Today: November 12, 2026
Today: November 12, 2026

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Trump’s approval rating hits a new low as midterms enter final stretch: CNN poll

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low as midterms enter final stretch: CNN poll

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US pending home sales tumble to record low in September

Contracts to purchase previously owned US homes plunged to a record low in September as rising mortgage rates depressed demand for housing.

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Kroger to invest $5 billion by 2029 as new CEO sharpens grocery focus

Kroger unveiled a $5 billion investment plan to lower prices and improve the shopping experience, as part of new CEO Greg Foran's first strategy to revive the grocer's core business

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Anthropic offers Blackstone double-digit yield in chip-financing deal, FT reports

Anthropic is offering Blackstone a yield of more than 10% to finance its latest chip deal, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

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Supertanker rates fall from record highs

The cost ‌of shipping oil on the largest tankers fell this week from record highs as demand eased following a wave of attacks on vessels in the Middle East

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US delays small imports rule that raised alarm over prescription drug costs

The US government has delayed by 90 days implementation of new customs requirements for small international mail shipments, a move that should forestall higher

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China's exports seen growing at faster pace in September: Reuters Poll

China's exports are expected to have expanded at a slightly faster pace in September, sustaining robust momentum despite pressure from some trading partners and remaining

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Volkswagen deliveries post steepest drop in more than four years as China weakness deepens

German automaker Volkswagen reported a 14.3% decline in global deliveries in the third quarter on Monday, its sharpest drop in more than four years, as weakness in China, its

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Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midterms

President Donald Trump shows no signs of budging from a trade policy that many Americans don't like as the midterm elections loom

Crime|Science|Technology

Super Micro contractor pleads guilty in scheme to divert AI servers with Nvidia chips to China

A contractor linked to Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty in a scheme to illegally export computer servers containing advanced

Arts

Trump discloses Nvidia stock trades as he prepares to honor CEO Huang

President Donald Trump bought as much as $1.6 million and sold as much as $1 million in Nvidia stock in August, according to his latest financial

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AI use lifts participation in WorldQuant contest

Hedge fund WorldQuant said on Wednesday registrations for this year's flagship global quant research contest have almost doubled from a year earlier, as increased adoption of AI has

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Wall Street is booming. Surging yields could shake things up

Wall Street is booming. Surging yields could shake things up

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Euro zone investor morale falls in October, Sentix survey shows

Investor morale in the euro zone fell to 2.7 in October, as easing expectations cast doubt on a possible economic upturn, a survey showed on Monday.

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Anthropic says its AI models pose ‘existential risk to humanity’ in leaked IPO filing: report

Anthropic says its AI models pose ‘existential risk to humanity’ in leaked IPO filing: report

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US states challenge FAA environmental review of commercial drone package rules

A group of 15 states and a Texas county on Monday sued the US Federal Aviation Administration over an environmental review of planned commercial

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US holiday online sales to grow 6.7% as discounts attract shoppers, Adobe Analytics forecasts

US online sales will likely grow 6.7% this holiday season, nearly the same pace as last year, as promotions attract deal-seeking shoppers, Adobe Analytics forecast on Monday.

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Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans

Donald Trump has hosted a state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the glitzier side of diplomacy with a tech-heavy guest list and lavish details

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US Federal Reserve proposes new stablecoin rules

The US Federal Reserve on Thursday proposed new rules for issuers of dollar-backed cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, as required by last year's GENIUS Act,

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Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan above 7%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases

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Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment with focus on resilience

Microsoft is planning to invest more than $10 billion across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait between now and 2030, including in

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China central bank to inject more liquidity as Golden Week nears

China's central bank said on Wednesday that it would inject up to 1 trillion yuan ($149 billion) per day via short-term liquidity tools around the turn of the month as

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Corporate finance chiefs lift inflation outlook, cite rates as concern - Fed survey

Company chief financial officers expect higher inflation this year and next, and have begun to cite rising interest rates as a top concern,

Arts

GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say

General Motors CEO Mary Barra is expected to attend US President Donald Trump's state dinner at the White House on Thursday

Economy|Technology

Bessent proposes US-China AI safety notifications in talks with Chinese vice premier

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded talks in New York on Sunday with the US side

Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Technology

A delivery company founded by Arabs takes on its competition in Israel

A delivery company founded by Arabs takes on its competition in Israel

Science|Technology

OpenAI forecasts cash burn near $280 billion by 2030, FT reports

OpenAI expects to burn through $278 billion in cash between 2026 and 2030 as it ramps up spending on computing power and infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on Friday,

Arts

Orion180 Insurance valued at $1.14 billion as shares fall in debut

Orion180 Insurance was valued at $1.14 billion after its shares fell in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, setting a cautious tone for other insurers

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Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means

About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged

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EU seeks China curbs on hybrid car exports to avert trade row, FT reports

The European Union has asked China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid cars as part of efforts to prevent a trade war, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

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Dollarama raises annual sales forecast in Canada as cost-conscious shoppers trade down

Canada's Dollarama raised annual comparable sales growth forecast on Wednesday, as shoppers opt for its cheaper everyday products while contending with higher

Arts

Canadian home sales fall in August as economic uncertainty grows

Canadian home sales fell in August as rising economic uncertainty and increased mortgage rates weighed on activity, data from the Canadian Real Estate

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US home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year as mortgage rates, home prices climb

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes declined in August to their slowest annual pace in more than a year as home shoppers grappled with rising mortgage rates and home prices

Arts|Interview|Technology

Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk

Alex Gibney's new documentary “Musk” premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival

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Musk super PAC wades into US midterms with $800,000 for Republicans in close races

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has spent more than $800,000 in recent days on over a dozen key congressional races through his super PAC, funding direct-mail and

Economy|Political|US|World

Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday his government was ready to sign a trade deal with the U.S. that benefits both countries, adding any agreement would

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Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure that saw the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity

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Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency

A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and

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The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.

Arts

Four South American nations sign strategic minerals pact

Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru signed a joint declaration on Friday to deepen cooperation on strategic minerals, aiming to boost development, coordination and