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Today: July 18, 2026
Today: July 18, 2026

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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
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US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
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FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
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Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
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Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
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World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation

Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
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Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
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Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
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Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits

The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
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FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
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Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully

Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
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Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on Friday added her voice to a growing chorus of policymakers arguing interest rates may need to rise to beat back persistent

Fed rate-hike voices swell before July decision, rates still seen on hold
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Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports

Apple and the U.S.

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
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US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit

A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were

US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
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Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades

A brutal week for chip stocks — the same names that fueled this year's blistering market rally — has left investors from

Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
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‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide

‘Extremely difficult’: Coroner recalls 2-year-old boy in bed at scene of triple homicide
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
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Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers

Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers
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US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter

U.S. factory production was unchanged in June, but grew at a robust pace in the second quarter, driven by an artificial intelligence build-up and businesses

US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter
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US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk

U.S. consumer sentiment increased to a five-month high in July, but the improvement is likely temporary as renewed conflict in the Middle East raises gasoline prices.

US consumer sentiment improves in July; renewed Middle East conflict poses downside risk
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'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms

'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms

'This is an embarrassment': MKE County chief judge sounds off on 90-degree courtrooms
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US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months

U.S. single-family homebuilding fell for a third straight month in June while permits for future construction dropped to the lowest level in 10 months

US single-family housing starts fall; building permits lowest in 10 months
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BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo

Bank of America has announced senior appointments to drive AI adoption and implementation across its global markets group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters

BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo
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JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, refiling expected

A New York state judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former JPMorgan Chase banker who in graphic terms said his former supervisor coerced him into sex and demanded his

JPMorgan sexual harassment lawsuit dismissed, refiling expected
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Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week

The dollar was flat on Friday, but ended the week lower as tame U.S. inflation data led traders to cut bets on imminent rate hikes from the Federal

Dollar holds steady on safe-haven demand, ends down on the week
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France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy

The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and counter intense economic competition from

France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy
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Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Friday it has ongoing discussions with potential financing providers, following a media report that it is in talks with lenders including

Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity
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Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out

Pressure in private markets is showing up in an uncomfortable place: the gap between what funds say their assets are worth and what investors may have

Private credit roundup - Discounts show the cost of getting out
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US regional banks brush off war jitters with lending surge, fee boost

U.S. regional banks including U.S.

US regional banks brush off war jitters with lending surge, fee boost
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California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit

California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit

California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
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Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices

Consumer sentiment surges due to lower gas prices
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
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Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected

Heavy rains sweeping central and southern Chile have left three people dead in addition to power cuts, multiple floods and road closures, authorities said Friday.

Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
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Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"

Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first

Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for "optimal structure"
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From defeat to Downing Street: the rise, fall and return of Andy Burnham

After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham

From defeat to Downing Street: the rise, fall and return of Andy Burnham
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EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals

The European Commission aims to limit political interference in European Union banking mergers and remove obstacles to cross-

EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
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Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke

Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and

Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke
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Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister

Andy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday,

Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister
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US import prices unexpectedly rise in June

U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods,

US import prices unexpectedly rise in June
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US equity funds suffer outflows as chip stocks slide

U.S. equity funds recorded outflows in the week through July 15, as a selloff in chip stocks and rising U.S.-Iran tensions, outweighed strong corporate earnings and cooler

US equity funds suffer outflows as chip stocks slide
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Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors

Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift
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Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday, with a reassessment of this year's AI-fueled rally by investors deepening a selloff in chip stocks and a weak forecast from

Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides
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What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the

What is Pakistan military's strength and capability?
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Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say

Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy

Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defence pact, sources say
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Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says

The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as

Latvia in talks with strategic investor for ailing airBaltic, PM says
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The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval

Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism prosecutions against left-wing protesters has begun.

The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval
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Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
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What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education

The government is kicking in $1,000 for babies born in calendar years 2025 through 2028.

What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education