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Opulent brides are funding India’s global fashion play

Opulent brides are funding India’s global fashion play

Opulent brides are funding India’s global fashion play
Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

The European Union plans to invest 10 billion euros to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
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Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says

Asia-focused equity hedge funds are heading for their biggest monthly drawdown on record, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as a broad AI stock rout wiped out

Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker

China made a diplomatic protest to New Zealand on Thursday after Foreign Minister Winston Peters characterised a Chinese-born lawmaker as a "loudmouth" whom he urged to "go back to

China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker
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Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests

The Italian economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, a slightly stronger reading

Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October

China's ruling Communist Party will hold a plenary session of its Central Committee in Beijing in October to discuss party self-governance, state-run Xinhua news agency

China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October
Economy|Europe|World

Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise

Inflation rose in four key German states in July, according to preliminary data published on Thursday, suggesting the national inflation rate could also increase this month

Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Adidas shares plunge record 19% as World Cup bump falls short

Adidas investors punished the German sportswear maker's profit miss on Thursday, dragging its shares down a record 19% despite the company lifting its annual

Adidas shares plunge record 19% as World Cup bump falls short
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the Senate in her impeachment trial, where one of the

Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

BMW to review practices once deemed 'untouchable' as profit slumps

BMW will review working practices once deemed "untouchable", the carmaker pledged on Thursday, after a 35% drop in second-quarter pretax profit underscored

BMW to review practices once deemed 'untouchable' as profit slumps
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount

Tetiana Lishchynska was overcome with emotion when dozens of residents in one of Kyiv's districts hardest-hit by Russian strikes gathered this month to press

Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers

The euro zone economy grew faster than expected last quarter as surging investment in AI, ample government spending and several one-off factors more

Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers
Business|Economy|World

Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices

Shell's net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by higher

Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices
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China's leaders pledge to support economy without big new stimulus plans

China's leaders pledged at a meeting on Thursday to support the slowing economy by accelerating fiscal spending on

China's leaders pledge to support economy without big new stimulus plans
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?

Courts have long let utilities seize private property to build transmission lines. Does that hold if the power flows to a single data center?

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea curbs may not save investors slaughtered by $2 trillion rout

South Korea's efforts to rein in the leveraged products wreaking havoc in its financial markets may not go far enough to quell skyrocketing volatility,

South Korea curbs may not save investors slaughtered by $2 trillion rout
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations

Shell's adjusted earnings, its definition of net profit, reached $9.84 billion in the second quarter, it said on Thursday, beating

Shell more than doubles its profit in Q2, beating expectations
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's factory activity expected to have stalled in July

China's factory activity growth likely stagnated in July, as weak domestic consumption and cost pressures from the Middle East War offset the boost to production from

China's factory activity expected to have stalled in July
Business|Economy|Environment|World

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over

Standing on the roof of a war-damaged building overlooking the ruins of Gaza City, beekeeper Ibrahim al-Dabba

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over
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Spain's economic growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter

Spain's economic growth edged up to 0.7% in the second quarter after a 0.6% expansion in the previous three-month period, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute

Spain's economic growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Capgemini sees multi-year IT modernisation boom as firms prepare for AI

Capgemini Chief Executive Aiman Ezzat said on Thursday that companies hoping to deploy artificial intelligence at scale will first need to modernise decades-old

Capgemini sees multi-year IT modernisation boom as firms prepare for AI
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?
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Toyota's first-half global output, sales fall for first time in two years on China weakness

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global first-half production and sales fell for the first time in two years, as weaker demand in China and a model changeover for its

Toyota's first-half global output, sales fall for first time in two years on China weakness
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea export growth seen easing but chip boom to hold

South Korean exports likely extended robust growth in July, with the pace weakening from a near-half-century high but posting the second-

South Korea export growth seen easing but chip boom to hold
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bond markets doing the Fed's work

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A divided Federal Reserve and a confusing message from Chair Kevin Warsh on where rates are headed has left the bond market

Bond markets doing the Fed's work
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Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds

Investors searching for clarity from a newly led U.S.

Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a more than 250-fold jump in chip profit and announced multi-year supply deals with major data

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July hold

J.P.Morgan now expects the Federal Reserve to deliver a quarter-point rate hike in December, bringing forward its previous forecast for an increase in the second half of 2027,

J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July hold
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy expands 0.2% helped by household spending and exports

The French economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the first, official data showed on Thursday, helped by a recovery in household spending and exports.

French economy expands 0.2% helped by household spending and exports
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries

The U.S. carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, further

US strikes Iran as widening war engulfs more countries
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics has reported a record operating profit of $62 billion for the April-June quarter

Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool
Economy|US|World

US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again

The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies

US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor Thursday to replace Andy Burnham, who left the job to become Britain’s prime minister

Voters in Manchester choose a mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan cuts this year's growth outlook as higher energy costs weigh

Japan's government cut its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year on Thursday, as higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions squeeze

Japan cuts this year's growth outlook as higher energy costs weigh
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban

China will "resolutely retaliate" and safeguard its interests if the United States insists on acting unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese robots and power

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Consumers, AI spending likely supported US economic growth in the second quarter

The U.S. economy likely maintained a steady pace of growth in the second quarter, supported by stronger consumer spending and robust business

Consumers, AI spending likely supported US economic growth in the second quarter
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal

By Max A.

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cuts

KPMG Australia said on Thursday it had made no decision on possible job cuts after the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported that the firm plans to eliminate about

KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan's price expert predicts BOJ shift to more aggressive inflation fighting posture

The Bank of Japan may shift to an inflation fighting posture from inflation tolerance as soon as December, which would mean an acceleration

Japan's price expert predicts BOJ shift to more aggressive inflation fighting posture
Business|Economy|World

Early dissents versus Fed chief Warsh are the most since 1970

Kevin Warsh came into the Federal Reserve chairman's seat busting for, as he repeatedly called it, a "good family fight," and he appears to have had a bruiser at this

Early dissents versus Fed chief Warsh are the most since 1970
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast

Equinix shares fell 3% on Wednesday as soft third-quarter forecast overshadowed a raised full-year and long-term outlook.

Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast
Business|Economy|Technology

Microsoft says cash will keep flowing from AI, shares rise

Microsoft on Wednesday said it expects to keep generating cash through its just-started fiscal 2027 and gave a capital

Microsoft says cash will keep flowing from AI, shares rise
Economy

Bank of England to keep rates steady while oil prices gyrate

The Bank of England looks set to keep interest rates steady on Thursday as it weighs the impact of the on-again, off-again Iran war that has closed the

Bank of England to keep rates steady while oil prices gyrate
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Chinese carmakers piling pressure on UK rivals, auto industry chief says

A wave of Chinese entrants into Britain's car market is piling pressure on traditional manufacturers, forcing them to offer deeper discounts to compete with

Chinese carmakers piling pressure on UK rivals, auto industry chief says
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

The Trump administration said on Wednesday it will immediately release $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds for vaccines for the world's poorest

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort
Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill

Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next week

Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
Business|Economy|Finance

Warsh-led Fed leaves rates on hold and a bond market scratching its head

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Warsh-led Fed leaves rates on hold and a bond market scratching its head
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as it banks on strong demand for weapons and military technology.

L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed

The townspeople of St. Mary’s can now breathe a sigh of relief

Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed
Business|Economy|Political|World

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say

Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say
Business|Economy|Food

Chipotle raises forecast despite hit from cyclospora parasite scare

Chipotle Mexican Grill raised its annual sales forecast on Wednesday but said the third quarter is likely to be its toughest of the

Chipotle raises forecast despite hit from cyclospora parasite scare
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Robinhood beats quarterly profit estimates as trading activity remains robust

Robinhood Markets beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as robust trading in equities, options and prediction markets helped

Robinhood beats quarterly profit estimates as trading activity remains robust
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Trump stands by his 'brilliant' Fed pick despite no rate cuts

President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to turn on his "brilliant" hand-picked U.S. central banker in chief despite the fact that Federal Reserve

Trump stands by his 'brilliant' Fed pick despite no rate cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

The U.S.

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: All Warshed up 

U.S. shares tumbled and long-dated Treasury yields surged to multi-decade peaks on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on

Trading Day: All Warshed up 
Business|Economy|Technology

Qualcomm forecasts weak quarterly profit, expects Apple revenue drop to accelerate

Qualcomm forecast fourth-quarter profit below estimates and said revenue from Apple products would decline faster than expected, but signaled

Qualcomm forecasts weak quarterly profit, expects Apple revenue drop to accelerate
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Meta cash flow craters as Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending

Meta Platforms reported a 91% drop in second-quarter free cash flow on Wednesday, underscoring the financial strain of the social media giant's

Meta cash flow craters as Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Travel

Casino operator MGM Resorts beats quarterly revenue estimates on Las Vegas strength

Casino operator MGM Resorts International beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in its Las Vegas business.

Casino operator MGM Resorts beats quarterly revenue estimates on Las Vegas strength
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

The U.S.

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns
Business|Economy|Technology

Arm shares dive after hours despite forecasts above estimates

By Juby Babu and Max A.

Arm shares dive after hours despite forecasts above estimates
Business|Economy|Technology

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue

Microsoft has posted strong quarterly earnings, surpassing expectations with significant growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Starbucks reports strong quarterly sales across customer income levels and times of day

Starbucks has reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit

Starbucks reports strong quarterly sales across customer income levels and times of day
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

The fastest growing Ebola outbreak is worsening hunger in eastern Congo, a UN agency chief warns

The head of the U.N. food agency is warning that the fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded is leaving thousands more people hungry in eastern Congo

The fastest growing Ebola outbreak is worsening hunger in eastern Congo, a UN agency chief warns
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Fed's Warsh says there is no 'soft target' for inflation, only a 2% goal

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the U.S. central bank has no higher "soft target" for inflation and is determined to meet its longstanding 2% goal

Fed's Warsh says there is no 'soft target' for inflation, only a 2% goal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say

The Trump administration is weighing whether to extend a Sept. 1 deadline requiring oil refiners to demonstrate compliance with the nation's

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport

President Donald Trump unveiled a $22 billion plan on Wednesday to rebuild Washington Dulles airport by replacing concourses and adding a large

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Risk-averse investors push Brazil debt deeper into interest rate exposure

Brazil's Treasury is increasing its reliance on floating-rate debt tied to the benchmark Selic interest rate as investors shun longer-dated securities

Risk-averse investors push Brazil debt deeper into interest rate exposure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Starbucks raises annual forecasts again as turnaround takes root

Starbucks has raised its annual sales and profit forecasts for the second time, as CEO Brian Niccol's years-long turnaround efforts reignite demand at the world's

Starbucks raises annual forecasts again as turnaround takes root
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX won $1.6 billion in orders from the U.S.

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

US stocks, dollar slip after Fed leaves rates unchanged

U.S. stocks extended losses, interest-rate sensitive two-year Treasury yields dropped and the dollar slipped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest

US stocks, dollar slip after Fed leaves rates unchanged
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight'
Economy|Education|Health

Kansas high school student urges state leaders to expand youth mental health resources

Kansas high school student urges state leaders to expand youth mental health resources

Kansas high school student urges state leaders to expand youth mental health resources
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
Business|Economy|Health|World

BAT must face class-action litigation over cigarette labels, US appeals court rules

A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday that British American Tobacco must face class-action litigation claiming it misled consumers into believing

BAT must face class-action litigation over cigarette labels, US appeals court rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs

Meta Platforms says its second-quarter profit declined even as revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations, as legal expenses and severance costs for recent layoffs weighed on its results

Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower

Oil prices got back to jumping, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control

Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Even though the Fed just held rates steady, savers can still lock in healthy returns

Even though the Fed just held rates steady, savers can still lock in healthy returns

Even though the Fed just held rates steady, savers can still lock in healthy returns
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

AgriStar plant fire sparks smoke advisory, water concerns

AgriStar plant fire sparks smoke advisory, water concerns

AgriStar plant fire sparks smoke advisory, water concerns
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Renault swings to profit in first half despite intense Chinese competition

Renault swung back to a profit in the first half of 2026 versus a large one-off loss in the same period last year, with electric vehicle sales up sharply despite intense

Renault swings to profit in first half despite intense Chinese competition
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Airbus upbeat on deliveries after strong Q2, softens tone in engine dispute

Airbus voiced increasing confidence in its critical jet delivery target and maintained other 2026 goals as it unveiled stronger-than-

Airbus upbeat on deliveries after strong Q2, softens tone in engine dispute
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?

After years of failed attempts to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc products caused cancer, Johnson & Johnson says it has reached a

Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals

Renault posted a 9.4% rise in first-half revenue on Wednesday and swung back to profit thanks to strong electric vehicle sales, as it withstood growing

Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals
Business|Economy|Finance

Aon quarterly profit jumps on commercial risk management strength

Aon reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the insurance broker giant benefited from robust demand for its commercial risk management offerings.

Aon quarterly profit jumps on commercial risk management strength
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil jumps 7% on escalating Middle East airstrikes

Oil prices climbed about 7% on Wednesday as airstrikes resumed in the Middle East, adding to worries about dwindling supply as U.S. government data showed

Oil jumps 7% on escalating Middle East airstrikes
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Shell, Phillips 66 weigh sale of stakes in $3.5 billion US pipeline Explorer, sources say

Shell and Phillips 66 are working on a potential sale of their stakes in the company which owns the Explorer refined products pipeline, in a deal that

Shell, Phillips 66 weigh sale of stakes in $3.5 billion US pipeline Explorer, sources say
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Bank of Canada governors split over sustainability of rebound, minutes show

Ahead of the Bank of Canada's July 15 interest rate decision, governors were split over the sustainability of the economic recovery, minutes of the

Bank of Canada governors split over sustainability of rebound, minutes show
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes

Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have turned deadly, with leaders of a

Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes
Economy|Finance|World

Bolivia and IMF reach $1.9 billion loan agreement, political hurdles remain

The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Bolivia on a $1.9 billion financing program, the IMF said on

Bolivia and IMF reach $1.9 billion loan agreement, political hurdles remain
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall Street closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with AI-related chip stocks adding to recent declines ahead of

Wall Street closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

U.S.

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says
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Fed holds rates steady as three policymakers dissent for a hike

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh will deliver on his

Fed holds rates steady as three policymakers dissent for a hike
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US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations

The U.S. Biathlon board of directors voted Wednesday to push back a planned merger with U.S. Ski & Snowboard in order to review the details after facing opposition from its community

US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
Business|Economy|World

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting

Two key takeaways from the Fed’s unusually unpredictable meeting
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Travel

Scammers exploit South Lake Tahoe visitors with fake rental listings

Scammers exploit South Lake Tahoe visitors with fake rental listings

Scammers exploit South Lake Tahoe visitors with fake rental listings
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Frontier forecasts third-quarter profit above estimates on higher airfares, easing competition after Spirit's exit

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines on Wednesday forecast third-quarter earnings above Wall Street estimates, betting on stronger

Frontier forecasts third-quarter profit above estimates on higher airfares, easing competition after Spirit's exit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike

As the clock ticked toward the U.S.

Will they or won't they? The case for and against a Fed rate hike
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump

Deutsche Bank and UBS beat forecasts again with second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, buoyed by a surge

European bank rally rolls on as Deutsche Bank, UBS report profit jump
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Edmond man’s $300K collectibles collection meant to fund family home stolen from storage unit

Edmond man’s $300K collectibles collection meant to fund family home stolen from storage unit

Edmond man’s $300K collectibles collection meant to fund family home stolen from storage unit
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation

Apple said on Wednesday that proposed UK rules governing its App Store would amount to price regulation, arguing that plans to loosen its control over in-

Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|World

L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'

The world's largest cosmetics company L'Oreal reported better-than-expected quarterly sales on Wednesday, boosted by strong demand for new hair products

L'Oreal sales rise on haircare boom and 'lipstick effect'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky

NextEra Energy and Brookfield plan to develop a $100 billion data center campus and power plant at a federally owned former uranium

NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|US

US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap

The U.S.

US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Man says investment scam stole his life savings, forcing him to start over at 67

Man says investment scam stole his life savings, forcing him to start over at 67

Man says investment scam stole his life savings, forcing him to start over at 67
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Travel|World

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry

Wildfires near Bordeaux are hurting the wine region's economy

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry
Business|Economy|Environment

"California Forever" loses Saronic's $3B shipyard bid, thousands of jobs to Texas

"California Forever" loses Saronic's $3B shipyard bid, thousands of jobs to Texas

"California Forever" loses Saronic's $3B shipyard bid, thousands of jobs to Texas
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US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links

GlobalFoundries said on Wednesday the U.S. government will award $300 million to the chipmaker to bolster research and development of

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links
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Cognizant lifts annual profit forecast on strong financial services growth

Cognizant Technology on Wednesday raised its annual adjusted profit forecast after recording strong growth in its financial services business and continued operating margin

Cognizant lifts annual profit forecast on strong financial services growth
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S&P says El Niño unlikely to trigger rating changes, for now

El Niño is unlikely on its own to lead to sovereign rating downgrades unless the weather phenomenon proves significantly more severe than expected or

S&P says El Niño unlikely to trigger rating changes, for now
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'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes

When Raphael Fohanno saw what was left of his parents' home after the wildfires that have wreaked havoc across

'There's nothing left': French wildfire survivors return to burnt homes
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P&G forecasts slower annual sales growth as costs weigh

Procter & Gamble on Wednesday forecast slower revenue growth in fiscal 2027 after quarterly sales fell short of estimates and margins

P&G forecasts slower annual sales growth as costs weigh
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General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength

General Dynamics on Wednesday raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results, as strength in its Gulfstream

General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength
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Hyperscaler debt binge pushes yields up as investor demand cools

Major U.S. technology companies are borrowing heavily as they ramp up spending on their artificial intelligence buildout, and at steadily higher yields

Hyperscaler debt binge pushes yields up as investor demand cools
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Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed decision; chip stocks wobble

Wall Street's main stock indexes opened lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy verdict against a backdrop of simmering Middle East tensions,

Wall St opens lower ahead of Fed decision; chip stocks wobble
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Grant Thornton Advisors to buy CBIZ in $5 billion deal, expand US accounting reach

Grant Thornton Advisors will buy CBIZ for $5 billion in cash, the companies said on Wednesday, creating one of the largest accounting services providers in

Grant Thornton Advisors to buy CBIZ in $5 billion deal, expand US accounting reach
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US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high

U.S. mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest in about a year last week on an array of home loan products after a resumption of U.S.-Iran fighting drove up both oil prices

US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high
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US Democratic lawmakers press SEC to probe Trump Media's fast feed

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have asked the U.S. securities regulator to probe whether Truth Social parent Trump Media's plan to

US Democratic lawmakers press SEC to probe Trump Media's fast feed
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Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader

Germany's ruling conservatives voted on Wednesday to appoint an ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the new parliamentary faction

Germany's ruling party appoints Merz ally as new faction leader
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US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers

The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran's efforts to "monetize the

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers
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Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says

Ferrari has hit its annual sales target for its first-ever electric vehicle on the back of strong demand from China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people

Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says
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Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico

South Korea's Kia will produce and sell fully electric vehicles in Mexico, managing director for the company Horacio Chavez said on Wednesday.

Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico
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Dollar slips as Fed holds rates steady

The U.S. dollar fell across the board on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, a choice that may intensify questions about

Dollar slips as Fed holds rates steady