US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe
New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud
Angels outfielder Jo Adell misplays flyball into home run off his head, much like Canseco in 1993
Matt Olson, baseball's iron man, stars for the Braves on Lou Gehrig Day
Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
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Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
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Blackstone raises $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund
Alternative asset manager Blackstone said on Tuesday it has raised $13.1 billion for its Asia private equity fund, exceeding its initial target and marking its largest such
June 02, 2026
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Australian government spending flat in Q1, no boost to GDP
Australian government spending was flat in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering no impetus to economic growth early in the year after a run of strong outcomes
June 02, 2026
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US agency announces interim guidance on Medicaid work requirements
The U.S. agency that runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs on Monday announced interim guidance on how states should implement new work requirements for
June 02, 2026
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Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $16.8 billion in two days
Greg Abel appears to be putting his stamp on Berkshire Hathaway, which committed $16.8 billion over two days to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corp and
June 02, 2026
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Coca-Cola explores listing of India bottling unit in 2027
Coca-Cola said on Monday it was exploring a potential initial public offering in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent of its largest bottler in the country.
June 02, 2026
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Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue
Lebanon announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-
June 01, 2026
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Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement
Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it planned to withdraw its ratings on Fonterra Co-operative Group, days after the dairy producer announced it would cease its engagement with the
June 02, 2026
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South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play
South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East
June 02, 2026
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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday
June 02, 2026
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Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity
Chile's far-right President Jose Antonio Kast, who took office in March, promised a legislative agenda that prioritizes fighting
June 02, 2026
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Australia says its wheat output will be shrunk by Iran war costs, dry weather
Australia's upcoming wheat harvest will be the smallest in three years, as high fertiliser costs and dry conditions in some areas reduce planting and yields, the
June 02, 2026
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Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup
Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian
June 02, 2026
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US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport
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Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks
Duke Energy, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, said on Monday it has talked to hyperscalers about the prospect of building new
June 02, 2026
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US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants
U.S. grid operator PJM Interconnection on Monday said it has proposed raising its minimum capitalization threshold to $2 million for wholesale electricity market participants to
June 02, 2026
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The art fair that refused to cancel
Despite the shadow of regional conflict, Art Dubai tests whether Dubai’s art market can remain a global gathering point.
June 01, 2026
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Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'
The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry
June 02, 2026
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The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service
June 01, 2026
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Baseball players' chief says union 'has never been broken' and will fight MLB's salary cap proposal
The head of the baseball players' association insists the union will fight management's salary cap proposal
June 02, 2026
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Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace
Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted
June 02, 2026
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UAW calls for a midnight strike at GM pickup truck axle supplier
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Sunday called for a strike at a Michigan factory that makes axles for General Motors pickup trucks, some of its
June 01, 2026
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Senegal's Sonko pulls his party from new government, raising risk to IMF deal
Senegal's recently ousted prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, announced on Monday that the political party he leads will not participate in the country's new
June 02, 2026
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HPE fast forwards to 2028 goals on robust AI demand, shares surge 36%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise posted record second-quarter results on Monday, prompting it to accelerate its long-term financial goals by two years, as expansion of
June 02, 2026
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BP tasks independent director Amanda Blanc to lead search for next chair
BP has asked senior independent director Amanda Blanc to lead the search for the next chair, the energy company's interim chair Ian Tyler said in a statement to Reuters on Monday.
June 02, 2026
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Instant View: Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsession
AI giant Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, teeing up a watershed moment for Wall Street's AI frenzy.
June 02, 2026
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Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!
Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated world markets on Monday, with the big three U.S. stock indices eventually joining
June 02, 2026
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GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm
A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to lift an order that forced turbine supplier GE Vernova to continue work on the largest offshore wind farm in New
June 02, 2026
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Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government “
June 02, 2026
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DriveNets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor
DriveNets, an Israeli networking software firm, said it has raised $410 million in its latest funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, taking its
June 02, 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison and then invests $10B in Alphabet under new CEO
Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel started the week by inking a deal to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, and he's followed that up on with a $10 billion investment in Google's parent company
June 01, 2026
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Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service
June 01, 2026
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Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda
Anxious GOP lawmakers seek specific promise that DOJ fund is dead before moving on Trump agenda
June 02, 2026
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Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks
June 01, 2026
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Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported
June 01, 2026
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Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion
June 01, 2026
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Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records
June 01, 2026
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GM supplier strike could impact truck production
Dozens of workers took to picket lines Monday morning at an axle plant in Michigan that supports production of General Motors trucks, some of the Detroit
June 02, 2026
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SpaceX sets aside 5% of IPO shares for selected buyers, waives lock-up
SpaceX has reserved 5% of the shares in its planned initial public offering for certain employees and individuals selected by its executive officers, exempting them from
June 02, 2026
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AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says
Risks of widespread job losses from AI are expected to remain limited this year, according to Bridgewater Associates, with constraints on computing capacity and a resilient economy
June 02, 2026
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Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs
Think you know who’s going to win the World Cup? So does Goldman Sachs
June 01, 2026
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Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning
Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning
June 02, 2026
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Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut
Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut
June 01, 2026
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Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains
(Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify that Guyana's share of oil will climb from 12.5% closer to 50% baseline, not that its share of profit oil will climb to 50%) By Sheila Dang and Kemol King HOUSTON/
May 30, 2026
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Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor
June 01, 2026
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Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf
June 01, 2026
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Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her
June 01, 2026
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Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues
New registrations of Tesla cars rose across several European markets in May, continuing a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle maker's
June 01, 2026
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Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI
AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Monday, edging ahead of rival OpenAI in a closely
June 01, 2026
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Oil closes up more than 4% on halt in US-Iran talks, risk of blockades
Oil prices settled more than 4% higher on Monday after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had halted indirect negotiations with the U.S.
June 01, 2026
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Lawyers, others plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme
Fifteen people, including a lawyer who worked at several major law firms, pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that they participated in a decade-
June 01, 2026
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US crude exports hit record high in May as Iran war tightens global oil supplies
U.S. crude exports climbed to a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as the Middle East crisis pushed up demand for the
June 01, 2026
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From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs
Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as the Claude chatbot maker races with arch rival OpenAI to go public in what would be one
June 01, 2026
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Venezuela's oil exports rose to 1.25 million bpd in May, shipping data shows
Venezuela's oil exports rose slightly to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, its third consecutive month of increase, fueled by more cargoes
June 01, 2026
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McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'
McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on
June 02, 2026
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Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy
June 01, 2026
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Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government
June 01, 2026
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Canadian factory sector grows on likely war-linked stockpiling
Canada's manufacturing sector expanded for a second straight month in May as the potential for higher prices and product shortages due to the war in the
June 01, 2026
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Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon,
June 01, 2026
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Activist Toms Capital presses insurance firm Voya to explore sale
Activist hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management on Monday urged Voya Financial to explore strategic options, including a potential sale, arguing the insurance and investment
June 01, 2026
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Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say
Barrick Mining, one of the world's leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential
June 01, 2026
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US construction spending beats expectations in April
U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to
June 01, 2026
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Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
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June 01, 2026
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Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while
June 01, 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway to buy Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash to expand in housing
Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy Taylor Morrison Home Corp for $6.8 billion in cash, expanding the conglomerate's housing business in Greg
June 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Education
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates, a study released Monday has found
June 01, 2026
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Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal
Motorola Solutions said on Monday it would buy Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion as governments and critical infrastructure operators worldwide rush to defend
June 01, 2026
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UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues
The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of
June 01, 2026
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Seagate reaches $175 million settlement of shareholder claims it concealed sales to China's Huawei
Seagate Technology reached a $175 million settlement of a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing it violated U.S. export control laws by
June 01, 2026
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India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief, source says
India is likely to discuss Washington's Section 301 investigation and potential tariff measures with U.S. trade officials, as the two
June 01, 2026
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Right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for heated Colombia runoff
Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda will head to a June
June 01, 2026
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Wall St ends higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes
Wall Street stocks posted modest gains on Monday as investors watched developments in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and cheered the
June 01, 2026
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Supreme Court seeks Trump administration views on Robinhood IPO dispute
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Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming
Family wants to 'save Florida farmers' with coffee farming
June 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology
What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?
Nvidia has turned the spotlight on AI PCs after CEO Jensen Huang launched a new chip that would put artificial intelligence capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers,
June 01, 2026
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Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime operations, source says
Brazil's government is in the final stages of preparations to launch operations targeting organized crime in the online betting and tobacco sectors, a
June 01, 2026
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Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to
June 01, 2026
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Bank of Canada says don't put much weight on GDP data showing technical recession
The Bank of Canada on Monday cautioned against putting too much weight on recent GDP data which showed two consecutive quarters of decline on an annualized basis.
June 01, 2026
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Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements
A federal judge has agreed to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims
June 01, 2026
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Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street
Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street
June 01, 2026
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Wall St opens near record highs as AI optimism counters US-Iran war worries
Wall Street's main indexes opened near record highs on Monday as investors weighed Nvidia's latest artificial intelligence push against growing doubts over a deal to end the three-
June 01, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|World
Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split
Nigerian politician Peter Obi said he would run for president again in January after winning his party's nomination, setting up another contest between incumbent Bola Tinubu
June 01, 2026
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India's 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates
India's fiscal deficit stood at 4.4% of the gross domestic product for the year ended March 31, 2026, data showed on Monday, in line with government's revised estimates.
June 01, 2026
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Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea grapple with gasoline shortages
Drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea were grappling with gasoline rationing on Monday after Ukrainian drone attacks constricted road supplies across south-
June 01, 2026
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Bank of England is watching public-sector pay for inflation risk, governor says
The Bank of England is keeping a closer watch on public-sector pay as a potential source of inflation pressure, as it continues to run faster than in the private sector,
June 01, 2026
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Swiss economy shows pickup in growth at start of 2026
The Swiss economy grew by 0.4% in the first three months of 2026, the government said on Monday, helped by a recovery in the manufacturing sector as the burden of U.S.
June 01, 2026
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UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the
June 01, 2026
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World
Colombia right-wing lawyer De La Espriella, leftist senator Cepeda set for adversarial runoff
Right-wing Colombian lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda
June 01, 2026
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Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks
The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their
June 01, 2026
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JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags on
U.S. carrier JetBlue raised its second-quarter fuel costs forecast on Monday as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz entered a fourth month, driving up jet
June 01, 2026
Africa|Economy|Political|World
Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win
Voting took place in Ethiopia on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party an easy victory,
June 01, 2026
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US manufacturing activity at four-year high, supply constraints growing
U.S. manufacturing activity increased more than expected in May, hitting the highest level in four years, likely driven by businesses front-loading
June 01, 2026
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Honeywell's Quantinuum eyes $14.3 billion valuation in upsized US IPO
Honeywell's Quantinuum is targeting a valuation of up to $14.3 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, it said on Monday, underscoring robust investor appetite around
June 01, 2026
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India may reconsider easing Scotch whisky tariffs if UK imposes steel curbs, official says
India could reconsider tariff concessions offered to Britain on products such as Scotch whisky if London fails
June 01, 2026
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Dollar higher as markets parse fragile Middle East peace talks
The U.S. dollar was higher on Monday after a small weekly loss as investors digested fresh developments in Middle East peace talks after the U.S. and Iran
June 01, 2026
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Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops
Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops
June 01, 2026
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India's viral 'Cockroach' youth group plans street protest in challenge to Modi
The founder of an online Indian youth group that has amassed millions of followers in days said on Monday he plans to take his movement on to the streets with a protest
June 01, 2026
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AI and 1984
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A new month, but the same market obsessions.
June 01, 2026
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AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets
From Europe to Japan and Switzerland, huge bond issues by Big Tech companies are proving that smaller markets, often overshadowed by the U.S., can punch
June 01, 2026
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Hurricane season is here: Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are
Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners face repeat disasters with no help.
June 01, 2026
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BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh
June 01, 2026
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Philippine senator Estrada detained in graft case
A Philippine senator who is the son of a former president was detained on Monday after surrendering to police in line with a court order on suspicion of taking kickbacks as
June 01, 2026
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules
Britain will not have to pay Rwanda tens of millions of pounds over the cancelled deal to deport asylum seekers to the East African nation, the
June 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology
Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative
From who gets to vote to how people travel and where taxpayer dollars are funneled, politicians and urban planners wield maps to control public imagination.
June 01, 2026
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What happens to debt when someone dies?
Whether or not there’s a will, the results are the same.
June 01, 2026
Economy|Education|Health
Getting disability benefits got harder after the Social Security Administration’s staff was slashed and program rules were changed by Trump
Researchers learned from dozens of interviews that the usual ways of resolving complex cases, escalating issues and holding the authorities accountable no longer work.
June 01, 2026
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Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix
Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix
June 01, 2026
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Italian manufacturing cost pressures continue to mount, PMI shows
Cost pressures in Italy's manufacturing sector rose for a fifth month running in May, fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Monday.
June 01, 2026
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German factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens, PMI shows
Germany's manufacturing sector stalled in May as waning demand and soaring costs linked to the war in the Middle East weighed on activity, a business
June 01, 2026
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French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows
France's manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time since November, as the spike in energy prices and transport disruptions resulting from
June 01, 2026
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Euro zone consumers take benign view on inflation surge, ECB survey shows
Euro zone consumers kept steady or lowered their inflation expectations in April, a hopeful sign for policymakers that crucial medium-term price bets are not signalling
June 01, 2026
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Euro zone factory growth slowed in May as input costs hit four-year high, PMI shows
Growth in euro zone manufacturing lost momentum in May as demand for goods stagnated and supply-chain disruptions linked to the Middle East war pushed input costs to their
June 01, 2026
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UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers
The International Labour Organization begins its final round of talks on Monday on the first binding employment standards for platforms offering
June 01, 2026
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UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows
British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,
June 01, 2026
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South African manufacturing sentiment eases in May, Absa PMI shows
South Africa's factory sentiment eased in May as activity and demand slowed, though it remained in expansionary territory for a second consecutive month, a purchasing
June 01, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil
France's navy has intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered the vessel to head for the French
June 01, 2026
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Global subsidies rebound, especially in China, OECD says
Government subsidies to industry have reached their highest level since the global financial crisis, driven largely by China, a report from the Organisation for Economic
June 01, 2026
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Private credit lent $560 billion to US businesses since 2023, MFA report shows
Private credit funds provided nearly $560 billion in new loans to U.S. businesses over the last three years, helping create more than 6.5 million jobs, according to a Managed Funds
June 01, 2026
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Crypto exchange Binance rolls out trading in US stocks, ETFs
Crypto exchange Binance said on Monday it has launched stock and exchange-traded fund trading for customers on its platform, expanding beyond digital assets into traditional
June 01, 2026
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America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?
America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?
June 01, 2026
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Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story
Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story
June 01, 2026
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It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
June 01, 2026
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UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says
British house prices fell by 0.6% in May, their first monthly drop since December and growth slowed in annual terms, as economic uncertainty stemming from the war in Iran
June 01, 2026
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Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month STOXX 600 target on resilient earnings
Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for STOXX 600 index to 660, the U.S. brokerage said, citing resilient corporate earnings growth despite the war in the Middle East.
June 01, 2026
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India GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demand: Reuters poll
India's economic growth likely eased to 7.2% in the first quarter of 2026, according to a Reuters poll of economists, as weakening external demand and
June 01, 2026
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Spain's manufacturing growth slows as supply delays intensify, PMI shows
Spain's manufacturing sector expanded modestly in May, at a slightly slower pace than in April, as disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict worsened supply delays,
June 01, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says
Japan is on the verge of repeating the policy mishap that led to decades of economic stagnation as Iran war-induced inflation risks forcing the central bank
June 01, 2026
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Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens
The global smartphone market is heading for its steepest annual contraction on record, with shipments projected to slump by 13.9% this year to
June 01, 2026
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China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block
China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a
June 01, 2026
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Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure
Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure
May 30, 2026
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Air New Zealand's bunk beds take flight
Air New Zealand is hoping to revolutionize sleep comfort on long-haul flights by introducing bunk beds to economy. CNN's Lilit Marcus reports.
May 30, 2026
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US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement
A U.S. judge in Florida said she will review a deal between the Justice
May 30, 2026
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Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse
Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse
May 30, 2026
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US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The U.S. military says it stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports
May 30, 2026
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Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves
Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves
May 30, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest
Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court
May 30, 2026
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Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
May 30, 2026
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First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports
AI chip firm Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.
May 30, 2026
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India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam
India has signed a deal with Vietnam under which it will supply BrahMos missiles which it has jointly developed with Russia, and is in "final stages" for a similar deal
May 30, 2026
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What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
May 30, 2026
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Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials
May 30, 2026
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Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
While U.S.-Canadian relations have frayed under U.S.
May 30, 2026
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Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say
Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting
May 30, 2026
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Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days
May 30, 2026
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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears.
May 30, 2026
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AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027
The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact, U.S.
May 30, 2026
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Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.
May 30, 2026
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Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead
Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead
May 30, 2026
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Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says
Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbour and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the U.S.
May 30, 2026
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US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices
The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new
May 30, 2026
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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win
Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opinion polls showing the ruling Labour Party on course to win a record-breaking fourth term.
May 30, 2026
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How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
A chemical tank failure at a paper mill in Washington state this past week has struck at the heart of a historic mill town
May 30, 2026
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From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint
China's central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different - and potentially
May 30, 2026
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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
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May 30, 2026
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US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay
US military leader held rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near US base at Guantanamo Bay
May 30, 2026
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As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture
May 30, 2026
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Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes
Some of the world’s last Maoist rebels are in India. Their decades-long rebellion is in its death throes
May 30, 2026
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Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
U.S.
May 29, 2026
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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
U.S.
May 30, 2026
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New Zealand aiming for steady rises in defence spending, minister says
New Zealand is aiming for "smooth and steady" rises in defence expenditure to meet its target of spending 2% of GDP on the military within 8 years, its new
May 29, 2026
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Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy
May 30, 2026
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Court clears way for Texas to enforce migrant arrest law
A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Texas authorities to enforce key parts of
May 30, 2026
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Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely
May 30, 2026
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California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday
May 30, 2026
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US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay
The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S.
May 30, 2026
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NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has sent state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark
May 30, 2026
Crime|Economy|World
Brazil minister says US terrorist designation of local gangs could impact economy
A U.S. decision to designate the two biggest Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations could impact Latin America's largest economy on several fronts, including by
May 30, 2026
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Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA
A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been
May 30, 2026
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US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay
May 30, 2026
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BMO hires UBS banker to lead US M&A team, memo shows
BMO Financial has hired David Descoteaux from UBS to head its U.S.
May 30, 2026
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US, Mexico conclude first round of trade deal talks on autos, metals, security
The U.S. and Mexico trade negotiators on Friday concluded their first bilateral negotiating round to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, discussing
May 30, 2026
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Yum Brands in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, source says
Yum Brands is in exclusive talks to sell its Pizza Hut chain to private-equity firm LongRange Capital, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.
May 30, 2026
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Lula rejects U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil criminal gangs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday blasted a U.S. decision to designate two Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist
May 29, 2026
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Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing
May 29, 2026
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US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars
Stock indexes closed higher on Wall Street, adding to the all-time highs they set a day earlier
May 29, 2026
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SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming
May 30, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year
May 30, 2026
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Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran.
May 29, 2026
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Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US
The Trump administration issued a sweeping demand to Mexico to raise the level of regional
May 29, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension
U.S. stocks followed world shares higher and crude prices retreated on Friday as investors neared the end of a holiday-shortened week with renewed hopes of
May 29, 2026
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Canada might double exports to China, Chinese minister says during rare visit
China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030, during a
May 29, 2026
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SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites
The U.S. Space Force said on Friday it has awarded Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a $4.16 billion deal for a satellite program designed to track and target airborne threats.
May 30, 2026
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IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining
May 30, 2026
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Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO
Liftoff Mobile, backed by Blackstone, said on Friday it is targeting a valuation of up to $3.66 billion in its U.S. initial public offering,
May 30, 2026
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Wall Street hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes
Wall Street's main indexes hit record closing highs on Friday and posted weekly and monthly gains as Dell results drove
May 29, 2026
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What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.
May 30, 2026
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Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran
May 29, 2026
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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May 29, 2026
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White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants
May 29, 2026
Economy|Food|Political|World
Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples
May 29, 2026
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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index
May 29, 2026
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Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference
Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.
May 29, 2026
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Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights
Major airline, travel and business groups warned that barring border processing at Newark or other major U.S. airports could lead to chaos, strand
May 29, 2026
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Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth insurance unit for alleged Medicaid fraud
Massachusetts sued a UnitedHealth insurance unit on Friday, accusing it of defrauding the state's Medicaid program, MassHealth, out of more than $100 million by
May 29, 2026
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Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders
A Reuters analysis of first-quarter regulatory filings by private credit lenders showed paper losses deepened, underscoring market concerns this year over the sector's
May 29, 2026
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Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Friday they are introducing perpetual crypto futures, marking the first time such instruments will be
May 29, 2026
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Dollar set for weekly loss amid US-Iran ceasefire deal
The dollar slipped against major currencies on Friday and was headed for a second straight weekly loss after reports that the United States and Iran had
May 29, 2026
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US regulator moves to withdraw judgment against Winklevoss' crypto exchange
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
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Gap, American Eagle fall as brand troubles weaken annual forecasts
By Akriti Shah and Neil J Kanatt May 29 - Shares of Gap and American Eagle Outfitters tumbled over 12% on Friday after both retailers issued weak forecasts, signaling deepening pressure on consumer
May 29, 2026