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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

Indonesia arrests officials over alleged corruption in free meals programme
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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

Switzerland rejects findings of U.S. forced labour investigation
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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

EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says
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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

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves
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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

Cuba’s doctors are its biggest soft power export. Several Latin American countries are cutting ties
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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?

NBA Finals: Would you pay $4,000 – for a nosebleed seat?
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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

Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says
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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

UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
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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

Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains
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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

European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
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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

Some signs point to larger inflation risk than in 2022, ECB blog argues
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

BOJ chief vows to debate 'pros and cons' of rate hike, signals June action
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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

Toronto home sales rise the most in 10 months, prices dip
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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,

Zara owner Inditex defies consumer gloom with strong early summer sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

High-profile Instagram AI chatbot breach spotlights security risks of automation
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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

ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
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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

US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on
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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

US tech stocks' market dominance reaches new heights and presents new risks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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.

AI building boom ripples through inflation-hit Treasury market
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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

Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams end takeover pursuit, AkzoNobel shares tumble
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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,

Guilty verdict against Andrew Left to shake up activist short-selling playbook
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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.

Software stocks bounce back - now comes the hard part
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When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process

Beware the ghosts of IPOs past.

When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process
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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.

World Cup gives North American transit a chance to shine - or be booed
Crime|Economy|Election|Political|World

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

A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff
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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,

As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas
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UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries

British competition regulators have mandated that Google must allow news sites to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews

UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries
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How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again
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Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
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Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows

Spain's service sector activity stabilised in May as activity and sales returned to growth after April's decline, a business survey showed on Wednesday.

Spanish service sector stabilises in May as sales return to growth, PMI shows
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OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation

The global economic outlook hinges on how long the war in the Middle East lasts, with recession in some countries and sharply higher inflation a real

OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation
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French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted at its sharpest pace in 5-1/2 years in May as weaker demand and rising costs due to the Iran war hammered businesses, a survey showed on

French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan warns as traders push yen to 160 intervention zone

The yen weakened to levels that preceded intervention by Tokyo last month, prompting new warnings by policymakers on Wednesday and a small

Japan warns as traders push yen to 160 intervention zone
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Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows

Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit a 40-month high in May as the impact of the conflict in the Middle East became more acute, a survey showed on Wednesday.

Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows
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Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month

E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Wednesday it has launched its paid Prime service in South Africa, offering faster deliveries and media content for 59 South African rand ($3.61)

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month
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Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction

Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output

Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
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New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says

Any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods on top of the rates agreed last year would be unacceptable, senior EU lawmaker said on Wednesday, rejecting U.S. claims the EU

New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
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German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows

Germany's service sector contracted for a second straight month in May as subdued demand and high energy and other costs due to the war in the Middle East weighed on

German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows
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California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

Two Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
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Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout

President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap

Putin squeezes Armenia as Russia seeks to retain global clout
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DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say

DeepSeek, China's best-known AI startup, is set to raise about 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in its first funding round from investors including Tencent Holdings and CATL, people

DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say
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Russian services contract in May at fastest pace since September 2025, PMI shows

Russia's services sector contracted in May at its quickest pace since September as weaker demand drove steeper falls in new orders and output, a business survey showed on

Russian services contract in May at fastest pace since September 2025, PMI shows
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Philippine Senate ends impasse after President says 'get back to work'

Philippine senators broke a days-long legislative standoff on Wednesday after a member of the majority bloc broke ranks and appeared on the Senate floor, allowing a rival

Philippine Senate ends impasse after President says 'get back to work'
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Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules

Britain has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services, including allowing publishers to stop their content being used to power the U.S. tech giant's AI features,

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact

The United States has proposed an additional tariff of 12.5% on imports from India, saying it is among 60 economies that failed to curb imports made with

US targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact
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Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
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Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
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Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off

Russia downed 50 drones over the Leningrad region northwest of Moscow overnight and continues to repel the suspected Ukrainian attacks, Governor Alexander

Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
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Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows

Swiss voters look set to reject a referendum proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people, according to an opinion poll published on Wednesday.

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise, source says

In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 ‌per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion,

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise, source says
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India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demand, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector grew at its fastest pace in six months in May on a pick-up in domestic demand, even though global orders stayed below last year's average

India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demand, PMI shows
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Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring

Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
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New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud

Australia's Megaport said on Wednesday it has secured four new AI infrastructure contracts worth A$458.9 million and will raise A$827.3 million ($594 million)

Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race

Republican U.S.

Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race
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BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

Atlas Renewable Energy, one of South America's largest clean power generators, has put plans for $1 billion in new investments in

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments
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Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia is betting on a little-used UN arbitration process known as "compulsory conciliation" to resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Thailand and unlock

Cambodia turns to obscure UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
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US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

The U.S.

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
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Australia Q1 economic growth slows on trade drag, consumers struggle

Australia's economy slowed in the March quarter as strength in business investment was offset by a drag from trade, data showed on Wednesday, while higher

Australia Q1 economic growth slows on trade drag, consumers struggle
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China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in May, helped by stronger growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand, though rising

China services activity grows at fastest pace in three months, private PMI shows
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Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows

Japan's services sector ground to a halt in May after more than a year of expansion, as surging costs linked to the Middle East war dampened service demand and led to a 12-

Japan's services activity stagnates in May as costs surge, PMI shows
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USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade

The Office of the U.S.

USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade
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South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race in the key city

South Korea ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
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Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
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Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO

Private equity-backed government contractor Applied Aerospace & Defense said on Tuesday it had raised $650 million in its U.S. initial public ‌offering after pricing shares at $20

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO
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Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies

Gains for AI chipmaker stocks can continue, but risks of a pullback are growing, Goldman Sachs said in a note on Wednesday.

Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify

Bolivia's defense minister stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level

Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
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China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers

Providers of property services in China are struggling to collect management fees from disgruntled homeowners, threatening their revenue and house

China's real estate funk drags down yet another sector: property service providers
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Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders

U.S.

Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
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Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy

Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
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Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
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Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion

Shopify said on Tuesday its board had approved an additional $3 billion share buyback program, bringing the Canadian e-commerce company's total repurchase authorization to $5

Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion
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Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas

Mexico's sugar industry is pushing for the United States to eliminate limits on U.S. imports and is working on a potential anti-dumping case against

Mexican sugar producers push to scrap US import quotas
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Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand

Ulta Beauty drew demand for higher-priced products and pulled in young customers through its CEO Kecia Steelman's TikTok push, helping

Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand
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GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback

Videogame retailer GameStop posted a 14% rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, buoyed by strong collectibles demand, and said its board approved a new $2 billion share repurchase

GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback
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ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

OpenAI's ChatGPT has crossed 1 billion global monthly active app users, becoming the fastest app ever to reach the milestone, according to estimates from market intelligence firm

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows
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CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing
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Macquarie, IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million

Australia's Macquarie Group said on Tuesday its asset management arm and Brazil's IG4 Capital agreed to sell a controlling stake in Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura S.A (CLI) to

Macquarie, IG4 to sell controlling stake in Brazil's CLI to AD Ports for $835 million
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Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh pledged to follow "the best of the Fed's traditions" in an opening note to the central bank's more than 20,000

Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change
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Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

The Trump administration is abandoning the president's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S.

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
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SpaceX targets $1.75 trillion valuation in all-primary IPO next week, sources say

SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company, plans to target a valuation of $1.75 trillion in its blockbuster initial public offering, which will consist entirely

SpaceX targets $1.75 trillion valuation in all-primary IPO next week, sources say
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US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is still in discussions with several countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort

US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
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NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then

The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years

NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
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How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California

A California man known as the crypto “Godfather” has admitted to playing a key role in a botched Connecticut kidnapping nearly two years ago

How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California
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US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges

The United States issued new Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting individuals and crypto exchanges, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.

US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges
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Fed Chair Warsh names policy veterans Winfree, Heil as interim advisers, WSJ reports

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has tapped two conservative policy veterans, Paul Winfree and Daniel Heil, to advise him while he settles into the job, the Wall Street Journal

Fed Chair Warsh names policy veterans Winfree, Heil as interim advisers, WSJ reports
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Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says

Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on Tuesday the country intends to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and will

Argentina seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty, minister says
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Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners

Anthropic on Tuesday said it was planning a wider rollout of its artificial intelligence that has caught the attention of government and financial

Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners
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Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says

Canada had a positive meeting with the U.S. on the review of their free trade deal, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-

Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says
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Texas Instruments names insider Julie Knecht as finance chief

Texas Instruments on Tuesday named insider Julie Knecht as its finance chief, succeeding Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after 25 years with the analog chipmaker.

Texas Instruments names insider Julie Knecht as finance chief
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Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
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US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday, accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
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Trading Day: New high? Still a buy

World stocks rose to fresh peaks again on Tuesday as no major change in U.S.-Iran tensions, together with a general calm across currency and bond

Trading Day: New high? Still a buy
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Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge

Palo Alto Networks raised its annual revenue and profit forecast on Tuesday, as enterprises increased spending on cloud, identity and AI-driven cybersecurity products amid a rising

Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge
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World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
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The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began

The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
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Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Business|Economy|Health

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?

Did you switch to a healthcare job after struggling to find a job?
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'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
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Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks

The U.S. stock market inched to more records as winners of the artificial-intelligence boom kept driving higher

Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks
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Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly

Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite extensive US trade surplus
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Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide

Community supports grieving family after triple homicide
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'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations

'Savvy's Stuffies': Girl's ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
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New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project

New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
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Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait

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Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
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US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
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Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'

Russia's 'Davos' - formally known as the St Petersburg Economic Forum - kicks off on Wednesday and has attracted an eclectic crowd, including some Americans

Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'
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Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus

Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus
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Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years

Mexico's government has reiterated its support to extend the U.S.-Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement for 16 years, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday,

Mexico backs extending USMCA trade pact for 16 years
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Goldman CEO says high oil prices could shift consumer behavior in second half of 2026

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expects consumer behavior to change in the second half of 2026 if inflation picks up, fueled by higher oil

Goldman CEO says high oil prices could shift consumer behavior in second half of 2026
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Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed modestly higher on Tuesday as risk appetite driven by AI fervor was counterbalanced by tensions arising from

Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters
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Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
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Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
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Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months

Russia slams key Ukrainian cities in one of deadliest offensives in months
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Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide

Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo

Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
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The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
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UAW strike against GM axle supplier continues without talks, union official says

Negotiations between a General Motors pickup truck axle supplier and the United Auto Workers have not taken place since the union launched a strike against

UAW strike against GM axle supplier continues without talks, union official says
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Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks

The main union at Colombia's state-run oil company Ecopetrol launched a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, protesting what it called a deadlock in negotiations

Union at Colombia's Ecopetrol launches 24-hour strike over labor talks
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Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday highlighted his country's ties with China after the U.S. proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports

Brazil's Lula nods to China as Trump administration proposes 25% tariff
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Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war

Oil prices climbed about 1% to a one-week high in volatile trade on Tuesday as the market waited for news on the Iran war, with Tehran reviewing a

Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt war
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
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Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says