Police zero in on 2 suspects after a mass shooting at a festival in Toledo, Ohio
California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness
3 18-year-olds charged with first-degree murder in death of 64-year-old Kansas City, Kansas man
Olympics-LA28 to open second ticket sale after selling 4 million in first release
Wall St opens lower on tech losses, Middle East tensions
Novelis restarts production at New York plant key to Ford trucks
Amazon secures $17.5 billion loan facility amid AI-driven capex ramp
Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the 'Flow State'
Economy|Education|World
India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that
India’s youth are fuming. A Boston University graduate wants to fix that
June 06, 2026Economy
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Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Taiwan needs to 'spend smarter' on its defence, senior US diplomat says
Taiwan needs to "spend smarter" on its defences and learn lessons from the Ukraine and Middle East wars on using drones to ensure the military balance with
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island
Cuba’s government says it is open to offering the management of the island's hotels to Cubans at home and abroad
June 06, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US|World
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.
June 06, 2026
Economy|Education|World
Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies
A judge on Friday blocked the U.S.
June 06, 2026
Economy|Election|Environment|Health|Political
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test
Marvell Technology is set to join the benchmark S&P 500 later this month, S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday, after the chipmaker cleared a key profitability hurdle riding an AI-
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Boeing studying boost of 737 MAX plane production to highest-ever rate
As Boeing increases production of its best-selling 737 MAX from 42 to 47 jets a month, the U.S. planemaker is looking at how it can climb to 70 a month,
June 06, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment
California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta will soon decide whether to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, he told Reuters
June 05, 2026
Economy|Political|US
In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington
In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington
June 06, 2026
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|World
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high
June 06, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
President Donald Trump is keeping open the possibility of speaking directly with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te— even after Beijing has publicly urged him not to
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology
Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies
U.S.
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Sports
SEC's Sankey says superleague idea 'not consistent with the truth'
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey said there’s no talk of a merger with the Big Ten and called the notion that the SEC wants to form a super league as “not consistent with the truth.”
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn’t expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Chip selloff erases over $1 trillion in stock market value
U.S.-traded chipmakers plunged on Friday, losing over $1 trillion in market value, with deep losses in AI heavy hitters including Nvidia, Micron Technology and
June 06, 2026
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Hot jobs report, rising rates send Wall Street's tech favorites sprawling
Wall Street's best run in three years ended unhappily on Friday, with investors taking flight from hot technology shares, safe government bonds and gold alike following a
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US
Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Two corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
June 05, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Sports|World
Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government
A range of social movements in Mexico are capitalizing on impending FIFA World Cup celebrations next week to put pressure on authorities and make demands
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Sports
Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'
President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden — and says he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary Americans who can't afford the sky-high ticket prices
June 06, 2026
Economy|Health|Science|World
Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed
Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World
Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf
The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected
June 05, 2026
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Stocks fall sharply as strong jobs data fuels rate hike bets; oil set for weekly gain
Shares fell sharply on Friday after a blowout jobs report fueled bets of a rate hike by the U.S.
June 05, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World
Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says
U.S.
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on Thursday in the largest protest this week against a plan by a company linked to
June 05, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show
Political parties backing Guinea's coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won a majority in the bauxite-rich West African country's legislative elections, the
June 06, 2026
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US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014
The United States said on Friday it would provide an additional $38 million for Ebola response efforts, as the CDC warned that
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise
Nasdaq, S&P 500 suffer worst day of year as AI stocks tumble and Fed rate-hike odds rise
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature
June 06, 2026
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Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says
U.S.
June 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology
FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group
FBI investigates cyberattack on Iowa’s Karl Auto Group
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health
The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Zelenskiy's letter to Putin was intended for other ears
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but
June 05, 2026
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New York passes bill banning prices based on personal data
New York state lawmakers on Thursday passed a ban on businesses setting individualized prices for consumers based on their personal data, in the strongest move yet by
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears
Wall Street’s nine-week winning streak ended with a thud on Friday, as red-hot technology stocks suffered their largest daily decline since
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
How Costco sells such cheap gas
How Costco sells such cheap gas
May 31, 2026
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Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead
Trump administration puts in writing to courts that the $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead
June 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
FACT FOCUS: Is inflation a red state vs. blue state issue? It's increasing no matter how you cut it
Inflation is rising again, squeezing budgets and making essentials harder to afford
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it
June 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Operator of S&P 500 decides against fast-tracking 'MegaCap' IPOs into its stock indexes
S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided not to change its guidelines for including large "MegaCap" companies in its stock indexes
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Embraer takes off after Azorra deal lifts E2 program past 500 orders
Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it has secured an order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft from lessor Azorra, sending its shares up about 5%.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft's board
Reid Hoffman, billionaire co-founder of networking website LinkedIn, has decided not to stand for re-election to Microsoft's board of directors at its 2026 annual shareholder
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Airbus in limbo over early launch of larger A220, sources say
Airbus is wavering over when to launch a larger A220 jet due to a muted response from powerful leasing companies and a debate
June 05, 2026
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US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.
June 05, 2026
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Cargill in talks to sell metals unit to Macquarie, sources say
Cargill is in talks to sell its metals unit to Macquarie Group, five sources with knowledge of the matter said, as
June 05, 2026
Arts|Economy|World
US official tells Putin: 'Good Hello' from your friend President Trump
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, conveyed a "good hello" to Russian President Vladimir Putin from U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Law firm Morgan & Morgan explores stake sale, eyes long-term IPO, sources say
Morgan & Morgan, the largest U.S. personal injury law firm, has hired JPMorgan to explore a minority stake sale that could pave the way
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World
Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War
Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran was growing less likely.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US
Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests
Several large data centers and crypto facilities planning to connect to the Texas power grid ahead of peak summer demand have failed key reliability tests, raising
June 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|US
Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying
Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying
June 05, 2026
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US rate futures lift rate hike odds in December after strong jobs report
U.S. interest rate futures on Friday increased the chances that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the December policy meeting
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports
Beyond the pitch: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as
June 05, 2026
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BoC expected to hold rates through 2026, look past temporary inflation pressures: Reuters poll
By Nushaiba Iqbal BENGALURU, June 5 - The Bank of Canada will hold its key overnight rate at 2.25% on June 10 and for the rest of the year, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters,
June 05, 2026
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US says it issued sanctions on network smuggling Iranian LPG
The U.S.
June 05, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World
Companies to add 40 million barrels of oil to US SPR after Iran war ends, energy secretary says
Companies that borrowed oil from the U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Commerzbank says UniCredit tender acceptances reach 7.85% in bid battle
Commerzbank said on Friday that shares equivalent to 7.85% of its capital have so far been tendered under UniCredit's €40 billion takeover bid, as the two
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains
The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World
Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets
Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has
June 05, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow
Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems if they become too dangerous
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere
June 05, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies
June 05, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle
Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says
Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says
June 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance
Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally
The Treasury's financial crimes unit is warning banks about the risks of serving people living in the country illegally
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs
Norway rejects a U.S. assessment that the Nordic country has failed to prevent forced labour, its foreign minister told Reuters, adding that the allegation was unfounded and should
June 05, 2026
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Hedge funds see May returns boosted by buoyant markets, sources say
Hedge funds, particularly those trading stocks, beat global benchmarks in May as rising equities led by the U.S. tech sector buoyed the returns of traders.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Private credit boom cools as lending, flows slow sharply
Private credit's rapid expansion is losing momentum, with U.S.-focused direct lending issuance slowing in recent months and fundraising still below its
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift
Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Instant View: Strong May jobs number sends yields, rate expectations higher
The U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last year and sending short-
June 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World
Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat
In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
S&P 500, Nasdaq slip at open after solid jobs data fuels hawkish Fed fears; chip stocks fall
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at market open on Friday as chip stocks eased after a sharp rally, while a
June 05, 2026
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Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit
Switzerland has agreed a military cooperation plan with neighbouring France for the upcoming gathering of world leaders at the Group of 7 summit in mid-June, the government
June 05, 2026
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Dollar firms after strong US jobs data, pushes yen through 160 level
The dollar was higher on Friday and set for a more than 1% weekly gain after the U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
What issues do the US and Iran need to resolve for any peace deal?
Here are the main issues between the United States and Iran as they seek a deal to end their war, which is now in its fourth month: HORMUZ AND GULF BLOCKADE Iran's closure
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Canada's Ivey PMI rises to eight-month high in May
Canadian economic activity expanded at a faster pace in May and inflation pressures heated up, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Friday.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Private credit roundup: Private equity catches the cold
Stresses in private credit are spilling into adjacent private equity markets.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring
June 05, 2026
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US job report strikes a hawkish note as Fed's Warsh takes the baton
The blowout U.S. job report released on Friday is likely to further ease concerns among Federal Reserve officials about labor market weakness and
June 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Franklin Resources' Wamco to pay $100 million SEC fine over former star manager's trades
Western Asset Management Co, a unit of Franklin Resources, will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|World
Trump administration asks banks to monitor employers paying unlawful workers
The U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
The US economy added 172,000 jobs last month, extending the labor market rebound
The US economy added 172,000 jobs last month, extending the labor market rebound
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US stock futures extend declines after May non-farm payrolls data
U.S. stock index futures extended declines on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report further fueled expectations for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates this year.
June 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response
The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US posts another month of strong job gains in May; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%
The U.S. economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Canada reports unexpectedly strong job growth, drop in unemployment
Canada's economy added 87,800 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in May, data showed on Friday, defying widespread expectations of only modest
June 05, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology
Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?
June 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance
How businesses with ties to Jeffrey Epstein saw norms – and even share prices – suffer
The more Epstein-connected directors a company had, no matter its size, the more likely it was to have governance problems.
June 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war
U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally
The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
China to tighten oversight of private investment funds
China on Friday tightened oversight of the country's 23 trillion yuan ($3.40 trillion) private fund industry, in a bid to reduce financial risks and channel money
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Sanctioned Russian billionaire says high interest rates have set 'trap' for economy
Some of Russia's richest businessmen complained on Friday about the central bank's tight monetary policy, with one saying it had created a "
June 05, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Montenegro is ‘within reach’ of joining the EU by 2028, von der Leyen says after Balkans summit
Montenegro is on track to join the European Union by 2028, according to EU leaders and the country's president
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school
Chinese President Xi Jinping's right hand man, Cai Qi, has been appointed as head of the elite Central Party School, a move analysts say cements his position as perhaps
June 05, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Senate Democrats block surveillance authority over Pulte appointment
A showdown over U.S.
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command said on
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Morgan Stanley expects SpaceX revenue to hit $3.4 trillion in 2040, WSJ reports
Morgan Stanley is projecting that SpaceX's revenue could reach $3.4 trillion in 2040, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World
Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says
The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in
June 05, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU must be ready and able to expand, Merz says at summit with Balkan leaders
The European Union must show it is willing and able to take in new members, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
U.S. equity fund inflows surge as tech rally boosts sentiment
U.S. equity funds attracted the largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to June 3 as robust earnings outlooks by some technology companies extended a bull run in AI-linked
June 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|World
Peru's presidential runoff may hinge on small gold miners seeking continued loose regulations
The results of Peru's presidential election on Sunday could hinge on the votes of small, artisanal gold miners who benefit from loose
June 05, 2026
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|World
US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs
The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) starting Friday is
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom
At the prairie town that calls itself the pipeline crossroads of the world, some 400 oil storage tanks sprawled across Cushing
June 05, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|World
'We want our children back': Nigeria's kidnapping nightmare spreads south
It was mid-morning when Aduke Balogun noticed a masked man in military fatigues walking towards her children's school.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump's lawyers sought to halt discovery in $10 billion BBC lawsuit
U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres
Sika sees growth opportunities in China's renovation market and infrastructure construction in the U.S., the Swiss construction chemicals manufacturer's CEO Thomas Hasler said in an
June 05, 2026
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Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund
Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error
FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention
Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention
June 05, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House
June 05, 2026
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|World
Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy
Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty
Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say
A months-long dispute between Trump administration officials and AI firm Anthropic is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week
Hungary's government will submit to parliament next week anti-corruption legislation needed to release billions of euros worth of suspended European
June 05, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies
The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.
June 05, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
US questions its Bosnia involvement as peace envoy selection stalls
The United States warned on Friday that it would reconsider its role in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) after the international body overseeing the Balkan country's peace
June 05, 2026
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Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks
Thailand said on Friday it will join a U.N. arbitration process chosen by Cambodia to resolve a festering maritime boundary dispute, but put on hold for
June 05, 2026
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Global equity fund inflows at 3-week high as AI optimism boosts sentiment
Global equity fund inflows surged to a three-week high in the week to June 3 as a set of robust earnings in the technology sector and investor enthusiasm over the AI boom bolstered
June 05, 2026
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JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth
J.P.
June 05, 2026
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Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday
Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a
June 05, 2026
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India ramps up defence of faltering rupee after holding fire on rates
The Reserve Bank of India held its benchmark interest rate steady on Friday and unveiled steps to help defend the embattled rupee, as the
June 05, 2026
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Apollo bows out of $2 billion takeover pursuit of UK's Bodycote
Apollo Global Management and Britain's Bodycote have ended talks over a £1.52 billion ($2 billion) takeover proposal, they said on Friday, sending shares of the
June 05, 2026
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Switzerland rejects US forced labour claims as tariff talks continue
Switzerland will continue trade talks with the United States while rejecting allegations that it failed to combat imports of goods made with forced labour, the government
June 05, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff
Peruvians head to the polls on June 7 for a presidential runoff between leftist Roberto Sanchez and conservative Keiko Fujimori, after a fractured first round in April whose results
June 05, 2026
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US Supreme Court backs federal regulators in wins for FCC and SEC
The U.S.
June 05, 2026
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US Senate passes $70 billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol
The U.S.
June 04, 2026
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Spirit Airlines shutdown forces thousands of US employees to reset careers
In April, Travis Arcamone was named flight attendant of the year at Spirit Airlines' Orlando, Florida, base.
June 05, 2026
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China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents
SpaceX's website and IPO marketing documents were not accessible on Friday in Hong Kong and mainland China, a Reuters review showed, a step
June 05, 2026
Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|Sports
With World Cup, Atlanta seeks to show how it has moved on from 1990s notoriety
When Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics, police were accused of arresting homeless people by the thousands.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
SpaceX IPO bars investors from China and Hong Kong, Bloomberg News reports
SpaceX's underwriters have barred investors in China and Hong Kong from participating in the company's planned initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing
June 05, 2026
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India's GDP stays robust in January-March as domestic demand offsets external weakness
India's economy grew an unexpectedly strong 7.8% year-on-year in the January-March quarter, the government said on Friday, as robust
June 05, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows
A report by Britain's public spending watchdog shows that the former Prince Andrew made money by subletting cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology
Taiwan's Foxconn raises guidance for second-quarter outlook
Taiwan's Foxconn said on Friday that its second-quarter performance is likely to be well above its previously anticipated forecast of "significant" growth.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy statistics bureau cuts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7%
Italy's economy will grow by 0.7% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December.
June 05, 2026
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UK running out of time to boost defence as investment plan stalls, military chief warns
Britain is running out of time to boost its defences in response to the threat posed by recent Russian actions, the country's military chief said on Friday,
June 05, 2026
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World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says
World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar
June 05, 2026
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UK firms plan smaller price rises than in April, BoE survey shows
British businesses expect to increase prices less quickly in the year ahead than they did in April as some of the initial energy price shock caused by the
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World
European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs
European shares slipped on Friday and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on
June 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|World
Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding
June 05, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Time to nip inflation in the bud: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates on Thursday,
June 05, 2026
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Houston, we have an IPO
The public listing of SpaceX will take centre stage as it looks likely to become one of the top 10 most valuable U.S. listed firms after it goes public, while a rate hike from the
June 05, 2026
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How investor doubts halted Swiss Partners Group's meteoric rise
Setting out as a trio of ambitious young former Goldman Sachs bankers, Partners Group rose from plucky startup to become a global player in private equity,
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|World
Fewer Chinese teenagers register for tough university entry exam
The number of Chinese students sitting the country's national university entrance exam, due to begin on Sunday, has dropped sharply by 450,000 to 12.9 million from a year
June 05, 2026
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Indonesia's central bank to prepare regulations reflecting wider mandate
Indonesia's central bank will prepare technical regulations that reflect its wider mandate to support economic growth following the passage of a sweeping new financial
June 05, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from
June 04, 2026
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UK house prices fall unexpectedly as market feels Iran war impact
British house prices unexpectedly fell in May, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax on Friday, which represented the latest sign of a cooling in the market as
June 05, 2026
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Airbus delivers 81 jets in May, up 59% year on year
Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up 59% from the same month last year and bringing its total deliveries to 262 so far this year, the planemaker said on Friday in its monthly
June 05, 2026
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|World
KPMG Australia faces probe by corporate regulator as audit leak scandal fallout widens
Australia's corporate regulator said on Friday it had launched a formal investigation into three KPMG Australia partners linked to
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says
German carmakers lost ground to competitors at the start of the year as tariffs, conflict and technological upheaval weighed on sales, according to an EY analysis warning of
June 05, 2026
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Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour
President Donald Trump's threat to slap new tariffs on trade partners the U.S. accuses of failing to crack down
June 05, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology
Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks
June 04, 2026
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Slower, but steady US job growth anticipated in May
U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of strong gains, but the pace would probably remain consistent with stable
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Small miss, big hit
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Switch in talks to raise funds at $50 billion-plus valuation, The Information reports
Data center developer Switch is in talks to raise billions of dollars at a valuation of at least $50 billion, The Information reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of
June 05, 2026
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South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff
South Korea's labour minister called on the country's major tech firms to share the spoils of their massive windfall profits, warning that
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Foreign investors pivot to short India debt ahead of policy turn
Overseas investors are opting for short-term Indian government bonds as they find attractive entry points amid expectations of the interest rates cycle
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
IMF taps Alvaro Piris as new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports
The International Monetary Fund selected Alvaro Piris Chavarri as its new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
June 05, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
The U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes
The Japanese yen is testing the 160 barrier on Friday, prompting pushback from Japanese officials, while the U.S. dollar is on track for a weekly gain as
June 05, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Wall Street giants tout SpaceX as Musk speaks at pre-IPO investor event
Wall Street's investment banking giants are feting hopeful buyers of Elon Musk's SpaceX at splashy events that kicked off on Thursday,
June 04, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political
California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
June 05, 2026
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Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he met with senior leaders in the auto industry to discuss the ongoing debate over "right-to-repair"
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
US officials eye government stakes in AI companies, NOTUS reports
Senior U.S. officials held preliminary discussions with major AI companies about the potential for the government to buy some shares in their firms, digital news outlet NOTUS
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World
House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders
House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders
June 05, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
The House has passed a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
June 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|Travel
Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time, report says
Federal investigators have released their initial report on a jet that struck a truck on a highway while landing at a New Jersey airport
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says he will not nominate Pulte to be permanent intelligence chief
U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV)
June 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan's real wages extend gains, consumer spending decline slows in April
Japan's real wages climbed 1.9% in April from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive monthly gain, as higher
June 05, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'
President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
June 04, 2026
Americas|Economy|Political|World
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports
Boeing is exploring raising production of its bestselling 737 jet beyond its publicly stated target of 63 aircraft per month, the Air Current reported on Thursday.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
SpaceX blocked from early US benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules
S&P Global said on Thursday it was not changing the requirements for entry into its major indices, dealing a setback to Elon Musk's SpaceX by
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases
Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and
June 04, 2026
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US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests
U.S.
June 05, 2026
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French billionaire Sterin lays bare right‑wing agenda in first public hearing
French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Sterin used his first appearance before lawmakers on Thursday to lay out his campaign to bring free-market and conservative
June 05, 2026
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US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Treasury website shows
The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, the U.S.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut
Shares of Quantinuum rose 13.3% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching a valuation of $17.63 billion as Honeywell's quantum computing company became
June 04, 2026
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Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the latest in a series of construction projects he has
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump directs hundreds of millions of dollars to support coal using emergency powers
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support U.S. coal power plants and to
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX tells banks it won't move its $135-a-share IPO price
SpaceX told banks in its $75 billion initial public offering that it is set on the $135-a-share price that the firm disclosed on Wednesday in its amended IPO
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry
June 04, 2026
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Lululemon cuts forecasts amid persistent sales slump in key US market, shares drop
Lululemon Athletica cut its annual profit forecast and projected second-quarter earnings well below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Tradiing Day: Who needs tech?
Investors on Thursday latched onto the more encouraging aspects of mixed signals surrounding an end to war in the Middle East, pushing stocks
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Food|Technology
Walmart adds Subway meals to its 30-minute delivery offering as e-commerce race heats up
By Nicholas P.
June 05, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine, but says Trump ideas could bring peace
President Vladimir Putin stuck to his hardline stance on the war in Ukraine on Thursday and said his troops were advancing on the battlefield
June 05, 2026
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund that would have benefited the president’s allies
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-
June 05, 2026
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With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World
The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally
Wall Street rallied after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks
June 04, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political
Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says
Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health
Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination
The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state
June 05, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants
Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World
US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift
Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday
June 04, 2026
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Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator
Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
US mortgage rates are staying high – and the Fed can do very little about it
Investors’ inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans.
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq
Wall Street advanced on Thursday as progress toward ending the Iran war buoyed investor sentiment, while disappointing results from
June 04, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Appealing to centrists, Colombia leftist Cepeda backs away from possibility of new constitution
Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda said in a video on Thursday he would seek consensus for national reforms if he were to be elected in a second round on
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed's Schmid says choice is between patience and rate hikes to tamp down inflation
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid said on Thursday that the U.S. central bank's choice now is between being patient and holding
June 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World
U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit
The Trump administration agreed to strip endangered species protection from a lizard whose habitat overlapped the largest oil-producing region in the United
June 05, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle
'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse
'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse
June 05, 2026
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Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue
By Gleb Bryanski ST.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Wall Street ends mixed as Broadcom drags tech, European stocks gain; oil dips
Global stocks inched higher in choppy trading on Thursday, with European gains followed by a mixed session on Wall Street as investors weighed a snag in
June 04, 2026
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Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
The U.S.
July 03, 2025
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Gas engine maker Innio jumps 23% in Nasdaq debut as investors bet on data center boom
Innio's shares closed up 23% on Thursday in a strong start for the gas engine manufacturer, as a red-hot streak of new listings from AI infrastructure-linked
June 04, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Slovenia's parliament approves Jansa's centre-right government
Slovenia's parliament on Thursday approved Prime Minister Janez Jansa's centre-right government, which has pledged tax cuts, targeted spending and an anti-corruption
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said that while she believes AI over a five- to 10-year window could be a deflationary force, the effect is "not a
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Oil settles lower on hopes for Iran deal following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Oil prices settled around 3% lower on Thursday on investor hopes for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz,
June 04, 2026
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Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum
Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum
June 05, 2026
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'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation
'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation
June 05, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|US
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week from its highest level in nine months, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
The U.S.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
IMF urges Fed caution on inflation as Warsh prepares to chair first policy meeting
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the Federal Reserve in its first policy meeting led by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to stay cautious on rates due to
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
New York Fed finds elevated global supply chain pressure in May
By Michael S.
June 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political
Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says
The Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme will "refocus" its measures by cutting back on new kitchens and targeting
June 04, 2026
Economy|Political|Science|World
First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war
The U.N. nuclear watchdog sent a report to member states on Thursday with no major changes to its assessment of Iran's nuclear programme, despite three months of U.S.-
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
US will uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan and others, Trump's trade chief says
The United States will respect tariff caps in trade deals struck with the European Union, Japan and other countries, and planned U.S. tariffs over forced
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US bank regulators to tout deregulatory agenda to lawmakers
The nation's top bank regulators plan to tell Congress on Thursday that their efforts to trim bank rules and oversight will bolster economic activity
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Redemption requests rise at Blackstone, Partners Group as private markets strain
Swiss alternative asset manager Partners Group on Thursday flagged more withdrawal requests from its funds while Blackstone said it capped
June 04, 2026
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Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports
Goldman Sachs expects revenue from SpaceX's AI division to surge to $322 billion by 2030, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to the Wall Street bank's forecasts shared with a
June 04, 2026
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Boston Fed paper says Fed can concentrate on inflation risks amid energy shock
By Michael S.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
CrowdStrike shares fall as 'Mythos moment' fails to cheer investors
CrowdStrike shares slid 7% on Thursday after the company's quarterly forecasts failed to meet steep investor expectations, even though demand for
June 04, 2026
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Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister
Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday, seeking to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology
Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the US
By Nicholas P.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions
The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions
June 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Supreme Court upholds broad reading of SEC authority to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases
The Supreme Court has upheld a broad reading of the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission to recoup ill-gotten gains from people who engage in securities fraud
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
US first-quarter worker productivity, labor costs revised lower
U.S. worker productivity growth slowed faster than initially thought in the first quarter, but the underlying trend remained strong and a boost is expected from
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases
Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up sharply from a year earlier, partly due to the release of planes caught up in a regulatory stand-off with China, industry sources said
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Mexico economy may beat OECD forecast, finance minister says
Mexico's economy could grow more than the OECD's latest forecast, Finance Minister Edgar Amador Zamora said in an interview with newspaper Milenio published late on
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy
US Postal Service not expected to run out of cash next year, official says
The U.S.
June 04, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slide at open as Broadcom revenue miss dents chip stocks
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at the open on Thursday, as Broadcom's revenue miss pressured chip stocks, while equity investors took a breather after a strong rally to record
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Private credit funds face renewed withdrawals in second quarter
Private credit funds sold to wealthy investors face another test in the second quarter, as early filings point to continued redemption pressures driven by concerns over software
June 04, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova
Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programmes and access the single market before joining the bloc,
June 04, 2026
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US Supreme Court backs SEC in fight over 'disgorgement' power
The U.S.
June 04, 2026
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Yen touches 160, dollar slips from two-month high amid Iran talks
The dollar slipped from a two-month high on Thursday as optimism rose about a ceasefire in Lebanon, while markets were alert to possible intervention as the
June 04, 2026
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Pinterest deepens Amazon partnership with $4 billion cloud deal
Pinterest said on Thursday it would pay Amazon Web Services $4 billion for cloud services through 2031, as the social media company strengthens a long-term partnership with its
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention
SpaceX publicly set a $135 price for shares in its initial public offering on Wednesday, upending the longstanding Wall Street price-discovery
June 04, 2026
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Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week
Geoffrey Kendrick, the global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered and one of the most vocal crypto advocates, is sticking with his call for
June 04, 2026
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Blackstone private credit fund caps withdrawals as redemption requests jump
Blackstone has capped withdrawals at its flagship private credit fund as redemption requests rose in the second quarter, the
June 04, 2026
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More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285
More than 50 Colorado drivers run over screws that fell off truck on Highway 285
June 04, 2026
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Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide
Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women
June 04, 2026
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The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report
The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report
June 04, 2026
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New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation
New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation
June 04, 2026
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US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran
June 04, 2026
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Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails
Universal Music Group said on Thursday it has repurchased some
June 04, 2026
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Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time
Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National
June 04, 2026
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Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers
Brunei's ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of
June 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets, as it plans a next phase
June 04, 2026
Economy|Education|Science|Technology
We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations
Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Canadian dollar will strengthen if progress made in USMCA review: Reuters poll
Canada's dollar will strengthen over the coming year against its U.S. counterpart so long as the domestic economy recovers and progress is made in the
June 04, 2026
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Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman posts stronger sales, sees challenging demand ahead
Whiskey maker Brown-Forman on Thursday warned of strained consumer spending behavior for the year even as the Jack Daniel's maker reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on
June 04, 2026
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Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs
About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.
June 04, 2026
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US weekly jobless claims increase to four-month high; worker productivity revised down
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, touching their highest level in four months,
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy
Zohran Mamdani’s capitalist plan to fix the housing crisis
Zohran Mamdani’s capitalist plan to fix the housing crisis
June 04, 2026
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Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress
Broadcom shares slumped more than 14% on Thursday, dragging chip peers lower, after the company's results fell short of lofty expectations
June 04, 2026
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Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10
June 04, 2026
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US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion
Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill
June 04, 2026
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Britain plays down concern on India trade deal, hints at implementation delay
Talks between Britain and India on implementing a free trade deal are moving quickly and going well, trade minister Peter Kyle said, suggesting the deal
June 04, 2026
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German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss
A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top advisers as well as the head of energy group Gazprom
June 04, 2026
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World
African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges
Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Peru's leftist Roberto Sanchez seeks centrist appeal ahead of presidential runoff
Left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez is striking a more pragmatic tone ahead of Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff against conservative
June 04, 2026
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India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis
India and Venezuela sought to boost their ties in the energy sector on Thursday with New Delhi saying that Caracas sees it as a preferred partner in the sector at a time
June 04, 2026
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EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it
The European Union is preparing an economic support package worth an initial amount of €50 million ($58.1 million) for Armenia after Russia hit Armenia with some trade
June 04, 2026
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Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for
June 04, 2026
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Summer clouds
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The S&P 500 failed to clock its 10th straight daily gain on Wednesday
June 04, 2026
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EU delays bank risk capital framework by three years, awaiting US, standards
The European Commission will delay the introduction of a new market risk capital framework for banks for three years to see how the U.S. and Britain implement the same
June 04, 2026
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India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez
June 04, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Technology|World
Australia's Lynas Rare Earths names Pol Le Roux interim CEO
Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Thursday that Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux will take over as interim CEO from June 30, marking a leadership transition at the world's
June 04, 2026
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UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows
Activity in Britain's construction sector slowed at the sharpest pace in six years last month as economic uncertainty and rising inflation triggered by the Iran war led to a
June 04, 2026
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Fuji Media’s real estate unit attracts 1 trillion yen bids, Bloomberg News reports
Broadcaster Fuji Media Holdings received stronger-than-expected interest for its real estate subsidiary Sankei Building, attracting bidders including KKR, Blackstone and Goldman
June 04, 2026
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Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts
Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the U.S.
June 04, 2026
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European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East
European shares rose on Thursday as oil prices eased, although investors remained cautious on whether the latest developments in
June 04, 2026
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China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan
Beijing has banned four New Zealand lawmakers from traveling to China for a year, demanding an apology for their visit to Taiwan
June 04, 2026
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
New Zealand expresses concern over China lawmaker ban after Taiwan trip
New Zealand said on Thursday it would express its concerns to Beijing after China banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entry following their visit to Taiwan last month.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|World
Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home
Lebanese Americans are both grieving and taking action to support loved ones in their homeland who have been affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
SK Hynix tells investors its US listing plan wins their strong backing, source says
SK Hynix told investors this week it received "tremendously positive" feedback on its proposed U.S. listing as the chipmaker benefits from strong demand for
June 04, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows
Sweden's centre-left opposition looks likely to win power in the parliamentary election in September, ousting the right-wing government, according to an opinion poll
June 04, 2026
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US investor Castlelake taps shipper MSC for potential easyJet bid, report says
U.S. investment firm Castlelake is looking at MSC, the world's largest shipping group, as a partner in a consortium for a potential takeover bid for British budget airline
June 04, 2026
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Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine
Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine
June 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
BOJ chief vows to debate 'pros and cons' of rate hike, signals June action
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank must discuss the pros and cons of raising interest rates if inflationary risks outweigh downside risks
June 03, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Australia's central bank monitoring impact of higher rates, energy price shock
Australia's central bank is closely monitoring economic conditions to assess how higher interest rates and the global energy price shock are playing out, its top central
June 04, 2026
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Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet
As the European Union unveiled its technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, a top official posted in glee: "Today is Tech Liberation Day".
June 04, 2026
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Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit
Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the
June 04, 2026
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Health
Australian state cracks down on illegal tobacco shops as nicotine use surges
The Australian state of Victoria on Thursday introduced laws to give authorities more powers to shut down businesses selling illegal tobacco, as new data showed nicotine use
June 04, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|World
From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests
Thursday marks 37 years since China bloodily suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own
June 04, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster
June 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology
Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems
Foxconn said on Thursday it will work with U.S. chipmaker Intel to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms in a move
June 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology
TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices
Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is striving to keep up with demand and avoid becoming a bottleneck in the global supply chain
June 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
BOJ's Ueda pivots to inflation-fighting mode, clearing path for steadier hikes
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has all but cemented a June rate hike in a clear narrative pivot toward inflation fighting as the Iran war-driven energy
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Indonesia passes bill expanding central bank role to spur growth
Indonesia's parliament on Thursday passed sweeping legislation that doubles down on Bank Indonesia's role to support growth, while
June 04, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades
Australia's lower house of parliament passed a bill on Thursday for the government's biggest overhaul of taxes in decades, curbing tax breaks for property investors to make
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
A ceasefire too far for markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff
Honeywell Aerospace told investors on Wednesday that it expects to book $6.5 billion in adjusted earnings by 2030, fueled by strong demand from jetmakers and
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
How Indian markets could react to RBI's policy call
The Reserve Bank of India's rate decision on Friday is expected to be one of the closest policy calls in recent memory, with rising
June 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Food
Treasury Wine bets on Penfolds-led luxury push to revive fortunes, shares soar 13%
Australia's Treasury Wine Estates said on Thursday it will double down on a handful of brands led by the iconic luxury Penfolds, and
June 04, 2026
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Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countries
India's red-hot initial public offering market may look irresistible as foreign firms line up for listings, but the rush is not about raising funds to
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players
Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World
Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'
Meta accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the U.S. by proposing a new tax on certain tech giants which do not strike licensing deals with
June 04, 2026
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Japan government expects BOJ to coordinate policy steps with it, spokesperson says
Japan's government expects the Bank of Japan to conduct appropriate monetary policy toward a sustainable 2% inflation target that is driven by wage growth in close
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Sunshine Silver Mining raises $270 million in US IPO
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company raised $270 million in its U.S. initial public offering on Wednesday, joining a growing number of companies rushing to seize buoyant
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology
Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43 billion in US IPO
Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Wednesday it has raised $2.43 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as investors flock to companies powering the AI boom.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Technology
US agency reviews school internet subsidies amid concerns about kids' screen time
The U.S.
June 04, 2026
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SMFG aims to double sales and trading revenue to $5 billion, markets head says
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is aiming to double revenue in its sales and trading business to 800 billion yen ($5 billion) within
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years
South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the first time in seven years, Seoul's transport ministry said on Thursday, in
June 04, 2026
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Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
U.S.
June 04, 2026
Economy|World
Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World
South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a
June 04, 2026
Australia|Business|Economy|World
Australia April goods trade back in surplus as exports rebound
Australia's balance on goods trade swung back into surplus in April after a surprise deficit the month before, data showed on Thursday, as a rebound in resource exports
June 04, 2026
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Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
Trump makes it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science
Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production
Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims
The Confederation of British Industry called on Britain's government not to treat business as a cash cow or accuse companies of price-gouging as the
June 04, 2026
Economy|Political|World
House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in remarkable rebuke
House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in remarkable rebuke
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology
SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO
SpaceX secured tax incentives on Wednesday for its proposed Terafab chip manufacturing project in Grimes County, Texas,
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
JPMorgan's Dimon to pitch SpaceX IPO to wealthy clients, source says
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will pitch the upcoming initial public offering of SpaceX to the bank's wealthy clients this week in a bid to drive
June 04, 2026
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Broadcom's sales and AI chip forecast comes in below expectations, shares tumble
Chipmaker Broadcom missed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and its
June 04, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
Rubio says China cannot erase memories of Tiananmen Square crackdown
Beijing's censorship cannot erase memories of its 1989 military assault on peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, U.S.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred worries cap proposal could lead to repeat of 1994-95 strike
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred worries the owners' salary cap proposal could lead to a work stoppage like the one that canceled the 1994 World Series
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh inherits an economy bolstered by an AI investment boom but pinched by rising prices from the Iran war, a Fed
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Vanguard index product becomes first ETF to top $1 trillion in assets
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, the index investing pioneer's flagship exchange-traded product, became the first in the history of ETFs to reach and
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|US
Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico
New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive, has been found in a calf in
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
US tariff doubling cut EU steel exports by 34%, steel body says
EU steel exports to the U.S. have fallen by 34% since Washington hiked tariffs to 50%, with higher duties on derivative products such as washing
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
U.S.
June 04, 2026
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
The New York Knicks are auctioning two celebrity row seats for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999
June 04, 2026
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Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world’s first trillionaire
June 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the war
June 03, 2026
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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
The House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO
SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO
June 04, 2026
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Fed's Logan says a rate hike may be needed to beat inflation
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said signs of robust economic growth and corporate earnings "going gangbusters" are helping to make her
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World
Bank of America to hire interns, campus recruits despite AI threat
Bank of America said on Wednesday it would welcome about 4,000 summer interns and full-time campus hires, signaling a commitment to entry-level talent even as the rise of AI fuels
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oklahoma's attorney general sues to block aluminum smelter after Trump endorses rival
Oklahoma's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Century Aluminum from building the largest U.S. aluminum
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets
New York debt litigation bill hangs on last-minute Assembly move
New York State lawmakers must decide by the end of this week whether to advance a bill that would alter state law tied to foreign sovereign debt, setting
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and a wave of profit-taking in AI and tech shares cast a long shadow over markets on Wednesday, depressing
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Fed policy 'a bit loose,' need it to be 'restrictive,' Logan says
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said she feels monetary policy is currently "neutral or perhaps even a bit loose," in contrast with what she feels
June 04, 2026
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NAACP says US Postal Service voting plan violates settlement
The NAACP asked a federal court Wednesday to revive a 2020 lawsuit against the U.S.
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology
TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion
Canadian power producer TransAlta Corp said on Wednesday it will acquire two natural gas-fired peaking facilities near Denver, Colorado, from Blackstone for about $1 billion,
June 04, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World
Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company
A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry
June 04, 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump and his family will still receive immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund
June 04, 2026
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Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum
Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
June 03, 2026
Crime|Economy|Political|US
Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post
Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post
June 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Applied Aerospace & Defense valued at $3.5 billion as shares rise in debut
Applied Aerospace & Defense achieved a valuation of $3.54 billion after its shares opened 3.8% above the offer price in their market debut on Wednesday, the latest in a streak of
June 03, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets
Ackman's Pershing seeks to exit Universal Music Group stake, Bloomberg News reports
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is looking to sell its stake in Universal Music Group, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, days after the music industry giant rebuffed the
June 03, 2026
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Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks
President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago
June 03, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Brazil's May trade surplus beats forecasts as prices lifts exports
Brazil's trade surplus reached $7.8 billion in May, official data showed on Wednesday, above market expectations, as higher prices drove export growth at a faster pace
June 04, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Bolivia's new defense minister pledges to clear roadblocks as protests drag on
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday named Ernesto Justiniano as defense minister, who promised to clear roadblocks following weeks of social unrest and mass
June 03, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N.
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Citi hires Konstantynova as new COO for wealth from McKinsey
Andy Sieg, Citi's head of wealth management, announced on Tuesday the hiring of Nadiya Konstantynova as the division's new chief operating officer.
June 04, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World
Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor
The Brazilian government expressed "deep disagreements" with the United States' proposal of new tariffs linked to forced labor in a statement on Wednesday, saying the
June 04, 2026
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World shares drop, oil jumps as Middle East unrest deepens
Global stocks fell and oil prices climbed on Wednesday as hopes for a swift end to the Iran war faded, with renewed hostilities dampening risk appetite.
June 03, 2026
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Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate
Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked
June 04, 2026
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Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement
Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement
June 04, 2026
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Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market
Polymarket is ending its paid relationship with George Santos as federal regulators investigate him for possible insider trading
June 04, 2026
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Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine
Trump is quietly rebuilding his tariff engine
June 03, 2026
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Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion
Community helps victims rebuild lives after apartment explosion
June 04, 2026
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British trade minister says rejoining EU would not fix UK's issues
Rejoining the European Union would not "magically solve" Britain's issues, even if the country's long-term future lies with Europe, business and trade
June 03, 2026
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How US, Europe and Britain target goods made with forced labour
The United States has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies after accusing trading partners of failing to keep goods made with forced labour out of their markets.
June 03, 2026
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Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin
Tesla said on Wednesday it was rolling out its unsupervised robotaxis in the Austin Metro area in Texas, as the electric-vehicle maker looks to speed up its autonomous ride-hailing
June 03, 2026
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US stock options watchers warn Wall Street's rally 'ripe for volatility spasms'
Wall Street's nine-week rally has pushed U.S. stock indexes to successive new highs, but people who watch key options metrics warn that signs are
June 03, 2026
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Soccer-France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites
France may be leading one race for the World Cup trophy, but in the markets' version of the global showpiece tournament, retail and beverage stocks are
June 03, 2026
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US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries after determining they had
June 03, 2026
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EU, US committed to complying with trade deal, says U.S. trade chief Greer
Both the European Union and the United States are committed to complying with their trade agreement, U.S.
June 03, 2026
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Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare
Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains, as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew and talks between Tehran and
June 03, 2026
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Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices
The increasing need for memory chips to power artificial intelligence data centers could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and
June 03, 2026
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Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains
Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers
June 03, 2026
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Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
June 03, 2026
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Brazil central bank flags demand-driven inflation as economists scale back rate-cut bets
Brazil's central bank is seeing demand-driven pressures contributing to inflation, Governor Gabriel Galipolo said on Wednesday, pointing to measures that exclude supply
June 03, 2026
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Alphabet to raise $84.75 billion in upsized equity offering to fund AI ambitions
Alphabet has increased the size of its equity offerings to $84.75 billion, in a sign of strong investor appetite for big tech companies as they expand their AI infrastructure and
June 03, 2026
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US factory orders post biggest gain in 11 months in April
New orders for U.S. factory goods posted their biggest increase in nearly a year in April amid strong demand for commercial aircraft and a range of other goods.
June 03, 2026
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US Senate to hold confirmation hearing for BLS commissioner nominee next week
The U.S.
June 03, 2026
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Kraft Heinz CEO expects innovation push to accelerate next year
Kraft Heinz aims to accelerate product innovation next year, CEO Steve Cahillane told Reuters, as the packaged food company steps up investment to
June 03, 2026
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Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate
Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked
June 03, 2026
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MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump
June 03, 2026
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Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens
Ukrainian drones strike St. Petersburg, hours before ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens
June 03, 2026
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Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency head and officials in corruption investigation
Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested on corruption charges related to a multibillion-dollar free-meals program
June 03, 2026
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Hilton, Becerra maintain leads in primary race for California governor
Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra maintained their leads in the open primary race for California
June 03, 2026
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Israel plans major settlement push across occupied West Bank
Israel's hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements in the occupied West
June 03, 2026
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Canada's services PMI edges up to 18-month high, operating costs accelerate
Canada's services economy expanded at a modest pace in May as the Middle East conflict raised economic uncertainty and higher fuel prices contributed to the
June 03, 2026
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Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business
When food-tech entrepreneur Sara Amini wanted to see where Gulf businesses were still spending despite the Iran war, she
June 03, 2026
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US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and
June 03, 2026
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U.S. prosecutors are asking about private markets valuations, DOJ's Clayton says
Manhattan's top federal prosecutor said on Wednesday he and his staff are asking questions in the private asset marketplace about valuations, as concerns
June 03, 2026
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Fed policy is in 'right place' amid inflation risks, Williams tells Yahoo Finance
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June 03, 2026
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Mexico says USMCA-compliant exports would be exempt from US forced-labor tariffs
Mexico said on Wednesday that goods complying with the rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) would be exempt from a proposed 10% U.S.
June 03, 2026
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SpaceX will disrupt $1.6 trillion US communications industry, Oppenheimer says
SpaceX will disrupt the $1.6 trillion U.S. communications industry as the Elon Musk-led company's satellite broadband unit Starlink expands, Oppenheimer said
June 03, 2026
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USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act
USA Rare Earth said on Wednesday it has signed agreements with the U.S.
June 03, 2026
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US service sector growth picks up in May; businesses face higher prices for inputs
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and rebuilt inventories in anticipation of shortages and higher prices because of
June 03, 2026
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Yen dips to 160 level, prompting warnings from Japanese officials
Underlying dollar strength pushed the Japanese yen back to the key 160 level on Wednesday, prompting verbal warnings from authorities and keeping traders on
June 03, 2026
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Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers
Hidden in underwear: CBP seizes nearly $100K from Dulles travelers
June 03, 2026
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European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home
European Union leaders are pushing back against reliance on American and Asian tech companies
June 03, 2026
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AI 'chipflation' spreading from data centers to wider economy, Morgan Stanley warns
Soaring memory chip prices driven by massive AI demand risk stoking "chipflation," Morgan Stanley analysts cautioned, as makers of devices from
June 03, 2026
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In Argentina, amateur soccer offers a gritty economic lifeline
Emiliano Migueles starts his days early, delivering water.
June 03, 2026
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Bosnia seeks new peace envoy after sudden Schmidt exit
The body overseeing Bosnia's peace process meets on Wednesday to choose a new envoy to replace Germany's Christian Schmidt, who quit under what he said
June 03, 2026
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Strain grows on shipping industry with vessels stuck inside Hormuz
Even if the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, ships trapped in the Gulf will be unable to leave without safety assurances,
June 03, 2026
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US asset managers fall as investors brace for updates on private credit fund withdrawals
Shares of U.S. alternative asset managers fell in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors braced for second-quarter updates on redemptions from non-traded private credit funds,
June 03, 2026
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US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on
With the Iran war stretching into its fourth month, U.S. retail companies that have so far banked on a resilient consumer could
June 03, 2026
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Many airlines hit hard by jet fuel price swings, not all can hedge, IATA says
Many airlines have been hit hard by price swings in the jet fuel market, and some are not in a position to hedge their exposure, the International Air
June 03, 2026
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EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive
The European Commission proposed laws on Wednesday to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries and cut reliance on U.S.
June 03, 2026
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War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic.
June 03, 2026
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Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year
Fiat will start sales of its Grizzly mid-sized SUV and Grizzly Fastback model in the second half of this year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with plans to expand to
June 03, 2026
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Bangladesh seeks new IMF lending deal, officials say
Bangladesh has requested a new loan arrangement from the International Monetary Fund and is exiting its current $5.5 billion programme, government officials said on Wednesday
June 03, 2026
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S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate
The S&P 500 and the Dow opened lower on Wednesday, as a flare-up in the Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and cast doubt on a quick resolution to the war.
June 03, 2026
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Macy's raises annual forecasts as luxury focus draws affluent shoppers
Macy's raised its annual forecasts and posted its first quarterly sales growth in nearly four years on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for high-end apparel and
June 03, 2026
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Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield
Russia is pummeling major Ukrainian cities in an effort to sustain a sputtering war effort marked by a struggle to maintain momentum on the battlefield, where
June 03, 2026
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Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup
The economic outlook for World Cup host cities isn’t looking good – but there’s still time to change that.
June 03, 2026
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When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas
It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.
June 03, 2026
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Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy
Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East that lasts into next year would deal a severe blow to the global economy
June 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
Private infra, real estate capital to play larger financing role in AI data center boom, Goldman says
Private infrastructure and real estate capital are expected to play a larger role in financing the AI-driven data-center boom, as companies move beyond traditional forms of funding,
June 03, 2026
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Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide
(Amends dateline) By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya ST.
June 03, 2026
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Indonesian parliamentary panel backs bill to expand role of central bank
JAKARTA, June 3 - The Indonesian parliament's financial commission and the government agreed at a hearing on Wednesday to reform the laws relating to the country's financial system and expand the
June 03, 2026
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Quantum leap
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices and bond yields have pushed higher as hostilities in the
June 03, 2026
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ECB June hike a done deal, another likely in September, economists say
The European Central Bank is set to raise its deposit rate to 2.25% on June 11, with another increase likely in September, as it
June 03, 2026
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How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.
June 03, 2026
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Dollar bears cling to optimism as war-led inflation tests Fed path: Reuters poll
The U.S. dollar is expected to stay range-bound in the near term before weakening later this year, FX strategists said in a Reuters survey, on optimism
June 03, 2026
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World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed
The 2026 World Cup is soccer's biggest stage, and for some of North America's rail and bus operators it will be a critical audition.
June 03, 2026
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AlphaSense nearly doubles valuation to $7.5 billion in new funding round
Market intelligence platform AlphaSense said on Wednesday it has raised $350 million at a valuation of $7.5 billion, nearly double that of its funding round two years ago.
June 03, 2026
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Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme
Indonesian authorities arrested the recently dismissed head of an agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme on
June 03, 2026
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Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation
The Swiss government on Wednesday rejected U.S. findings on how dozens of economies, including Switzerland, deal with goods produced by forced labour, a probe that prompted
June 03, 2026
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EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by
June 03, 2026
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The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves
The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves
June 03, 2026
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Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties
Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties
June 03, 2026
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NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?
NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?
June 03, 2026
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Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says
Ford Motor will recall 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. as seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in
June 03, 2026
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UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
British services firms suffered a small fall in activity in May as the strains of the Iran war pushed up their costs sharply and hit
June 03, 2026
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Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains
Spanish hotel group Melia said on Wednesday it would immediately stop managing, marketing and providing brand services for 15 hotels in Cuba, pointing to the island's
June 03, 2026
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European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh jitters over private markets pushed investors
June 03, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues
It is not a given that the current inflation shock facing the euro zone will be more benign than the 2022 episode, as some initial conditions flag larger inflationary
June 03, 2026
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Toronto home sales rise the most in 10 months, prices dip
Greater Toronto Area home sales posted their biggest monthly gain in 10 months in May, helped by improved affordability, while prices resumed their recent
June 03, 2026
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Zara owner Inditex defies consumer gloom with strong early summer sales
Zara owner Inditex reported a strong start to summer trading on Wednesday as currency-adjusted sales grew 11.5% in May, handily beating analyst expectations,
June 03, 2026
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High-profile Instagram AI chatbot breach spotlights security risks of automation
An Instagram hack that saw attackers talk Meta's AI support chatbot into handing over access to high-profile accounts has exposed a
June 03, 2026
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ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
The European Central Bank met commercial lenders last week to discuss the potential threat from the newest artificial intelligence models and will follow up with demands
June 03, 2026
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US tech stocks' market dominance reaches new heights and presents new risks
The charge higher in U.S. technology stocks has made broader indexes as reliant as ever on the group -- and more vulnerable should those market leaders
June 03, 2026
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AI building boom ripples through inflation-hit Treasury market
The artificial-intelligence boom already has fueled a record stock-market surge. Now it's driving up long-term Treasury yields too.
June 03, 2026
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Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams end takeover pursuit, AkzoNobel shares tumble
Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams have terminated efforts to jointly acquire rival paint maker AkzoNobel, they said on Wednesday, sending the Dulux
June 03, 2026
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Guilty verdict against Andrew Left to shake up activist short-selling playbook
A U.S. jury's fraud conviction of prominent investor Andrew Left this week could rewrite the playbook for activist short sellers,
June 03, 2026
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Software stocks bounce back - now comes the hard part
Software stocks have rebounded from a punishing selloff as investors are betting that AI may boost the sector rather than leaving it for dead.
June 03, 2026
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When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process
Beware the ghosts of IPOs past.
June 03, 2026
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A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff
Conservative Keiko Fujimori will seek Peru's presidency on Sunday in a runoff vote, hoping that her tough-on-crime stance at a time of
June 03, 2026
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As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas
Even before all the votes had been counted in last week's Republican Senate primary in Texas, party members began rolling out attacks on the Democratic candidate,
June 03, 2026