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Today: July 15, 2026
Today: July 15, 2026

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French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4B

French container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said the acquisition will triple the size of its own logistics arm, CEVA Logistics and help build its presence as a contract logistics provider in North America

July 01, 2026
French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4B
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US

Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm

The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weekslong ban tied to cybersecurity concerns

July 01, 2026
Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Despite some big losses, Supreme Court rewards Trump's assertion of power

On Tuesday, the U.S.

July 01, 2026
Despite some big losses, Supreme Court rewards Trump's assertion of power
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump secured over $50 million in loan from Charles Schwab in 2025, ethics filing shows

U.S. President Donald Trump secured a more than $50 million loan last year from Charles Schwab Bank, according to his annual disclosure for 2025 with the U.S.

July 01, 2026
Trump secured over $50 million in loan from Charles Schwab in 2025, ethics filing shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump on financial disclosures: Everyone's profiting because stock market is up

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had nothing to do with his personal finances, a day after he reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family's

July 01, 2026
Trump on financial disclosures: Everyone's profiting because stock market is up
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages

A Swedish court on Wednesday ordered Alphabet's Google to pay about $1.5 billion in damages to PriceRunner, the price comparison business owned by

July 01, 2026
Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Goldman's private credit fund bucks elevated redemption trend again

Goldman Sachs' private credit fund said on Wednesday that investors sought to repurchase roughly 3.24% of its total shares in the second quarter, extending its streak

July 01, 2026
Goldman's private credit fund bucks elevated redemption trend again
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Kroger to buy grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal as competition heats up

U.S. grocer Kroger has reached a $1.65 billion deal to buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle, it said on Wednesday, strengthening its

July 01, 2026
Kroger to buy grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal as competition heats up
Business|Economy|Food

General Mills beats quarterly estimates on steady staples demand, higher prices

General Mills posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, helped by higher prices and resilient demand for pantry staples, sending its shares up 9%.

July 01, 2026
General Mills beats quarterly estimates on steady staples demand, higher prices
Business|Economy|Food|Political|World

AB Foods says US cooking oil sales hit by ICE pressure on Hispanic customers

Associated British Foods said the U.S. cooking oils market has declined and trading conditions are unlikely to improve going into its next financial year,

July 01, 2026
AB Foods says US cooking oil sales hit by ICE pressure on Hispanic customers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States was getting along very well with Iran and that recent meetings in Qatar went well.

July 01, 2026
Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

Micron Technology and General Motors have signed a long-term supply agreement for memory and storage platforms used in vehicle production, the companies said on Wednesday.

July 01, 2026
Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's bad loans on non-earmarked credit at record high, despite debt relief drive

Delinquency rates on Brazilian loans not tied to a specific purpose rose to 6.2% in May from 6.1% in April, reaching the highest level since the central

July 01, 2026
Brazil's bad loans on non-earmarked credit at record high, despite debt relief drive
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St slips at open as US-Iran tensions cloud start to second half

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday as fresh U.S.-Iran tensions cast doubt over peace in the Middle East, marking a cautious start to the second half of 2026.

July 01, 2026
Wall St slips at open as US-Iran tensions cloud start to second half
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty

Uthy spent seven years in medical school training to become a doctor

July 01, 2026
As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Kevin Warsh’s reform-focused approach is already winning support on the global stage

Kevin Warsh’s reform-focused approach is already winning support on the global stage

July 01, 2026
Kevin Warsh’s reform-focused approach is already winning support on the global stage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Kroger buying regional grocer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion

Kroger is buying regional grocer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion

July 01, 2026
Kroger buying regional grocer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns

Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology

July 01, 2026
Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show

Euro zone manufacturing output closed out its best quarter since early 2022 last month as U.S. factory

July 01, 2026
Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program

Millions more Americans will qualify for obesity medications at just $50 a month under a new Medicare program starting on Wednesday,

July 01, 2026
Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Lula leads Senator Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential run-off, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would win a potential second-round run-off vote in the October presidential elections against opposition Senator Flavio

July 01, 2026
Lula leads Senator Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential run-off, poll shows
Business|Economy|Political|World

World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031, source says

The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031 after years of declining loans, reflecting the country's rise to become the world's second-

July 01, 2026
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Kicking off H2

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The new month, quarter and second half kicked off in a cautious mood,

July 01, 2026
Kicking off H2
Economy|Health

Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program and what are the concerns?

Millions of Americans are expected to gain coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss under a new U.S. pilot launching on Wednesday in its Medicare

July 01, 2026
Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program and what are the concerns?
Business|Economy|Political|World

Nigeria's unreported spending equals 2% of GDP, IMF official says

Nigeria had about 2% of GDP worth of public spending not recorded in recent official budgets, creating a gap between its reported deficit and actual financing needs, IMF

July 01, 2026
Nigeria's unreported spending equals 2% of GDP, IMF official says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted a second consecutive month of global sales growth in June, as a surge in exports helped offset weak demand in its home market.

July 01, 2026
BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports
Economy|Environment|Health|World

“We’re not prepared”: As Venezuela shakes, years of mismanagement come into focus

As families wait in agony for news of loved ones trapped beneath the rubble, Venezuela’s devastating earthquake is exposing the human cost of a country unprepared for disaster. CNN's Isa Soares reports from Caracas.

June 30, 2026
“We’re not prepared”: As Venezuela shakes, years of mismanagement come into focus
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Mexico's peso to trade in range on economic recovery hopes: Reuters poll

Mexico's peso will likely hold steady near the middle of its well-established trading range at least into the first half of 2027, a Reuters poll found

July 01, 2026
Mexico's peso to trade in range on economic recovery hopes: Reuters poll
Economy|Europe|World

EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China

The European Union has introduced two measures to protect its steel industry and limit small e-commerce parcels

July 01, 2026
EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar bulls gain ground even as most FX strategists still expect weakness: Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar’s recent rebound will fade in coming months as cooling oil prices temper inflation fears and Federal Reserve rate hike bets, a majority

July 01, 2026
Dollar bulls gain ground even as most FX strategists still expect weakness: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Political|World

How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda

The Supreme Court has tackled several key immigration issues this term, supporting President Donald Trump's administration in three cases

July 01, 2026
How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans

July 01, 2026
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis

Lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country

July 01, 2026
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Economy|Europe|World

UK's Starmer leaves successor-in-waiting Burnham with defence funding gap

Andy Burnham will have to find an additional £4.7 billion ($6.2 billion) to close a defence funding gap, either through deeper spending cuts or higher taxes,

July 01, 2026
UK's Starmer leaves successor-in-waiting Burnham with defence funding gap
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year

President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows

July 01, 2026
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking -- while copying production methods from drugmakers -- in an effort to

July 01, 2026
Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Kazakhstan to hold snap parliamentary election on August 23

Kazakhstan will hold a snap parliamentary election on August 23, according to a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday as a new constitution took

July 01, 2026
Kazakhstan to hold snap parliamentary election on August 23
Economy|Environment|World

Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say

Iran is determined to win international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and ability to levy

July 01, 2026
Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt EV are formidable rivals for the title of America’s most affordable electric vehicle

July 01, 2026
Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says

China's BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle maker, is close to a decision on taking over an existing European auto plant to

July 01, 2026
China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

Autonomous-driving startup Wayve is riding a tide of investor interest. 

July 01, 2026
Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump's power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases

President Donald Trump didn’t get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

July 01, 2026
Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Trump's power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says

North Korea and Russia appear unlikely to open a road bridge connecting their countries in the near term, despite an earlier mid-June target, after satellite

July 01, 2026
Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says
Business|Economy|World

French manufacturing grew in June by more than first forecast, final PMI shows

France's manufacturing activity grew slightly faster in June than initially forecast, despite ongoing supply-chain pressures caused by transport disruptions due to the Iran

July 01, 2026
French manufacturing grew in June by more than first forecast, final PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German manufacturing edges up in June as new orders return to growth, PMI shows

German factory activity expanded modestly in June as output growth ticked up and new orders rebounded, while the outlook for price trends depends on developments in the

July 01, 2026
German manufacturing edges up in June as new orders return to growth, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows

British manufacturing activity cooled in June despite a boost to output from stockpiling ahead of price hikes and supply chain problems stemming from the Middle East

July 01, 2026
UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger

European shares slipped on Wednesday, after a strong finish to the second quarter, as investors assessed indications that U.S. interest rates

July 01, 2026
European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Perpetual snubs $1.69 billion takeover offer from EQT over valuation

Australia's Perpetual said on Wednesday it had rejected a non-binding takeover proposal from Swedish private equity firm EQT AB that values the financial services provider at A$2.45

July 01, 2026
Australia's Perpetual snubs $1.69 billion takeover offer from EQT over valuation
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI

Euro zone manufacturing output ended its best quarter since early 2022 last month with easing cost pressures as the U.S. and Iran negotiated a ceasefire giving relief to

July 01, 2026
Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience

Euro zone inflation eased last month far more than expected, further curbing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again this month to offset quick price

July 01, 2026
Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI

The rapid development of AI offers huge potential benefits to countries and people around the world, but also poses big risks, 40 leading scientists and experts

July 01, 2026
UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, accusing them of contributing to Japan’s “remilitarization.”

June 29, 2026
China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
Business|Economy|Technology

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

July 01, 2026
The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins

How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins

July 01, 2026
How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

A million vintage loans slow Greece's economic recovery

When Greece's debt crisis struck in 2009, George, owner of a jewellery shop outside Athens, found himself saddled with a new €100,000 loan just as his

July 01, 2026
A million vintage loans slow Greece's economic recovery
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Beijing plane crash clouds China's low-altitude flights, uncovers safety gaps

An unexplained crash by a tiny plane into Beijing's tallest building and silence from regulators have cast a chilling effect on the low-altitude flights sector and uncovered

July 01, 2026
Beijing plane crash clouds China's low-altitude flights, uncovers safety gaps
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Citi cuts bitcoin, ether forecasts as ETF flows turn negative

Citigroup slashed its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, saying weakening investor appetite, negative exchange-traded fund flows and a lack of progress on

July 01, 2026
Citi cuts bitcoin, ether forecasts as ETF flows turn negative
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain manufacturing contracts in June for first time in three months, PMI shows

Spanish factory activity shrank in June for the first time in three months as orders fell more sharply and manufacturers ramped up prices to cope with the recent surge in

July 01, 2026
Spain manufacturing contracts in June for first time in three months, PMI shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China

Myanmar's new government aims to complete within roughly eight years a contentious

July 01, 2026
Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Westpac director Nash leaves board over ties to KPMG

Australian bank Westpac said on Wednesday that non-executive director Peter Nash would leave its board, citing his relationship with troubled auditor KPMG.

July 01, 2026
Westpac director Nash leaves board over ties to KPMG
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Xi touts Chinese wisdom and solutions as a model for developing nations

China's leader has highlighted the country's rapid industrialization as a model for developing nations

July 01, 2026
Xi touts Chinese wisdom and solutions as a model for developing nations
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden

The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden

July 01, 2026
The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden
Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals

The Australian government said on Wednesday it was considering breaking up the Big Four accounting firms and bringing them under the

July 01, 2026
Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress

Europe on Wednesday took a first step towards curbing what it calls unfair competition from online retailers such as Shein, Temu

July 01, 2026
EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

That's a lot of meat to digest

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

July 01, 2026
That's a lot of meat to digest
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound

Asian airlines that gained passengers and charged higher fares on European routes after the start of the Iran conflict are seeing

July 01, 2026
Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound
Business|Economy|Finance|World

CMA CGM nears $1.4 billion deal for FedEx logistics unit, FT reports

French container shipping group CMA CGM is nearing a deal to buy FedEx's third-party logistics business for $1.4 billion in cash, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing

July 01, 2026
CMA CGM nears $1.4 billion deal for FedEx logistics unit, FT reports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers

A surge in $10-billion-plus "mega-deals" drove global M&A to record levels in the first half of 2026, LSEG data

July 01, 2026
Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US

Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails

Advice columnist E

July 01, 2026
Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails
Business|Economy|World

India's June factory growth slips to second-weakest since mid-2022 as demand softens, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector expanded at its second-slowest pace in four years in June as cooling demand for goods dragged on output and hiring but easing cost pressures

July 01, 2026
India's June factory growth slips to second-weakest since mid-2022 as demand softens, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

In a warning sign, analysis shows publicly traded credit funds are unprofitable

The majority of publicly traded business development companies (BDCs) — the

July 01, 2026
In a warning sign, analysis shows publicly traded credit funds are unprofitable
Economy|Political|World

China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances

China's ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during

July 01, 2026
China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan ships should ignore boarding requests by China coast guard, Taipei says

Taiwanese ships off the island's east coast should ignore any boarding and inspection demands by China's Coast Guard, and if necessary Taiwanese Coast Guard vessels will

July 01, 2026
Taiwan ships should ignore boarding requests by China coast guard, Taipei says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine seeks €6.6 billion from EU's peace fund for military aid

Ukraine is asking its European Union partners to direct €6.6 billion ($7.5 billion) available under the European Peace Facility to military aid, to take advantage of what it sees as

July 01, 2026
Ukraine seeks €6.6 billion from EU's peace fund for military aid
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Survey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for a 5th straight quarter

The Bank of Japan has reported its quarterly survey of business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers rose to 22 in June from 17 in the previous quarter

July 01, 2026
Survey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for a 5th straight quarter
Economy|Education|Finance

Trump’s sweeping changes to student loans take effect today. Here’s what they mean for you

Trump’s sweeping changes to student loans take effect today. Here’s what they mean for you

July 01, 2026
Trump’s sweeping changes to student loans take effect today. Here’s what they mean for you
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber-backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO

Lime, backed by Uber, raised $167 million in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a growing list of

July 01, 2026
Uber-backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO
Asia|Business|Economy|World

South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf

South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Wednesday the cargo vessel Namu, operated by HMM, would exit the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July at the earliest once the damage sustained

July 01, 2026
South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf
Business|Economy|Political|World

US seen not extending USMCA, starting decade-long countdown to end trade pact

U.S.

June 30, 2026
US seen not extending USMCA, starting decade-long countdown to end trade pact
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store

South Korea's antitrust regulator alleged on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google abused its dominant position in the Android app marketplace to hinder competition and will

July 01, 2026
South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store
Business|Economy|World

China resale home prices fall faster in June, shows private survey

China's resale home prices fell at a faster pace in June, a private survey showed on Wednesday, as the country's prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on market

July 01, 2026
China resale home prices fall faster in June, shows private survey
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models

Anthropic said on Tuesday that the U.S.

July 01, 2026
US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models
Business|Economy|Europe

ECB should not rush any further rate hike, Demarco says

The European Central Bank should not rush into any further rate hike given the unexpectedly quick retreat in oil prices, Maltese central bank

July 01, 2026
ECB should not rush any further rate hike, Demarco says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South32 CEO open to M&A following Alcoa asset sale

South32 CEO Matthew Daley said on Wednesday he was open to mergers and acquisitions but any deal must add value to the company, after the diversified miner agreed to sell

July 01, 2026
South32 CEO open to M&A following Alcoa asset sale
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

U.S.

July 01, 2026
Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
Business|Economy|World

China's factory activity completes strongest quarter since late 2020, private PMI shows

China's manufacturing sector expanded for a seventh straight month in June, completing its strongest quarter since late 2020 as output and new orders continued to rise, a

July 01, 2026
China's factory activity completes strongest quarter since late 2020, private PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom

South Korea's exports expanded at the strongest pace in nearly half a century last month, smashing forecasts, on a surge in chip sales propelled by the global

July 01, 2026
South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump, Republicans to stage convention in Dallas ahead of midterms

U.S.

July 01, 2026
Trump, Republicans to stage convention in Dallas ahead of midterms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Digital infrastructure firm ITG prices US IPO below range, raises $312 million

Oaktree-backed ITG said on Tuesday it had priced its U.S. initial public offering at $16 per share, below its targeted range, raising $312.2 million. 

July 01, 2026
Digital infrastructure firm ITG prices US IPO below range, raises $312 million
Economy|Political|World

Iran says it won't meet with U.S. envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal

Iran said on Tuesday it would not meet with top U.S. envoys who flew to the region following an outbreak of hostilities, clouding the

June 30, 2026
Iran says it won't meet with U.S. envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil needs new fiscal measures as targets become unfeasible from 2028, Treasury says

Brazil's Treasury said on Tuesday that fiscal targets will become unfeasible from 2028 without new measures, as rising mandatory spending outpaces

July 01, 2026
Brazil needs new fiscal measures as targets become unfeasible from 2028, Treasury says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan business mood hits 8-year high, builds case for BOJ rate hikes

Japanese business mood climbed to an eight-year high and corporate inflation expectations rose to record levels, a quarterly survey showed, underlining the

July 01, 2026
Japan business mood hits 8-year high, builds case for BOJ rate hikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology

Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat

Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a

July 01, 2026
Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South32 to sell bulk of aluminium portfolio to Alcoa for up to $5.6 billion

Australia's South32 said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell most of its aluminium assets to Alcoa for an implied enterprise value of up to $5.6

July 01, 2026
South32 to sell bulk of aluminium portfolio to Alcoa for up to $5.6 billion
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers

Bayer on Tuesday asked Washington to impose duties on glyphosate, the chemical used in the company's weedkiller Roundup, imported from China, saying it was being

July 01, 2026
Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers
Business|Economy|World

South Korea factory activity grows at slower pace as export demand weakens, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded in June for the seventh consecutive month, though at a slower pace than the previous month on falling export demand, a survey showed

July 01, 2026
South Korea factory activity grows at slower pace as export demand weakens, PMI shows
Americas|Crime|Economy|World

US imposes sanctions on Mexicans, entities tied to Mexican fuel smuggling network

The U.S.

July 01, 2026
US imposes sanctions on Mexicans, entities tied to Mexican fuel smuggling network
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

Vimeo owner Bending Spoons prices IPO at above target range to raise $1.68 billion

By Echo Wang and Elvira Pollina June 30 - Bending Spoons, owner of the video platform Vimeo and the internet services company AOL, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its targeted range at $

July 01, 2026
Vimeo owner Bending Spoons prices IPO at above target range to raise $1.68 billion
Business|Economy|World

Japan manufacturing extends growth, caps best quarter since Q1 2014, PMI shows

Japan's manufacturing sector expanded in June, sealing its best quarterly performance since early 2014, as new orders grew at their fastest pace in more

July 01, 2026
Japan manufacturing extends growth, caps best quarter since Q1 2014, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology

Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports

Microsoft is planning to cut under 2.5% of its workforce in the latest round of layoffs that could be announced as early as next week, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing

July 01, 2026
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports
Economy|Political|World

House GOP deadlocks over Trump's demands, sending lawmakers home early

As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, the legislative branch has momentarily called it quits

July 01, 2026
House GOP deadlocks over Trump's demands, sending lawmakers home early
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

July 01, 2026
White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

July 01, 2026
Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon

“Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has been acquired by the indie distributor Neon after it was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios

July 01, 2026
OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion

Private equity firm KKR said on Tuesday it will buy the operations and assets of EDF's North American renewable energy unit in the U.S. and Canada for $4.2 billion.

July 01, 2026
KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Energy drink and supplements company Nutrabolt picks banks for US IPO, sources say

Nutrabolt, an energy drink and supplements company, has picked investment banks to lead an initial public offering that could raise

July 01, 2026
Energy drink and supplements company Nutrabolt picks banks for US IPO, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms

The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region.

July 01, 2026
US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms
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Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny

Getty Images said on Tuesday it has called off its planned merger with Shutterstock due to the UK competition regulator's requirement to sell Shutterstock's

July 01, 2026
Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand economic recovery delayed and inflation to stay above target, IMF says

New Zealand's economic recovery has been delayed by the oil price shock and heightened global uncertainty, while inflation is expected to rise temporarily to around 4%

July 01, 2026
New Zealand economic recovery delayed and inflation to stay above target, IMF says
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Vance says he believes AOC will be leading Democratic candidate in 2028

Vance says he believes AOC will be leading Democratic candidate in 2028

July 01, 2026
Vance says he believes AOC will be leading Democratic candidate in 2028
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited

The deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire agency and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly

July 01, 2026
Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
Americas|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes

Aid groups are warning that Venezuela's healthcare system is at its breaking point nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country

June 30, 2026
Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

South Bow, Bridger to develop new oil pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Oklahoma

Canada's South Bow and U.S.-based Bridger Pipeline plan to jointly develop a new oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing

July 01, 2026
South Bow, Bridger to develop new oil pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Oklahoma
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million gap in funding for the U.N.

July 01, 2026
UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover

Tesla is expected to report a 5% rise in vehicle deliveries on Thursday for the second quarter.

July 01, 2026
Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter

Tech stocks boosted Wall Street as investors prepared to close the book on a month of losses for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, but the strongest quarterly

July 01, 2026
Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand

Constellation Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by demand for its beer brands such as Corona and the Modelo Especial lager.

July 01, 2026
Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion

Bloom Energy and Brookfield said on Tuesday they had expanded their partnership to finance power projects for AI infrastructure, boosting their funding framework

July 01, 2026
Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy

EchoStar's satellite pay-TV unit Dish DBS and its wireless subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking court approval for a prepackaged restructuring plan

July 01, 2026
EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy
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Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place

July 01, 2026
Train derailment prompts nearby residents to shelter in place
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

June 30, 2026
Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US stocks rise and trim their losses for June

U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June

June 30, 2026
US stocks rise and trim their losses for June
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB considers lifting banks' minimum reserves to lessen own losses, sources say

The ECB is considering doubling the proportion of cash lenders must keep as reserve in an unremunerated account, six

June 30, 2026
ECB considers lifting banks' minimum reserves to lessen own losses, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|Interview|World

Nestle could lower coffee prices as bean costs fall

Nestle will take falling coffee bean costs into account when setting retail prices, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday, a potential boost

June 30, 2026
Nestle could lower coffee prices as bean costs fall
Business|Economy|Technology

US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The U.S.

June 30, 2026
US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
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Supreme Court takeaways: Wins for conservatives, some Trump limits

The U.S.

June 30, 2026
Supreme Court takeaways: Wins for conservatives, some Trump limits
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending

As NATO leaders prepare for a summit in Turkey next week, plans for an alliance summit in

July 01, 2026
Next NATO summit in Albania in doubt amid US reluctance and low defence spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources

Activist investor Jana Partners has built a new position in technology company Everpure and is expected to soon announce the holding in a

July 01, 2026
Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq register best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished June on Tuesday with their biggest quarterly gains since 2020 as investors remained upbeat about economic

June 30, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq register best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it plans to vote next month on a measure that would bar sales of devices

July 01, 2026
US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms
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Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

July 01, 2026
Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one
Economy|Political|World

Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo

Cuba's foreign minister says talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms

July 01, 2026
Cuban official says talks with the US are at a standstill, announces UN debate on US oil embargo
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation

It’s been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks as President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how they’ll communicate

June 30, 2026
The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation
Business|Economy|Opinion|World

As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost

Even though Mexico is the US’s top trade partner, the fate of the pact underpinning that relationship is uncertain.

July 01, 2026
As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt

A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it has offered a $3 billion settlement to bondholders in a new push to finally restructure more than $10 billion in debt held by the U.S. territory’s power company

July 01, 2026
Federal board offers $3B settlement to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling

U.S. job openings edged up to a two-year high in May, but subdued hiring soured consumers' perceptions of the labor market, with the share viewing

June 30, 2026
US job openings rise to two-year high, but hiring still struggling
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Fed's Hammack tells CNBC rate hikes may be needed to quell high inflation

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Tuesday it remains possible that she’ll advocate for higher interest rates if inflation pressures don’t moderate.

June 30, 2026
Fed's Hammack tells CNBC rate hikes may be needed to quell high inflation
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Cuba's top diplomat says talks with United States showing 'no progress'

Cuba's foreign minister said on Tuesday that talks initiated earlier this year with long-time foe the United States had stalled, leaving

June 30, 2026
Cuba's top diplomat says talks with United States showing 'no progress'
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity

Italian tyremaker Pirelli on Tuesday said it had a multi-year investment plan for the United States worth around $1 billion to $1.2 billion and aimed at increasing

June 30, 2026
Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly losses since 2020

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday but were headed for their biggest monthly and quarterly losses since the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, with investors

June 30, 2026
Oil prices little changed but set for steepest monthly and quarterly losses since 2020
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Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

The U.S.

July 03, 2025
Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term
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Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say

Two major Mexican seizures of cocaine this month, including a rare bust in a state neighboring Mexico City, suggest the cartels are moving greater

June 30, 2026
Mexico cocaine seizures may reflect World Cup demand, experts say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents

U.S.

June 30, 2026
US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents
Business|Economy|Technology

Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks

Boeing and the union representing its engineers and technical workers said on Tuesday they would begin formal contract talks ahead of the expiration of their labor agreements in

June 30, 2026
Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China

The South American trade bloc Mercosur launched negotiations with Japan on Tuesday for an economic partnership agreement as it seeks to expand trade ties following a

June 30, 2026
Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China
Economy|Education|Finance|Opinion|Political

Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent

A huge amount of money flows into campaigns in the United States. For 20 years, the Supreme Court has been loosening rules for who can contribute and how much. It just loosened the rules again.

June 30, 2026
Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alert

The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions and a new bank alert targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico’s most powerful criminal group

June 30, 2026
US Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel with sanctions and a bank alert
Economy|Environment|Health|World

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

June 30, 2026
The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants

BMW on Tuesday announced the completion of a $1.7 billion investment in its production plants in South Carolina, gearing up for the launch of fully electric vehicle production in

June 30, 2026
BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture on Tuesday to produce the air taxi maker's S4 series, as it looks to secure government approval to deploy its commercial

June 30, 2026
Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble

Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax

June 30, 2026
Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street regulator seeks feedback on 'novel' ETFs amid product explosion

The U.S.

June 30, 2026
Wall Street regulator seeks feedback on 'novel' ETFs amid product explosion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low

The dollar gained on Tuesday, pushing the yen to its lowest levels since 1986 and raising expectations that Tokyo may be close to

June 30, 2026
Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI

The Bank of England on Tuesday signalled the need for bespoke AI regulation to contain risks to the financial system posed by increasingly capable agentic

June 30, 2026
Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer unveils $20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday to spend an extra £15 billion ($20 billion) to modernise Britain's depleted armed forces

June 30, 2026
UK's Starmer unveils $20 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine

Denmark announced on Tuesday a new military donation package to Ukraine worth around 4.4 billion crowns ($671.8 million).

June 30, 2026
Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war and AI boom drive wild ride on global markets

Investors have had to gulp down the motion-sickness tablets this year as the turmoil from the Iran war has clashed with a seemingly unstoppable boom in all

June 30, 2026
Iran war and AI boom drive wild ride on global markets
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Supreme Court strengthens Trump's hold on key levers of government power

The U.S.

June 30, 2026
Supreme Court strengthens Trump's hold on key levers of government power
Business|Economy|World

US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate

U.S. consumer confidence nudged higher in June as a fragile truce in the Middle East conflict weighed down on gasoline prices, while households' perceptions of labor

June 30, 2026
US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank

As a record-breaking heatwave swept across much of Europe and spilled into Ukraine, the searing temperatures bore down even harder on

June 30, 2026
Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank
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US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

June 30, 2026
US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US

Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers

Amazon said on Tuesday it is creating a new division under its Amazon Web Services cloud unit employing so-called forward-deployed engineers who

June 30, 2026
Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded

Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Lebanon, with more expected to follow in the coming week, the social affairs minister said

June 30, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to

June 30, 2026
US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks end quarter with big gains as oil tumbles the most in years; gold, yen also fall

Stocks across the globe on Tuesday posted their largest quarterly percentage increase in six years, while Brent oil had its

June 30, 2026
Stocks end quarter with big gains as oil tumbles the most in years; gold, yen also fall
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold

Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold

June 30, 2026
Central banks think the US has become riskier. They plan to sell dollars and buy gold
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Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble

June 30, 2026
Woman still has family member missing in Venezuela earthquake rubble
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran

June 30, 2026
US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards

June 30, 2026
Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Business|Economy|US|World

US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war

US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war

June 30, 2026
US job openings were much higher than expected in May, shrugging off uncertainty from Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's GDP rebounds in April, posts 0.5% growth on monthly basis

Canada's economy rebounded more than expected in April, data showed on Tuesday, following a slight contraction in the previous month, allaying concerns

June 30, 2026
Canada's GDP rebounds in April, posts 0.5% growth on monthly basis
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's gross debt tops forecasts as interest burden mounts in May

Brazil's gross debt rose more than expected in May, central bank data showed on Tuesday, as the country's rising interest bill pushed borrowing higher.

June 30, 2026
Brazil's gross debt tops forecasts as interest burden mounts in May
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oppenheimer makes rare cuts to top US investment banks, backs alternative asset managers

Brokerage Oppenheimer downgraded major U.S. investment banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in an unusual move on Tuesday, saying current valuations leave limited room

June 30, 2026
Oppenheimer makes rare cuts to top US investment banks, backs alternative asset managers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter

Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Tuesday, the final trading day of a quarter that saw equities post the biggest gains in years.

June 30, 2026
Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows

Russians are more pessimistic about the state of their economy than at any time in the past 20 years, and a majority say living standards are worsening, polling organisation Gallup

June 30, 2026
Economic pessimism among Russians at highest in at least 20 years, Gallup poll shows
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says

The United States' regulation of artificial intelligence is problematic and inconsistent, Martin Chavez, vice chairman at investment firm Sixth Street, told Reuters on

June 30, 2026
U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices eased on a monthly basis in April, but remained supported by a shortage of homes for sale.

June 30, 2026
US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

BlackRock cools on emerging markets, sees value in euro government debt

The BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) said on Tuesday it had become less bullish on the outlook for emerging market stocks and hard-currency debt, but more upbeat on the outlook

June 30, 2026
BlackRock cools on emerging markets, sees value in euro government debt
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says

Cryptocurrency companies have spent $189 million so far to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, outpacing their spending for the previous election cycle,

June 30, 2026
Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

India's April-May fiscal deficit at 9.6% of full-year target

India's fiscal deficit in April-May was at 1.62 trillion rupees ($17.11 billion), or 9.6% of the estimate for the financial year ending March 31, government data showed

June 30, 2026
India's April-May fiscal deficit at 9.6% of full-year target
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones

June 30, 2026
UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough
Business|Crime|Economy|Health

Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it would cut off funding to New York's Medicaid fraud unit, accusing it of underperforming in a move that could

June 30, 2026
Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says

A legal framework could be drawn up this year on regional cooperation to monitor and seek to adapt to falling water levels in the Caspian Sea, which is shrinking at an

June 30, 2026
Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Treasury's Bessent urges gas retailers to drop prices for US 250th birthday, says "we're watching"

U.S.

June 30, 2026
Treasury's Bessent urges gas retailers to drop prices for US 250th birthday, says "we're watching"
Economy|Europe|World

Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency

Inflation slowed more than expected across most major euro zone economies in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, easing pressure on the European

June 30, 2026
Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient

U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war

June 30, 2026
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
Arts|Economy|Political|World

How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible

The American Revolution was won not just by ideals and armies, but by the strategic trade networks of a small Caribbean port.

June 30, 2026
How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible
Business|Economy|US

Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

June 30, 2026
Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain at Fed
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit

Detailed data is useful for understanding and addressing environmental effects on people’s lives in ways that become difficult or impossible if only the broadest and blurriest picture is developed.

June 30, 2026
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza

June 30, 2026
Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document shows

Germany is demanding a €400 billion ($456 billion) cut to the European Commission's proposed budget of €2 trillion for 2028-2034, warning that the current

June 30, 2026
Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document shows
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Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs,

June 30, 2026
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says
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Doubled by halftime

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It's halftime for 2026 markets as the whistle blows on a turbulent

June 30, 2026
Doubled by halftime
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White House awarded no-bid contract for East Wing ballroom, Washington Post reports

White House officials last year awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for the construction of the East Wing ballroom, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a

June 30, 2026
White House awarded no-bid contract for East Wing ballroom, Washington Post reports
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US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner will be in Doha to meet Qatari mediators to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, Qatar's foreign

June 30, 2026
US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says
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Volkswagen's crisis in five charts

Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume is planning an historic overhaul of the carmaker to adapt to structural shifts in the global auto

June 30, 2026
Volkswagen's crisis in five charts
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Tokyo keeps powder dry as 'line in the sand' on yen shifts

The yen's break through a long-defended 162-per-dollar level to its weakest in four decades has reinforced expectations Japan may tolerate

June 30, 2026
Tokyo keeps powder dry as 'line in the sand' on yen shifts
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Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns

Analysts have cut their 2026 oil price forecasts for the first time since the Iran war began, after five straight monthly increases, as the reopening of the

June 30, 2026
Analysts dial down oil forecasts as Hormuz reopening eases supply concerns
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German headline inflation eases in June, core stabilises

German inflation slowed in June on lower energy prices while core inflation stabilised, easing concerns that price pressures from the Iran war could

June 30, 2026
German headline inflation eases in June, core stabilises
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China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

June 30, 2026
China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits
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ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat

European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the

June 30, 2026
ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat
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Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market

Soaring stock market valuations, dramatic swings in the market value of trillion-dollar companies, and periodic sharp selloffs have fueled growing

June 30, 2026
Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market
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India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle

Leaders of India's youth Cockroach Janta Party neared two weeks of sit-in protests on Tuesday, backed by a well-known activist who has started a hunger

June 30, 2026
India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
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Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint

Japan will overhaul its budget process to more flexibly boost investment in growth areas and respond to crises, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first

June 30, 2026
Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint
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Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation

The Bank of Japan must be vigilant regarding the impact a weak yen could have on underlying inflation as firms have become more active in passing on rising

June 30, 2026
Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation
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Inflation slows in four German states in June, pointing to national decrease

Inflation fell in four key German states in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, suggesting Germany's national inflation rate could ease this month.

June 30, 2026
Inflation slows in four German states in June, pointing to national decrease
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Nearly one million people worldwide became millionaires in 2025, UBS report finds

Personal wealth in 2025 grew at its fastest pace in years, creating nearly one million new U.S. dollar millionaires worldwide, Swiss bank UBS said in its annual Global

June 30, 2026
Nearly one million people worldwide became millionaires in 2025, UBS report finds
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Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the U.S.

June 30, 2026
Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says
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Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are making one of the biggest bets yet on the artificial intelligence boom with investments worth hundreds

June 30, 2026
Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle
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Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost

European shares registered their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years on Tuesday, boosted by optimism around artificial

June 30, 2026
Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost
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With independent agencies imperiled, Fed may face further pressure despite Cook win

The Supreme Court may have reaffirmed the U.S.

June 30, 2026
With independent agencies imperiled, Fed may face further pressure despite Cook win
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Italy EU-harmonised CPI slows to 3.1% y/y in June, slightly below forecast

Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) rose 0.1% in June from the month before, with the annual inflation rate slowing to 3.1% from May's 3.2%, preliminary data showed

June 30, 2026
Italy EU-harmonised CPI slows to 3.1% y/y in June, slightly below forecast
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New Kazakhstan constitution takes effect as political transition gathers pace

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has promised a fundamental reshaping of the Central Asian nation under

June 30, 2026
New Kazakhstan constitution takes effect as political transition gathers pace
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Quarter-end expected to be quiet for Fed liquidity facilities 

By Michael S.

June 30, 2026
Quarter-end expected to be quiet for Fed liquidity facilities 
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SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

June 30, 2026
SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know
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Trump's push for the world's lowest drug prices hits snag with mid-sized companies

President Donald Trump has promised to make U.S. prescription drug prices the cheapest in the world, but a closely watched

June 30, 2026
Trump's push for the world's lowest drug prices hits snag with mid-sized companies
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Key US complaints against Canada ahead of trade review

The U.S., Canada and Mexico are due to meet on July 1 to review a trilateral trade agreement after a period of heightened tensions between Washington

June 30, 2026
Key US complaints against Canada ahead of trade review
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AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half

The U.S. stock market faces a gauntlet of tests to keep its rally going in the second half of 2026, from the sustainability of AI spending to a high

June 30, 2026
AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half
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France faces debt drift without spending cuts, pension reform, OECD says

France's already heavy debt burden is at risk of rising steadily higher unless the government delivers deeper spending cuts and restarts stalled pension

June 30, 2026
France faces debt drift without spending cuts, pension reform, OECD says
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How to talk about money with your kids

Talking to kids about money can be fraught, especially if parents don’t feel totally comfortable with the topic themselves

June 30, 2026
How to talk about money with your kids
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An IRA playbook to build wealth

Savvy investors know that an IRA has a life cycle that must evolve as they do

June 30, 2026
An IRA playbook to build wealth
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Indonesia's Makarim, Gojek founder and former minister, found guilty of graft

An Indonesian court on Tuesday ruled that Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of tech firm Gojek and a former education minister, was guilty of corruption and sentenced him to 10

June 30, 2026
Indonesia's Makarim, Gojek founder and former minister, found guilty of graft
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Swiss to ease recognition of US standards for cars, medical devices as trade deal sought

Switzerland plans further steps to underpin commitments made in a preliminary U.S. tariff deal last year, including streamlining recognition of American standards for cars

June 30, 2026
Swiss to ease recognition of US standards for cars, medical devices as trade deal sought
Economy|Europe|World

AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties as she eyes chancellery

Germany should end a boycott of Russian oil and gas to bolster its flagging economy, the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, Alice Weidel,

June 30, 2026
AfD leader vows to restore German-Russian ties as she eyes chancellery
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BOJ's slow, dovish revamp casts doubt over long-term rate-hike plans

Political pressure on the Bank of Japan to slow its interest rate hikes is growing amid a push by Sanae Takaichi's government to restore dovish policymakers

June 30, 2026
BOJ's slow, dovish revamp casts doubt over long-term rate-hike plans
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German unemployment falls unexpectedly in June

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell unexpectedly in June, labour office figures showed on Tuesday.

June 30, 2026
German unemployment falls unexpectedly in June
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UK economy grows as expected before Iran war impact, ONS data shows

Britain's economy grew robustly in the first quarter of 2026, official data confirmed on Tuesday, but households were squeezed even before

June 30, 2026
UK economy grows as expected before Iran war impact, ONS data shows
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Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium

The spike in copper prices to a record high earlier this year has added weight to arguments for switching from copper to cheaper and lighter aluminium in a range of sectors

June 30, 2026
Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium
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Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium

Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminium

June 30, 2026
Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium
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Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price

Collector Xiao Neng says he has spent at least $1 million on Ralph Lauren clothing over the past four to five years, building a wardrobe so large that he

June 30, 2026
Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price
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BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan

Although some deem it blasphemous to suggest the AI boom is another bubble, the world's central banking forum and watchdog has warned against getting swept up

June 30, 2026
BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan
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US DOJ, states reach agreement with egg producers on price manipulation investigation

The U.S.

June 30, 2026
US DOJ, states reach agreement with egg producers on price manipulation investigation
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A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

A year after the Trump administration dismantled the U.S.

June 30, 2026
A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows
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French inflation falls back to ECB target in June as it slows for first time in 2026

French inflation slowed in June for the first time this year, pulling back from a more than two-year high as energy prices ebbed, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

June 30, 2026
French inflation falls back to ECB target in June as it slows for first time in 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World

He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return

Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano has twice survived major natural disasters in the same place

June 30, 2026
He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return
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Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for ECB to act, sources say

The unexpectedly rapid retreat in energy prices in the past week has further taken pressure off European Central Bank

June 30, 2026
Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for ECB to act, sources say
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China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom

China's factory activity returned to expansion in June, driven by demand for chips, computers and other AI-related products, as robust export orders and front-

June 30, 2026
China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom
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For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings, survey finds

More of the world's central banks plan to cut dollar allocations than increase them in the coming decade as political risks associated with the U.S.

June 30, 2026
For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings, survey finds
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Indonesia scales back military training for staff in President's cooperative project after deaths

Indonesia has scaled back its basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto's village cooperative programme, a defence ministry

June 30, 2026
Indonesia scales back military training for staff in President's cooperative project after deaths
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Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review, WSJ reports

Warren Buffett is skipping his usual mid-year multibillion-dollar donation to the Gates Foundation as he waits to see the findings of a review by the foundation of its ties to late

June 30, 2026
Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review, WSJ reports
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Trump administration ties schools' federal loan access to earning power of graduates

The U.S.

June 30, 2026
Trump administration ties schools' federal loan access to earning power of graduates
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US retailers frontload China orders for holiday season, shipping firms say

U.S. retailers have brought forward orders from China by four-to-six weeks to secure their inventories for Black Friday and Christmas holiday

June 30, 2026
US retailers frontload China orders for holiday season, shipping firms say
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Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday a report that two Ernst & Young employees on temporary assignment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia allegedly accessed

June 30, 2026
Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'
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China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

China says its factory activity picked up pace in June

June 30, 2026
China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports
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US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows

The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal, an Energy

June 30, 2026
US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows
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US House passes youth online safety legislation

The U.S.

June 30, 2026
US House passes youth online safety legislation
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US to suspend some duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco

U.S.

June 30, 2026
US to suspend some duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco
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Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers

Construction worker Anderson Daniel Salcedo spent three months in U.S. immigration detention before boarding a repatriation flight

June 30, 2026
Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance

Climate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades

June 30, 2026
Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
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Venezuela's Machado says she will return to Venezuela to help quake victims

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Monday she is "willing to do whatever it takes" to enter Venezuela to help with the country's recovery efforts following

June 30, 2026
Venezuela's Machado says she will return to Venezuela to help quake victims
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UK business morale falls as concerns about cost pressures and economy persist, Lloyds says

British businesses' confidence about the economic outlook fell this month although their assessment of their ‌own prospects was less downbeat, a survey by Lloyds showed on

June 30, 2026
UK business morale falls as concerns about cost pressures and economy persist, Lloyds says
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Strawberries and ice cream push UK food price inflation to lowest since March 2025, BRC data shows

British annual shop price inflation remained unchanged in June as food inflation lost steam and consumers took advantage of summer deals despite a surge in energy prices

June 30, 2026
Strawberries and ice cream push UK food price inflation to lowest since March 2025, BRC data shows
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European banks urge regulators not to intervene in equity markets

Europe’s largest banks have urged regulators not to intervene in equity markets, saying there is no evidence that a decline in trading on traditional stock exchanges has

June 30, 2026
European banks urge regulators not to intervene in equity markets
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Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing

Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure firm Ionic Digital filed on Monday to go public through a direct listing.

June 30, 2026
Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing
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Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary

U.S.

June 30, 2026
Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary
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Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads

Australia's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has taken Amazon's Australian unit to court, alleging its Prime subscription contracts contained unfair terms that allowed the

June 30, 2026
Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads
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Global financial firms pivot to South Korea, cautious on China and India, survey shows

Global financial firms are pivoting expansion plans towards South Korea while taking a more measured approach to China and India, according to an

June 30, 2026
Global financial firms pivot to South Korea, cautious on China and India, survey shows
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Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don't

U.S.

June 30, 2026
Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don't
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Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts

Japan's factory output rose at a slower-than-expected pace in May from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. Here are a few details.

June 30, 2026
Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts
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Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction

A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a fraud conviction

June 30, 2026
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
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Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Keith Sonderling as secretary of labor

June 30, 2026
Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief
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San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco on Monday announced a $395 million settlement with about 530 people who said they were abused as

June 30, 2026
San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement
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Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule

A coalition of Democratic-led states sued on Monday to block a Trump administration rule implementing new work requirements for Medicaid recipients, arguing

June 30, 2026
Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule
Economy|Political|World

US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain

Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been

June 29, 2026
US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain
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US senator asks regulator to reject giant NextEra-Dominion power deal, filing

U.S.

June 30, 2026
US senator asks regulator to reject giant NextEra-Dominion power deal, filing
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Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 

Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle

June 30, 2026
Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 
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US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income

Four U.S.

June 30, 2026
US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income
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Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs

U.S.

June 30, 2026
Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs
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Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets

A Michigan judge on Monday blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from continuing to allow people in the state to place financial bets on sporting events after

June 30, 2026
Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets
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Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

June 30, 2026
Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
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Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’

Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’

June 30, 2026
Speaker Johnson sends bipartisan housing bill to White House — but Trump says it’s a ‘yawn’
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak

Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are

June 30, 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?

When Ryan Rodriguez landed a great deal on a model year 2024 Polestar earlier this month, he did not anticipate the brand would soon be in trouble in the

June 30, 2026
Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle

Asylum seekers in Britain could have to repay the state around £10,000 ($13,222) for accommodation and basic living support before becoming eligible to apply for settlement

June 30, 2026
UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settle
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trading Day: Wall Street gains, Dow hits record closing high as fragile U.S.-Iran truce holds

U.S. stocks followed their world counterparts higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq snapping five-day losing streaks and the blue-chip Dow

June 30, 2026
Trading Day: Wall Street gains, Dow hits record closing high as fragile U.S.-Iran truce holds
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers

Digital Realty will acquire a larger stake in three data centers in Northern Virginia from asset manager Blackstone in a $3.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on

June 30, 2026
Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers
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San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials

June 30, 2026
San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits
Economy|Political|World

Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court

The court’s narrow opinion backing Fed governor Lisa Cook against Trump referenced the Fed’s vital role in steering the US economy.

June 30, 2026
Federal Reserve independence secures an important, but not final, victory at US Supreme Court
Crime|Economy|World

More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing

Survivors say more than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble

June 30, 2026
More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

June 30, 2026
Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label
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Fed's Cook says Supreme Court ruling defends central bank's independence

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the U.S.

June 29, 2026
Fed's Cook says Supreme Court ruling defends central bank's independence
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Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

June 30, 2026
Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more
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US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week

U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week

June 29, 2026
US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week
Economy|Health|Political

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements

June 30, 2026
Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say

The May data for the U.S.

June 30, 2026
Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say
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Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes

Keiko Fujimori leads the final count in Peru's presidential runoff after the country's ONPE electoral authority finished tallying 100%

June 30, 2026
Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race after official count concludes
Economy|Political|World

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers

The U.S.

June 29, 2026
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April

Argentina's economic activity grew less than expected in April, official data showed on Monday, as gains in mining and agriculture were partly offset by weakness in

June 30, 2026
Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April
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The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy

When late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez built this coastal housing development bearing his name as part of his socialist

June 29, 2026
The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy
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Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says

The euro zone economy appears to have built greater resilience to economic shocks, allowing the European Central Bank to raise interest rates more easily without

June 30, 2026
Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says
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Stocks and oil prices rise with eyes on Iran; yen touches 40-year low vs dollar

A global gauge of stock markets rose on Monday as investors tracked the implementation of an interim peace deal between Iran

June 29, 2026
Stocks and oil prices rise with eyes on Iran; yen touches 40-year low vs dollar
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Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump

U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a record closing high, as weekend hostilities between the United States

June 29, 2026
Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump
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US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections

A federal judge on Monday blocked the U.S. agency that oversees union elections for federal employees from shifting authority over all labor representation

June 30, 2026
US judge blocks labor board's Trump-era move to take control over union elections
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New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts

New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts

June 29, 2026
New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be opened from Oval Office for launch of Trump Accounts
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US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

The United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U_S_ “at any level.”

June 29, 2026
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now

June 30, 2026
Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now
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Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand

Shipping ​group Maersk on Monday upgraded its earnings guidance for this year on strong demand in the container market, particularly in Asia.

June 29, 2026
Maersk upgrades 2026 earnings guidance on strong demand
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Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains

Oil prices settled up more than 1% on Monday after attacks by the U.S. and Iran underscored the fragility of their interim peace deal, while cautious

June 29, 2026
Oil settles up on US-Iran strikes; cautious hopes for shipping cap gains
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Health

Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms

A Manhattan federal judge on Monday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial over the killing of a health insurance executive to January, citing potential overlap

June 29, 2026
Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms
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Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

The Supreme Court says Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook can remain in her job for now, a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank

June 29, 2026
Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
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Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire

June 30, 2026
Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire
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Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

June 29, 2026
Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
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Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power

The U.S.

June 29, 2026
Supreme Court backs Trump's FTC firing, expands presidential power
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Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory

Stellantis has added an extra week of summer downtime at its Fiat 500 factory in Turin, northern Italy, due to parts shortages from some suppliers, the FIM Cisl trade union

June 29, 2026
Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory
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Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time

Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes

June 29, 2026
Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time
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Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

June 29, 2026
Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal
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Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut

Honeywell Aerospace shares closed down 0.4% on Monday after the company made its Nasdaq debut following its spinoff from Honeywell as part

June 29, 2026
Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume's plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close high-cost German factories is about more than cost savings: it could also mark

June 29, 2026
Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups

Comcast's decision to spin off its NBCUniversal and Sky businesses marks the latest effort by a major U.S. entertainment company to separate or reshape legacy television assets as

June 29, 2026
Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups
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Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was the first U.S. central banker to be targeted for firing by any president.

June 29, 2026
Fed's Lisa Cook made history even before battling Trump
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency

When Aleksandar Vucic announced that he will step down as president of Serbia, cutting short his mandate and

June 29, 2026
Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency
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Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment

An economic crisis caused by the Iran war and a fresh surge of investment by oil majors are driving Iraq's aggressive push for a higher

June 29, 2026
Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment
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Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low

The dollar dropped on Monday but remained near a 13-month high, supported by optimism over U.S. economic growth, the prospect of

June 29, 2026
Dollar slips, yen reaches 40-year low
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Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech

Alphabet shares climbed on Monday as the Google parent made its debut in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon Communications, and immediately ranking among

June 29, 2026
Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech
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US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity

The U.S.

June 29, 2026
US SEC fines BofA's Merrill Lynch $7.5 million for not flagging enough suspicious activity
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Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC

The Nasdaq and the NYSE will ring the opening bell from the Oval Office for the first time together to launch Trump's much-touted government-backed investment program for children

June 29, 2026
Nasdaq, NYSE to ring opening bell from Oval Office for Trump Accounts launch, Hassett tells CNBC
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political

Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention

Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention

June 29, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott rallies Kleberg County Republicans as Democrats hold state convention
Economy|Europe|Political

Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, has pledged to give more autonomy to local leaders

June 29, 2026
Andy Burnham says he’d hand more power to local governments if he becomes UK leader
Economy|World

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes

Iranian drone strikes and US retaliation amid a shaky ceasefire have blunted an uptick in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

June 23, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes
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Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time

June 29, 2026
Maker of vinegar on mission to change minds one sour tastebud at a time
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Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted sentiment following days of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

June 29, 2026
Wall Street opens higher as US, Iran halt attacks
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|US|World

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election

June 29, 2026
Supreme Court to review the legality of mass voter purges in the weeks before an election
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Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year

Brazil's government expects total spending as a share of gross domestic product to decelerate and end the year at around 19%, Treasury Secretary Daniel

June 29, 2026
Brazil sees government spending share easing to 19% of GDP this year
Economy|Europe|World

Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite

Ukrainian attacks have caused fuel shortages to spread from Russian-annexed Crimea to nearby parts of southern Russia, and even to the capital

June 29, 2026
Fuel shortages spread to more parts of Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite
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As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real

(Corrects paragraph 15 to remove Bill Demchak's name who left before Dimon's tenure; corrects hyperlinks in paragraph 10 and restores anchor text) By Anirban Sen, Nupur Anand and Manya Saini NEW YORK,

June 29, 2026
As JPMorgan succession takes shape, insiders say this time it is for real
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Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health

Corporate layoffs cause confusion about a business’s future, but there’s a way for investors and employees alike to see if downsizing could lead to profitability.

June 29, 2026
Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, are partnering to form a new nonpartisan academic institute they say will be dedicated to strengthening democracy

June 29, 2026
UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy's challenges
Economy|Europe|Political

UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual

Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister-in-waiting, vowed on Monday to deliver radical change to the nation's politics by

June 29, 2026
UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

Betsy Halsey, 63, still has memorabilia from America's 1976 bicentennial in her childhood bedroom at her parents'

June 29, 2026
Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one
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Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows

Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing development of wind,

June 29, 2026
Stalled US permits threaten $121 billion in wind and solar investment, report shows
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UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules

Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, said his plans for the country are consistent with the party's

June 29, 2026
UK's likely next leader Burnham commits to existing fiscal rules
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Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal

Martin Marietta Materials said on Monday it would merge with limestone supplier Lhoist North America in a cash-and-stock deal worth $13.5 billion, as the

June 29, 2026
Martin Marietta to buy Lhoist North America in $13.5 billion deal
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Weekend wars

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Is it over or not?

June 29, 2026
Weekend wars
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Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models

Silicon Valley's powerful and pricey AI models have been a necessity for businesses looking to future-proof themselves.

June 29, 2026
Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive

The borrowed money helping to fuel the U.S. stock rally is getting more expensive, and some on Wall Street are starting to wonder how much longer the

June 29, 2026
Borrowed money fueling US stock rally is getting more expensive
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|World

Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales

Saks Global emerged from bankruptcy last week with fewer stores and a renewed focus on upscale luxury, as it looks to close a rocky chapter in its

June 29, 2026
Saks, exiting bankruptcy, bets on high-end luxury to revive sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours

Strategy's enterprise value has fallen below the value of its bitcoin holdings for the first time, a milestone that threatens to weaken investor confidence in

June 29, 2026
Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours
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On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

In a vineyard on the Greek island of Santorini, winemaker Yiannis Boutaris gestures to a dried-up ‘kouloura’ vine trained into the shape

June 29, 2026
On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought
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IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund is ready to move quickly on a credit programme for Malawi, the lender said on Monday, but warned it will depend on the

June 29, 2026
IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms
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British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles

British American Tobacco plans to cut about 20% of its workforce as it pursues an AI-driven overhaul to lower costs and lift profits amid regulatory

June 29, 2026
British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks

The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways. 

June 29, 2026
What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire

In not quite a month as Occidental Petroleum's CEO, Richard Jackson has already been challenged with looking for ways to lift a lagging stock price and pay

June 29, 2026
Occidental's new CEO tested by debt, lagging stock price and big dividend payments to Berkshire
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Cook ruling, ECB conference likely to further frame Fed chief Warsh's early tenure

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's early leadership of the U.S. central bank faces a fresh test this week, with an appearance before a high-

June 27, 2026
Cook ruling, ECB conference likely to further frame Fed chief Warsh's early tenure
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation

Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of "copy-pasting" its rivals' claims and failing to properly conduct its own investigation in concluding

June 29, 2026
Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation
Arts|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.

June 29, 2026
Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant
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Volkswagen tells workers current job cuts are not enough, works council says

Volkswagen management has told the car group's employee side that currently agreed job cuts are insufficient, according to a note from the works council seen by Reuters on

June 29, 2026
Volkswagen tells workers current job cuts are not enough, works council says
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week

Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to get the Republican-led House back on track

June 29, 2026
House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa

June 29, 2026
‘Leave or return in a coffin’: The threat driving migrants out of South Africa
Economy|Health

Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know

Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know

June 29, 2026
Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms

Several non-governmental organisations in Spain are urging undocumented migrants to register in a final push for a special mass regularisation process that

June 29, 2026
Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms
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European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East caution

European shares closed flat on Monday, with gains in technology stocks offset by declines in construction firms, while

June 29, 2026
European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East caution
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

South Korea on Monday laid out a sweeping industrial strategy centred on semiconductors and artificial intelligence, as President

June 29, 2026
Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

New York launches tariff relief program for farmers

New York farmers can start submitting applications for up to $25,000 in relief from the state as part of a $30 million aid effort aimed at easing the hit to farmers

June 29, 2026
New York launches tariff relief program for farmers
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Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

Major Chinese electric vehicle battery makers on Monday pledged to pay their suppliers more quickly, as part of wider efforts to ease financial strain across the auto

June 29, 2026
Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly
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Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars

As corporate borrowing tied to artificial intelligence shows no sign of slowing, bankers are coming up with new ways to

June 29, 2026
Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future

June 29, 2026
After 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi to help create institute to train leaders of the future
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|World

Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past several years

June 29, 2026
Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Business|Economy|Technology

China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has signed a long-term supply agreement with Tencent Holdings worth more than 20 billion yuan ($2.94 billion) ahead of

June 29, 2026
China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million

Ipsen will buy U.S.-based Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million to expand its oncology pipeline with a late-stage blood cancer treatment, the French biotech company said on Monday.

June 29, 2026
French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone corporate lending growth at 3-year high, ECB says

Bank lending to euro zone companies grew at its fastest pace in three years in May, European Central Bank data showed on Monday, extending a gradual but steady acceleration

June 29, 2026
Euro zone corporate lending growth at 3-year high, ECB says
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Europe could be a 'compelling story' J.P. Morgan says, lifts equity index targets

J.P. Morgan raised its year-end target for European equity indexes on Monday, citing corporate earnings strength and improvements in the geopolitical climate.

June 29, 2026
Europe could be a 'compelling story' J.P. Morgan says, lifts equity index targets
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bank of England's Pill adds voice to those concerned about 'scenario' forecasts

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Monday that the central bank's shift in communications to focus on multiple scenarios rather than a single

June 29, 2026
Bank of England's Pill adds voice to those concerned about 'scenario' forecasts
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand

June 29, 2026
South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand
Australia|Economy|Political|World

Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal seen as curbing China

Australia and Vanuatu on Monday signed a development and security pact that had been delayed for months over Vanuatu's concerns that it could stifle

June 29, 2026
Australia and Vanuatu sign delayed security deal seen as curbing China
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries

Canada has given C$7 million ($4.93 million) in grants to a Greenland molybdenum mining project, a critical metal used in aerospace, energy and defence, Greenland

June 29, 2026
Canada backs Greenland mine producing metal crucial to defence industries
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban

Australia introduced new legislation in parliament on Monday to strengthen enforcement of its under-16 social media ban and give its internet regulator more power to pursue

June 29, 2026
Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban
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A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation

June 29, 2026
A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The halt to the latest tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East spurred a twitchy reaction in markets as lingering unease over

June 29, 2026
Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh

Toyota Motor said on Monday that global vehicle sales slipped for a fourth consecutive month in May, as decreases in China and the Middle East weighed on overall results.   

June 29, 2026
Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say

China's central bank launched overnight reverse repo operations on Monday, a move markets interpreted as deepening its control over liquidity conditions and aligning its policy

June 29, 2026
China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Asian markets mixed in choppy trade as AI doubts, Iran tensions cloud outlook

Asian markets were choppy on Monday as investors weighed AI-driven growth against rising cost pressures, while keeping an eye on a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire

June 29, 2026
Asian markets mixed in choppy trade as AI doubts, Iran tensions cloud outlook
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely posted their strongest annual growth in nearly five decades in June, as semiconductor shipments broke fresh records

June 29, 2026
South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll
Economy|Education|Political|World

FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship

The battle over birthright citizenship hasn't ended for President Donald Trump despite a June 30 Supreme Court ruling that rejected his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens

June 29, 2026
FACT FOCUS: A look at the Trump administration's challenge to birthright citizenship
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's factory activity likely returned to meagre growth in June: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely returned to growth in June, albeit by the slimmest of margins, as the world's second-largest economy struggles for momentum despite strong

June 29, 2026
China's factory activity likely returned to meagre growth in June: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring

June 29, 2026
Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar
Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods

When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 in the choppy waters of the Taiwan Strait, he brings

June 29, 2026
Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint

Japan's government will aim to entrench annual real economic growth of more than 1%, according to the draft of its long-term economic blueprint that

June 29, 2026
Japan targets more than doubling real growth to over 1% in economic blueprint
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million

Chinese self-driving technology firm Momenta Global launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, seeking to raise up to HK$5.89

June 29, 2026
China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes

A father and his son were pulled out alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Sunday, four days after the devastating earthquakes that

June 29, 2026
Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes
Economy|Environment|World

Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes

I was lying on my bed, thinking about watching the Brazil soccer game — I can't even remember who they were playing — when the bedframe

June 29, 2026
Capricious, violent, arbitrary: Venezuela's twin quakes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears

Sovereign wealth funds and central banks managing $29 trillion in assets are turning to energy assets, and raising concerns about the dollar, in a portfolio

June 29, 2026
Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears
Business|Economy|World

UK companies turn gloomiest this year on growth, CBI says

British companies expectations for growth in the coming quarter fell this month to their lowest level this year, according to a survey on Monday that added to a run of downbeat

June 29, 2026
UK companies turn gloomiest this year on growth, CBI says
Economy|World

Iran canceled participation in technical talks over recent attacks, official tells state TV

Iran did not take part in technical talks slated for Sunday due to recent attacks on the country and unfulfilled conditions of the MoU with the United States, a member of

June 29, 2026
Iran canceled participation in technical talks over recent attacks, official tells state TV
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Volkswagen plans to end automated driving tie-up with Bosch, Bild reports

German carmaker Volkswagen plans to end its automated driving tie-up with auto supplier Bosch as part of a wider push to cut costs and boost competitiveness, Germany's Bild

June 29, 2026
Volkswagen plans to end automated driving tie-up with Bosch, Bild reports
Economy|Sports|World

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup

June 29, 2026
Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
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Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

June 29, 2026
Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"
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Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia

Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus Technologies said on Monday it had signed a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corp to help provide emerging AI

June 28, 2026
Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia
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Housing bill will be sent to Trump on Monday, US House speaker says

U.S.

June 28, 2026
Housing bill will be sent to Trump on Monday, US House speaker says
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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing 14 nationals,

June 28, 2026
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says
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Austria urges Europe to host Anthropic following US curbs on AI access

Austria has proposed that the European Union should consider hosting Anthropic within the bloc's borders in order to counter efforts by the United States to block

June 28, 2026
Austria urges Europe to host Anthropic following US curbs on AI access
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Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia has killed all 14 people on board

June 28, 2026
Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board
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Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims as EU sends emergency aid

Pope Leo on Sunday expressed solidarity with people in Venezuela grappling with the devastating impact of twin earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week.

June 28, 2026
Pope Leo prays for Venezuela quake victims as EU sends emergency aid
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Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color

The Democratic Party is confronting its long-standing dilemmas over identity and ideology as it wrestles with populist challengers in communities of color

June 28, 2026
Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color
Economy|Environment|World

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis

June 28, 2026
Venezuelans search for a future as well as survivors after twin quakes pile disaster on years of crisis
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America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come

America is getting ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary since it split from Britain's monarchy and embarked on its experiment in democracy

June 28, 2026
America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
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Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and

June 27, 2026
Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify
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Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight

Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in the regions of Krasnodar and Yaroslavl overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as Kyiv ramps up pressure on

June 28, 2026
Ukraine hits two Russian oil refineries overnight
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BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks

Global pressures from rising public debt to financial fragilities and the sustainability of the AI boom are increasing risks, underscoring the need for

June 28, 2026
BIS says debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks
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Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races

New York City’s last horse track is on its final stretch

June 27, 2026
Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
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Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

June 28, 2026
Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’
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Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports

Google has put limits on Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than the rival tech group could provide, the Financial

June 28, 2026
Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports
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Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine

Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine

June 28, 2026
Peruvians say they were promised jobs in Russia, but landed on the front lines in Ukraine
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A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed

A new Mississippi law authorizes the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of immigrants illegally living in the state

June 28, 2026
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed
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Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago

June 27, 2026
Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430
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Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal

A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the

June 27, 2026
Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal
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Argentina cabinet chief resigns after corruption allegations

Argentine President Javier Milei's cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, resigned on Saturday following a scandal that led to investigations into his spending in recent years.

June 28, 2026
Argentina cabinet chief resigns after corruption allegations
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Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as ICE director

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

June 28, 2026
Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as ICE director
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An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court

Kara Scannell reports.

June 24, 2026
An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court
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Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets

U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com's  annual sales event

June 28, 2026
Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets
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America In Focus: Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near

June 26, 2026
America In Focus: Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs
Economy|Health|Political

Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year

June 27, 2026
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
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Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward

Carlos Mendoza is out

June 27, 2026
Stearns under added scrutiny after firing Mendoza as the last-place Mets look for a path forward
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How Trump Accounts compare to other savings plans for your child

How Trump Accounts compare to other savings plans for your child

June 27, 2026
How Trump Accounts compare to other savings plans for your child
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The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’

June 27, 2026
The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’
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Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there

If you want to help, an aid expert advises you to donate cash to nonprofits involved in local rescue and recovery efforts.

June 27, 2026
Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there
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Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

June 27, 2026
Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement
Economy|World

Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg in attempt to restore economic stability

Bolivia will adopt a flexible exchange-rate system, the government said on Friday, effectively devaluing the currency by ending a 15-year dollar peg in a

June 27, 2026
Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg in attempt to restore economic stability
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Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm

By Julia Harte June 27 - President Donald Trump’s interim agreement to end the war with Iran has dragged down his approval rating and garnered criticism across the political spectrum — even from his

June 27, 2026
Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm
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LVMH and Accor's Orient Express sets its sights on new tech billionaire class

Shuttling across the French and Italian Riviera, Orient Express's first giant yacht aims to attract a new class of billionaire.

June 27, 2026
LVMH and Accor's Orient Express sets its sights on new tech billionaire class
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Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

June 27, 2026
Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade
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Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies

Andy Burnham has set himself apart from the man he expects to replace as British prime minister

June 27, 2026
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies
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US safety agency ends power steering probe into 376,000 Tesla EVs

U.S. safety regulators said on Saturday they had closed their probe into Tesla vehicles over power steering loss, in view of a company recall which was carried out last year.

June 27, 2026
US safety agency ends power steering probe into 376,000 Tesla EVs
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Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio tells India's IANS

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal,

June 27, 2026
Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio tells India's IANS
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States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers

June 27, 2026
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
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China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exports

Profits at China's industrial firms grew more slowly though still at a double-digit pace in May, highlighting a widening divide in an economy leaning on factory output and

June 27, 2026
China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exports
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US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with

June 26, 2026
US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

China on Friday stripped six military lawmakers, former financial regulator head Li Yunze and recently probed Politburo member Ma Xingrui of their posts in the National

June 27, 2026
China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts
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US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US organizations

Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artifical intelligence

June 27, 2026
US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US organizations
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes

June 26, 2026
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
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China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says

Geely Holding Group's Lotus brand electric vehicles will arrive in Canada next month under an agreement between Prime Minister Mark

June 27, 2026
China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above

June 26, 2026
Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped
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SpaceX, Charter discuss mobile phone partnership in US, Bloomberg News says

SpaceX and internet provider Charter Communications have held executive-level talks about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the United States, Bloomberg News

June 27, 2026
SpaceX, Charter discuss mobile phone partnership in US, Bloomberg News says
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SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying

SpaceX will be added to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index on July 7, exchange operator Nasdaq confirmed on Friday, paving the way for a surge in passive investments in Elon Musk's

June 27, 2026
SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying
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SpaceX rises modestly ahead of Russell rebalance, Nasdaq entry next

Shares of SpaceX rose a marginal 0.15% on Friday ahead of its inclusion in Russell indexes, with passively managed funds tracking those benchmarks required to add

June 26, 2026
SpaceX rises modestly ahead of Russell rebalance, Nasdaq entry next
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Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows

Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds

June 26, 2026
Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows
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Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name

Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name

June 27, 2026
Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
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Major beef exporters near China quota caps, clouding second-half trade, report says

Australia has already filled its annual beef quota for China and Brazil is close behind, potentially pushing two of the world's largest exporters out of the Chinese

June 27, 2026
Major beef exporters near China quota caps, clouding second-half trade, report says
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Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy with new name, less debt

Luxury retailer Saks Global on Friday emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly five months with less than half of its previous stores and a quarter of its debt.

June 27, 2026
Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy with new name, less debt
Economy|Technology|World

US bans imports of more Chinese technology goods

The U.S.

June 27, 2026
US bans imports of more Chinese technology goods
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PE-backed insurance broker Hub International files confidentially for US IPO

Private equity-backed insurance broker Hub International announced on Friday that it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States.

June 27, 2026
PE-backed insurance broker Hub International files confidentially for US IPO
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GameStop pledges to pursue its takeover offer for eBay despite rejection

GameStop pledged on Friday to pursue its proposed takeover of eBay, even after the e-commerce firm rejected an unsolicited cash-and-stock

June 27, 2026
GameStop pledges to pursue its takeover offer for eBay despite rejection
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Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi, NYT reports

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has urged his lieutenants to explore partnerships with the popular prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi as his company builds a similar app, the New

June 27, 2026
Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi, NYT reports
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Outgoing IMF chief economist sees risks, shifting trade ties and continued uncertainty on global outlook

Strategic petroleum releases helped avert a sharper rise in oil prices as a result of the war in the Middle East, but the global economy faces

June 27, 2026
Outgoing IMF chief economist sees risks, shifting trade ties and continued uncertainty on global outlook
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S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US, cites economic resilience

June 26 - S&P Global affirmed its "AA+" credit rating for the U.S. on Friday, saying the economy's resilience supported solid fiscal revenue collection.

June 27, 2026
S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US, cites economic resilience
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Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he doesn't agree with comments first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin made last month that Ole Miss’ past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult

June 27, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss
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Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes

The devastating 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday have killed at least 920 people and left more than 3,300 injured

June 26, 2026
Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes
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Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4

President Donald Trump said on Friday he would repair the National Mall reflecting pool after July 4, as the landmark remains under heightened security

June 27, 2026
Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4
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Adani prosecutors must justify dropping criminal case, US judge rules

A U.S. judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to justify its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to

June 27, 2026
Adani prosecutors must justify dropping criminal case, US judge rules
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World stocks edge lower as tech selloff drags markets

Global equity markets edged lower on Friday, set for a weekly decline as investors kept taking profits on high-flying technology and chip stocks, while

June 26, 2026
World stocks edge lower as tech selloff drags markets
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Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation

Fear is ricocheting through Haitian communities across the United States after the Supreme Court decided to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters

June 27, 2026
Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation
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Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week

Most of the U.S. stock market rose after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for AI stocks kept the market in check

June 26, 2026
Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week
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Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

June 27, 2026
Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served
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UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack

The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz

June 26, 2026
UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack
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Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to endorse immigration detention policy

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S.

June 26, 2026
Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to endorse immigration detention policy
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Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law

Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law

June 27, 2026
Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law
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S&P 500 ends lower; chips tumble and Moderna rallies

The S&P 500 ended marginally lower on Friday, with a steep drop in AI-related chip stocks and sharp gains in Moderna and other healthcare stocks.

June 26, 2026
S&P 500 ends lower; chips tumble and Moderna rallies
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US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level

The U.S.

June 26, 2026
US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level
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Haleon among bidders for supplements maker Thorne, sources say

Consumer health company Haleon bid for U.S. supplements firm Thorne, sources said on Friday, at a time when Haleon has been

June 26, 2026
Haleon among bidders for supplements maker Thorne, sources say
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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

President Donald Trump is threatening a 100% tariff on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services provided by United States companies

June 26, 2026
Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
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Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

By Nolan D.

June 26, 2026
Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black
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Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour

Organizations supporting Black women and girls in the American South are receiving a boost this summer

June 26, 2026
Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour
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Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach

As the United States men's national soccer team advances in the World Cup, fans from Wall Street to the wider world have an unexpected patron to

June 26, 2026
Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach
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Central bank sees no need for extra measures as worried Russians withdraw cash

Russia's central bank said on Friday there was no need for extra measures to stabilise the banking system, despite a rise in cash withdrawals that some

June 26, 2026
Central bank sees no need for extra measures as worried Russians withdraw cash
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Biggest job cuts by global automakers

Auto giant Volkswagen's potential plan to shutter four German factories and ramp up job cuts to as many as 100,000 could be the biggest ever overhaul in the industry.

June 26, 2026
Biggest job cuts by global automakers
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EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR

EDF signed an agreement to sell EDF Power Solutions in the United States and Canada to private equity firm KKR, the company said on Friday. 

June 26, 2026
EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR
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Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers

Chevron is exploring additional data center deals across the U.S., including the Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast, following its two-

June 26, 2026
Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers
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IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'

The International Monetary Fund's chief economist on Friday said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's plan to reduce forward rate guidance on monetary

June 26, 2026
IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'
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IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'

Global trade flows and relationships are shifting after U.S.

June 26, 2026
IMF chief economist Gourinchas says global economy remains firmly 'dollar-centered'
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Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks on Friday, the Kremlin said, and discussions were expected to focus on the war in

June 26, 2026
Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war
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US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce

The U.S. diesel futures crack spread, a measure of profitability for refiners, hit a three-week high as analysts said supply tightness for the product is

June 26, 2026
US diesel refining economics remain firm despite Iran war truce
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

U.S.

June 26, 2026
Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax
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House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs

June 26, 2026
House Oversight panel subpoenas billionaire investor with Epstein ties for deposition and information on NDAs
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Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

June 26, 2026
Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations
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Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

June 26, 2026
Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say
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US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain

U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded from record lows in June, though households remained worried about the high cost of living, a survey showed on Friday.

June 26, 2026
US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain
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Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

June 26, 2026
Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets

A drop in oil prices after a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has helped ease immediate inflationary pressure

June 26, 2026
Falling energy prices won't defuse rising risk of civil unrest in emerging markets
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Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says

Polymarket's annualized revenue has surpassed $1 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, highlighting the rapid rise of prediction markets

June 26, 2026
Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says
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Argentina's April economic activity seen up 2% year-on-year: Reuters Poll

Argentina's monthly economic activity indicator is forecast to show 2% year-over-year growth in April, down from 5.5% in March, according to the median of a Reuters

June 26, 2026
Argentina's April economic activity seen up 2% year-on-year: Reuters Poll
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Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May

The U.S. trade deficit in goods swelled to a 14-month high in May as businesses boosted imports, likely to avoid shortages and higher prices related

June 26, 2026
Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain

The dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday as recent economic data and a drop in oil prices slightly cooled expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes,

June 26, 2026
Dollar declines for second straight day but set for weekly gain
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Drone startup Elroy Air to list on Nasdaq via $1 billion SPAC deal

Cargo drone startup Elroy Air has agreed to list in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check firm Columbus Circle Capital Corp II in a deal valued at roughly $1 billion, the

June 26, 2026
Drone startup Elroy Air to list on Nasdaq via $1 billion SPAC deal
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

June 26, 2026
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
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DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns

Democrats are organizing events nationwide this weekend to address affordability concerns

June 26, 2026
DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns
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Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease

June 26, 2026
Americans are feeling a little better about the economy as gas prices ease
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May

Brazil's current account deficit reached $3.185 billion in May, central bank data showed on Friday, narrower than the $4.159 billion shortfall expected in a Reuters poll.

June 26, 2026
Brazil posts narrower-than-expected current account deficit in May
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role

Three Chinese brokerages - Yongan Futures, Orient Futures and Guotai Junan Futures - are preparing to apply for membership of the London Metal

June 26, 2026
Chinese brokerages push for LME membership to expand global metals role
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says

Hungary, which currently meets none of the criteria to adopt the euro, could meet these conditions by around 2030, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday, adding that

June 26, 2026
Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says
Africa|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

June 26, 2026
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

U.S. solar developers have secured federal subsidies for a wave of projects large enough to nearly double current capacity, rushing to beat a July 4 deadline that

June 26, 2026
Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar
Business|Economy|World

Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen's plans to close plants in Germany and nearly double planned job cuts to around 100,000 have put the spotlight on

June 26, 2026
Volkswagen Law: the unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Fed Chair Warsh taps veteran staff economists as advisers, WSJ reports

U.S.

June 26, 2026
Fed Chair Warsh taps veteran staff economists as advisers, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?

Carmaker Volkswagen is considering shutting down four factories in Germany, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as it faces mounting pressure from Chinese rivals.

June 26, 2026
Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany's 2027 draft budget is finalized, Handelsblatt reports

Germany's 2027 draft budget has been finalized, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing sources, saying that Finance

June 26, 2026
Germany's 2027 draft budget is finalized, Handelsblatt reports
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UK public's inflation expectations continue to ease, Citi/YouGov survey shows

The British public's expectations for future inflation continued to recede in June, according to a survey from U.S. bank Citi and pollsters YouGov that should ease concerns at the

June 26, 2026
UK public's inflation expectations continue to ease, Citi/YouGov survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday, as chipmakers came under renewed selling pressure after a stellar run this quarter, with investors questioning high valuations and the

June 26, 2026
Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide
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VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say

Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many as 100,000, two people familiar with the

June 26, 2026
VW weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in biggest overhaul yet, sources say
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Silver miner Sinda falls in NYSE debut after $213 million IPO

Shares of Sinda fell 10% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Friday after the Mexican silver miner raised $213 million in its U.S. ‌initial public offering.

June 26, 2026
Silver miner Sinda falls in NYSE debut after $213 million IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

Crude prices fell by more than 3% on Friday, on course for steep weekly losses, as oil tankers kept exiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns the day after a

June 26, 2026
Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz
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Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

June 26, 2026
Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead
Economy|Health|World

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

The uncertainty of Haitian TPS status in the US is a significant source of stress for Haitian migrants, particularly women.

June 26, 2026
For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue
Economy|Education|Health|World

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.

June 26, 2026
Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data
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MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

MLB's owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, which would be a huge change for the sport

June 26, 2026
MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Rescuers, cash and other emergency aid are arriving in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes shattered areas in and around the capital Caracas and left thousands missing.

June 26, 2026
International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake
Economy|Technology

Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national “billionaires' tax” and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies

June 26, 2026
Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
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New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia

June 26, 2026
New York man allegedly stole deed to home of woman with dementia
Economy|Education|Finance

College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition

College tuition has not significantly risen since 1990, at least compared to tuition changes over the previous decades.

June 26, 2026
College is unaffordable for many Americans – but don’t just blame rising tuition
Business|Economy|World

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing

June 26, 2026
Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be closing
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they might do instead

Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.

June 17, 2026
Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they might do instead
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

June 26, 2026
Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

June 26, 2026
AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?
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European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides

European shares pulled back from record highs on Friday, with technology shares tracking global sector weakness, while Zalando

June 26, 2026
European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

When the chips are down and up and down

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

June 26, 2026
When the chips are down and up and down
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US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs

U.S. equity funds came under selling pressure in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded spending in the technology sector and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve

June 26, 2026
US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs
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Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools

Banks and financial sector watchdogs must move quickly to adopt new technology to plug system vulnerabilities as AI supercharges cybersecurity risks, a top Swiss financial

June 26, 2026
Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools
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Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll

The U.S.

June 26, 2026
Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll
Economy|Environment|World

Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez's early leadership but

June 26, 2026
Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UK proposes listing rule changes amid Saba tussle with trusts

Britain on Friday set out proposed changes to listing rules for investment trusts aimed at strengthening shareholder protections, following a series of campaigns by U.S.

June 26, 2026
UK proposes listing rule changes amid Saba tussle with trusts
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

The Defense Ministry in Moscow says Ukraine launched a major nighttime drone attack on Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas

June 26, 2026
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

June 26, 2026
NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Take Five: Time to keep your cool

A wild first half of the year is almost over, with focus shifting to how central banks, especially the Federal Reserve, steer markets in the months ahead.

June 26, 2026
Take Five: Time to keep your cool
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Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 96,300 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, the U.S.

June 26, 2026
Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound

China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023 as Beijing seeks to bolster listings of chip

June 26, 2026
Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound
Economy|Political|World

End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid

Matteo Salvini once earned the nickname "the captain" after steering his far-right League party to the forefront of Italian politics.

June 26, 2026
End of an era? Salvini's decline undermines Meloni's re-election bid
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half

Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding

June 26, 2026
Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half
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China Eastern Airlines to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets for list price of $9.4 billion

China Eastern Airlines said on Friday it plans to buy 25 A330neo jets from Airbus for a catalogue price of about $9.35 billion, as the

June 26, 2026
China Eastern Airlines to buy 25 Airbus A330neo jets for list price of $9.4 billion
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

On immigration, Supreme Court accedes to Trump's restrictive agenda

Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year promising to aggressively crack down on immigration and pursue a campaign of mass deportation,

June 26, 2026
On immigration, Supreme Court accedes to Trump's restrictive agenda
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After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

June 26, 2026
After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat

Italy will join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative on artificial intelligence supply chains

June 26, 2026
Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen declines to comment on reported job cuts

Volkswagen on Friday declined to comment on a report stating that it aims to slash up to 100,000 jobs from its current workforce worldwide over the next few years.

June 26, 2026
Volkswagen declines to comment on reported job cuts
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Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows

Euro zone consumers cut their near term inflation expectations in May and kept them steady for longer horizons, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday,

June 26, 2026
Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply

Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as

June 26, 2026
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower

Global equity fund inflows slowed sharply in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded technology spending and a hawkish stance of the U.S.

June 26, 2026
Tech weakness sends weekly global equity fund inflows sharply lower
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world's No.2 economy and the South Asian

June 26, 2026
Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap, speed infrastructure delivery
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California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people

June 26, 2026
California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chipflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone

June 26, 2026
Chipflation
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel

President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of

June 26, 2026
Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb

Germany's proposed pension reforms will ease pressure on younger workers struggling to accumulate wealth in the face of a weak economy and high housing

June 26, 2026
Germany plans to ease pension burden, but young still face an uphill climb
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

The U.N.

June 25, 2026
UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall

Shares of Japanese chipmaker Kioxia slid 12% on Friday after a report that ChatGPT maker OpenAI was considering delaying its initial public offering sparked a selloff in AI-

June 26, 2026
Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea

Samsung Group will pledge on Monday 1,000 trillion won ($648 billion) in South Korea over the next decade, a media report said, in a

June 26, 2026
Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea
Business|Economy|World

Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting

Honda Motor Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe secured support for his reappointment to the Japanese automaker's board at its annual meeting on Friday after apologising to

June 26, 2026
Honda CEO apologises for company's loss, wins investor backing at annual meeting
Business|Economy|Technology

Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports

SpaceX has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, the Financial Times reported on Friday, in a move that could allow the Elon Musk-led

June 26, 2026
Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave

The dollar heads into the second half of 2026 on a high, thanks to bets for higher U.S. interest rates and

June 26, 2026
Dollar rides into second half of 2026 on a 'winner takes it all' wave
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|World

Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured

June 25, 2026
Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading

Over an 18-year career trading currencies in Seoul, Namkoong Taehun was on the front lines of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the post-Brexit

June 26, 2026
Always-on won: Korean dealers fret about risks in landmark shift to 24-hour trading
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions

Mining major BHP will split its President Americas role into two positions, President North America and President South America, as part of the executive leadership team changes it

June 26, 2026
Mining behemoth BHP to split President Americas role into two positions
Business|Economy|Political|US

New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory

A New York City housing board voted on Thursday to freeze the rents for about one million regulated apartments for up to two years, fulfilling a central

June 26, 2026
New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Annual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in June, data showed on Friday, a sign of broadening price pressures from the Middle

June 26, 2026
Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden
Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields

A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields

June 26, 2026
Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules

The state of California on Thursday sought a preliminary injunction to block the U.S.

June 26, 2026
California seeks court order to block reversal of state emission rules
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74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

June 25, 2026
74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump to tap telecom regulatory lawyer as DOJ antitrust head

U.S.

June 26, 2026
Trump to tap telecom regulatory lawyer as DOJ antitrust head
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb

June 26, 2026
Latin America's 10 deadliest earthquakes
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US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns

President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell dozens of jet engines worth more than $700 million to Turkey,

June 26, 2026
US moves ahead with $700 million jet engine sale to Turkey despite lawmaker concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors

Mining giant BHP-backed I-Pulse said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the U.S.

June 26, 2026
BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites

Canadian miner Titan Mining and U.S.-based REalloys said on Thursday they were selected by the U.S. Army to develop processing facilities for critical minerals.

June 26, 2026
US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal

ON Semiconductor Corp  said on Thursday it had agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at about $7 billion,  its largest

June 26, 2026
Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Top bankruptcy attorney Sprayregen to join US law firm Paul Weiss

James Sprayregen, who over three decades built the restructuring practice of Kirkland & Ellis and turned it into the

June 26, 2026
Top bankruptcy attorney Sprayregen to join US law firm Paul Weiss
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Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing

Private equity-backed womenswear retailer Reformation on Thursday reported a rise in annual revenue in its U.S. initial public offering filing.

June 26, 2026
Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing
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OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports

OpenAI is considering holding off on its public debut until next year, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people involved in the company's deliberations.

June 26, 2026
OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports
Economy|Education|Science|World

Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts

The Johns Hopkins University said on Thursday it laid off 110 employees this week, citing cuts in federal research funding, with the layoffs impacting

June 26, 2026
Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country

June 26, 2026
Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday proposed changes to modernize and speed certification of new commercial airplanes and harmonize

June 26, 2026
FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications
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Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy

It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for

June 26, 2026
Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Congress backed an Iran war powers resolution. Now what?

This week both the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives and U.S.

June 10, 2026
Congress backed an Iran war powers resolution. Now what?
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House speaker to send housing bill to White House, Axios says

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday he will transmit the housing bill to the White House following his meeting with U.S.

June 26, 2026
House speaker to send housing bill to White House, Axios says
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Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

June 27, 2026
Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says
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Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

June 26, 2026
Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda
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Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops

The U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products

June 25, 2026
Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

June 26, 2026
Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars
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World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes

The World Bank Group said on Thursday it is in contact with Venezuelan authorities and assessing how best to support the country after two powerful earthquakes, with thousands

June 26, 2026
World Bank in talks with Venezuela authorities after major earthquakes
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban

Polestar said on Thursday the Trump administration was forcing the electric-vehicle maker to stop selling vehicles in the

June 25, 2026
US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit

NATO allies will announce tens of billions of dollars in defense-related deals at a summit next month in Turkey, and will also underscore their commitment to defense

June 26, 2026
NATO's Rutte says billions in new defense contracts will be announced at summit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

JPMorgan sets a new succession plan but Dimon plans to stay on

Jamie Dimon plans to stay on as JPMorgan's CEO for at least three more years, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as

June 25, 2026
JPMorgan sets a new succession plan but Dimon plans to stay on
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook

The Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by losses in Big Tech shares, while the S&P closed near flat and the Dow

June 25, 2026
Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

U.S.

June 25, 2026
House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Ares caps withdrawals again at flagship $23 billion private credit fund

Ares Management again capped withdrawals at its flagship private credit fund after redemption requests rose in the second quarter, according to a filing released Thursday.

June 26, 2026
Ares caps withdrawals again at flagship $23 billion private credit fund
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high

Global stocks rose on Thursday as strong earnings from chipmakers lifted sentiment, although investors remained wary about stretched valuations for AI-

June 25, 2026
World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high
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Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns

The Bank of Canada's consultation on its monetary policy framework review found broad support for its 2% inflation target, but participants complained

June 26, 2026
Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns
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SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets

SpaceX plans to begin next month building an eight‑mile (13-km) natural gas pipeline called "Starpipe" to its Texas launch facilities, according to

June 26, 2026
SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
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Fed's Goolsbee sees glimmer of hope in latest inflation data

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday said there was a "glimmer of hope" on services inflation in the latest U.S. inflation report, but

June 26, 2026
Fed's Goolsbee sees glimmer of hope in latest inflation data
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Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Thursday after a cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, putting an evacuation effort for ships from

June 26, 2026
Oil prices climb 2% after cargo ship hit by projectile near Oman
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Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures

By Michael S.

June 26, 2026
Fed's Williams: Inflation still too high, rate policy 'well positioned' to lower price pressures
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Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say several independent media outlets have been denied accreditation for an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara

June 26, 2026
Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara
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The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

The deadly earthquakes that have struck Venezuela’s northern coast were an event known as a “doublet.”

June 26, 2026
The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen
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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips

Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom

June 26, 2026
Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
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Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports

Automakers Stellantis and Nissan Motor are in talks to take over some assets of Japanese auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources.

June 25, 2026
Stellantis, Nissan eye Marelli assets in rescue talks, Bloomberg reports
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Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August

Microsoft's Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across

June 25, 2026
Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August
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Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024

Police in Kenya have detained hundreds of people and fired tear gas as families of those killed in anti-government protests two years ago marched to Parliament demanding compensation and justice

June 25, 2026
Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
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At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

June 26, 2026
At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion
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Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

June 26, 2026
Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says
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JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon

JPMorgan Chase promotes Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh to copresidents, positioning them as potential successors to the bank's longtime CEO Jamie Dimon

June 25, 2026
JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for Dimon
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Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

June 25, 2026
Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments
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Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago

June 25, 2026
Train service suspended on South Shore Line after derailment near East Chicago
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China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions

China and Austria should respect each other's "core interests" and work to improve China-EU ties, Beijing's top diplomat told his Austrian counterpart on Thursday, as

June 25, 2026
China seeks Austria's help in easing China-EU tensions
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Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory's boom-bust cycle

Memory chipmakers have for decades been trapped in boom-bust cycles, with capacity buildouts hitting the market

June 25, 2026
Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory's boom-bust cycle
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Federal monitor says UAW head Fain abused authority; Fain denies findings

The federally appointed watchdog overseeing the United Auto Workers union found that its president, Shawn Fain, retaliated against a top officer and

June 25, 2026
Federal monitor says UAW head Fain abused authority; Fain denies findings
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IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady

The U.S. economy has seen solid growth momentum and inflation was expected to reach the Federal Reserve's 2% target by the end of 2027, the International Monetary Fund

June 25, 2026
IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady
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Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say

Dating app Bumble is exploring a sale amid slowing growth in the online dating sector, according to three people familiar with the matter.

June 25, 2026
Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say
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Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

The U.S.

June 25, 2026
Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China
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IMF says energy, commodity prices fall after Iran deal but will take time to normalize

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that it has seen energy and commodity prices fall since

June 25, 2026
IMF says energy, commodity prices fall after Iran deal but will take time to normalize
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Brazil central bank says policy horizon unchanged after market confusion

Brazil's central bank pushed back on Thursday against market perceptions that it had extended its monetary policy horizon, after its latest rate decision

June 25, 2026
Brazil central bank says policy horizon unchanged after market confusion
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JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas

JPMorgan Chase plans to double its "Community Center" branches that focus on low-income neighborhoods

June 25, 2026
JPMorgan Chase plans to expand Community Center program, doubling branches in low-income areas
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Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says

The Chicago Cubs have patched a hole in their depleted rotation by acquiring struggling left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal

June 25, 2026
Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the Mets, AP source says
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X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams

The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe

June 25, 2026
X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams
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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Trump as midterm elections near

June 25, 2026
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
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US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children

A U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections, in a letter sent to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday

June 25, 2026
US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
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US automotive quality increased industrywide last year, with Ford taking top honors

The automotive industry’s increasingly complex vehicles improved in overall quality during the past year, with Ford Motor taking the top initial quality

June 25, 2026
US automotive quality increased industrywide last year, with Ford taking top honors
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Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket

Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip

June 25, 2026
Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket
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France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia

France's navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" on Thursday, underscoring the escalation this year in European efforts to

June 25, 2026
France seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker, stepping up pressure on Russia
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Dollar retreats as US inflation data eases rate hike expectations

The dollar was set to snap a three-session streak of gains on Thursday, after a flurry of U.S. economic data that included a reading on inflation

June 25, 2026
Dollar retreats as US inflation data eases rate hike expectations
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World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions

Three International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday sued U.S.

June 25, 2026
World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions
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Banks increase dividends after Fed stress test results

Banks announced increased dividends and some announced new share buy-back programs on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve released results of its stress test.

June 25, 2026
Banks increase dividends after Fed stress test results
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IMF: confident on Argentina repayment, even after staff flags exceptional risks

The International Monetary Fund is confident Argentina will keep paying what it owes the IMF, even as its own staff report describes repayment capacity as subject to exceptional

June 25, 2026
IMF: confident on Argentina repayment, even after staff flags exceptional risks
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US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them

Gerardo Verdugo voted for Donald Trump in 2024 hoping for an economic revival.

June 25, 2026
US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them
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May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table

U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and

June 25, 2026
May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table
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Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

June 25, 2026
Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage
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Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June

Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the

June 25, 2026
Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June
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Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of

June 25, 2026
Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
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Brazil's central bank sees 2028 inflation close to target despite near-term pressures

Brazil's central bank on Thursday published updated inflation forecasts showing price increases near target by the end of 2028, even as projections

June 25, 2026
Brazil's central bank sees 2028 inflation close to target despite near-term pressures
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US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with labor market resilience.

June 25, 2026
US weekly jobless claims drop more than expected
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Wall St futures extend gains after May inflation data

U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Thursday as a largely in-line inflation reading fueled hopes for a less hawkish Federal Reserve.

June 25, 2026
Wall St futures extend gains after May inflation data
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Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne

German drugmaker Merck KGaA said on Thursday it would buy U.S. firm Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion, its biggest deal in

June 25, 2026
Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne
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US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded sharply in May as demand increased broadly, suggesting business spending on equipment would again underpin

June 25, 2026
US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May
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Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%

Tesla said on Thursday that production at its Berlin plant will rise by 20% to 7,500 vehicles per week from October this year.

June 25, 2026
Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%
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US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first quarter, but consumer spending almost stalled.

June 25, 2026
US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls
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Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Thursday as strong forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm renewed AI optimism, while upbeat economic data aided sentiment.

June 25, 2026
Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data
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Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand

Micron Technology edged past the market valuation of Meta Platforms and briefly Tesla's for the first time on Thursday, after the memory chipmaker's solid forecast helped extend

June 25, 2026
Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand
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Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September

The Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates next month even after a government report showed inflation based on the U.S. central bank's targeted measure was the

June 25, 2026
Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September
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The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out

A strong deal would build in real penalties for going back to war: automatic, reversible costs that fall on anyone who restarts the fighting.

June 25, 2026
The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out
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US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact

One law generally shields foreign governments and companies they own from lawsuits in US courts. Another lets many Cuban cases proceed, according to a new ruling.

June 25, 2026
US Supreme Court opens the courthouse door to lawsuits tied to Cuba’s property seizures 6 decades after the fact
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US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth

June 25, 2026
US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
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Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

June 25, 2026
Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
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Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program’s focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.

June 25, 2026
Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers
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US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds

Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses

June 25, 2026
US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
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Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply

Oil prices were on Thursday at levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed

June 25, 2026
Oil prices at pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
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Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks

Investors expect heavy trading volume on Friday to reflect changes to the Russell indexes, including reclassifications for

June 25, 2026
Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks
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Major deals involving US drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has agreed to buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for about $10 billion, expanding its reach beyond blood disorders and pain into rare endocrine diseases.

July 09, 2025
Major deals involving US drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade
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Volkswagen's Everllence valued well above €9 billion in bidding race, source says

All three bids for Volkswagen's engine maker Everllence valued the unit "clearly above" €9 billion ($10.21 billion), a

June 25, 2026
Volkswagen's Everllence valued well above €9 billion in bidding race, source says
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IMF sees growth slowing in Switzerland before 2027 rebound

Swiss economic growth will remain subdued in the near term, slowing to 1.1% in 2026, as sluggish growth among trading partners and heightened geopolitical and tariff uncertainty

June 25, 2026
IMF sees growth slowing in Switzerland before 2027 rebound
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Microneconomics

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Micron Technology's impressive earnings update and demand forecasts

June 25, 2026
Microneconomics
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Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says

Moves to simplify bank regulation in the U.S. and Britain could end up making the system less safe if rules become easier for lenders to circumvent, according to

June 25, 2026
Simpler bank rules risk creating loopholes, study says
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Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust

Morgan Stanley was among the first Wall Street backers of Market Financial Solutions Ltd., lending credibility to the British private credit business

June 25, 2026
Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust
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BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise

BlackBerry raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, betting on continued momentum for its QNX division following the completion of its turnaround efforts,

June 25, 2026
BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise
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Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing

Cholula hot sauce maker McCormick handily beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher prices for its spices and condiments helped offset rising

June 25, 2026
Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing
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Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call

The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman stressed the need for continued bilateral coordination on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call on Thursday,

June 25, 2026
Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call
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Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn said calls by some shareholders for his return reflected deep anger over years of failed turnaround plans, accusing the

June 25, 2026
Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results
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Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds

Wealthy nations with the highest rate of immigration over the past 35 years reaped a large economic benefit and many could still absorb more workers, according to

June 25, 2026
Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds
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'A close call': BofA Global Research drops BoE rate hike forecast on easing inflation

BofA Global Research on Thursday dropped its forecast for the Bank of England to hike rates this year, terming it a 'close call' driven by lower energy prices, easing inflation

June 25, 2026
'A close call': BofA Global Research drops BoE rate hike forecast on easing inflation
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KKR reports more than $900 million in quarter-to-date monetization income

KKR said on Thursday it had generated more than $900 million in income from monetization activity in the second quarter through June 24, signaling acceleration in private equity

June 25, 2026
KKR reports more than $900 million in quarter-to-date monetization income
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Partners Group considers 'slightly smaller' evergreen funds, chairman says

Swiss asset manager Partners Group may slightly reduce the size of its evergreen funds in future while sticking to its overall strategy, Chairman Steffen Meister was quoted

June 25, 2026
Partners Group considers 'slightly smaller' evergreen funds, chairman says
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Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

June 25, 2026
Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump
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AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

June 25, 2026
AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs
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Bank of England policymakers worry about shift from collective forecast

The Bank of England's shift in communications to focus on multiple scenarios and individual Monetary Policy Committee members' opinions risks discouraging

June 25, 2026
Bank of England policymakers worry about shift from collective forecast
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European shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally

European shares notched up a record high close on Thursday, with healthcare stocks leading the way while a resurgent AI rally

June 25, 2026
European shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally
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Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say

Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, sources

June 25, 2026
Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say
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Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London got a glimpse of the future normal during its eighth annual climate week after an event dedicated to discussing the

June 25, 2026
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action
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Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock

Days after Iran began striking targets across the United Arab Emirates in March, Dubai's top officials gathered hundreds of business leaders to discuss how the Gulf tourism

June 25, 2026
Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock
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Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill

Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the

June 25, 2026
Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill
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US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver

The U.S.

June 25, 2026
US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver
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France's rising debt burden threatens market confidence, audit office says

France is suffocating under the weight of its fast‑growing public debt burden, leaving the country vulnerable to market sentiment, the public audit office said on Thursday,

June 25, 2026
France's rising debt burden threatens market confidence, audit office says
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US prices for new drugs fell in 2025 as fewer costly gene therapies were launched

Launch prices for prescription medicines approved by U.S. regulators in 2025 fell from the previous year, but remained high at a median of $216,000 due to

June 25, 2026
US prices for new drugs fell in 2025 as fewer costly gene therapies were launched
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UK retail downturn deepened in June, CBI survey shows

British retail sales slid further this month, with sales far below the norm expected for this time of year, according to a survey on Thursday that added to signs of a slowdown

June 25, 2026
UK retail downturn deepened in June, CBI survey shows
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China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales

By Nick Carey and Divya Rajagopal WUHU, China/TORONTO, June 25 - Just two weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January he would allow limited electric-vehicle imports from

June 25, 2026
China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales
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Luxury market shows early signs of recovery in Q2 despite Middle East war, Bain says

The global personal luxury goods market is showing signs of a recovery in the second quarter, despite the war in the Middle

June 25, 2026
Luxury market shows early signs of recovery in Q2 despite Middle East war, Bain says
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Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

The U.S.

June 24, 2026
Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war
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EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal

European Union governments adopted on Thursday legislation to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, fulfilling the EU's side of a trade deal struck with U.S.

June 25, 2026
EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade deal
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Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years

June 25 - Spanish industrial prices rose in May at their fastest pace since December 2022, fuelled by a considerable increase in energy prices, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday

June 25, 2026
Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years
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Trump describes UK's expected next PM as 'extremely liberal'

U.S.

June 25, 2026
Trump describes UK's expected next PM as 'extremely liberal'
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Swiss president to visit U.S. amid push for trade deal

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit the United States and meet with U.S.

June 25, 2026
Swiss president to visit U.S. amid push for trade deal
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UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she was backing Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, adding that he would

June 25, 2026
UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister
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Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig

Newly minted BHP CEO Brandon Craig faces a crowded in-tray as he takes mining's top job on July 1, from threatened iron ore

June 25, 2026
Strikes, soaring costs and M&A await BHP's new CEO Craig
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Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll

Short bets on the Indonesian rupiah and the Indian rupee retreated from multi-month peaks, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as normalising oil prices and

June 25, 2026
Bears loosen grip on rupiah, rupee on lower oil prices, policy support: Reuters poll
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German home prices rise but pace slows

German home prices rose modestly in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly gain as the property sector in Europe's largest economy seeks

June 25, 2026
German home prices rise but pace slows
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ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire

The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let

June 25, 2026
ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire
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Micron puts chips back on the table

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee High-stakes earnings from Micron more than delivered by outlining strong demand for its memory chips and that was enough to

June 25, 2026
Micron puts chips back on the table
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,

June 25, 2026
US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
Business|Economy|Food|Health

Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports

Cal-Maine Foods and other egg suppliers are close to resolving an investigation by the U.S.

June 25, 2026
Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds

German consumer sentiment stabilised heading into ​July, as households' income expectations improved, a survey found on Thursday.

June 25, 2026
German consumer sentiment stabilises heading into July, survey finds
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand

Vietnam's state utility EVN called on firms and households to conserve energy on Thursday to ease the strains on the country's power grid, with intense heat driving

June 25, 2026
Vietnam urges consumers to save power as heatwave drives record demand
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil plans largest panda bond debut to 'test' waters

Brazil plans to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million) with its first-ever issuance of panda bonds, Finance Minister Dario Durigan told Reuters on Thursday,

June 25, 2026
Brazil plans largest panda bond debut to 'test' waters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Aerospace parts maker Doncasters raises $919.3 million in US IPO

Doncasters said on Wednesday it had raised $919.3 million in its U.S. initial public offering, as the nearly 250-year-old aerospace parts maker heads for its New York debut after a

June 25, 2026
Aerospace parts maker Doncasters raises $919.3 million in US IPO
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path

Japan's government will call for monetary policy that bolsters private demand, a draft of its long-term economic blueprint reviewed by

June 25, 2026
Japan's government blueprint nudges BOJ to fuel demand, clouding rates path
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions

Myanmar's newly appointed government appeared "more open" to suggestions compared to the previous regime, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said on Thursday,

June 25, 2026
Malaysia's foreign minister says new Myanmar leadership 'more open' to suggestions
Economy|Political|World

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting

Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him

June 25, 2026
Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
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New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

June 25, 2026
New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian job vacancies fall 2.1% in May quarter

Job vacancies in Australia fell in the May quarter for the first decline since the middle of 2025, data showed on Thursday, with the largest drops in the finance,

June 25, 2026
Australian job vacancies fall 2.1% in May quarter
Business|Economy|World

Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months

The Bank of Japan should raise interest rates once every few months and stand ready to speed up the pace of hikes, hawkish board member Naoki Tamura

June 25, 2026
Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit

Australia's Fortescue, the world's fourth-largest iron ore miner, was hit on Thursday with a class action lawsuit alleging the widespread sexual

June 25, 2026
Fortescue becomes latest Australian miner to face sexual harassment class action suit
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia May household spending climbs 1.3%, reversing April drop

Australian household spending rebounded in May as travel returned to normal after a war-induced drop in April, data showed on Thursday, suggesting consumer demand was

June 25, 2026
Australia May household spending climbs 1.3%, reversing April drop
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Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

June 25, 2026
Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight
Economy|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself

June 24, 2026
Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
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US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island

U.S. House members have pledged strong support for Taiwan and welcomed Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, to Washington

June 25, 2026
US Congress welcomes Taiwan's parliamentary leader to Washington, affirms support for the island
Business|Economy|Finance|World

NY Fed official plays down FOMC directive on asset buying

(Corrects headline and rewrites paragraph 2 and paragraph 5 (previously paragraph 4) to reflect NY Fed official was referencing the FOMC's implementation note, not its policy statement.

June 25, 2026
NY Fed official plays down FOMC directive on asset buying
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns

Just two days after SpaceX made its historic market debut, a Chinese space startup held an investor roadshow for its

June 25, 2026
China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns
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Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will carry out preemptive attacks on facilities Russia is using for its war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his evening address on Wednesday, as Kyiv expands strikes

June 25, 2026
Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia employment rebounds in May, jury still out on another rate hike

Australian employment rebounded in May while the jobless rate ticked lower as expected, data showed on Thursday, a sign of resilience that could support a

June 25, 2026
Australia employment rebounds in May, jury still out on another rate hike
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters

One of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break

June 25, 2026
How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trump is on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday for a campaign-style rally that he hopes gets Americans excited about his presidency and the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations

June 24, 2026
The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by tech stocks on nagging concerns about high-flying valuations, but

June 24, 2026
Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall
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Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30

A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sought EU subsidy approval for its $55 billion acquisition of videogame developer Electronic Arts

June 24, 2026
Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30
Business|Economy|World

Brazil plans to expand support for micro-entrepreneurs

Brazil's government will announce measures to improve support for gig workers and small businesses in the coming days, including proposals to raise the income ceiling for

June 25, 2026
Brazil plans to expand support for micro-entrepreneurs
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

The White House is seeking more than $1.4 billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak,

June 25, 2026
Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress
Business|Economy|Technology|World

GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan

General Motors announced on Wednesday it would invest an extra 3.5 billion reais ($674.88 million) in Brazil, expanding its commitment to the country's auto industry by

June 25, 2026
GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

June 25, 2026
Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
Business|Economy|World

Brazil's Braskem to file protective injunction against creditors on Wednesday, Valor reports

Brazil's petrochemical firm Braskem is expected to file a protective injunction against its creditors' claims on Wednesday, local newspaper Valor Economico reported,

June 25, 2026
Brazil's Braskem to file protective injunction against creditors on Wednesday, Valor reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally

Shares of chipmakers surged late on Wednesday, adding over $400 billion in market value after strong forecasts from Micron Technology and Qualcomm breathed fresh

June 25, 2026
Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time, as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action

June 25, 2026
White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

June 25, 2026
Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

The lithium industry is growing more optimistic about a market recovery as booming demand for battery storage systems helps offset a slowdown in some

June 25, 2026
Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs
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Former Tricolor COO pleads guilty to fraud linked to bankrupt auto lender's collapse

The former chief operating officer at Tricolor Holdings pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraud and conspiracy charges in connection with the now-

June 25, 2026
Former Tricolor COO pleads guilty to fraud linked to bankrupt auto lender's collapse
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets

U.S.

June 25, 2026
Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trading Day: Tech jitters smother inflation relief

U.S. bond yields tumbled on Wednesday as oil's slide to a four-month low eased inflation fears, although the relief wasn't felt as much in

June 25, 2026
Trading Day: Tech jitters smother inflation relief
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million

A business controlled by the American billionaire Ira Rennert reached a $150 million settlement in the United States with 1,373 Peruvians who claimed they were

June 25, 2026
Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar

Qualcomm said it expects to generate $15 billion in sales from its data center business by 2029 as it moves beyond its core smartphone chips,

June 25, 2026
Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar
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Trump asks Congress for $1 billion to boost pensions of former GM parts company workers

The White House asked Congress on Wednesday for $1 billion to boost the pensions of workers at former General Motors auto parts unit Delphi that

June 25, 2026
Trump asks Congress for $1 billion to boost pensions of former GM parts company workers
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe

Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say

Sky, the Comcast-owned British pay TV group, has agreed on terms to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming unit, two people familiar with the

June 25, 2026
Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid

U.S.

June 25, 2026
Trump seeks additional $11 billion in farm aid
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales

President Donald Trump's White House asked Congress on Wednesday to pass a law allowing year-round sales of gasoline containing higher volumes of ethanol,

June 25, 2026
Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mexico's Banorte raises $1.35 billion in hybrid debt sale

Mexican lender Banorte said Wednesday it raised $1.35 billion in international markets through the sale of hybrid debt, in a deal that underscores investor appetite

June 25, 2026
Mexico's Banorte raises $1.35 billion in hybrid debt sale
Business|Economy|Technology

Micron tops estimates, touts $22 billion in customer deals for memory chips

Micron forecast quarterly profit and revenue well above expectations on Wednesday and said its customers had committed $22 billion to lock in

June 25, 2026
Micron tops estimates, touts $22 billion in customer deals for memory chips
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles

U.S.

June 24, 2026
Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles
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Volkswagen to sell diesel engine unit to Bain in deal generating €7.4 billion

Volkswagen has agreed to sell its diesel engine unit Everllence to Bain Capital in a deal generating proceeds of about €7.4 billion ($8.4 billion

June 25, 2026
Volkswagen to sell diesel engine unit to Bain in deal generating €7.4 billion
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies

June 25, 2026
Senior US General in Europe set to retire amid Hegseth’s review of US support for NATO allies
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review

Chile's state-owned Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, will consider asset sales and partnerships as part of a broader

June 25, 2026
Chile's Codelco to consider asset sales, partnerships in investment review
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law

June 25, 2026
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

Agility Robotics, a maker of humanlike robots, is planning to go public on Wall Street

June 24, 2026
Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'

The Federal Reserve says that all 32 of the nation's biggest banks have passed its annual stress test

June 25, 2026
All 32 of the nation's biggest banks clear the Fed's annual 'stress test'
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise

A short-term glut has pushed oil futures back to pre-war levels as Middle East exports jump, analysts

June 25, 2026
Oil curve points to near-term glut as Hormuz flows rise
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks edge lower as dollar rises to one-year high

Stocks fell on Wednesday, erasing early Wall Street gains and leaving European shares little changed, as valuation worries continued to weigh on

June 24, 2026
Stocks edge lower as dollar rises to one-year high
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed says large US banks well-positioned to weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends

The U.S.

June 24, 2026
Fed says large US banks well-positioned to weather hypothetical downturn, several raise dividends
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants

Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street as losses for several tech giants including Microsoft weighed on the market

June 24, 2026
US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Jefferies quarterly profit misses estimates as asset management weighs

Jefferies Financial missed second-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday as weakness in asset management overshadowed gains from robust

June 25, 2026
Jefferies quarterly profit misses estimates as asset management weighs
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A federal lawsuit accuses gas station operators in California of using AI-powered software to illegally collude and raise prices

June 25, 2026
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
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US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy

The U.S. government has slapped additional sanctions on Cuban companies that are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis

June 23, 2026
US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Lawyers for Indian billionaire Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case

Lawyers for Gautam Adani on Wednesday urged a U.S. judge to formally dismiss criminal charges against the Indian billionaire, after the Justice Department

June 25, 2026
Lawyers for Indian billionaire Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France

French automaker Renault Group is planning to cut 800 engineering jobs in France by the end of 2027 in a bid to make its organisation leaner to better compete with Chinese

June 24, 2026
Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France
Business|Economy|Political|World

China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to help ensure the stability of global industrial and supply

June 25, 2026
China's foreign minister urges swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz for global trade, Xinhua reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US homebuilders advance after Congress passes affordable housing bill

Stocks of U.S. homebuilders rallied on Wednesday, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at speeding the construction

June 25, 2026
US homebuilders advance after Congress passes affordable housing bill
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

US air fares rose 4.7% in early 2026 as oil prices spiked

Average U.S. domestic air fares rose 4.7% in the first three months of 2026 to $428 as oil prices soared in March due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the U.S.

June 25, 2026
US air fares rose 4.7% in early 2026 as oil prices spiked
Economy|Political|Technology|World

US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of

June 24, 2026
US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows

Economists in Brazil expect the El Niño weather pattern will have a significant impact on inflation this year and next, not all of which has been

June 25, 2026
Economists see El Niño lifting Brazil inflation, central bank survey shows
Economy|Political|US|World

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

June 25, 2026
House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor

Mallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race

June 24, 2026
Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America

Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon

June 25, 2026
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Business|Economy|Environment

Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions

Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier said at the Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Wednesday that refining and petrochemical earnings face greater volatility due to uncertainty

June 24, 2026
Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Canada policymakers agreed to keep monetary policy nimble, minutes show

The Bank of Canada's governing council agreed to keep its monetary policy nimble to respond to new U.S. trade restrictions, the impact of energy prices,

June 24, 2026
Bank of Canada policymakers agreed to keep monetary policy nimble, minutes show
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Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz

The benchmark global oil price declined more than $3 on Wednesday to settle at its lowest level since before the start of the Iran war as supply

June 24, 2026
Brent settles at lowest since before start of Iran war as more tankers exit Hormuz
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

June 25, 2026
Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.

June 24, 2026
¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?
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Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

Alibaba has sued the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from a list naming it a Chinese military company

June 24, 2026
Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

June 24, 2026
Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels

U.S. airline stocks rose 3% to 7% on Wednesday after crude prices fell to their lowest since before the Iran war, raising hopes that

June 24, 2026
US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

June 24, 2026
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health

Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit

Pfizer has been dismissed as a defendant in a sweeping antitrust lawsuit in which most U.S. states accused dozens of drugmakers and executives of fixing prices

June 24, 2026
Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit
Business|Economy|US

US Postal Service tells Congress it needs help, running out of cash

U.S.

June 24, 2026
US Postal Service tells Congress it needs help, running out of cash
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|US

Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release

The U.S.

June 24, 2026
Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce

June 24, 2026
IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says

U.S. oil executives expect domestic oil production to increase slightly at current prices but said geopolitical uncertainties and regulatory issues

June 24, 2026
US oil executives see slight output growth, future outlook uncertain, survey says
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|World

European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps

European shares were muted on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, while defence group

June 24, 2026
European shares tread water as Iran uncertainty weighs, Rheinmetall slumps
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security

U.S.

June 24, 2026
Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security
Business|Economy|Political|World

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

June 24, 2026
Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation

June 24, 2026
Trump cancels signing of largest housing affordability bill in a generation
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC

The International Olympic Committee is to pay more than $100 million to athletes

June 24, 2026
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
Economy|Political|World

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has told the United States that no tolls were being sought from ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.

June 24, 2026
Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says

Online spending among shoppers on the first day of Amazon's Prime Day rose 5.3% from a year earlier to $8.3 billion across U.S. retailers, Adobe Analytics said on Wednesday.

June 24, 2026
US online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Keiko Fujimori's expected victory returns divisive dynasty to Peru

Keiko Fujimori’s victory in her fourth bid for Peru's presidency returns a polarizing political dynasty to power, reviving deep divisions

June 24, 2026
Keiko Fujimori's expected victory returns divisive dynasty to Peru
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it would buy AI startup Modular in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $4 billion, gaining access to software that runs AI models across

June 24, 2026
Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes were muted on Wednesday, after two straight sessions of declines, as technology shares steadied after a sharp sell-off this week and investors awaited

June 24, 2026
Wall St subdued as tech steadies, Micron earnings in focus
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says

Iceland's main opposition leader said European Union membership would not fix the country's economic problems or strengthen its security, making the

June 24, 2026
EU membership not the answer for Iceland, opposition leader says
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J.P.Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,800, joins bullish trend

J.P.Morgan on Wednesday joined major Wall Street brokerages to raise its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 index, lifting it to 7,800, citing strong earnings momentum driven by

June 24, 2026
J.P.Morgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,800, joins bullish trend
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Bessent applauds reduction in Fed guidance, says 'dot plot' should be abandoned

U.S.

June 24, 2026
Bessent applauds reduction in Fed guidance, says 'dot plot' should be abandoned
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OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure

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June 24, 2026
OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure
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US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter

The U.S. current account deficit widened more than expected in the first quarter amid a shortfall on the primary income balance, government data showed on Wednesday.

June 24, 2026
US current account deficit widens more than expected in first quarter
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Gold ETFs could see fresh outflows on rising bets on Fed monetary tightening

Bullion-backed exchange-traded funds could face renewed outflows if investors continue to increase their bets on interest rate hikes, analysts say — a factor

June 24, 2026
Gold ETFs could see fresh outflows on rising bets on Fed monetary tightening
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SpaceX short selling bets increase after post-debut share selloff

Short sellers have increased their bets on further falls in the share price of Elon Musk's SpaceX after the stock's drop from highs scaled

June 24, 2026
SpaceX short selling bets increase after post-debut share selloff
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US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in May, weighed down by higher mortgage rates and prices, dampening hopes for a housing

June 24, 2026
US new single-family home sales post second straight monthly decline
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Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away

Apple turning to Intel for chips, as Washington announced last week, has the neat logic of necessity meeting ambition.

June 24, 2026
Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away
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Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election

Romania's leftist Social Democrats, parliament's largest party, said on Wednesday they would back their own party leader Sorin Grindeanu for prime minister, as parties

June 24, 2026
Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election
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Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts

U.S.

June 24, 2026
Rubio meets Gulf leaders, pledges security amid Iran deal doubts
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US dollar strengthens to 13-month high on Fed rate hike expectations

The U.S. dollar advanced for a third straight day on Wednesday to hit a 13-month high as markets braced for anticipated rate hikes from the Federal

June 24, 2026
US dollar strengthens to 13-month high on Fed rate hike expectations
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Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices

June 24, 2026
Why Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on gas prices
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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp

Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

June 24, 2026
Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp
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War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil.

June 24, 2026
War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution
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Cerebras sinks 14% as full-year margin forecast disappoints

Cerebras shares tumbled about 14% on Wednesday after the chip designer warned that annual profit margins would undershoot first-quarter figures in its debut earnings following a

June 24, 2026
Cerebras sinks 14% as full-year margin forecast disappoints
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30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions

What happens when a rapper whose early work explored capitalism’s brutality becomes one of the system’s most successful beneficiaries?

June 24, 2026
30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions
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Anxious investors await Micron earnings as chip sector whipsaws

The spotlight is on chipmaker Micron Technology as it prepares to report earnings, and investors are bracing for more volatility after recent market swings fueled

June 24, 2026
Anxious investors await Micron earnings as chip sector whipsaws
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Debt restructuring framework for poorer nations needs fixing, Paris Club says

Reforms are needed to a core sovereign debt restructuring initiative for low-income countries known as the Common Framework to make it faster and more

June 24, 2026
Debt restructuring framework for poorer nations needs fixing, Paris Club says
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Mexican inflation slows more than expected in early June, pushes back rate hike pressures

Mexico's annual inflation rate hit 3.55% in the first half of June, official data showed on Wednesday, landing below expectations and defusing

June 24, 2026
Mexican inflation slows more than expected in early June, pushes back rate hike pressures
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SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges

South Korea's SK Hynix said on Wednesday it plans to raise up to $29.4 billion through a U.S. stock market listing in what would be among

June 24, 2026
SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges
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FedEx falls on lower margins, concerns over Freight spinoff

FedEx shares fell 2% on Wednesday, as lower margins in its core delivery segment in the fourth quarter raised investor doubts about the company's future following

June 24, 2026
FedEx falls on lower margins, concerns over Freight spinoff
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Russia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says

Russia wants to know if Donald Trump has really changed his stance on the Ukraine war after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested

June 24, 2026
Russia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says
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Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback

Crypto platform Binance intends to stay in the European Union and will make a fresh push for permission to

June 24, 2026
Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback
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India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US

India and the United States discussed pathways to conclude an interim trade deal, the Indian government said in a statement on

June 24, 2026
India says it discussed pathways to interim trade deal with US
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Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy

The operators of Camp Mystic, where 28 campers and staff members died in catastrophic flooding in Texas last year, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

June 24, 2026
Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy
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Luxury property buyers flock to Spain seeking haven from war, turmoil

Wealthy Polish, American and Gulf-based property buyers are pouring into Spain's capital Madrid and Costa del Sol seeking luxury

June 24, 2026
Luxury property buyers flock to Spain seeking haven from war, turmoil
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Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally

Wendy's highly shorted shares jumped to a more than seven-month high on Wednesday as retail traders flocked to the beaten-down stock of the fast-food chain, in

June 24, 2026
Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally
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Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price 'gouging'

U.S.

June 24, 2026
Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price 'gouging'
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

June 24, 2026
Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool
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The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

June 24, 2026
The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies
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Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula

Ricardo de Lima Filho, a 34-year-old video game translator, has voted for left-wing presidential candidates in every election he can

June 24, 2026
Why some young Brazilians voters are abandoning Lula
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US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock

The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey

June 24, 2026
US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock
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Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says

European Union nations outside the euro have made little to no progress in convergence in recent years and even Hungary, the nation most actively discussing accession,

June 24, 2026
Euro outsiders not making much accession progress, ECB says
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US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say

The U.S.

June 24, 2026
US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say
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Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit

When Angelica Garcia tried to renew her food stamps this spring, she said she thought she knew the drill.

June 24, 2026
Millions lose food stamps under Trump cuts. Arizona is hardest hit
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Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches to launch in Europe, CEO says

U.S. nicotine pouch brand ALP, which is co-owned by U.S. conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson, will launch sales in 11 European markets from July, its

June 24, 2026
Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches to launch in Europe, CEO says
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Bubble or blasphemy?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets An 8% plunge in the high-flying U.S. chip stock index on Tuesday

June 24, 2026
Bubble or blasphemy?
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Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99

Take-Two Interactive Software has priced its highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" at $79.99 and will launch the game on November 19, the company said on Wednesday.

June 24, 2026
Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99
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Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

June 24, 2026
Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s
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Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat

China’s premier has defended the country's technological advancements as an opportunity for the world, not a threat

June 24, 2026
Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat
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What next for Indonesia after MSCI extends downgrade review

Global index provider MSCI deferred a decision on a possible downgrade of Indonesia's equity market to frontier status until November, allowing the country to keep its

June 24, 2026
What next for Indonesia after MSCI extends downgrade review
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Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats

Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened

June 24, 2026
Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats
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Warehouse giant Prologis takes $16.6 billion bid for UK's Segro public after rejection

U.S. logistics firm Prologis on Wednesday made public its £12.6 billion ($16.62 billion) takeover proposal for Britain's Segro after the warehouse landlord rejected its approach,

June 24, 2026
Warehouse giant Prologis takes $16.6 billion bid for UK's Segro public after rejection
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‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

June 24, 2026
‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out
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Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru 'split in two' as runoff lead holds

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori said on Wednesday she would seek to unite a Peru "split in two" if she takes office, after razor-

June 24, 2026
Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru 'split in two' as runoff lead holds
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Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says

Australia's central bank has work to do to tame "too high" inflation, a top official said on Wednesday, although he added that lower global oil prices stemming from a

June 24, 2026
Australia's central bank still has work to do to reduce inflation, deputy governor says
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BOJ must scrutinise impact on financial system from AI, non-bank activities, Ueda says

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank must scrutinise how Middle East developments, profitability of AI-related investments and overseas non-

June 24, 2026
BOJ must scrutinise impact on financial system from AI, non-bank activities, Ueda says
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Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows

Japan will study ways to improve management of its foreign exchange reserves of $1.3 trillion, a war chest for future yen

June 24, 2026
Japan plans to better manage war chest for yen intervention, draft shows
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Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say

Qualcomm is in talks to provide chip-design services to China's ByteDance, four people familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. company seeks to reduce dependence on the

June 24, 2026
Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say
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Taiwan's ASE says it is expanding capacity to support AI demand

Taiwan's ASE Technology Holding, the world's largest chip packaging ​and testing provider, is expanding capacity to meet AI demand, Chief

June 24, 2026
Taiwan's ASE says it is expanding capacity to support AI demand
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Time to cash in your chips?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook South Korea's chip-heavy KOSPI made an unconvincing attempt at a bounce on Wednesday after notching the fifth-biggest selloff

June 24, 2026
Time to cash in your chips?
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ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese technology company ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, is in preliminary talks with banks for its largest offshore loan of about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported on

June 24, 2026
ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports
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Premature to talk about rate hikes, India cenbank chief tells ET Now

India's central bank chief said on Wednesday it was "premature" to talk about interest rate hikes at this stage of the policy cycle.

June 24, 2026
Premature to talk about rate hikes, India cenbank chief tells ET Now
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Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough

Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough

June 24, 2026
Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough
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Malaysia to ramp up support for ringgit as foreign outflows, Fed rate outlook weigh

Malaysia's central bank said on Wednesday it would step up efforts to support the ringgit, including measures to attract foreign funds and encourage state-linked firms and

June 24, 2026
Malaysia to ramp up support for ringgit as foreign outflows, Fed rate outlook weigh
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Samsung Electronics considers share buyback for stock bonuses, details undecided

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it was considering buying back shares to fund stock-based employee compensation tied to its 2026

June 24, 2026
Samsung Electronics considers share buyback for stock bonuses, details undecided
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How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung

SK Hynix's overtaking of Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable firm was the culmination of 14 years of bets that brought

June 24, 2026
How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung
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Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's military needs to test if it can respond immediately to a war breaking out, as the warning time for any Chinese attack is shortening, Defence

June 24, 2026
Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening
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US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill

Bipartisan legislation that aims to speed the construction of more affordable housing in the United States was headed to passage in the U.S.

June 24, 2026
US House overwhelmingly backs affordable housing bill
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Japan May services producer prices rise 3.3% y/y on soaring fuel costs

Japan's services producer price index in May rose 3.3% from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Wednesday, a sign of broadening inflationary pressure that will keep

June 24, 2026
Japan May services producer prices rise 3.3% y/y on soaring fuel costs
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South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix

South Korea's government is in talks with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix over plans for the next phase of large-scale investments in semiconductor production facilities,

June 24, 2026
South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix
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Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows

Bank of Japan policymakers debated mounting inflation risks, with some calling for faster interest rate increases to raise borrowing costs nearer levels

June 24, 2026
Some Bank of Japan members call for faster rate hikes, summary shows
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Ukraine submits updated bid for OECD membership, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a club of

June 24, 2026
Ukraine submits updated bid for OECD membership, Zelenskiy says
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US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump

The U.S.

June 24, 2026
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump
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Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 

Consolidated Edison CEO Tim Cawley, speaking at the  Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Tuesday, said the utility must upsize parts of

June 24, 2026
Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 
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UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows

British employers expect to scale back pay increases markedly next year, according to a survey on Wednesday from human resources data firm Brightmine that added to signs of a

June 24, 2026
UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows
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Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

World Cup attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions.

June 24, 2026
Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle
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Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says

Rio Tinto. expects its lithium business to grow faster than its copper, iron ore and other divisions as it works to triple production by 2028 for the

June 24, 2026
Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says
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Bessent says US supply chains must be able to withstand shocks, coercion

U.S.

June 24, 2026
Bessent says US supply chains must be able to withstand shocks, coercion
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Automakers could halt car sales in California without delay in vehicle tracking law

A group representing major automakers warned on Tuesday that car companies may be forced to halt sales of both new and used vehicles in California on July 1

June 24, 2026
Automakers could halt car sales in California without delay in vehicle tracking law
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US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies

A federal judge in California vacated the Trump administration's nationwide policies expanding arrests at immigration courthouses and the duration for

June 24, 2026
US judge vacates Trump immigration courthouse arrest policies
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US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment

The U.S.

June 24, 2026
US House passes affordable housing bill, sending it to Trump for enactment
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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections

June 24, 2026
House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
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North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says

North Korea should build two warships as large as its 5,000-metric-ton Choe Hyon vessel every year in the next five years, leader Kim Jong Un said at a commissioning

June 24, 2026
North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says
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Cerebras shares drop on earnings debut, with margins below AI chip rivals

Cerebras Systems in its debut report as a public company forecast full-year profit margins would drop below the first-quarter figures and lag levels

June 24, 2026
Cerebras shares drop on earnings debut, with margins below AI chip rivals
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US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports

The Trump administration is pressing Meta to submit its AI models for voluntary review, which would allow the government to evaluate their abilities and vulnerabilities, the New

June 24, 2026
US presses Meta to agree to AI reviews as security concerns rise, NYT reports
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US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war

U.S.

June 23, 2026
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
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Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports

Mari Group, founded by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, is in advanced talks to buy British West End theater operator ATG Entertainment for £4.5 billion ($5.94 billion), the Financial Times

June 24, 2026
Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports
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US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports

U.S.

June 24, 2026
US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Trading Day: Chip wreck

Global stocks slumped in a tech-fueled selloff on Tuesday, with investors unnerved by growing debt-funded AI spending, the prospect of a more

June 24, 2026
Trading Day: Chip wreck
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FedEx shares slide after margin drop, company eyes 11% rise in 2026 revenue

FedEx margins in its core delivery segment dropped in the latest quarter from a year earlier, and shares fell 6% in extended trading on Tuesday even though the company beat profit

June 24, 2026
FedEx shares slide after margin drop, company eyes 11% rise in 2026 revenue
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Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO amid slow turnaround effort

Nike on Tuesday named Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO, replacing Matthew Friend, as the footwear maker struggles through a turnaround amid supply chain issues and stiff

June 24, 2026
Nike names Pfizer executive David Denton as CFO amid slow turnaround effort
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Morgan Stanley caps withdrawals at private credit fund after rising pullout requests

Morgan Stanley has limited redemptions again at its $7 billion flagship private credit fund after investors sought to withdraw almost 11.6% of units outstanding, a regulatory

June 24, 2026
Morgan Stanley caps withdrawals at private credit fund after rising pullout requests
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GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay

Ryan Cohen, the billionaire CEO of GameStop, will not receive a potential performance award from the videogame retailer and plans to

June 24, 2026
GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay
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Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran

June 23, 2026
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast

June 24, 2026
California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers

June 24, 2026
Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family

The NHL is exploring expansion to Texas, focusing on Houston or Austin, with a framework agreed upon with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family

June 24, 2026
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street

Pullbacks in big technology companies sent indexes lower on Wall Street

June 23, 2026
Sharp drops in Big Tech companies pull indexes mostly lower on Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX launches $25 billion notes offering for debt repayment, AI expansion

Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Tuesday it has launched a five-tranche notes offering to raise at least $25 billion, as the newly public company seeks funding for its

June 24, 2026
SpaceX launches $25 billion notes offering for debt repayment, AI expansion
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military

Alibaba, the Chinese technology and e-commerce giant, sued the U.S. government on Tuesday over being placed on a list of businesses from China

June 23, 2026
Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military
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Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures

U.S.

June 23, 2026
Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures
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Tech selloff drags global stocks lower

Global stocks fell on Tuesday, dragged lower by a broad selloff in technology and semiconductor shares as investors continued

June 23, 2026
Tech selloff drags global stocks lower
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Selection process for Atlanta Fed president reset after Warsh became chairman, CNBC reports

The search process for the next president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta was reset when Kevin Warsh took over as the chairman of the U.S. central bank,

June 24, 2026
Selection process for Atlanta Fed president reset after Warsh became chairman, CNBC reports
Business|Economy|Finance

How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed

The Fed chair who served under five US presidents was more practical and less ideological than his detractors claimed.

June 23, 2026
How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed
Business|Economy|US|World

Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, jettisoning a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year

June 24, 2026
Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention
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The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran

June 23, 2026
The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
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Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy

June 23, 2026
Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm elections
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Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud

Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud

June 24, 2026
Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
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US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain

The U.S.

June 23, 2026
US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chain
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SpaceX short interest estimated to be about 5-7% of float, S3 Partners says

Short sellers are finding it easier to borrow SpaceX shares, even as some 5% to 7% of the company's float, about 40 million shares, has been sold

June 23, 2026
SpaceX short interest estimated to be about 5-7% of float, S3 Partners says
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Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business

In a deal that attracted little interest from Wall Street, the owner of popular yoga clothing maker Alo agreed to sell its wholesale T-shirt

June 24, 2026
Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business
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Rubio to address Gulf allies' fears over U.S. Iran deal

U.S.

June 23, 2026
Rubio to address Gulf allies' fears over U.S. Iran deal
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Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just one in four Americans believes President Donald Trump's war with Iran was worth its costs and a majority worry that a truce with Tehran is unlikely

June 23, 2026
Few in US say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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SpaceX's wild ride is just getting started

SpaceX's stock extended its wild ride on Tuesday, briefly falling below its first-day opening price before rebounding on an

June 23, 2026
SpaceX's wild ride is just getting started
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Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed at more than one-week lows on Tuesday, dragged down by sharp losses in semiconductor stocks

June 23, 2026
Wall Street ends lower on semiconductor selloff as AI spending concerns mount
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US spectrum auction raises $3.5 billion, will fund replacing Chinese telecom equipment

The U.S.

June 24, 2026
US spectrum auction raises $3.5 billion, will fund replacing Chinese telecom equipment
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AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous

Tech companies are spending big on AI, but investors might be getting nervous

June 24, 2026
AI stock slump raises the question if investors are just taking profits or getting very nervous
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Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers

June 23, 2026
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
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Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says

An evacuation plan to enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through the Strait of Hormuz is underway after Iran

June 23, 2026
Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says
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Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm

June 24, 2026
Family says downed tree narrowly missed 18-month-old’s window in overnight storm
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Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer

June 24, 2026
Sargassum seaweed is trapping endangered green sea turtles along the Texas coast this summer
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Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales

The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to reshape tax foreclosure sales to allow the original owners to keep more money when homes are sold to recoup unpaid taxes

June 23, 2026
Supreme Court rejects a push to require higher prices on tax foreclosure sales
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Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns about the result of an agreement intended to end the war with Iran

June 23, 2026
Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal
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Barclays, Stifel lift S&P 500 target to 7,800 on strong earnings outlook

Barclays and Stifel raised their year-end targets for the S&P 500 index to 7,800 on Tuesday, citing strength in corporate earnings.

June 23, 2026
Barclays, Stifel lift S&P 500 target to 7,800 on strong earnings outlook
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Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life

Russia is considering a diesel export ban, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday, while a newspaper reported on possible fuel imports to tackle shortages,

June 23, 2026
Russia eyes diesel export ban, fuel imports amid Ukrainian strikes; Crimea restricts public life
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Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds

Oil surging to more than $120 a barrel last spring cut about three-tenths of a percentage point from U.S. economic output, but the blow was a small

June 23, 2026
Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds
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Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports

Blackstone is planning to invest $30 billion in Japan's AI data centers over the next three to five years, its president and chief operating officer Jonathan Gray told Nikkei in a

June 23, 2026
Blackstone plans $30 billion investment in Japan AI data centres, Nikkei reports
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Climate-vulnerable countries push for global funding framework

The world’s most climate-vulnerable nations and a set of major development banks launched a new initiative on Tuesday aimed at unlocking cheaper and more

June 23, 2026
Climate-vulnerable countries push for global funding framework
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Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks

Oil prices settled 1% lower on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following signs of progress in U.S.

June 23, 2026
Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks
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US Supreme Court boosts Exxon's bid to get compensation from Cuba

The U.S.

June 23, 2026
US Supreme Court boosts Exxon's bid to get compensation from Cuba
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Chip stocks plunge, but bargain-hunters limit scale of tech rout

U.S. chip stocks fell from record highs on Tuesday in a reversal for buyers of shares linked to the AI infrastructure buildout that has powered the market over

June 23, 2026
Chip stocks plunge, but bargain-hunters limit scale of tech rout
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Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

Pakistan's role in

June 23, 2026
Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
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Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently dispatched a small team at his company to create a smartphone app similar to Polymarket and Kalshi, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing

June 23, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports
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Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old

The top U.S. auto regulator has opened an investigation after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside

June 23, 2026
Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old
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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda

June 23, 2026
Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
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Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war

June 23, 2026
Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
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Trump administration can expand fast-track deportation process, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court cleared the way on Tuesday for the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process that would allow for the expedited

June 23, 2026
Trump administration can expand fast-track deportation process, US appeals court rules
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Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

June 12, 2026
Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
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Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners

June 23, 2026
Woman forced to pay nearly $900 in utility bills owed by home's previous owners
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Global imbalances could fuel financial stability risks, says BoC Governor Macklem

The Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Tuesday that global imbalances of financial flows, led

June 23, 2026
Global imbalances could fuel financial stability risks, says BoC Governor Macklem
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Carnival forecasts current-quarter profit below estimates on higher fuel costs

Carnival Corp on Tuesday forecast third-quarter profit below estimates, as elevated fuel costs and geopolitical tensions continued to squeeze margins, sending its shares down about

June 23, 2026
Carnival forecasts current-quarter profit below estimates on higher fuel costs
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DHL Group appoints Joe Joseph as new CFO

German logistics giant DHL appointed Joe Joseph as its new chief financial officer, starting from June 1, 2027, the company said on Tuesday.

June 23, 2026
DHL Group appoints Joe Joseph as new CFO
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BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by

June 23, 2026
BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates
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Macklem says latest inflation data looks very concentrated in oil prices

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Tuesday the latest inflation reading showed price increases were concentrated in energy, but admitted that food inflation was a

June 23, 2026
Macklem says latest inflation data looks very concentrated in oil prices
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Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support

Bangladesh called on Tuesday for more funds and faster support for developing countries facing escalating threats from climate change, saying the global climate financing

June 23, 2026
Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support
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Dollar climbs to 13-month high on Fed hike bets, safe-haven bid

The U.S. dollar ascended to its highest level in more than a year on Tuesday as markets adjusted expectations for a more hawkish stance from the

June 23, 2026
Dollar climbs to 13-month high on Fed hike bets, safe-haven bid
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Italy cannot hold election next April, economy minister says

Italy cannot hold a national election in April because it would not give the government enough time to approve its plans to

June 23, 2026
Italy cannot hold election next April, economy minister says
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Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government

The Supreme Court has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power

June 23, 2026
Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government
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Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report

Philanthropic donations in the U.S. rose to $617 billion in 2025, marking a 3% increase from the previous year

June 23, 2026
Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report
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Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules

June 23, 2026
Exxon can sue Cuba over property confiscated in 1960, Supreme Court rules
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Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

June 23, 2026
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
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UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services

Britain's competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which?

June 23, 2026
UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services
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Oman and Iran to pursue talks on managing navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran agreed on Tuesday to press on with discussions about the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including maritime services in the

June 23, 2026
Oman and Iran to pursue talks on managing navigation in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections

U.S.

June 23, 2026
Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections
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Mexican economy posts sharpest increase in five years in April

Mexico's economy posted its largest monthly expansion in more than five years in April, ahead of expectations, according to official data published on Tuesday.

June 23, 2026
Mexican economy posts sharpest increase in five years in April
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro plans to testify against proposed US tariffs

(Refiles to clarify in paragraph 1 that the hearing is before the U.S.

June 23, 2026
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro plans to testify against proposed US tariffs
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US states sue California over landmark plastics packaging law

California has been sued by 17 U.S. states, which are seeking to undo a new state law designed to limit the use of single-use plastic and promote recycling.

June 23, 2026
US states sue California over landmark plastics packaging law
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

China's foreign minister calls on BRICS to strengthen strategic minerals cooperation

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on BRICS countries on Tuesday to jointly respond to global challenges from Ebola to AI, and to strengthen cooperation on strategic

June 23, 2026
China's foreign minister calls on BRICS to strengthen strategic minerals cooperation
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Wall St falls at open on tech selloff as concerns about hawkish Fed, AI spending mount

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Tuesday, following sharp losses in megacap and semiconductor stocks as investors braced for a more hawkish Federal Reserve and

June 23, 2026
Wall St falls at open on tech selloff as concerns about hawkish Fed, AI spending mount
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Wendy's names industry veteran Steve Cirulis as new CFO

Wendy's on Tuesday named industry veteran Steve Cirulis chief financial officer, to succeed Ken Cook, effective immediately as the restaurant chain struggles with weak demand and

June 23, 2026
Wendy's names industry veteran Steve Cirulis as new CFO
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Porsche's promised comeback does little to calm investors over China

Porsche's new CEO appealed to shareholders for patience on Tuesday, promising detailed turnaround measures later this year as investors press the sports car

June 23, 2026
Porsche's promised comeback does little to calm investors over China
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Constellation Energy to supply nuclear power to Walmart facility under 15-year deal

Retail bellwether Walmart has signed a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy, the companies said on Tuesday.

June 23, 2026
Constellation Energy to supply nuclear power to Walmart facility under 15-year deal
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to skip reconstruction forum in Poland amid row

Ukraine has downgraded its representation at a key recovery forum in Poland by sending Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an effort

June 23, 2026
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to skip reconstruction forum in Poland amid row
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US manufacturing rises on front-loading of orders, but factory employment tumbles to six-year low

U.S. manufacturing activity rose again in June as companies preemptively placed new orders in anticipation of shortages and higher prices, but factory

June 23, 2026
US manufacturing rises on front-loading of orders, but factory employment tumbles to six-year low
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Brazil central bank signals mixing pauses with cuts to steer inflation to target

Brazil's central bank on Tuesday signaled a preference for combining periods of pause and renewed easing to bring inflation back to its 3% target by the

June 23, 2026
Brazil central bank signals mixing pauses with cuts to steer inflation to target
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US consumers favor homebuying over renting for first time since 2023, BofA study shows

A majority of U.S. consumers now say they would prefer to buy a home rather than rent or move in with family, the first time since 2023 that

June 23, 2026
US consumers favor homebuying over renting for first time since 2023, BofA study shows
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AI stocks are getting trampled. South Korean market plunges 10%

AI stocks are getting trampled. South Korean market plunges 10%

June 23, 2026
AI stocks are getting trampled. South Korean market plunges 10%
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US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.

June 23, 2026
US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time
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How Brexit broke British politics

Brexit fractured the European Union, and it broke British politics

June 23, 2026
How Brexit broke British politics
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Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it

Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.

June 23, 2026
Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it
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Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks

June 23, 2026
Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
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How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret

When huge companies assert their patents, smaller businesses and public plant breeders are dissuaded from conducting research that might not be illegal at all.

June 23, 2026
How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret
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Scars mark Britain's economy 10 years after Brexit vote

Britain's vote to leave the European Union in 2016 has acted as a persistent drag on its economy,

June 23, 2026
Scars mark Britain's economy 10 years after Brexit vote
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Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says

Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says

June 23, 2026
Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says
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UK manufacturing orders shrink at fastest rate since 2020, CBI says

British manufacturing orders deteriorated this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey on Tuesday that showed little

June 23, 2026
UK manufacturing orders shrink at fastest rate since 2020, CBI says
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Britons paid £59 billion too little tax last year, government says

Britons paid £59.2 billion ($78 billion) less tax than they should have in the 2024/25 financial year, equivalent to 6.4% of the total, with most of the shortfall coming

June 23, 2026
Britons paid £59 billion too little tax last year, government says
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Vedanta's CopperTech Metals targets $3.6 billion valuation in US IPO

CopperTech Metals is targeting a valuation of up to $3.57 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a wave of companies tapping the busy summer IPO market.

June 23, 2026
Vedanta's CopperTech Metals targets $3.6 billion valuation in US IPO
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SoFi deepens AI-powered trading ambitions with Composer deal

Financial services firm SoFi said on Tuesday it has bought Composer, an AI startup that helps retail investors build and execute sophisticated trading strategies

June 23, 2026
SoFi deepens AI-powered trading ambitions with Composer deal
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Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver

A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales is unlikely to draw orders from well-stocked Asian refiners,

June 23, 2026
Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver
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More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show

Three stranded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while seven empty Qatar-linked

June 23, 2026
More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show
Economy|Political|World

Only Iran will control its unfrozen assets, Iranian envoy says

Iran alone will decide how to use assets that are unfrozen under a deal with the United States, an Iranian envoy said on Tuesday, denying Washington

June 23, 2026
Only Iran will control its unfrozen assets, Iranian envoy says
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German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund

A commission appointed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed a Swedish-style pension fund and a gradual increase in the retirement age to help

June 23, 2026
German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund
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SpaceXhaust

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Big Tech started the week in reverse, with megacaps Alphabet and

June 23, 2026
SpaceXhaust
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Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice

Global gas flaring rose to a six-year high in 2025, driven by increases in Russia and Iran, according to World Bank data, hindering efforts to end by the

June 23, 2026
Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice
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Euro zone inflation could stay high even with peace deal, ECB's Lane says

Euro zone inflation could stay above the European Central Bank's 2% target for some time, even if peace in the Middle East holds, but this shock still only requires a

June 23, 2026
Euro zone inflation could stay high even with peace deal, ECB's Lane says
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UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since January 2023

Britain's services sector, the engine of the economy, contracted this month at the fastest rate in nearly three-and-a-half years, according to a survey on Tuesday

June 23, 2026
UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since January 2023
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Europe's STOXX 600 ends lower as tech selloff, rising Fed hike bets weigh

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 closed lower on Tuesday, as expectations for imminent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve

June 23, 2026
Europe's STOXX 600 ends lower as tech selloff, rising Fed hike bets weigh
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U.S. focused on fair trade deal with India that benefits both countries, U.S. embassy says

The United States is focused on securing a fair, reciprocal trade deal with India that opens markets for American exporters and delivers benefits to both countries, the

June 23, 2026
U.S. focused on fair trade deal with India that benefits both countries, U.S. embassy says
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Heineken names outsider Rafael Oliveira as CEO tasked with boosting sales

Heineken appointed Rafael Oliveira as its new chair and CEO on Tuesday, the first time the Dutch brewer has appointed an outsider to the top job, as alcohol makers

June 23, 2026
Heineken names outsider Rafael Oliveira as CEO tasked with boosting sales
Economy|Europe|Political|World

ECB's Kazimir: next steps will depend on data but direction is clear

Damage from the conflict in the Middle East cannot be removed overnight and the European Central Bank still has work to do, ECB policymaker Peter Kazimir said on Tuesday.

June 23, 2026
ECB's Kazimir: next steps will depend on data but direction is clear
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Euro zone private sector contraction eases in June but services stay weak, PMI shows

Euro zone private sector activity shrank for a third straight month in June, though at a slower pace, as a modest recovery in tourism and leisure demand

June 23, 2026
Euro zone private sector contraction eases in June but services stay weak, PMI shows
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French private sector downturn eases in June, PMI shows

France's private sector contraction eased in June as declines in manufacturing and services output both slowed, a business survey showed on Tuesday.

June 23, 2026
French private sector downturn eases in June, PMI shows
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Russian building downturn leaves Moscow apartment buyers in limbo

Plastic sheets flap in empty windows and balconies hang askew at part of outer Moscow's unfinished Ostafyevo housing complex, where disgruntled homebuyers

June 23, 2026
Russian building downturn leaves Moscow apartment buyers in limbo
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UK grocery inflation slows, easing fears of Iran war hit, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation slowed to 3.0% in the four weeks to June 14, researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said on Tuesday, easing concerns about the impact

June 23, 2026
UK grocery inflation slows, easing fears of Iran war hit, says Worldpanel
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German business activity hits 18-month low in June, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted at its fastest pace in 18 months in June as the services downturn deepened, a survey showed on Tuesday.

June 23, 2026
German business activity hits 18-month low in June, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive

Nissan has stopped work on an electric version of its top-selling model in Europe, six sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the

June 23, 2026
Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US

Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner

A new murder trial is scheduled for September for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from nearly three decades of incarceration last year after being on the brink of execution three times over a 1997 killing

June 23, 2026
Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner
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Undoing the 'tangled nest' of Iran sanctions won't be easy or quick

Tehran stands to gain billions of dollars from a 60-day reprieve from U.S. sanctions announced on Monday, but unwinding more than

June 23, 2026
Undoing the 'tangled nest' of Iran sanctions won't be easy or quick
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India's June private sector growth slips to three-month low as demand, confidence cool, PMI shows

India's private sector expanded at its slowest pace in three months in June as weaker demand growth weighed on both factory and services activity, while business

June 23, 2026
India's June private sector growth slips to three-month low as demand, confidence cool, PMI shows
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Firefly Aerospace expected to secure $110 million US EXIM loan, document shows

Rocket and spacecraft maker Firefly Aerospace is expected to secure a $110 million U.S.

June 23, 2026
Firefly Aerospace expected to secure $110 million US EXIM loan, document shows
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KPMG Australia's chairman and two partners resign as audit scandal widens

KPMG Australia said on Tuesday its chairman and two senior partners will leave the firm as it moves to contain a growing scandal over whistleblower

June 23, 2026
KPMG Australia's chairman and two partners resign as audit scandal widens
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‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure

New Zealand is fast-tracking gold projects and courting mining investors as soaring bullion prices revive a sector long in decline,

June 23, 2026
‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure
Australia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

AI startup Baseten hits $13 billion valuation as Australia's Blackbird makes record bet

Baseten, a California-based artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Australians, said it raised $1.5 billion in a funding round that valued the company

June 23, 2026
AI startup Baseten hits $13 billion valuation as Australia's Blackbird makes record bet
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's tax overhaul chills nation's long love affair with property

Just a short stroll from Sydney's famous Bondi Beach, auctioneer Clarence White struggles to drum up bids for an airy three-storey home

June 23, 2026
Australia's tax overhaul chills nation's long love affair with property
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy​

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday blocked the Trump administration from preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their

June 23, 2026
US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy​
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Japan's factory activity expands at faster pace in June as new orders surge

Japan's manufacturing sector sustained robust growth in June, with new orders surging to their fastest pace in more than four years, though cost pressures continued to

June 23, 2026
Japan's factory activity expands at faster pace in June as new orders surge
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In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch

The global AI boom has turned South Korean chipmaking giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics into stock market darlings.

June 23, 2026
In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch
Business|Economy

Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Economist and former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died at 100-years-old, according to his wife, Andrea Mitchell.

June 22, 2026
Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US gasoline prices tumble for sixth straight week

Diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran has translated into relief at the pump for Americans, data showed on Monday, with gasoline prices falling for a sixth

June 23, 2026
US gasoline prices tumble for sixth straight week
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Senate passes housing bill in bid to ease supply crunch, high costs

The U.S.

June 23, 2026
Senate passes housing bill in bid to ease supply crunch, high costs
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's Katayama held talks with US Treasury's Bessent on financial markets

Japan's finance minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she held an online meeting with U.S.

June 23, 2026
Japan's Katayama held talks with US Treasury's Bessent on financial markets
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issues

Meta said on Monday it will pause an internal program that tracks

June 23, 2026
Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issues
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea

Three solar panel makers urged U.S. officials to investigate cell imports from South Korea, saying firms including Hanwha's Qcells were using them to evade tariffs on Chinese

June 23, 2026
Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea
Economy|Environment|Political

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply

June 23, 2026
Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
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Trump signs orders calling for powerful quantum computer, targeting 2028

U.S.

June 23, 2026
Trump signs orders calling for powerful quantum computer, targeting 2028
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Trading Day: Mixed signals, Wall Street wobbles

Global stocks were mixed on Monday — optimism over Middle East peace talks lifted Asia and Europe, while tech and interest-rate jitters weighed

June 23, 2026
Trading Day: Mixed signals, Wall Street wobbles
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Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston

World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United

June 23, 2026
Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston
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BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices

Gas station operators including BP, Circle K, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart and Albertsons were sued on Monday by California drivers who accused them of

June 23, 2026
BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost California gas prices
Economy|Health|World

UNAIDS chief urges US to reconsider South Africa funding cut

The head of UNAIDS said on Monday she was saddened by U.S. plans to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa and urged Washington to reconsider, warning the

June 23, 2026
UNAIDS chief urges US to reconsider South Africa funding cut
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Fed Chair Warsh to testify before lawmakers on July 14

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will deliver his first testimony on monetary policy before Congress on July 14, at 10 a.m.

June 23, 2026
Fed Chair Warsh to testify before lawmakers on July 14
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

IBM partners with OpenAI on enterprise security AI

IBM on Monday said it has partnered with OpenAI to integrate frontier AI capabilities into enterprise security workflows, aiming to counter rapidly evolving cyber threats.

June 23, 2026
IBM partners with OpenAI on enterprise security AI
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Oracle workforce shrinks by about 21,000 employees amid AI adoption

Oracle's total workforce declined 13%, or about 21,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, as the cloud computing giant continued restructuring its business, partly driven by the adoption

June 23, 2026
Oracle workforce shrinks by about 21,000 employees amid AI adoption
Business|Economy|Technology

Qualcomm nearing deal for AI chip startup Modular, Bloomberg News reports

Qualcomm is in advanced discussions to acquire Modular Inc in a transaction valuing the AI chip company at about $4 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people

June 23, 2026
Qualcomm nearing deal for AI chip startup Modular, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed's Goolsbee says labor market stable, inflation going the wrong way

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Monday that with the labor market stable, he is focused on figuring out whether too-high inflation will stay

June 23, 2026
Fed's Goolsbee says labor market stable, inflation going the wrong way
Business|Economy|Food

Domino's Pizza names insider Joe Jordan CEO

Domino's Pizza on Monday named Chief Operating Officer Joe Jordan as CEO, counting on his extensive experience with the company to lead it through an uncertain economic environment

June 23, 2026
Domino's Pizza names insider Joe Jordan CEO
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Best Buy finance chief Matt Bilunas to step down

Electronics retailer Best Buy said on Monday its chief financial officer Matt Bilunas will step down from the post, effective July 31.

June 23, 2026
Best Buy finance chief Matt Bilunas to step down
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Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday "I will do what I have to do" if Iran does not stick to its agreement with Washington.

June 23, 2026
Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

US FAA taps ASI for software overhaul to improve flight schedules, cut delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that it has awarded an $875 million, 12-year contract to Air Space Intelligence to overhaul U.S.

June 23, 2026
US FAA taps ASI for software overhaul to improve flight schedules, cut delays
Business|Economy|Health

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz to resign posts, sell holdings if confirmed

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

June 23, 2026
Trump CDC nominee Schwartz to resign posts, sell holdings if confirmed
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AI startup Reflection signs computing power deal with SpaceX

Reflection AI said on Monday it has signed a deal with SpaceX that will grant the startup access to additional computing capacity at the Elon Musk-led company's Colossus 2 data

June 23, 2026
AI startup Reflection signs computing power deal with SpaceX
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Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism

Global stocks were mostly flat on Monday while oil prices fell, as optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran talks was offset by expectations of higher

June 22, 2026
Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed down on Monday, dragged by declines in the megacap technology stocks including Alphabet,

June 22, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran
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New York governor announces completion of Smart Path Connect grid project

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday the completion of the 100-mile Smart Path Connect transmission project, a major grid upgrade expected to deliver over $438

June 23, 2026
New York governor announces completion of Smart Path Connect grid project
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US stocks drift after oil prices ease and Big Tech stocks fall

U.S. stocks drifted through a mixed day of trading after oil prices eased and falling Big Tech stocks weighed on Wall Street

June 22, 2026
US stocks drift after oil prices ease and Big Tech stocks fall
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Dispatcher shortage leads to forced overtime and calls for higher pay

Dispatcher shortage leads to forced overtime and calls for higher pay

June 23, 2026
Dispatcher shortage leads to forced overtime and calls for higher pay
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Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise

On Monday morning, Keir Starmer emerged into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by his staff and wife, his voice thick with emotion

June 22, 2026
Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise
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ECB's Lagarde urges talks on yuan undervaluation

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Monday urged global leaders to discuss undervaluation of the Chinese currency as a facet of the imbalances

June 22, 2026
ECB's Lagarde urges talks on yuan undervaluation
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Canada's Unifor union begins Detroit Three negotiations with Ford

Canadian auto union Unifor began negotiations with Ford Motor on Monday, commencing talks on new contracts with the so-called Detroit Three of Ford, General

June 22, 2026
Canada's Unifor union begins Detroit Three negotiations with Ford
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Vimeo owner Bending Spoons seeks $1.62 billion US IPO, sources say

Bending Spoons, an Italian technology company that acquires and revamps software businesses, is seeking to raise as much as $1.62 billion in a U.S. initial

June 22, 2026
Vimeo owner Bending Spoons seeks $1.62 billion US IPO, sources say
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Micron, Anthropic sign AI infrastructure supply agreement

Micron Technology said on Monday it has signed an agreement with Anthropic that includes supply of memory and storage products, and a strategic investment in the IPO-bound AI

June 23, 2026
Micron, Anthropic sign AI infrastructure supply agreement
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EasyJet holds out for higher Castlelake bid after rejecting offer, FT reports

EasyJet and its investors are holding out for at least £600 million ($794.46 million) more from U.S. suitor Castlelake, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing leading

June 23, 2026
EasyJet holds out for higher Castlelake bid after rejecting offer, FT reports
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US waives Iran sanctions after talks; Lebanon fighting abates

The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a

June 22, 2026
US waives Iran sanctions after talks; Lebanon fighting abates
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US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands

The Trump administration on Monday proposed looser rules for oil and gas drilling operations on federal lands, including a dramatic cut to clean-up costs for abandoned wells.

June 23, 2026
US proposes to slash costs for energy drillers on federal lands
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Greenspan playbook to get a replay under Warsh

Some of the late former U.S.

June 22, 2026
Greenspan playbook to get a replay under Warsh
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Oil settles down more 3% after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks

Oil prices settled more than 3% lower on Monday, as supply concerns eased after U.S.

June 22, 2026
Oil settles down more 3% after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks
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ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says

ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says

June 23, 2026
ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says
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Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum

June 22, 2026
Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen
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Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

U.S.

June 22, 2026
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
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Dollar climbs after US-Iran talks, pound choppy following Starmer exit

The dollar climbed on Monday as the initial round of U.S.-Iran talks buoyed optimism for a peace deal while the pound was higher in choppy trading

June 22, 2026
Dollar climbs after US-Iran talks, pound choppy following Starmer exit
Business|Economy|Environment|World

California sues US EPA over sending emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal

The state of California sued the U.S.

June 22, 2026
California sues US EPA over sending emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX turns to bond market to raise capital, reports $100.8 billion cash

Elon Musk's SpaceX turned to the bond market for the first time, capitalizing on a post-IPO momentum that has vaulted its cash reserves past $100 billion

June 22, 2026
SpaceX turns to bond market to raise capital, reports $100.8 billion cash
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Uber board sued over alleged 'serial' compliance failures, sexual abuse lawsuits

Uber Technologies' board was sued on Monday by shareholders who accused management and directors of letting the ride-sharing company cut corners on compliance,

June 22, 2026
Uber board sued over alleged 'serial' compliance failures, sexual abuse lawsuits
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

U.S. tech megacaps slide as SpaceX extends slump, AI expense concerns grow

Shares of U.S. technology megacaps tumbled on Monday as SpaceX fell for the third straight session and hyperscalers Alphabet and Amazon looked set to lose billions of dollars in

June 22, 2026
U.S. tech megacaps slide as SpaceX extends slump, AI expense concerns grow
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Porsche CEO sticks to targets as he navigates road to recovery

Porsche faces fundamental challenges in crucial markets and a long road back to recovery, but the German sports car maker is sticking by this year's

June 22, 2026
Porsche CEO sticks to targets as he navigates road to recovery
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|US

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100

June 22, 2026
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up

Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed

June 22, 2026
Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up
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Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness

Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness

June 22, 2026
Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

June 22, 2026
Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina authorizes up to $5 billion debt from international institutions

Argentina's government authorized up to $5 billion financing from international entities backed by multilateral credit organizations, according to an official gazette

June 22, 2026
Argentina authorizes up to $5 billion debt from international institutions
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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -17.7 in June

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.3 points in June from the May number, figures released on Monday showed.

June 22, 2026
Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -17.7 in June
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New

June 22, 2026
India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi
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Tanker traffic through Hormuz picks up after slower flows due to crossing concerns

Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, in a sign of traffic slowly picking up

June 22, 2026
Tanker traffic through Hormuz picks up after slower flows due to crossing concerns
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Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves

Deed fraud is a persistent problem in the Detroit area. Only a fraction of victims get justice.

June 22, 2026
Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Food|Lifestyle

Wine brands chase Gen Z with playful tie-ins to Shark Week, NASCAR and more

Wine marketers are shaking things up to attract younger drinkers

June 22, 2026
Wine brands chase Gen Z with playful tie-ins to Shark Week, NASCAR and more
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer

Milan Fashion Week has embraced simplicity amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions

June 22, 2026
Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

From sidelines to centre stage, Andy Burnham on course to be UK's next prime minister

Four years ago Andy Burnham complained he was repeatedly denied a main-stage speaking slot at the Labour Party conference under

May 15, 2026
From sidelines to centre stage, Andy Burnham on course to be UK's next prime minister
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September

BofA Global Research and Deutsche Bank expect the U.S.

June 22, 2026
BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September
Economy|Europe|Political|World

PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday that his government would initiate the president's removal from office with a constitutional amendment, and also

June 22, 2026
PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer resigns, paving way for orderly transfer of power

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was quitting, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly

June 22, 2026
UK's Starmer resigns, paving way for orderly transfer of power
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canada's annual inflation rate surges to a 29-month high of 3.2% in May

Canada's annual inflation rate in May accelerated more than expected to 3.2%, a 29-month high, data showed on Monday, as the impact of higher crude oil

June 22, 2026
Canada's annual inflation rate surges to a 29-month high of 3.2% in May
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

CRH in $8.5 billion Arcosa deal to ride North America infrastructure boom

Ireland's CRH said on Monday it would acquire U.S.-based Arcosa in an all-cash deal valued at about $8.5 billion, bolstering its North American business and

June 22, 2026
CRH in $8.5 billion Arcosa deal to ride North America infrastructure boom
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

De La Espriella's win in Colombia cements Latin America's rightward shift

Colombia has swung to the right, electing nationalist lawyer and political newcomer Abelardo De La Espriella as president, accelerating a rightward

June 22, 2026
De La Espriella's win in Colombia cements Latin America's rightward shift
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No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas

Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather

June 22, 2026
No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
Business|Economy|Health|Science|US

US FDA reverses course on Regenxbio's rare-disease gene therapy, backs accelerated approval bid

Regenxbio said on Monday the U.S.

June 22, 2026
US FDA reverses course on Regenxbio's rare-disease gene therapy, backs accelerated approval bid
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics

Amazon Prime Day starting on Tuesday will be a litmus test of U.S. shoppers' spending power, with the earlier-than-usual sales event

June 22, 2026
Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Crimea suspends children's summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies

Russian-held Crimea, a popular destination for Russians, has suspended tourist activities and children's summer camps until September, its governor said on Monday, owing to

June 22, 2026
Crimea suspends children's summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center

Chevron said on Monday it has signed an agreement with Microsoft to develop a co-located facility that would provide natural-gas fired power to the technology giant's data center

June 22, 2026
Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AbbVie sharpens immunology focus with $10.9 billion Apogee deal

AbbVie said on Monday it would buy Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion, the company's largest buyout in more than five years, as it seeks to bolster its

June 22, 2026
AbbVie sharpens immunology focus with $10.9 billion Apogee deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Goldman Sachs says EV surge may cut oil demand by late 2027

Goldman Sachs said accelerating electric vehicle adoption following a Hormuz-related oil supply shock could trim global oil demand by up to 0.32 million barrels per day by late

June 22, 2026
Goldman Sachs says EV surge may cut oil demand by late 2027
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100

June 22, 2026
Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100
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EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits

EV maker Lucid Group said on Monday it would cut about 18% of its U.S. workforce and announced COO Marc Winterhoff had left the company, marking its second major executive change

June 22, 2026
EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB chief Lagarde plays down second-round inflation worries

The inflation shock facing the euro zone is too large to ignore but not yet large enough to push up longer-term price bets or generate dangerous second-round price

June 22, 2026
ECB chief Lagarde plays down second-round inflation worries
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Wall St subdued at open as investors weigh US-Iran negotiations

Wall Street's major indexes were muted at open on Monday, with investors taking a breather after returning from Friday's public holiday while awaiting further developments in U.S.-

June 22, 2026
Wall St subdued at open as investors weigh US-Iran negotiations
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US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return

June 22, 2026
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
Business|Economy|Technology

Upscale AI valued at $2 billion after funding extension

AI networking infrastructure firm Upscale AI said on Monday it had raised a $190 million extension to its early-stage funding round, bringing its valuation to $2 billion.

June 22, 2026
Upscale AI valued at $2 billion after funding extension
Economy|Environment|World

Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations

Qatar’s energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people and injured 66 at a key gas export terminal

June 22, 2026
Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor

A statewide survey finds majorities in farm country at odds with the deportation push reshaping their workforce.

June 22, 2026
In deep-red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados

June 22, 2026
Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
Economy|Health

Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80-year-old president

Federal policy changes are likely to make life harder for many Americans of modest means as they age.

June 22, 2026
Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80-year-old president
Business|Economy|Education|Political

What happens if North Carolina does not pass a new budget by the June 30 deadline?

What happens if North Carolina does not pass a new budget by the June 30 deadline?

June 22, 2026
What happens if North Carolina does not pass a new budget by the June 30 deadline?
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants

Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants

June 22, 2026
Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals

The European Union is turning to Brazil as a strategic partner in its push to diversify its critical mineral supplies, offering a deal that it

June 22, 2026
EU courts Brazil as strategic partner in global race for critical minerals
Economy|Political|World

A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for seventh prime minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would quit on Monday, paving the way for the country to have its seventh leader in 10 years. 

June 22, 2026
A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for seventh prime minister
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Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry

World leaders are "feeding" wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the U.N. food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed.

June 22, 2026
Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US 

U.S.

June 22, 2026
Three ways Trump could get a stake in AI firms for the US 
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EU reassesses whether to hold July UK summit after Starmer resignation announcement

The European Union is reassessing whether to hold a summit with Britain as planned on July 22 after British Prime Minister Keith Starmer said he would resign, a European

June 22, 2026
EU reassesses whether to hold July UK summit after Starmer resignation announcement
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German industry association BDI cuts 2026 growth forecast, urges reforms

Germany's industry association BDI sharply lowered its growth outlook for 2026 on Monday and warned that the country's industrial base remains under

June 22, 2026
German industry association BDI cuts 2026 growth forecast, urges reforms
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Seventh in a decade

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Hopes for a gentle off-ramp to the U.S.-Iran war were always a bit

June 22, 2026
Seventh in a decade
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania's nominated PM fails confidence vote in parliament, political crisis deepens

Romania's Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea failed to win parliament's vote of confidence late on Monday after the far-right  opposition refused to

June 22, 2026
Romania's nominated PM fails confidence vote in parliament, political crisis deepens
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Uber-backed Lime seeks up to $1.66 billion valuation in US IPO

Uber-backed Lime is seeking a valuation of up to $1.66 billion in its U.S.

June 22, 2026
Uber-backed Lime seeks up to $1.66 billion valuation in US IPO
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Elon Musk-led SpaceX's first week as a public company sparks market mania

SpaceX's record-breaking IPO fueled a trading frenzy in its first week as a public company, with its shares surging as retail investors and options traders rushed to bet on the

June 22, 2026
Elon Musk-led SpaceX's first week as a public company sparks market mania
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Miner Sinda kicks off US IPO roadshow with $1.97 billion valuation target

Silver miner Sinda on Monday launched its U.S. initial public offering roadshow, targeting a valuation of up to $1.97 billion and contributing to what is shaping up to be a busy

June 22, 2026
Miner Sinda kicks off US IPO roadshow with $1.97 billion valuation target
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Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister

June 20, 2026
Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister
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German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war

A century after its birth as a

June 22, 2026
German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war
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Oaktree-backed ITG targets $2.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Digital infrastructure company ITG is targeting a valuation of up to $2.67 billion in its U.S. market debut, joining a string of issuers rushing to capitalize on AI-driven demand

June 22, 2026
Oaktree-backed ITG targets $2.7 billion valuation in US IPO
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US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the risk

Limits on access to some U.S. artificial intelligence services are pushing major European companies

June 22, 2026
US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the risk
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time

June 22, 2026
Nonprofit takes aim at Colorado's growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time
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Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced

Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced

June 22, 2026
Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he and his team once denounced
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Talks between Iran and US concluded successfully, Pakistan PM says

Talks between Iran and the U.S. have concluded successfully in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday.

June 22, 2026
Talks between Iran and US concluded successfully, Pakistan PM says
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India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

The Indian government is in talks with the UAE to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic cruise missile

June 22, 2026
India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

June 22, 2026
Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years
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Japan's FX messaging keeps markets on edge over yen intervention risk

Japanese financial authorities kept markets guessing about possible currency intervention on Monday, with the lack of clear signals suggesting a potential

June 22, 2026
Japan's FX messaging keeps markets on edge over yen intervention risk
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Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings

Standard Chartered said on Monday it favours Asia ex-Japan equities, particularly Taiwan and China, as strong earnings prospects, AI-driven investment

June 22, 2026
Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings
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Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their work

Toronto-Dominion Bank told some employees working in its financial crimes and risk management team that it would run software to track their work,

June 20, 2026
Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their work
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This upstart launched 35 ETFs in a day - and doesn't plan to slow down

It took more than a decade for BlackRock, the world's largest issuer of exchange-traded funds, to launch its first 300 products.

June 22, 2026
This upstart launched 35 ETFs in a day - and doesn't plan to slow down
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India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal

The top U.S. trade diplomat will visit India on Tuesday for two-day talks, with New Delhi pushing for a trade pact on terms

June 22, 2026
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal
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EasyJet rejects $6.3 billion bid as Castlelake makes takeover proposal public

Castlelake made public its £4.74 billion ($6.26 billion) takeover plan for easyJet on Monday, ramping up pressure on the board of the budget airline, which promptly

June 22, 2026
EasyJet rejects $6.3 billion bid as Castlelake makes takeover proposal public
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Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says

Global cooperation to tackle climate change will not stall because of the absence of certain countries, China's environment minister told a meeting of

June 22, 2026
Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says
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Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit

Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit

June 22, 2026
Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit
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Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France

June 22, 2026
Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder
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AI boom's US employment, wage impact muted so far, ECB study finds

A boom in the use of artificial intelligence may displace some workers, but the overall effect on aggregate employment or wages in the U.S. has been muted so far,

June 22, 2026
AI boom's US employment, wage impact muted so far, ECB study finds
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European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns

European shares edged higher on Monday as investors assessed the latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations for signs of progress

June 22, 2026
European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns
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Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil

June 22, 2026
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal
Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine to decide who represents Europe in Russia talks, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will decide who represents Europe in any negotiations with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview with Ukrainian media published late on Sunday.

June 22, 2026
Ukraine to decide who represents Europe in Russia talks, Zelenskiy says
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SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company

SK Hynix on Monday overtook Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable listed company, marking a dramatic reversal of fortunes for a

June 22, 2026
SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company
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Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada

Australia and Canada have signed a $1.75 billion export agreement to build an Australian-designed long-range radar system in Canada

June 22, 2026
Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada
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WiseTech shares tumble on news reports police are investigating founder White

Shares of WiseTech

June 22, 2026
WiseTech shares tumble on news reports police are investigating founder White
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Any progress is good with Hormuz at stake

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

June 22, 2026
Any progress is good with Hormuz at stake
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Global business leaders back faster electrification shift

MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES INCLUDING NESTLE, UBER URGE GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE ELECTRIFICATION CENTRAL TO ECONOMIC STRATEGY Companies including Nestle and Ikea on

June 22, 2026
Global business leaders back faster electrification shift
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company

The market value of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix briefly topped that of peer Samsung Electronics on Monday to make it the country's most valuable firm.

June 22, 2026
SK Hynix dethrones Samsung Electronics as South Korea's most valuable company
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Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada in record $1.7 billion deal

Australia said on Monday it will sell advanced radar technology capable of detecting long-range missiles to Canada under a A$2.5 billion ($1.75 billion) agreement, the

June 22, 2026
Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada in record $1.7 billion deal
Economy|Political|World

Bolivia crisis begins easing, air force jet on assistance flight crashes

A day of fragile gains in Bolivia saw major protest roadblocks cleared for the first time in weeks on Sunday, but progress was overshadowed by the crash of a military

June 21, 2026
Bolivia crisis begins easing, air force jet on assistance flight crashes
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Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?

Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its new president on Sunday,

June 22, 2026
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia's new right-wing president?
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The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week

June 21, 2026
The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended

June 21, 2026
US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats
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Lime plans to name Uber as anchor investor in IPO, The Information reports

Lime, which operates an electric bike and scooter network, plans to name ride-hailing firm Uber as an anchor investor in its U.S. initial public offering, The Information reported

June 22, 2026
Lime plans to name Uber as anchor investor in IPO, The Information reports
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USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15

The number of U.S. cases of New World screwworm has risen to 15 after three more animals tested positive in Texas, the Department of Agriculture said in a post on social media on

June 22, 2026
USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15
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Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed

Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week,

June 22, 2026
Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed
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Colombian right-wing candidate De La Espriella wins tight presidential race

Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday's presidential

June 21, 2026
Colombian right-wing candidate De La Espriella wins tight presidential race
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Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts

Most share markets slipped in Asia on Monday as doubts about the Middle East peace process sent oil prices and bond yields up again, leading investors to

June 22, 2026
Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts
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China keeps lending benchmark LPRs unchanged for 13th month in June

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 13th consecutive month in June on Monday, in line with market expectations.

June 22, 2026
China keeps lending benchmark LPRs unchanged for 13th month in June
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Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday

Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday

June 21, 2026
Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday
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AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs

June 21, 2026
AI regulation is a mess, and Anthropic is caught in the crosshairs
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Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

June 21, 2026
Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued

Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened as long as a ceasefire in Lebanon was

June 21, 2026
Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued
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After the fracture: how Britain's financial industry recovered from Brexit

In the buildup to 2016's Brexit referendum, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. bank could shift 4,000 jobs from

June 21, 2026
After the fracture: how Britain's financial industry recovered from Brexit
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What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump

What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump

June 21, 2026
What the Iran war cost the Pentagon, the economy — and Trump
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies

June 21, 2026
Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Business|Economy|Food|Health

Yoghurt wars: Danone-Chobani clash underscores wider protein battle

Danone's lawsuit against Chobani over protein claims makes it clear the French dairy company sees its U.S. rival as a threat in one of the few food

June 21, 2026
Yoghurt wars: Danone-Chobani clash underscores wider protein battle
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Trump says no toll on Strait of Hormuz unless US imposes one

U.S.

June 21, 2026
Trump says no toll on Strait of Hormuz unless US imposes one
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Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place

Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place

June 20, 2026
Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place
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Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency to empower the military to remove road blockades

June 20, 2026
Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies
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Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy

June 21, 2026
Obama Presidential Center's Black-owned construction companies hope for lasting legacy
Economy|Political|World

Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock

Tensions soared in Bolivia on Saturday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, allowing security forces to begin clearing

June 20, 2026
Bolivia on edge after Paz declares emergency to clear protest gridlock
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Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure

June 20, 2026
Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
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Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo

Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo

June 19, 2026
Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
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From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders

June 20, 2026
From New York to Seattle to DC, more cities are picking democratic socialist leaders
Economy|Political|World

Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis

June 20, 2026
Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
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DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says

June 20, 2026
DHS scraps plans to turn Georgia warehouse into detention mega center, city says
Asia|Economy|World

Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will embark on his first overseas trip since taking office on Sunday, visiting Malaysia and China in a mission aimed

June 20, 2026
Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates

The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy

June 20, 2026
Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
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Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it

June 20, 2026
Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

June 20, 2026
Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
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A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

June 20, 2026
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining
Business|Economy|Europe

Porsche CEO aims to finalise new cost-cutting package by July, FAS reports

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters expects a swift conclusion to negotiations on a second cost-cutting package at the German sports car maker, according to an interview with Frankfurter

June 20, 2026
Porsche CEO aims to finalise new cost-cutting package by July, FAS reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted

Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into

June 20, 2026
Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports

Japan plans to set a target of about $2.3 trillion in combined public and private investment by 2040 across 17 strategic sectors as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's

June 20, 2026
Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Friday reached a deal with the Bolivian Workers' Confederation (COB), a step toward resolving a

June 20, 2026
Bolivia signs deal with labor union after 50 days of anti-government protests
Business|Economy|US|World

US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff

A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration's plans to immediately slash the workforce at the U.S.

June 20, 2026
US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff
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Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution

Observers are calling Cuba’s new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul on the island’s communist economy since the Cuban revolution while the grandson of former President Raúl Castro says in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy forward

June 20, 2026
Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
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Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault

Canadian billionaire businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty on Friday of one count of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault, in a

June 20, 2026
Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Qantas' highly anticipated "Project Sunrise" nears conclusion

Australia's national carrier will soon fly from Sydney to London and Sydney to New York. Richard Quest explains why that's so significant.

June 19, 2026
Qantas' highly anticipated "Project Sunrise" nears conclusion
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DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is dead

DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is dead

June 20, 2026
DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is dead
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African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting

African and Caribbean nations on Friday demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from transatlantic slavery, as well as debt relief and

June 20, 2026
African, Caribbean states back slavery reparations plan at Ghana meeting
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Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue

Cubans in Havana reacted with a mix of hope, skepticism and exhaustion on Friday after the government approved its biggest market-oriented reforms in

June 20, 2026
Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue
Economy|Political|US|World

With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances

June 19, 2026
With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up

Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup

June 20, 2026
Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up
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City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices

June 20, 2026
City warns drivers about fake vehicle boot scam using real parking notices
Crime|Economy

Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks

Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks

June 20, 2026
Police arrest suspected 'bank jugger' accused of targeting victims leaving banks
Economy|Health|Political|World

Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government

By Cassandra Garrison LA PAZ, June 19 - In the forests of Bolivia’s Chapare region, Evo Morales is watching — and waiting.

June 20, 2026
Morales waits in wings as Bolivia crisis tests Trump-backed government
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City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding

June 20, 2026
City delays tourism funding as residents voice concerns about overcrowding
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent set for 8% weekly fall as Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire

Brent crude ticked higher on Friday, but stayed set for a weekly fall of around 8%, after Israel and Hezbollah agreed on a ceasefire in

June 19, 2026
Brent set for 8% weekly fall as Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire
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Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore

Prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in connection with the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

June 18, 2026
Cargo ship's chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
Business|Economy|Political|World

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag

June 19, 2026
US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

June 19, 2026
California pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
Economy|Environment|Food|Health

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

June 19, 2026
As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Stellantis holds 9.5% stake in solid state battery startup Factorial, filing shows

Automaker Stellantis holds a 9.5% stake in U.S. solid-state battery startup Factorial Energy and might buy further shares in the future, a SEC filing showed.

June 19, 2026
Stellantis holds 9.5% stake in solid state battery startup Factorial, filing shows
Economy|Political|World

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap

June 19, 2026
Iran’s hardliners threaten to spoil the regime’s victory lap
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’

The film zeros in on the generation of children whose formative years are unfolding in front of screens.

June 19, 2026
Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’
Business|Economy|Finance

Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing

One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty

June 19, 2026
Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing
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Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds

June 19, 2026
Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip

Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip

June 19, 2026
Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip
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In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

At first glance, these neighboring municipalities set along Colombia's sweltering Caribbean coast have much in common.

June 19, 2026
In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates
Business|Economy|World

Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks

The Russian central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% on Friday, a smaller move than the 50 bps that

June 19, 2026
Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low, pound firms

The dollar held firm against most peers on Friday, as a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran hung in the balance, pinning

June 19, 2026
Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low, pound firms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes

India's rate panel chose to adopt a wait and watch approach inkeeping interest rates on hold earlier this month, to see if higher oil and food prices are

June 19, 2026
India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments

U.S. equity funds attracted a massive influx of capital in the week through June 17, as optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased

June 19, 2026
US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments
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Peace now or maybe later?

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

June 19, 2026
Peace now or maybe later?
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UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from

June 19, 2026
UK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins big
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Canada's MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon in $620 million deal

Canadian space technology firm MDA Space said on Friday it would buy U.S.-based Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX's Raytheon business for $620 million in cash, expanding its

June 19, 2026
Canada's MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon in $620 million deal
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Shares ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen nears 40-year lows

Global shares dipped on Friday after U.S. and Iranian negotiators called off peace talks, while the risk of official Japanese intervention simmered as the

June 19, 2026
Shares ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen nears 40-year lows
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BMW prepares for talks with staff in wake of profit warning

BMW and staff representatives are preparing for talks after the German premium carmaker issued a profit warning this week and said it would accelerate

June 19, 2026
BMW prepares for talks with staff in wake of profit warning
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US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Switzerland said U.S. talks with

June 19, 2026
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
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Simplifying Europe's bank rules could unlock €2 trillion in lending, industry says

Europe's banking sector could boost lending by more than €2 trillion ($2.2 trillion) if regulators were to simplify rules while maintaining financial

June 19, 2026
Simplifying Europe's bank rules could unlock €2 trillion in lending, industry says
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European stocks tick lower as mining losses weigh

European shares inched lower on Friday as mining stocks tracked a fall in metals prices and investors remained cautious after U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the Middle East conflict

June 19, 2026
European stocks tick lower as mining losses weigh
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EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct

European Union leaders on Friday asked Ireland, which takes over the rotating EU presidency in July, to propose by October new sources of money for

June 19, 2026
EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct
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Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says

The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy

June 19, 2026
Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says
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Weekly inflows into global equity funds hit 19-month highs on Iran deal optimism

Investors poured the most capital in roughly 19 months into global equity funds in the week to June 17, buoyed by optimism over an interim deal to end the U.S.-Iran war and

June 19, 2026
Weekly inflows into global equity funds hit 19-month highs on Iran deal optimism
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Warsh brings a skinny Fed approach to a complex, information-hungry world

U.S.

June 19, 2026
Warsh brings a skinny Fed approach to a complex, information-hungry world
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Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentum

Investors are seeking signs that the U.S. stock market rally fueled by artificial intelligence has more life left in it, and the upcoming Micron

June 19, 2026
Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentum
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How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's

President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama

June 19, 2026
How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
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Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

June 19, 2026
Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
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World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St

World shares are mixed, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays

June 19, 2026
World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St
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What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized

June 19, 2026
What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases

China is stepping up scrutiny over exports of indium, leading some buyers to fear the niche metal, sought after for next-generation data centers, may be

June 19, 2026
China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases
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Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says

The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.

June 19, 2026
Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
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BOJ may raise interest rates twice by March, says ex-BOJ policymaker

The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates twice by the end of the current fiscal year, after making a landmark shift in its policy focus

June 19, 2026
BOJ may raise interest rates twice by March, says ex-BOJ policymaker
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No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final

June 19, 2026
No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says
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The economic consequences of the peace

A U.S. Iran deal is in place for now but the next few weeks will test whether a more permanent agreement can be reached.

June 19, 2026
The economic consequences of the peace
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Bank of England tests resilience of private markets to severe global shock

The Bank of England on Friday set out the scenario for this year’s stress test of private markets, modelling a severe global shock that sends equity markets down 35% and

June 19, 2026
Bank of England tests resilience of private markets to severe global shock
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Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit, sources say

Ladbrokes-owner Entain has begun exploring options for its joint venture in Central and Eastern Europe, including a possible sale, three

June 19, 2026
Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit, sources say
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda discharged from hospital

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from hospital on Friday, the central bank said.

June 19, 2026
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda discharged from hospital
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Higher inflation drives jump in UK budget deficit in May

British government borrowing jumped much more sharply than expected in May as higher inflation pushed up the cost of servicing index-linked debt, in

June 19, 2026
Higher inflation drives jump in UK budget deficit in May
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Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran

June 19, 2026
Exclusive: Ex-Trump official: US-Iran framework is ‘enormously helpful’ to Iran
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More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing

More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing

June 19, 2026
More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
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ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices

The European Central Bank may raise interest rates one more time as soon as next month if it sees more evidence of euro zone inflation spreading

June 19, 2026
ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices
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Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy

British consumers did more shopping in May and April's sharp drop was revised up as hot weather boosted sales of summer items like fans and paddling pools,

June 19, 2026
Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy
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ASML denies selling EUV chipmaking tool to China after report of US concern 

Chip-equipment maker ASML said on Friday it had never shipped an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine to China, after a

June 19, 2026
ASML denies selling EUV chipmaking tool to China after report of US concern 
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Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports

The U.S.

June 19, 2026
Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reports
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Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock

A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations of

June 19, 2026
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock
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KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused

KPMG Australia staff shared sensitive information about telecom firm Optus with another internal team bidding for an audit contract for its

June 19, 2026
KPMG Australia scandal widens after it confirms Optus data was also misused
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What a great week for peace

(Corrects graphic link) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu President Donald Trump's greatest TACO of all time, peace with Iran, has stock markets once again hitting

June 19, 2026
What a great week for peace
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BHP shares slide most in over a year on $2.3 billion charge at Canada project

Shares of BHP Group slipped the most in more than a year on Friday, after the miner flagged cost overruns and a $2.3 billion charge linked to

June 19, 2026
BHP shares slide most in over a year on $2.3 billion charge at Canada project
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Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels

Say it quietly, but Gulf airlines are back in business.

June 19, 2026
Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels
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‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts

June 19, 2026
‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance’s risky gambit on Iran peace efforts
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood’s most consistent blockbuster-making operations

June 19, 2026
The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming
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Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity

A rapid expansion of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara's mandate is entrenching its role as a key vehicle for President

June 19, 2026
Indonesia's Prabowo taps Danantara to drive agenda, testing fund's capacity
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Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope

Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said

June 19, 2026
Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope
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BOJ flags risk of inflation overshoot, signals rate-hike intent

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Friday said inflation could overshoot the bank's 2% target and flagged the cost of being too late in raising

June 19, 2026
BOJ flags risk of inflation overshoot, signals rate-hike intent
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US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

U.S.

June 18, 2026
US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
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Hyundai to buy SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million, newspaper says

Hyundai Motor Group plans to buy SoftBank Group's remaining 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million to make the U.S. robotics firm a wholly owned subsidiary, South

June 19, 2026
Hyundai to buy SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 million, newspaper says
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High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say

Pakistani mediators spent weeks juggling late-night calls and competing drafts before a Qatari push

June 19, 2026
High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources say
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California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board

June 18, 2026
California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
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Some in BOJ called for faster rate hikes, April minutes show

Some Bank of Japan board members called for raising interest rates more swiftly if the Middle East conflict is prolonged, to avoid underlying inflation from overshooting,

June 19, 2026
Some in BOJ called for faster rate hikes, April minutes show
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US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing

The U.S. has launched a trade investigation into a German plan to lower its spending on pharmaceutical products, to see whether it is unreasonable or

June 19, 2026
US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing
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Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to put World Cup matches on hundreds of kiosks across the five boroughs, as the city's leader who ran on a

June 19, 2026
Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition

The United States said on Thursday it welcomed a meeting between Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly legislature, and Dinorah Figuera, a former opposition

June 19, 2026
US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition
Economy|World

UK consumers remain subdued as they brace for tougher times, GfK survey shows

British consumer confidence held steady in June but younger people turned more pessimistic about the economy and their personal financial situation against a backdrop of

June 19, 2026
UK consumers remain subdued as they brace for tougher times, GfK survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's May core inflation stays below BOJ target, fuel-induced rise eyed

Japan's annual core inflation stayed below the central bank's 2% target for a fourth straight month in May, data showed on Friday, as fuel subsidies offset

June 19, 2026
Japan's May core inflation stays below BOJ target, fuel-induced rise eyed
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuban lawmakers unanimously approved sweeping reforms backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a

June 18, 2026
Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
Business|Economy|World

Japan May core CPI rises 1.4% yr/yr

Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.4% in May from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.

June 19, 2026
Japan May core CPI rises 1.4% yr/yr
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Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse

The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in a March 2024 collision that killed six construction

June 19, 2026
Dali chief engineer reaches deferred prosecution deal over 2024 Key bridge collapse
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South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

June 19, 2026
South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
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Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business

A tech-powered rally boosted U.S. stocks on Thursday, while crude prices dropped as supertankers sailed through the reopened Strait of Hormuz hours after

June 19, 2026
Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business
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US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated

Detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center have been relocated to other facilities, the U.S.

June 19, 2026
US ICE says detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center are relocated
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Biggest ever US clean energy project is complete after nearly two decades

The biggest ever U.S. clean energy infrastructure project, an $11 billion wind farm and transmission line in New Mexico, is fully operational after nearly two decades of permitting

June 19, 2026
Biggest ever US clean energy project is complete after nearly two decades
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to renew sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine for another 12 months, a spokesperson for the chair of the

June 19, 2026
EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months
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SpaceX gets investment-grade ratings with stable outlook from top agencies

SpaceX on Thursday landed investment-grade credit ratings from Moody's, Fitch and S&P Global Ratings, each assigning a "stable" outlook after the Elon Musk-led company's high-

June 19, 2026
SpaceX gets investment-grade ratings with stable outlook from top agencies
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Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms has secured new agreements to get AI computing power from data center developer Crusoe, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as it strengthens infrastructure

June 19, 2026
Meta signs new AI computing deals with data center firm Crusoe, Bloomberg News reports
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Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge

U.S.

June 19, 2026
Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as details emerge
Economy|Political|Travel|World

Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal

Many Lebanese from the country's south hope the U.S.-Iran deal marks the start of better times

June 18, 2026
Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal
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US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

June 18, 2026
US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year
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Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

June 19, 2026
Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights
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US extends flight limits at New York area airports

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it was extending flight limits at the three major New York City area airports, citing air

June 19, 2026
US extends flight limits at New York area airports
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Carney says Canada, US held detailed, technical trade talks at G7

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday he and his team had a series of discussions on trade issues with U.S. officials at the G7 summit in France this week, including

June 19, 2026
Carney says Canada, US held detailed, technical trade talks at G7
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in April, led by Japan, UK, data shows

Foreign holdings of U.S.

June 19, 2026
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in April, led by Japan, UK, data shows
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Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; Japan warns on yen

The U.S. dollar index hit a one-year

June 18, 2026
Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; Japan warns on yen
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Lastest Fed financial disclosures an exercise in contrasts

The latest round of Federal Reserve financial disclosures is coming with an unusually wide range of granularity.

June 19, 2026
Lastest Fed financial disclosures an exercise in contrasts
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Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

Cuba`s prime minister on Thursday presented lawmakers with sweeping measures backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a vast swath

June 19, 2026
Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire

Brent crude oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S.

June 18, 2026
Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire
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Foreigners bought $103 billion of US securities in April, Treasury holdings rise

Foreigners bought an estimated $103 billion of U.S. long-term securities in April while boosting their holdings of Treasury securities by $4 billion, the

June 19, 2026
Foreigners bought $103 billion of US securities in April, Treasury holdings rise
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MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday

June 19, 2026
MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context

The Department of Education has announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher education more affordable

June 19, 2026
The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context
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Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans

Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans

June 19, 2026
Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans
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Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation

June 18, 2026
Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier
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Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war

Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran

June 19, 2026
Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
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Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project

More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security

June 19, 2026
Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project
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Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and aging electric transmission system

June 18, 2026
Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
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Will US and international sanctions on Iran be lifted?

The U.S. has started waiving some sanctions on Iran under their interim deal to end the war, but fully unravelling a tangled web of restrictions on the country's activities

June 18, 2026
Will US and international sanctions on Iran be lifted?
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Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules

The top U.S. energy regulator ordered the country's electric grid operators on Thursday to consider new protocols to quickly connect very large energy

June 18, 2026
Top US energy regulator pushes grids to overhaul data center power rules
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovak government wins confidence vote after debt breach

Slovakia's parliament backed the government on Thursday in a confidence vote triggered by a breach of the country's legal debt limits, but the move sharpened debate over fiscal

June 18, 2026
Slovak government wins confidence vote after debt breach
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Wall St indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism

U.S. stock indexes rallied on Thursday, with the Nasdaq's 1.9% advance boosted by gains in semiconductor shares, while inflation fears eased

June 18, 2026
Wall St indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism
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CME sues US CFTC over letting Kalshi, Coinbase offer perpetual futures

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange sued the U.S.

June 18, 2026
CME sues US CFTC over letting Kalshi, Coinbase offer perpetual futures
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam

Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6% on Thursday, as the post-IPO frenzy that briefly placed Elon Musk's rockets-to-AI firm among the

June 18, 2026
SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam
Economy|World

There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.

The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline

June 19, 2026
There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.
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Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say

A second drone attack this week on Gazpromneft's Moscow refinery has damaged processing units and sparked multiple fires across the site, industry sources said.

June 18, 2026
Second Moscow refinery attack this week damages units, sparks fires, sources say
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Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal

Vice President JD Vance has embraced the role of being the chief defender of the agreement he and President Donald Trump signed with Iran over the weekend

June 18, 2026
Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal