also need to monitor

RBA's Hauser not sure interest rates are at the right level to tame inflation
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Australian consumer sentiment slumps on Iran war worries

Australia's consumer sentiment slumped in April to its lowest in more than two years, a survey showed on Tuesday, as consumers seem to be unnerved by the impacts of the

Australian consumer sentiment slumps on Iran war worries
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Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins

The nominee to become the Bank of Korea's governor agreed to introduce won-denominated stablecoins, saying they would play a role in the currency ecosystem of the future,

Bank of Korea governor nominee positive about won-denominated stablecoins
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Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war

Australia's business and consumer confidence crashed as the Iran war unleashed a global oil shock that may tip the local economy into a recession, surveys

Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war
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Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had told the trade minister to avoid commenting on the Bank of Japan's

Japan finance minister asks trade minister to avoid remarks on BOJ policy
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GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data
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Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering

South Korean AI chip startup DeepX said on Tuesday it is preparing to list its shares domestically, adding the firm is open to a possible U.S. listing after that.

Korean AI chip startup DeepX prepares public share offering
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Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports

The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S.

Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports
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OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces investor scrutiny amid strategy shift, FT reports

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation is under scrutiny from some of its own backers as the company shifts its focus to the enterprise market to fend off competition from Anthropic, the

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces investor scrutiny amid strategy shift, FT reports
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Hollywood stars sign open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros deal

Over 1,000 filmmakers, actors and industry professionals signed an open letter opposing Warner Bros Discovery's proposed $110 billion merger with

Hollywood stars sign open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros deal
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US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks

After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and U.S.

US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks
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US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy

U.S. officials who met leaders of France's far-right National Rally were underwhelmed by their economic plans, two diplomatic sources said, in a blow

US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy
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After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge

Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it.

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge
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ANZ expects Brent crude to end 2026 at $88/barrel on Middle East supply losses

ANZ said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade above $90 per barrel in 2026 before ending the year at $88 due to a loss of supply from the Middle East conflict.

ANZ expects Brent crude to end 2026 at $88/barrel on Middle East supply losses
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South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027

South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August next year, the presidential Blue House said on

South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027
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China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand

China's export engine slowed sharply in March as war in the Middle East triggered shocks to energy and transportation costs, hurting global demand and

China's export engine stutters as Iran war chills global demand
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Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says

Iranian oil sales in recent weeks have been favourable and part of the revenue will be allocated to repairing damage to industry caused by wartime attacks, Iran's oil

Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says
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Australia Inc starts to feel Iran war fallout, raising stagflation risk

Australia's corporates are starting to count the cost of the war in the Middle East, with profit warnings from two top companies and a crash in business

Australia Inc starts to feel Iran war fallout, raising stagflation risk
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Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise their financial outlooks.

Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
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China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace

The international rule of law must be upheld for peace and stability to prevail in the Middle East, China's President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, in a rebuke

China's Xi says rule of law must be upheld for Middle East peace
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Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine
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Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil

The Philippines' Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products

Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil
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Citigroup upgrades US equities as tech strength and earnings outlook soothe Mideast war woes

Citigroup has turned bullish on U.S. equities, joining a flurry of brokerages betting on resilient corporate earnings, attractive valuations following recent pullbacks, and the

Citigroup upgrades US equities as tech strength and earnings outlook soothe Mideast war woes
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United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting nFWN40W13A

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say
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China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea

Mingling with power brokers at centenary celebrations of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure

China Evergrande's billionaire boss falls from circles of power to fraud plea
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ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements

The European Central Bank urged European lawmakers on Tuesday to give it a bigger say on banks' overall capital requirements, including those set by national

ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements
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Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order

Europe and China must forge closer ties to counter threats to multilateralism, Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday after meeting Chinese

Spain, China pledge closer ties in the face of threats to world order
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China finance ministry to meet underwriters on special treasury bond issuance plan

China's finance ministry will meet government bond underwriters on Thursday, and the agenda is expected to cover this year's issuance of ultra-long special treasury

China finance ministry to meet underwriters on special treasury bond issuance plan
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Nissan to trim global car lineup, boost use of AI driving tech

Nissan Motor plans to streamline its global automobile lineup by shedding low-performing models and deploy artificial intelligence driving technology

Nissan to trim global car lineup, boost use of AI driving tech
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HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs

HSBC's head of banking in Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe has resigned, becoming the latest senior banker to depart since the bank's global overhaul

HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs
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Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war

The U.S. blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but

Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war
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US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office

Prosecutors from U.S.

US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office
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Incoming Bank of Korea chief signals potential for hawkish shift amid surging import costs

Incoming Bank of Korea Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song on Wednesday signaled the potential for tighter monetary policy, stating the central bank must respond if supply-side

Incoming Bank of Korea chief signals potential for hawkish shift amid surging import costs
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Japan's decade-long march towards arms exports

Japan has spent the past decade steadily dismantling some of the world's toughest arms export restrictions as it steps back from the postwar

Japan's decade-long march towards arms exports
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UBS CEO Ermotti may stay late into 2027 due to new rules, succession gap, sources say

Sergio Ermotti could stay as CEO well into the second half of 2027 to steer UBS through a regulatory overhaul and give the board more time

UBS CEO Ermotti may stay late into 2027 due to new rules, succession gap, sources say
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Uber commits $10 billion to robotaxis in strategy shift, FT says

Uber has committed more than $10 billion to buying thousands of autonomous vehicles and taking stakes in their developers, breaking from its asset-light "gig economy" business

Uber commits $10 billion to robotaxis in strategy shift, FT says
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Luxury brands book sales drop as Mideast war takes toll on airport shopping

From DFS to Avolta, duty-free stores selling premium perfumes and spirits to big spenders are feeling the

Luxury brands book sales drop as Mideast war takes toll on airport shopping
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Stocks rise, blockade holds, talks may resume

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are nudging higher with fresh record highs within view, after U.S.

Stocks rise, blockade holds, talks may resume
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UK's Reeves 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday she was "very frustrated and angry" over what she said was the United States' failure to have a clear exit plan or

UK's Reeves 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports
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Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
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Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
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Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs

Italy was the only major EU country whose exports to the United States grew last year despite Donald Trump's tariffs.

Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs
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US small business sentiment falls to 11-month low in March

U.S. small-business sentiment dropped to an 11-month low in March as a surge in oil prices because of the war in Iran overshadowed the benefits from low taxes, a

US small business sentiment falls to 11-month low in March
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Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say
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Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war

The World Steel Association on Tuesday cut its forecast for global crude steel demand this year, partly due to the Iran war slashing consumption in the

Industry group cuts global steel demand forecast for 2026 due to Iran war
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War-weary markets filter out noise

By Mike Dolan April 14 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are clinging to hopes that there will be an eventual breakthrough in

War-weary markets filter out noise
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Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source
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BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth

BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.

BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth
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Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe

Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Tuesday it had successfully repatriated four high-value pieces of artwork, including a 1961 Pablo Picasso print, recovered in

Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe
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BetMGM cuts 2026 revenue forecast as punters win big in sports betting

U.S. online gambling operator BetMGM cut its 2026 revenue outlook on Tuesday, citing a soft first quarter for its online sports betting business. 

BetMGM cuts 2026 revenue forecast as punters win big in sports betting
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LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales

Shares in French luxury goods group LVMH fell as much as 3% on Tuesday after first-quarter sales were hit as the war in Iran dented spending by Middle Eastern

LVMH shares fall after Iran war hits first-quarter sales
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CarMax posts quarterly loss on goodwill charge, weak used-car demand

Used car retailer CarMax reported a fourth-quarter loss on Tuesday, hurt by a goodwill impairment charge and shrinking margins from used vehicles.

CarMax posts quarterly loss on goodwill charge, weak used-car demand
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Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines

Air travel's worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs,

Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines
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ASML investors bet on 'picks and shovels' of AI revolution

Investors in, Europe’s most valuable listed company, are betting the chip-equipment maker can raise financial forecasts when it

ASML investors bet on 'picks and shovels' of AI revolution
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IMF expects pace of Japan's interest rate hikes to speed up slightly

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it expected the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates gradually, but at a slightly faster pace than projected six

IMF expects pace of Japan's interest rate hikes to speed up slightly
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Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says

Euro zone growth will slow this year and inflation surge, forcing the European Central Bank to lift interest rates, even if the economic disruptions caused by the Iran

Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says
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Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions

The sun is setting in Pálpite, a small town on the edge of Cuba's vast Zapata Swamp, when suddenly the road swarms with activity.

Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions
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War is over for Wall Street: stocks, dollar and fear index unwind moves

As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge.

War is over for Wall Street: stocks, dollar and fear index unwind moves
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Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports
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US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, U.S.

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
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Korean AI chip startup DEEPX, Hyundai work on robots powered by generative AI

South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX will expand its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a computing platform for generative AI robots using its

Korean AI chip startup DEEPX, Hyundai work on robots powered by generative AI
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A shipment of Austrian timber and its tortuous new route to Qatar

Until the Iran war, shipments of Austrian spruce timber to Qatar, where the wood is used to support concrete and make

A shipment of Austrian timber and its tortuous new route to Qatar
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Sanctioned China tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit

The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before

Sanctioned China tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit
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Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports

Federal agencies and government officials are quietly sidestepping U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on working with Anthropic, Politico reported on Tuesday.

Federal agencies skirt Trump’s Anthropic ban to test its advanced AI model, Politico reports
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Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday he had appointed his predecessor Mute Egede as foreign minister

Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister
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IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation

The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies,

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation
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Global satellite internet companies at a glance

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it would buy satellite company Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, as it looks to take on bigger rival SpaceX's Starlink.

Global satellite internet companies at a glance
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IMF's Middle East war scenarios on global growth: weaker, worse and really bad

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday issued three scenarios for the global GDP growth path in 2026 and 2027 amid massive uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, with

IMF's Middle East war scenarios on global growth: weaker, worse and really bad
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States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

The Trump administration's new law that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules
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IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices

The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity in 2025 and the drag from

IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices
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US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter

U.S. solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in the first quarter as project developers faced tariffs, labor shortages and permitting challenges amid soaring demand for power

US solar and wind contract prices rose sharply in first quarter
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In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks
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Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI

Holdings in Elon Musk's SpaceX company and predictions platform Polymarket are among dozens of future-oriented assets that Federal Reserve chair

Fed nominee Warsh's holdings include SpaceX, Polymarket, crypto and AI
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Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets

The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries.

Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets
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Wall St opens higher as Mideast de-escalation hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday after reports of fresh efforts to ease the Middle East conflict boosted sentiment, with traders also assessing corporate

Wall St opens higher as Mideast de-escalation hopes lift sentiment
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PepsiCo faces pressure to show Elliott-triggered turnaround is working

Seven months after activist investor Elliott disclosed a $4

PepsiCo faces pressure to show Elliott-triggered turnaround is working
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Canada to temporarily suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline

Canada will suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel from April 20 to September 7 to help consumers and businesses deal with rising prices, Prime

Canada to temporarily suspend federal fuel tax on diesel and gasoline
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IMF says world is drifting toward more adverse growth scenario as energy disruptions continue

The world may be already drifting towards the International Monetary Fund's "adverse scenario" forecast of weaker 2.5% global growth in 2026 even as it

IMF says world is drifting toward more adverse growth scenario as energy disruptions continue
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'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows

Developing nations are paying tens of billions of dollars extra to fund infrastructure, education and health projects due to inadequate access to

'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows
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Bond investors target steeper US yield curve on bets for slower growth, more debt issuance

Bond investors are doubling down on so-called "curve steepener" trades that are bullish on short-dated U.S.

Bond investors target steeper US yield curve on bets for slower growth, more debt issuance
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IMF not seeing evidence of wage-price spiral in Britain, Gourinchas says

The International Monetary Fund is not seeing evidence of a wage-price spiral in Britain at the moment, and the Fund anticipates only a small increase in core

IMF not seeing evidence of wage-price spiral in Britain, Gourinchas says
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IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks

The war in the Middle East is elevating global financial stability risks through inflationary pressures that could cause funding markets to tighten,

IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks
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Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence

Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
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IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook

The IMF on Tuesday lowered its 2026 growth forecast for emerging market and developing economies to 3.9% from its view of 4.2% in January, with higher

IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook
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ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank has not made its mind up on whether to raise interest rates as the fallout of the Iran war on the euro zone's economy is still unclear, ECB

ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says
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Grocer Albertsons forecasts soft annual sales as demand remains strained

U.S.-based grocer Albertsons forecast annual sales below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, signaling pressure on demand from fierce competition with bigger rivals, including

Grocer Albertsons forecasts soft annual sales as demand remains strained
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J&J tops first-quarter profit estimates even as Stelara sales plunge

Johnson & Johnson beat first-quarter earnings expectations on Tuesday and raised its full-year forecast, as strong demand for cancer drug

J&J tops first-quarter profit estimates even as Stelara sales plunge
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Deutsche Boerse buys $200 million stake in crypto giant Kraken

German exchange operator Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday that it had acquired a 200 million dollar stake in US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.

Deutsche Boerse buys $200 million stake in crypto giant Kraken
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IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Russia's economic growth this year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil and other commodity

IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices
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Sazerac won’t easily gatecrash Jack Daniel's-maker's merger talks

By Abigail Summerville and Nicholas P.

Sazerac won’t easily gatecrash Jack Daniel's-maker's merger talks
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Chinese chipmaker YMTC plans new factories amid heightened US-Sino trade tensions, sources say

Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) aims to build two more factories in addition to one that will be completed this year, which will more than double its

Chinese chipmaker YMTC plans new factories amid heightened US-Sino trade tensions, sources say
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Dow names insider Karen Carter CEO as Fitterling moves to executive chair role

Dow named operations chief Karen Carter as its new CEO on Tuesday, handing the reins to a long-time insider as the chemicals maker grapples with weak demand,

Dow names insider Karen Carter CEO as Fitterling moves to executive chair role
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US stocks gain, dollar dips on hopes for Iran war negotiations

Wall Street's main indexes rallied to close sharply higher on Monday as hopes for de-escalation in the Middle

US stocks gain, dollar dips on hopes for Iran war negotiations
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Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet

Warner Bros

Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet
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Carney clinches majority government in Canadian special elections

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said will

Carney clinches majority government in Canadian special elections
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Disney to eliminate 1,000 jobs

Walt Disney 's new chief executive, Josh D'Amaro, announced layoffs in an email to employees on Tuesday, as he looks to streamline the company's

Disney to eliminate 1,000 jobs
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Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into "majoritarian tyranny" on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after U.S.

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
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Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call

U.S.

Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call
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Boeing jet deliveries slow in March due to 737 MAX wiring issue

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 46 jets in March, down from 51 the prior month, as the company repaired damaged wiring in about 25 of its best-

Boeing jet deliveries slow in March due to 737 MAX wiring issue
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Wells Fargo misses expectations on interest income, revenue; shares fall

Wells Fargo warned rising energy prices will likely affect the U.S. economy, after the bank reported first-quarter interest income and

Wells Fargo misses expectations on interest income, revenue; shares fall
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BlackRock quarterly profit rises on active ETFs and performance fees

BlackRock reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, reflecting strong flows into its exchange-traded funds and a sharp increase in

BlackRock quarterly profit rises on active ETFs and performance fees
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US producer inflation rises below expectations in March, but war fires up energy prices

U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in March, but that did not change economists' expectations that the Federal Reserve would probably

US producer inflation rises below expectations in March, but war fires up energy prices
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Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair

Stagflation in Europe as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is the worst case scenario and we are not yet there, the chairman of euro zone finance ministers

Stagflation in EU is worst scenario, we are not yet there -Eurogroup chair
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds

A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
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BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount

Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Tuesday it could take months to see how much long-lasting damage is caused to Britain's

BoE's Greene says war impact may unfold slowly, but inflation risks are paramount
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Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says

Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing

Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
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'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she spoke with Hungary's ​election winner ‌Peter Magyar and

'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says
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Indonesian foreign ministry urged caution over US military overflight proposal

Indonesia's foreign ministry warned the defence ministry in an early-April letter that an American proposal to give its military "

Indonesian foreign ministry urged caution over US military overflight proposal
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French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate

France's Finance Ministry trimmed its 2026 growth forecast slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate to reflect the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate
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European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes

European shares closed at their highest level in over a month on Tuesday, with investors welcoming signs of a resumption of Middle East peace

European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes
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UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation

Britain suffered the sharpest cut to economic growth forecasts for large rich economies by the International Monetary Fund due largely to the Iran

UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation
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Bessent says core inflation is going down, Fed will need to cut rates

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Bessent says core inflation is going down, Fed will need to cut rates
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Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says

No ships have made it past a U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn

Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
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Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say

Amazon's $11.6 billion deal to buy Globalstar bolsters its space ambitions with satellites and wireless airwaves, but will not fix the crippling shortage of rocket

Amazon's $11.6 billion Globalstar deal will not fix rocket launch bottleneck, analysts say
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IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Middle East war-driven energy price spikes but said the world was already

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario
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Aurubis CEO expects US copper demand to reduce Comex stockpile

The massive copper stockpile on the U.S.

Aurubis CEO expects US copper demand to reduce Comex stockpile
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IFC, Citigroup sign $98 million local currency borrowing facility for South Africa

The World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, the International Finance

IFC, Citigroup sign $98 million local currency borrowing facility for South Africa
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Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax 

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would prioritize lowering the cost of living in Canada, tackling a housing shortage, and building major infrastructure

Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax 
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Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
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US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel

The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a well-known human rights activist in Mexico who has for years levied charges of human rights abuses against

US alleges well-known Mexican human rights activist works for drug cartel
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From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis

Companies in Australia and New Zealand are beginning to signal the financial strain from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, as higher fuel prices stoke inflation, dent business and

From airlines to banks: Australian, New Zealand firms feel heat of Gulf crisis
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Brazil's CSN to kick off binding phase of cement unit sale in a month, CFO says

Brazilian steelmaker CSN is set to start receiving binding offers for its cement unit in just a few weeks, the company's

Brazil's CSN to kick off binding phase of cement unit sale in a month, CFO says
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Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short

An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
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Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year

Former U.S.

Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen says one Fed rate cut possible this year
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Citi profit beats estimates as market volatility lifts trading revenue

Citigroup beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday and had the highest revenue in a decade, as geopolitical tensions fueled

Citi profit beats estimates as market volatility lifts trading revenue
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JPMorgan profit beats expectations on record trading revenue, strong dealmaking

JPMorgan Chase posted a bigger-than-expected 13% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday as volatile markets lifted trading revenue to a record high

JPMorgan profit beats expectations on record trading revenue, strong dealmaking
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JPMorgan sees capital hike in latest Basel fight twist

JPMorgan Chase's required capital will increase under revised draft U.S. rules, in contrast to its Wall Street rivals which stand to win relief,

JPMorgan sees capital hike in latest Basel fight twist
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Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says

Central banks may need to inflict much more economic pain to control inflation fueled by a long Middle East war than they did to control the spike in

Long Iran war may require painful central bank tightening, IMF chief economist says
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Wall St banks show trading strength, caution on economic risk

Wall Street banks reported booming trading revenues after a volatile first quarter but sounded caution about the ripple impact on clients of higher oil and geopolitical risk.

Wall St banks show trading strength, caution on economic risk
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Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
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Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround

Sales at Kering's Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped by 8% in the first quarter from the previous year, the luxury fashion group said on Tuesday, as the

Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround
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US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion

U.S. solar manufacturer Suniva said on Tuesday it will invest $350 million in a South Carolina cell factory, with production starting in early 2027.

US solar cell maker Suniva investing $350 million in South Carolina expansion
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US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict

The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites

US truckers' diesel spending hits record high on Middle East conflict
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Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices

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Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices
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Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests

Two lawmakers backing the Irish government withdrew their support on Tuesday in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against

Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests
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Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a

Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession
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War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows

The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows
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Dollar falls on hopes for Middle East talks

The dollar fell on Tuesday and was poised for a seventh straight daily decline as investors grew optimistic that a peace deal between the U.S. and

Dollar falls on hopes for Middle East talks
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United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

For more than a decade, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that the U.S. airline industry can support only two true global premium carriers.

United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch
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IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war

The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to have sharply slower growth this year as oil-exporting countries grapple with the fallout from the Iran war, the

IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war
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Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern

Wall Street executives said they were stress‑testing or monitoring private credit portfolios as the asset class comes under

Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern
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US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

The U.S. will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar

US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say
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Fed nominee Warsh reports well over $100 million in assets ahead of April 21 hearing

By Howard Schneider and Michael S.

Fed nominee Warsh reports well over $100 million in assets ahead of April 21 hearing
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US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

President Donald Trump's administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20
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Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

Partisan legislation to fund Donald Trump's immigration enforcement activities through the end of his presidency in January 2029 could begin moving

Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says
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Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids

Food giants Nestle and Mondelez said in separate statements on Tuesday they were not the target of European Commission antitrust raids carried out on Monday as part of a

Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids
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Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence

A former NATO chief and grandee of Keir Starmer's Labour Party criticised the British prime minister on Tuesday for failing to adequately fund defence,

Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence
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NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines

The largest U.S. civil rights group on Tuesday sued xAI and a subsidiary, claiming they illegally operated more than two dozen gas turbines in Mississippi to power its

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines
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The Latest: Trump hints at new Iran talks as Hormuz standoff intensifies

The U.S. military claims it has successfully begun enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions with Iran

The Latest: Trump hints at new Iran talks as Hormuz standoff intensifies
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US Democratic lawmaker pushes for probe into oil trades after Reuters report

U.S.

US Democratic lawmaker pushes for probe into oil trades after Reuters report
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JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday backed a Trump administration proposal to end mandatory quarterly reporting, with Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum

JPMorgan throws its weight behind Trump administration's push to scrap quarterly reporting
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China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer, pleaded guilty to eight charges including misuse of funds, fundraising

China Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud in Shenzhen court
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IMF, Lebanon hold talks on up to $1 billion in rapid financing, Bloomberg News reports

The International Monetary Fund and Lebanon are discussing options for providing fast-track assistance to help the country absorb the effect of the Middle East war, Bloomberg News

IMF, Lebanon hold talks on up to $1 billion in rapid financing, Bloomberg News reports
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New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday named East Harlem as the first site for a city-run grocery store, choosing a neighborhood where the

New York mayor names East Harlem as first site for city-run grocery store
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Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks

The U.S. stock market has now nudged above where it was when the Iran war began over six weeks ago, which investors say is a reflection of bets that

Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks
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Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product

Goldman Sachs' asset management division plans to launch its first cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund in the coming months, according to a Tuesday filing with

Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product
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Trading Day: Wall Street jumps on optimism over revived US-Iran talks, focus on earnings

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, April 14 - Stocks rallied and crude fell on Tuesday as the promise of ongoing talks between the United States and Iran boosted hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East,

Trading Day: Wall Street jumps on optimism over revived US-Iran talks, focus on earnings
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US issues license allowing transactions with some Venezuelan banks

The Trump administration issued two new Venezuela-related general licenses on Tuesday, including one that allows financial transactions involving certain Venezuelan

US issues license allowing transactions with some Venezuelan banks
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Lucid taps former Schindler chief as CEO, raises $1 billion to shore up liquidity

Lucid on Tuesday named former Schindler top boss Silvio Napoli as its next CEO and said it is raising more than $1 billion as the electric vehicle maker shores up liquidity during

Lucid taps former Schindler chief as CEO, raises $1 billion to shore up liquidity
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South Korea import prices rise at sharpest pace in over 3 years

South Korea's import prices rose in March at the sharpest pace in more than three years on a surge in oil prices sparked by the Middle East conflict, central bank data

South Korea import prices rise at sharpest pace in over 3 years
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Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say
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US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

The U.S.

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
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BoE's Bailey sees major cybersecurity risks in new Anthropic model

Central banks and financial regulators must quickly understand the implications of a new artificial intelligence model that could pose major

BoE's Bailey sees major cybersecurity risks in new Anthropic model
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Wall Street scales highs, oil drops on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks

The S&P 500 flirted with a record closing high and other Wall Street indexes advanced on Tuesday, as prospects for new peace

Wall Street scales highs, oil drops on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks
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American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus 'Made in the USA' claims

The U.S.

American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus 'Made in the USA' claims
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Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly

A new antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday accuses Google of shutting out rival Android app stores by monopolizing app distribution and billing, violating U.S.

Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly
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Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost

The Nasdaq climbed 2% while the S&P 500 finished up 1% and near its record closing high on increasing optimism about the prospects for a Middle

Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost
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Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war

Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government
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Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows

The first full day of a U.S. blockade on vessels calling at Iranian ports made little difference to Strait of

Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of US blockade, data shows
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Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently been taking a firmer stance with the U.S., defying pressures where other countries have caved

Mexico's Sheinbaum takes a firmer stance toward the US over migrant deaths and Cuba
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Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China

Donald Trump's son Eric, who oversees the family business empire, will accompany the U.S. president on his

Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China
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Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that could make it the first U.S. state to put a moratorium on new

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers
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Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

Japanese manufacturers' confidence posted its biggest month-on-month drop in more than three years in April, dampened by surging oil prices and supply-

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll
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Quadra Capital nears deal to buy $3 billion of assets from Banco de Brasília, sources say

Brazilian independent asset manager Quadra Capital is nearing the acquisition of 15 billion reais ($2.99 billion) of

Quadra Capital nears deal to buy $3 billion of assets from Banco de Brasília, sources say
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Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

Remote working and the need to save money are leading to an increase in coffee consumption at home in the United States, in a reversal of a pre-

Remote working, prices drive US home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years
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World Bank could provide up to $100 billion in funds for countries hit by war, Banga says

The World Bank could mobilize $80 billion to $100 billion in funding over the next 15 months for countries hit hard by the war in the

World Bank could provide up to $100 billion in funds for countries hit by war, Banga says
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Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday the underlying U.S. economy remained strong and that growth could still exceed 3% or 3.5% this year

Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war
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US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war

U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent says China has been unreliable partner by hoarding oil during war
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Anthropic draws VC interest at up to $800 billion valuation, Business Insider reports

Anthropic has received multiple offers from venture capital firms in recent weeks to invest in the Claude maker at valuations as high as $800 billion, more than double its current

Anthropic draws VC interest at up to $800 billion valuation, Business Insider reports
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Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry

Paramount Skydance's proposed purchase of Warner Bros Discovery will consolidate too much power in one company and cause harm to consumers and the

Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry
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In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
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Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars
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Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year

Hampshire College, which includes documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced it is closing later this year

Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year
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King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit

King Charles to address joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with Trump on US state visit
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Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid

President Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding

Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

Lebanon and Israel have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
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Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration

Esparto fireworks explosion arraignments delayed as victims' families voice frustration
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Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays

Voters in Peru face a presidential runoff in June after no candidate won the weekend election outright

Peru faces a presidential runoff as election count drags on after ballot delays
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The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees

The Walt Disney Co. has begun layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company

The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees
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Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease

U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high, and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war

Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom

Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
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Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches

Thanks to money and technology, the MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar

Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That's good news for coaches
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open

Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open
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7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
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Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app

Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app

Woman creates free tool, new AI-powered grant-writing app
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From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rescued from shutdown by last-minute sale

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rescued from shutdown by last-minute sale

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette rescued from shutdown by last-minute sale
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests

The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that cut off oil supplies and caused massive traffic jams

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests
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US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying

U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy

US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices flying
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Confirmation hearing set for Trump’s Fed chair nominee

Confirmation hearing set for Trump’s Fed chair nominee

Confirmation hearing set for Trump’s Fed chair nominee
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Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

Tax refunds are up this season, but polling shows that most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls

Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying
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Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants

Spain's government has finalized a migrant amnesty measure that paves the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status in the country

Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants
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China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have pledged to safeguard multilateralism amid global conflicts

China's Xi warns against 'world’s retrogression to the law of the jungle' in meeting with Spain's PM
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Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?

Trump and Putin just lost their ‘poster boy’ in Europe. What now for Hungary?
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New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
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War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
Economy|Science|Technology

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too

Estimates of artificial intelligence’s impact on jobs and the economy range from the apocalyptic to the utopian, but the data tells a more nuanced story.

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Computer models of the storm hitting different areas show how much damage is possible, yet flood maps still focus on where flooding is most likely instead.

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable
Crime|Economy|Health

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation

The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
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Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
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Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production

A Tesla leader says he believes its Shanghai factory operations will help resolve the challenges in achieving mass production of the company’s humanoid robots

Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production
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China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty
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Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney secures a majority government with special election wins

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties

Canadian Prime Minister Carney secures a majority government with special election wins
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
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Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office

President Donald Trump used a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office to promote a tax policy meant to benefit tip earners

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office
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US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold
Business|Economy|Environment

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered the last of their losses caused so far by the U.S.-Iran war, as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario

US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|World

Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases

More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices

Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases
Business|Economy|Environment

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough

Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
Business|Economy|Environment

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Political|World

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros

Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market failed to motivate home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season
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Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical

Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health
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District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
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Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

For the Trump family, business is booming

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?
Business|Economy

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
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At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores
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The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end
Business|Economy

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached a deal with plant owner JBS USA

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA
Economy|World

US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement

U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations."

US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement
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Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

Oil prices are rising in early market trading after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday

Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
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Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz
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Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds

Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022

Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon

Votes have been cast in Benin where the country is choosing a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power

Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon
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Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him

Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to attack the island or to try to depose him

Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US

Iranians have reacted with a mixture of disappointment and patriotism after peace talks with the United States failed to reach an agreement

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US
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Deadlock on Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear stockpile led to impasse, officials say

Deadlock on Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear stockpile led to impasse, officials say

Deadlock on Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear stockpile led to impasse, officials say
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Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to address protests over soaring fuel costs

Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices
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A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis

The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Travel|World

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

China has announced it will resume some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
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Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries
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Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices

Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan

U.S. Vice President J

US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader

President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter China's rise

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader
Economy|Political|World

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
Economy|Environment|US|World

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Masters winner is set to make $4.5 million out of a majors-record $22.5 million prize purse

If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters, he’ll walk away with $4.5 million

Masters winner is set to make $4.5 million out of a majors-record $22.5 million prize purse
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
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Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos

Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country

Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos
Business|Economy|Opinion|Political|World

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

China and Russia view the latest Washington intervention in the Middle East as a further decline of the United States’ global power.

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game
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Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say
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A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?
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Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

Vehicle ownership has long been a big part of the American dream

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
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Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action Network

Democratic presidential prospects touted the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a way to advance American values during the National Action Network conference in New York

Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action Network
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US
Economy|Opinion|Political|World

As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse

Donald Trump’s false claims about the Iran War, Epstein files, tariffs and inflation have left some supporters who have traditionally believed all he says feeling duped and abandoned. Why now?

As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know

World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know

World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
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Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi

A judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi

Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
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Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says

The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement

IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement

IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Husband arrested in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas

CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports for The Lead.

Husband arrested in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away

The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her last budget, a $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to erupt into battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill, where Republican lawmakers have shown a growing willingness to interject themselves into local affairs

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending
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Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks

Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement

Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks
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Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in stadium bonds to keep MLB's Royals in Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri, would issue $600 million in bonds for a new stadium for Major League Baseball’s Royals under a proposal officials there are pursuing

Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in stadium bonds to keep MLB's Royals in Missouri
Business|Crime|Economy

Former fire chief now accused of stealing over $290K from cemetery association

Former fire chief now accused of stealing over $290K from cemetery association

Former fire chief now accused of stealing over $290K from cemetery association
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US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
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'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

President Donald Trump says the only reason the Iranians are alive today “is to negotiate,” as he sends Vice President JD Vance overseas to work on a resolution to the war

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war
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In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance

In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance
Economy|Environment|World

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires
Business|Economy|Political|World

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

The centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s economic policy — sweeping taxes on global imports — is under legal assault again

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds
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White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets
Africa|Arts|Economy|Political|US|World

US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios

Both countries seem tired of the costs of war and ongoing risks, but successful negotiations will have to overcome deep distrust by both sides.

US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna

A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on a $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna for one week

Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
Business|Economy|Finance|World

War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House

War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment

Jury reaches no verdict on first day deliberating at Live Nation ticket monopoly trial

A jury has finished its first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in a civil case pitting 34 states against the concert giant Live Nation Entertainment

Jury reaches no verdict on first day deliberating at Live Nation ticket monopoly trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Consumer sentiment plummets to record low as Iran war jacks up inflation

Consumer sentiment plummets to record low as Iran war jacks up inflation

Consumer sentiment plummets to record low as Iran war jacks up inflation
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Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
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How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans
Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in

Three questions can help patients get a better handle on drug and health care options. But many Americans still hold back from asking providers for information.

Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in
Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations

President Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
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By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain

Since the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. was announced, leaders in President Donald Trump's administration have been quick to say the Iranian military and its capacity have sustained significant damage during the weeks of fighting

By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain
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The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war
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More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why
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Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead

Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead

Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
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China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March

China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
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Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads

Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country

Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads
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A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the early globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
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Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
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The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
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Trump’s tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war

President Donald Trump's efforts to exit the war in Iran are causing tension within the Republican Party

Trump’s tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war
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A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran

Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast — Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, protesters

A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran
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China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade

BTS is back after a three-and-a-half year break, but their world tour is skipping China

China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade
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Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China

With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
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IRS touts a 24% increase in tax refunds compared to the previous administration

The Trump administration is highlighting a 24% increase in individual tax refunds this season compared with those issued during the previous administration

IRS touts a 24% increase in tax refunds compared to the previous administration
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Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran

Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran
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Venezuelan lawmakers approve a sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors

Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a bill to regulate mining as the country seeks to attract leery foreign investors to a once-private industry that has long been exploited by criminal groups with ties to the government

Venezuelan lawmakers approve a sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down
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Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges

A federal judge has denied a bid by prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case against the company

Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges
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The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans

The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans

The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans
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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
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Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries

Plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department

Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries
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Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist

A lawyer for states suing Live Nation Entertainment has tried to convince a jury during an antitrust trial's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices

Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist
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Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official

Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says
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The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model

The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model

The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model
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US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran

U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran

US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
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Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that
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USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike

The U.S. Postal Service has decided to temporarily suspend its contributions to Federal Employees Retirement System annuities

USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike
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Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30
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Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge

Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge
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Pittsburgh Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin with long-term contract extension

Pittsburgh Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin with long-term contract extension

Pittsburgh Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin with long-term contract extension
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Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row
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Woman says jury duty scam cost her $5,000. Now she's warning others

Woman says jury duty scam cost her $5,000. Now she's warning others

Woman says jury duty scam cost her $5,000. Now she's warning others
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IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that's the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
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Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash

Argentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments

Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash
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Protesters rally against planned Maryland immigration detention facility that's now paused

Protesters are rallying against a planned immigration detention facility in Maryland

Protesters rally against planned Maryland immigration detention facility that's now paused
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Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
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US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate

The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in downgrade of its previous estimate

US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate
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Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
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AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again

Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season’s start for the fourth straight year

AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again
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US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,00 last week but remain within stable range of past few years

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire deal that injected a degree of optimism into a still-clouded global economic picture

US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,00 last week but remain within stable range of past few years
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Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats

Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats

Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats
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Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town

Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
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Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent

Anger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike

Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent
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States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame

Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
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US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025
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Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions

Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds

Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions
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Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
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Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages

An Oregon appeals court has sided with PacifiCorp in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages
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Cover story: Lifetime gets real

Cover story: Lifetime gets real

Cover story: Lifetime gets real
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Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement

A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the U.S. and Iran would reach a ceasefire on April 7, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for those users

Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement
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Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran

Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat of devastating attacks against Iran

Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
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'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US
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How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran

Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran
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Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case

A Long Island architect has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case
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Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law
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San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit
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Oil plunges, Dow sees its best day in a year after US-Iran ceasefire, but ‘hurdles remain’

Oil plunges, Dow sees its best day in a year after US-Iran ceasefire, but ‘hurdles remain’

Oil plunges, Dow sees its best day in a year after US-Iran ceasefire, but ‘hurdles remain’
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What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to

A ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran appears to be in jeopardy

What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to
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Carney attracts a 5th Conservative lawmaker to Canada's Liberal Party

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attracted another opposition Conservative lawmaker to the Liberal Party

Carney attracts a 5th Conservative lawmaker to Canada's Liberal Party
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Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot
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Brazil's Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he favors a national ban on online betting platforms, whose revenues in the South American nation are estimated in more than $4 billion per year, one of the biggest markets in the world

Brazil's Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms
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More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show

More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
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Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill
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Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs

Southwest Airlines said Wednesday it is raising its checked baggage fees by $10 less than a year after ending its famous “bags fly free” policy

Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs
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Oil is plunging, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why

Oil is plunging, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why

Oil is plunging, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why
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Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas
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Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
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Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million
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'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil's Amazon rainforest are reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon
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Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon
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In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment

Tariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies

In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment
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Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador
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Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future
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Why Americans are buying $22 smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy

Virtue-signaling and self-care help explain a popular new kind of splurge, even as American shoppers pull back elsewhere.

Why Americans are buying $22 smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy
Economy|Lifestyle|Travel

A chill on tourism in Florida’s ‘Little Quebec’

A chill on tourism in Florida’s ‘Little Quebec’

A chill on tourism in Florida’s ‘Little Quebec’
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Edmunds: These are the used SUVs that hold their value best

Car shoppers looking for a new SUV want to know the model they’re considering will hold its value

Edmunds: These are the used SUVs that hold their value best
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The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know
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The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated
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Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to come under its control

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’
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Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor
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Hong Kong firm files arbitration against Maersk, claiming it schemed with Panama over port takeover

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama and scheming to replace its port operation on the Central American country’s critical canal

Hong Kong firm files arbitration against Maersk, claiming it schemed with Panama over port takeover
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
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Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens

Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens
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Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and U.S. stock futures jumped after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
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Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites
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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit

Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system’s president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should

Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit
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Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally

Scam compounds have mushroomed across Southeast Asia since the pandemic

Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally
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Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
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Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
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Trump statements about Iran raise questions about international law

President Donald Trump’s recent statements of intent about his administration’s plans for Iran have raised questions about international law

Trump statements about Iran raise questions about international law
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Property manager wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars for trips, plastic surgery

Property manager wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars for trips, plastic surgery

Property manager wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars for trips, plastic surgery
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Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
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Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
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California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
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Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia
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How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump is suspending his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for Tehran

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran
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In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black

They weren’t the most impressive-looking houses: boxy and small, two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen, no basement, tossed up one after another in assembly-line fashion

In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black
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Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war
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Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it

Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it

Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it
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Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit
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Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars
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Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

When the NFL draft comes to town, Pittsburgh will be cast as a destination city – but that comes with risks, too.

Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value
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Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
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US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it
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Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations
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Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know
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Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group

Activist investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management is offering to purchase Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny’s music label, Universal Music Group, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $64 billion

Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group
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Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike
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Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
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Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours

Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours

Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours
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Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
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As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare

A couple living in Iran's capital have grown used to the sound of daily airstrikes five weeks into the war

As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare
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Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure

Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure
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The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he the destruction of Iran’s bridges and power plants if they don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure
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Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches

President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
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A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life

A black banner hangs over the border crossing and portraits of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stare down, promising vengeance against the United States and Israel

A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life
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DHS staffers are now getting paid during the shutdown. Here’s how

DHS staffers are now getting paid during the shutdown. Here’s how

DHS staffers are now getting paid during the shutdown. Here’s how
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With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran
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US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants

The U.S. stock market drifted higher in tentative trading ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants

US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants
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Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week
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Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon

The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday

Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
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Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day

Audi Crooks is one of nine Iowa State players who officially entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday on the first day it was open

Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day
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DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
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Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
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Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming

Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming
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2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns that a resilient U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer
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Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
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Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages

Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app, at least for United States customers

Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
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Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
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App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
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If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
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What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive
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What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break

New deductions usually introduce new complexities and the need for better recordkeeping.

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break
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Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party
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Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
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The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships
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Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat

Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat

Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat
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A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
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The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline

The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
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WNBA free agency set to open Monday, with a fast-track window for offers

The WNBA and its players’ union agreed to start free agency on Monday, the league announced Sunday

WNBA free agency set to open Monday, with a fast-track window for offers
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Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
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As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
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Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
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It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood film

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
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Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop
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Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
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As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
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Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
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The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran over his Monday deadline to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz so ship traffic can flow again

The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot

U_S_ President Donald Trump has again warned Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and allow ship traffic to flow again, and Iran has responded by threatening to open “the gates of hell.”

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
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Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter

Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter

Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter
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FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year’s tournament was finalized

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
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Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree
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The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
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Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war

President Donald Trump claims that the United States has, in his words, “completely decimated” Iran

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war
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Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring

Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates