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Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition

Tracy Sturdivant will succeed Teresa Younger as the next president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, the first national philanthropy run by and for women

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition
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NCAA’s March Madness field could grow to 76 teams for 2027 season

NCAA’s March Madness field could grow to 76 teams for 2027 season

NCAA’s March Madness field could grow to 76 teams for 2027 season
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California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out

Eight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate

California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
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Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
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Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu exhibit to show the world the impact of war and the fragile ceasefire

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds
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US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket

A U.S. special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000

US soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket
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Federal law enforcement raid businesses in Minnesota fraud investigation

Federal law enforcement raid businesses in Minnesota fraud investigation

Federal law enforcement raid businesses in Minnesota fraud investigation
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High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference

Ministers and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge

High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
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UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have long been at odds over oil policy. The latest move is also likely to further their broader regional rivalry.

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
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Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement

San Francisco has settled a legal dispute with Oakland over the naming of its neighbor's airport

Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
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Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation from Democrats that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
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NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with drastic change to draft lottery odds

The NBA has moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances of winning for the teams that finish with the three worst records

NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with drastic change to draft lottery odds
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Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain

Ukraine accuses Israel of aiding Russian trade in stolen grain
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Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma was sentenced on Tuesday to $5.5 billion in fines and penalties stemming from its 2020 guilty plea to charges

Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement
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US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
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Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
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New York City's first full casino with live table games opens

New York City’s first full casino with live table games has opened to fanfare

New York City's first full casino with live table games opens
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Main measures announced in Canada economic statement

Here are some of the main new measures that the Canadian government announced in a spring economic statement on Tuesday. * a new nationwide effort to recruit, train, and

Main measures announced in Canada economic statement
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Canada says 2025/26 deficit was less than expected, trims growth forecasts

The Canadian government on Tuesday said the 2025/26 budget deficit would be lower than estimated and trimmed its growth forecasts for the next two fiscal years.

Canada says 2025/26 deficit was less than expected, trims growth forecasts
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Eni signs agreement to relaunch heavy oil project in Venezuela

Italy's energy producer Eni on Tuesday signed an agreement with Venezuela's oil ministry and state-run oil company PDVSA to

Eni signs agreement to relaunch heavy oil project in Venezuela
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US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount

Top American companies from GM to Coca-Cola are trying to reassure investors they can weather the financial fallout from the Iran war, even as surging fuel and

US companies project resilience even as Iran war risks mount
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Joby flies first point-to-point air taxi flight tests in New York

Joby Aviation is conducting a week-long test of the first point-to-point air taxi demonstration flights in New York City as the company gets closer to winning

Joby flies first point-to-point air taxi flight tests in New York
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Mondelez beats first-quarter estimates on resilient demand, pricing strength

Oreo-maker Mondelez International beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, helped by resilient demand for its chocolates and biscuits along with

Mondelez beats first-quarter estimates on resilient demand, pricing strength
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Visa beats quarterly profit estimates on resilient consumer spending

Visa beat estimates for Wall Street profit on Tuesday as the world's largest payment processor benefited from a steady rise in payment volumes

Visa beats quarterly profit estimates on resilient consumer spending
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NXP Semiconductors forecasts strong quarterly results, shares jump

NXP Semiconductors forecast second-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting on an ongoing recovery in the industrial and automotive chip

NXP Semiconductors forecasts strong quarterly results, shares jump
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UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say

OPEC and its allies will lose some of their power over the oil market when the United Arab Emirates leaves the group on

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say
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PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength

PPG Industries beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by price hikes and strong demand in the aerospace and coatings segments.   

PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength
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Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project

A court in Argentina's San Juan province on Tuesday allowed the Vicuna copper project, operated by Australia's BHP and Canada's Lundin Mining, to continue operating

Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project
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Starbucks raises forecasts after strong quarter, shares jump 5% after hours

Starbucks raised its annual forecasts as CEO Brian Niccol said investments in faster service and more staffing had lured customers back to

Starbucks raises forecasts after strong quarter, shares jump 5% after hours
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T-Mobile lifts annual forecast for account additions after upbeat quarterly results

T-Mobile raised its forecast for annual postpaid net account additions on Tuesday, as competitive pricing and bundled streaming benefits help the U.S. wireless

T-Mobile lifts annual forecast for account additions after upbeat quarterly results
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Mexico inflation close to resuming decline toward target, governor says

The Bank of Mexico expects inflation will soon resume a gradual decline towards the bank's 3% target despite a recent jump in the prices of some fruits and vegetables, the central

Mexico inflation close to resuming decline toward target, governor says
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Trading Day: Chips off the table

U.S. tech stocks dived on Tuesday, slammed by worries over the sector's lofty growth expectations ahead of key earnings reports, while another

Trading Day: Chips off the table
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Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump

Mexican broadcaster Grupo Televisa, a top producer of Spanish-language content, on Tuesday posted a first-quarter net profit that more than tripled

Mexican media giant Televisa beats earnings forecasts despite satellite slump
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Berkshire's Duracell must face BASF lawsuit over battery secrets, US judge rules

Duracell, the battery maker owned by Berkshire Hathaway, must face a lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets related to German chemical company BASF's

Berkshire's Duracell must face BASF lawsuit over battery secrets, US judge rules
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Robinhood's quarterly profit misses estimates on weak transaction revenue

Robinhood Markets missed expectations for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as weaker-than-expected transaction revenue and lower take rates in options and cryptocurrency trading

Robinhood's quarterly profit misses estimates on weak transaction revenue
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US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe

U.S. federal and state law enforcement agencies searched more than 20 locations in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of investigations

US agents raid 22 Minnesota sites in social-welfare fraud probe
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Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs

Booking Holdings cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday and warned that the war in the Middle East could weigh on bookings through the end of June,

Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs
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HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure

The United Arab Emirates' planned exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance from May 2026 is expected to have limited immediate impact on oil markets but could weaken the

HSBC sees limited near-term impact on OPEC+ from UAE's departure
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Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have ended merger talks after the French spirits company and the Kentucky-based owner of

Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks
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Authentic Brands Group CEO says company could top $50 billion in 2026 revenue through deals

Guess-owner Authentic Brands Group plans to again attempt to go public through an IPO "soon," Chief

Authentic Brands Group CEO says company could top $50 billion in 2026 revenue through deals
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Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter as AI boom powers strong data-storage demand

Seagate Technology forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its data-storage hardware as enterprises ramp

Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter as AI boom powers strong data-storage demand
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Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 35%

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported on Tuesday a first-quarter net profit that climbed 35% compared to the same period a year earlier, coming

Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 35%
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Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter

Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit on Tuesday reported a slight rise in first-quarter net profit, beating analyst forecasts, as strong growth in Mexico and

Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter
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LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future

LIV Golf moves to postpone New Orleans event amid clouded future
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US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it

The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way

US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
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Starbucks says higher gas prices aren't yet dampening customers' enthusiasm

Starbucks said Tuesday that customers are responding to improved service in its stores, which saw better-than-expected sales in the company’s fiscal second quarter

Starbucks says higher gas prices aren't yet dampening customers' enthusiasm
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Elon Musk testifies in a case that could change the path of AI

Elon Musk testifies in a case that could change the path of AI

Elon Musk testifies in a case that could change the path of AI
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Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called "shadow fleet" has had no

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters
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House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars

More than 70 Democrats in the U.S.

House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars
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Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions

Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role

Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions
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Dollar gains on risk-off mood; BOJ split vote gives yen brief lift

The dollar firmed on Tuesday as risk‑off flows driven by the Iran war offset a brief rally in the yen following the Bank of Japan's most divided policy

Dollar gains on risk-off mood; BOJ split vote gives yen brief lift
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Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

Sinking AI stocks and another climb in oil prices helped pull Wall Street off its record heights

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
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Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor

Pro-tariff and human rights groups asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to impose new import bans, duties and quotas to combat forced labor

Some groups ask US trade agency for new duties, import bans to fight forced labor
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EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say

The European Union plans to turn the focus of its landmark rules curbing the power of Big Tech to cloud and artificial intelligence services, aiming to

EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say
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Iran war's boost to biofuels lifts US agriculture giants' earnings

Soaring crude oil markets have pushed soybean oil prices to the loftiest levels in more than three years, a boon for oilseed processors like Bunge Global

Iran war's boost to biofuels lifts US agriculture giants' earnings
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US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages

The average U.S. gasoline price rose to its highest level in nearly four years after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February, according to

US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages
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Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors assessed the stalemate in the Iran conflict and news that the United Arab Emirates was cutting ties with OPEC,

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks
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US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster

The U.S.

US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster
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JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case scenarios for the economy is the

JPMorgan CEO says not worried about inflation, risks remain of higher prices
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US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary
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Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world’s richest man and OpenAI’s cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence

Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future
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Amazon touts a 'major expansion' with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosen

Amazon announced what it called a “major expansion” of its partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Tuesday, a day after the artificial intelligence company said it was loosening its ties to longtime backer Microsoft

Amazon touts a 'major expansion' with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosen
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Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty

Soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid, winning $400,000, pleads not guilty
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Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency
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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
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Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom
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Spirit isn’t the only small airline seeking a bailout. Would that help passengers?

Spirit isn’t the only small airline seeking a bailout. Would that help passengers?

Spirit isn’t the only small airline seeking a bailout. Would that help passengers?
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Restaurant owner ran ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor, feds say

Restaurant owner ran ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor, feds say

Restaurant owner ran ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor, feds say
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Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns

President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of

Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
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OpenAI's latest AI models, Codex now available on Amazon Bedrock

OpenAI is now offering its latest AI models and its Codex coding agent on Amazon's cloud services platform, the companies said on Tuesday

OpenAI's latest AI models, Codex now available on Amazon Bedrock
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Blue Owl adviser sued over allegedly inflating fund values, charging excessive fees

An investor in one of Blue Owl Capital's private credit funds has filed a suit in New York accusing the company's investment adviser of breaching its fiduciary duties by

Blue Owl adviser sued over allegedly inflating fund values, charging excessive fees
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Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight

Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
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How does rain affect local strawberry farms?

How does rain affect local strawberry farms?

How does rain affect local strawberry farms?
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More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high
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Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

Brown University is facing lawsuits from three students injured in a campus shooting on December 13

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures
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Sonoita vying to become next Napa

Sonoita vying to become next Napa

Sonoita vying to become next Napa
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Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 

Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued 
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Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets

Copa Airlines tied up an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to purchase up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a list price of around $13.5 billion,

Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets
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Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say

International mining companies are likely to keep investing in Mali, one of Africa's

Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say
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FedEx, UPS vow to return tariff refunds to customers

Parcel delivery giants FedEx and UPS said on Tuesday they would return any tariff refunds to customers as the U.S. government begins to return the illegally collected levies.

FedEx, UPS vow to return tariff refunds to customers
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Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has leveraged Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare into a series of successful diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle

Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
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US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged higher in April amid a rally in share prices following a ceasefire in the war with Iran and improved

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry
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UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand

United Parcel Service on Tuesday reiterated its full-year revenue target despite projecting a return to growth in the June quarter, as

UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand
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AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says

AI's potential to disrupt businesses has sparked concerns over the dependency of U.S. equity

AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says
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People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says

Tax authorities in Hungary have blocked transfers of funds abroad by unidentified people linked to a top aide to outgoing Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, election winner

People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says
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GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund

General Motors posted on Tuesday a 22% rise in first-quarter core profit and lifted its full-year earnings forecast, buoyed by a resilient U.S. car market and an

GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund
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Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government

The minority government of Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could fall in early May after his former coalition partner, the leftist Social Democrats,

Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government
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U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills

Members of Congress from both major U.S. political parties joined to propose new legislation this week related to artificial intelligence, as they aimed to tackle

U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills
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HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum

HSBC on Tuesday upgraded its stance on U.S. equities to "overweight" from "neutral, as earnings momentum and easing geopolitical risks turned the

HSBC turns bullish on US equities citing earnings momentum
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it was quitting OPEC, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the

UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group
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US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook

A Middle East conflict now in its ninth week has splintered the U.S. fixed-income market, with investors in corporate credit behaving as if

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook
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Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch

Europe's Airbus posted a first-quarter core profit that more than halved on Tuesday, well below market expectations, as the world's largest planemaker

Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch
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GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down

General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies

GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
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BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran

BP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran drove energy prices sharply higher

BP's profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
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UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets

UAE quits OPEC in blow to cartel that could reshape global oil markets
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US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
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Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited to attend next month's summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Armenia, European Council President Antonio Costa

Canadian PM invited to attend European Political Community summit in May
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Nasdaq opens lower as fresh concerns around AI pressure tech stocks

The Nasdaq Composite opened lower on Tuesday, underperforming the benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow, as investors questioned whether the artificial intelligence boom can

Nasdaq opens lower as fresh concerns around AI pressure tech stocks
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Global regulators trail banks in AI as Mythos raises oversight concerns, report finds

The ability of central banks and financial regulators to monitor and combat the risks posed by powerful artificial intelligence models such as Anthropic’s

Global regulators trail banks in AI as Mythos raises oversight concerns, report finds
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Food distributor Sysco misses quarterly sales estimates as dining-out demand cools

Sysco on Tuesday reported third-quarter sales below Street estimates, hurt by weakening restaurant demand for packaged food, sending its shares down about 3% in early trading.

Food distributor Sysco misses quarterly sales estimates as dining-out demand cools
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Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows

Investment manager Franklin Resources, better known as Franklin Templeton, reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong inflows that lifted its fee income

Franklin Templeton's quarterly profit rises on strong inflows
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PACCAR's revenue falls on tepid demand for new trucks

April 28 - PACCAR posted a decline in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, weighed by soft demand for new trucks as the industry struggles to emerge from a prolonged period of over-capacity.

PACCAR's revenue falls on tepid demand for new trucks
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Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund

Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday the launch of a new framework that permits institutional clients to use BlackRock's tokenised short-term U.S.

Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund
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US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices were unchanged on a monthly basis in February, but elevated mortgage rates as the war with Iran continues could keep the dream of

US single-family home prices unchanged on monthly basis in February, FHFA says
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JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games

JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games,

JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games
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Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes

Paintmaker Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday forecast mid-single-digit sales growth for the second quarter, banking on price increases and contributions from recent

Sherwin-Williams sees quarterly sales growth on price hikes
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T-Mobile rolls out broadband with Starlink backup to expand business customer base

T-Mobile on Tuesday launched a new internet offering for businesses, combining its 5G network with Starlink's satellite backup to serve companies

T-Mobile rolls out broadband with Starlink backup to expand business customer base
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Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit

Oil prices closed up nearly 3% on Tuesday as persistent worries about supply constraints from the closed Strait of Hormuz outweighed concerns about

Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit
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Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia

Italy's parliament on Tuesday backed a government plan to donate an ageing aircraft carrier to Indonesia, a move the administration said would strengthen

Italy's parliament backs donation of aircraft carrier to Indonesia
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Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week

Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of the hedge fund and market trading firm Citadel, said on Tuesday he will meet with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on

Citadel's Griffin to meet with NY leadership this week
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Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO

Barrick Mining named on Tuesday, Wessel Hamman as chief financial officer of the new company that will hold its North American assets in

Barrick names top executives to work on North American IPO
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Corning faces weakness in non‑optical segments as data-center business booms

Corning forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as weakness in non-optical segments continues to pressure business despite strong demand for data

Corning faces weakness in non‑optical segments as data-center business booms
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Starboard makes large investment in Dynatrace, sees strategic value

Activist investor Starboard Value said on Tuesday it has made a "substantial investment" in software monitoring firm Dynatrace, arguing the company is undervalued and urging it to

Starboard makes large investment in Dynatrace, sees strategic value
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US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
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Kimberly-Clark flags potential $170 million cost impact from higher oil prices

Kimberly-Clark warned on Tuesday that persistently higher oil prices could add up to $170 million in costs in the second half of the

Kimberly-Clark flags potential $170 million cost impact from higher oil prices
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Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine and Israel traded diplomatic blows on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned what he said were grain purchases from occupied Ukrainian

Ukraine in diplomatic tussle with Israel over grain Kyiv says 'stolen' by Russia
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T-Mobile deepens broadband push with new fiber joint ventures

T-Mobile said on Tuesday it signed deals to form two joint ventures with Oak Hill Capital and Wren House, expanding its fiber internet business to complement its fast-growing

T-Mobile deepens broadband push with new fiber joint ventures
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Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its

Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
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Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that director Rodrigo Alves Teixeira will not attend this week's monetary policy meeting due to the passing of a relative.

Three of Brazil's nine central bank seats to be empty at policy meeting
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JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss

JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it plans to slow hiring, cut capacity and hike fares to soften the blow from soaring jet fuel costs after

JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly loss
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US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says

The United States said on Tuesday it is not funding any security units tasked with policing or guarding mines in Democratic Republic of Congo after

US not funding Congo's $100 million mine guard, embassy says
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Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role

Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of

Iran’s Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's role
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McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings

McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
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Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit

Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
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BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell at its fastest pace since 2020, a stock market filing showed on Tuesday, hit by

BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter
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Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now

The Spanish government still expects the economy to grow 2.2% this year, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday, adding though that uncertainty triggered by the

Spain sticks to 2.2% economic growth forecast, for now
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Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags

Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and

Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags
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Bertelsmann merges firms behind Kylie Minogue, Miles Davis to create world's No.4 music group

Bertelsmann will combine its music division BMG with rival Concord in a deal that would create the world's fourth‑largest music company behind

Bertelsmann merges firms behind Kylie Minogue, Miles Davis to create world's No.4 music group
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Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges

Italy's budget watchdog, UPB, raised doubts on Tuesday over the government's pledge to put the country's massive debt on a downward path starting from 2027

Italy budget watchdog casts doubt on government debt reduction pledges
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S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products

Financial information company S&P Global reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday on strong demand for its data and analytics offerings amid geopolitical uncertainty,

S&P Global reports higher first-quarter profit on demand for analytics products
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How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters

A French fact‑finding inquiry — normally a dull parliamentary ritual — has turned into a polarising political spectacle, giving France's far right an

How a rising star of France’s far right weaponised a routine inquiry against public broadcasters
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Oracle, CoreWeave lead AI selloff on OpenAI growth concerns

Shares of artificial intelligence-related firms dropped on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI had missed its goals

Oracle, CoreWeave lead AI selloff on OpenAI growth concerns
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Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict

Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings raised annual room revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, betting on a rebound in domestic travel to boost demand across

Hilton raises 2026 room revenue growth forecast, flags impact of Middle East conflict
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India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag

India's industrial output expanded 4.1% in March, its slowest pace in five months, as softer factory output and weak power generation weighed on growth, government data

India's March industrial output slows to 5‑month low of 4.1% on manufacturing, power drag
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Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash

The CEO of Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, urged companies on Tuesday to use artificial intelligence to "lift everybody

Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash
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Coca-Cola plays down impact of high oil prices to raise profit forecast

Coca-Cola on Tuesday bucked the trend of consumer goods companies warning of a hit to their annual profits from the fallout of the Iran

Coca-Cola plays down impact of high oil prices to raise profit forecast
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Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision

Brazil's inflation accelerated less than expected in early April despite a jump in fuel and food prices, official data showed on Tuesday, reinforcing market

Brazil's mid-April consumer prices undershoot forecasts ahead of rate decision
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Lululemon appoints new director as proxy fight with founder looms

Lululemon Athletica is appointing an executive with significant branding and marketing experience to its board as the athletic apparel maker's

Lululemon appoints new director as proxy fight with founder looms
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Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says

Foreign demand for U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds has remained strong for 15 consecutive months, according to Citigroup, as overseas investors rotate into technology, media

Foreign demand for US corporate bonds rises as investors favor tech over financials, Citigroup says
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were tied in a simulated run-off, an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll showed on Tuesday, ahead of

Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are neck and neck in presidential runoff, poll finds
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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

The United Arab Emirates says that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
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Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the

Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
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Smithfield Foods warns of cost pressures amid Mideast war, shares fall

Smithfield Foods executives said rising energy-related costs are crimping its packaged meats business amid uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East,

Smithfield Foods warns of cost pressures amid Mideast war, shares fall
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Carney's fiscal update shows smaller Canadian deficit, new spending

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's fiscal update on Tuesday committed billions of dollars in new spending on a new skilled

Carney's fiscal update shows smaller Canadian deficit, new spending
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Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target

Rare Earths Americas kicked off the roadshow for its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, aiming for a valuation of up to $368.4 million, as investor interest

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target
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EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery

The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence a push into medical technology would eventually drive a recovery in the market value of the world's

EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery
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Talons on show

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets This week’s pack of major central bank meetings got off to a

Talons on show
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Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump
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Iran war yet to push up UK grocery prices, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation eased to 3.8% in the four weeks to April 19 from 4.3% in the previous period, data from Worldpanel by Numerator showed on Tuesday,

Iran war yet to push up UK grocery prices, says Worldpanel
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Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion

Big Tech has spent hundreds of billions of dollars over three years to power the artificial intelligence boom.

Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion
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EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
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Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB

Euro zone inflation expectations are surging on the fallout from the Iran war but economic growth is faltering, separate European

Inflation surge and eroding growth raise policy dilemma for ECB
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Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals

China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus will heighten the risk for global investors

Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
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Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders

MOSCOW, April 28 - Russia's central bank wants commercial banks to hold mandatory reserves of yuan to prevent shortages of the Chinese currency in the foreign exchange market and rein in excessive

Russian central bank wants mandatory yuan reserves for lenders
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Citigroup lifts AI market view to over $4 trillion on enterprise adoption

Citigroup raised its global artificial intelligence market forecast, citing faster-than-expected enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence tools for coding and automation,

Citigroup lifts AI market view to over $4 trillion on enterprise adoption
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Fed's policymaking table is set for the 'family fight' Warsh says he wants

Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh says he wants a "good family fight" at the policymaking table once he takes over as head of the U.S. central bank.

Fed's policymaking table is set for the 'family fight' Warsh says he wants
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Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media

Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month
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Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war

Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
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Canada's deflating housing bubble stymies wealth effect of booming stock market

Canada's housing market slump, the longest in recent decades, is straining household spending even as a record high domestic stock market generates

Canada's deflating housing bubble stymies wealth effect of booming stock market
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As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair

It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. 

As war nears two months, displaced Lebanese family sinks into despair
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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
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Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties

Russia said on Tuesday it was important to quickly restore peace and stability in Mali where its forces are helping the military-led government battle insurgents who

Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
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These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court’s hands
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Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
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South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show

South Korea's monetary policy board said a cautious, wait-and-see approach is appropriate for now as heightened uncertainty from the Iran war warrants more monitoring of

South Korea's central bank cites war uncertainty in cautious approach, minutes show
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Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey

Euro zone banks tightened access to credit in the three months to March and expect to continue doing so this quarter as the war in Iran pushes up energy prices and

Euro zone banks tighten access to credit as Iran war bites: ECB survey
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China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say

China's central bank has instructed some commercial banks to expand loan issuance in April, said sources with knowledge of the matter, as authorities seek to prevent a sharp

China's central bank guides banks to step up lending in April, sources say
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European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings

European shares ended near a three-week low on Tuesday as mixed corporate earnings, uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, and caution ahead of

European shares hit near three-week low on Mideast impasse, mixed earnings
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Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake

Shares of Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express Holdings leapt as much as 15% after U.S. activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a 5.04% stake in the

Nippon Express shares soar after Elliott discloses latest Japan stake
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
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Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says

Ukraine needs to adopt a law introducing a value-added tax on inexpensive parcels from abroad to ensure its $8.1 billion programme with the International

Ukraine needs to approve parcel tax to keep IMF funding, source says
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Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty

Iran’s economy was in a dire state before the war. Now millions face job losses and poverty
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Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday

The Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday’s news conference will be closely watched for any clarification

Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday
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Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports

Spirit Airlines has won the backing of two of its three major creditor groupings needed to secure a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration, the Financial Times

Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports
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BOJ's hawkish hold

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee In a week packed with central bank meetings, the Bank of Japan's hawkish hold has set the stage for the Fed, the Bank of

BOJ's hawkish hold
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China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion

Chery, China's largest car exporter, is taking inspiration from two very

China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion
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Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not

Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
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Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
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BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three in the nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling the bank's concern over inflationary

BOJ keeps rates steady but 3 board members dissent, call for hike
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OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports

OpenAI has fallen short of its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concern among some company leaders over whether it can support its extensive data-center

OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports
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For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs

Call it a different kind of sticker shock.

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
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US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions

Businesses working with Iranian airlines risk U.S. sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, calling the warning a part of a

US treasury chief says businesses working with Iranian airlines risk sanctions
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Activist Starboard Value takes major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace, WSJ reports

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace and is advocating for strategic changes to help boost its share price, the Wall Street

Activist Starboard Value takes major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace, WSJ reports
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Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

Over 1,000 U.S.

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says
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Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll

India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll
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Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports

Foreign automakers have warned the Trump administration that they could pull their cheapest car models from the U.S. market if the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is not

Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports
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White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
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UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says

British finance minister Rachel Reeves should explicitly aim to bring public debt below its current level within the next three years, rather than simply halt its current

UK budget rules should seek to lower debt, parliament committee says
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Irish consumer sentiment hits fresh 3-year low in April

Irish consumer sentiment fell for a second successive month in April, but the pace of decline was smaller than the previous month as households started to better manage

Irish consumer sentiment hits fresh 3-year low in April
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Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows

Easter promotions on chocolate eggs, home renovation materials and clothing helped lower shop price inflation in April, offering households some respite

Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows
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Star Entertainment reports quarterly loss on lower table games revenue

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment swung to a third-quarter loss from a profit in the prior three-month period, hurt by seasonal weakness and lower table

Star Entertainment reports quarterly loss on lower table games revenue
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Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition

Paramount Skydance has asked the U.S.

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition
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UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
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Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff

Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff

Hill GOP braces for ‘nightmare week’ as pressure mounts to end DHS funding standoff
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KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say

The owners of Italian telecommunications companies FiberCop and Open Fiber are discussing the terms of a possible commercial deal to

KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say
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Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says

Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Monday, adding that Ottawa could also purchase some

Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says
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Nucor beats quarterly revenue estimates on steel mills strength

Nucor beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Monday, helped by higher average selling prices and strong volumes in its steel mills segment, sending its shares

Nucor beats quarterly revenue estimates on steel mills strength