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Gold retreats on firm dollar, US payrolls data on tap
Gold was subdued on Thursday (May 1) on the US dollar’s strength, while investors awaited more clarity on trade policy between the US and…
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Mohsen Mahdawi, an organizer of the pro-Palestinian movement at Columbia University, was freed from federal custody on Wednesday, more…
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Trump boasts about the economy, but says weak data is Biden’s problem.
President Trump took office 101 days ago after a campaign in which voters bought his argument that he could skillfully manage the economy…
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Couche-Tard clinches deal to deepen Seven & i Takeover talks
Alimentation Couche-Tard and Seven & i Holdings have signed a non-disclosure agreement that will give the Canadian company access to the…
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Canadian firm advances deal talks for Japan’s Seven & i with access to books
Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) and Japan’s Seven & i said that they have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that will give the…
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Apple must halt non-App Store sales commissions, judge says
Apple Inc. violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions…
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Yankees Could Poach $50M Silver Slugger From Mets in Blockbuster Trade
By Aaliyan Mohammed is a Newsweek contributor based in Atlanta, GA. His focus is MLB content. Aaliyan has been with Newsweek since 2024…
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Visa, Bridge partner to launch stablecoin-linked cards
Visa and stablecoin infrastructure provider startup Bridge are partnering to offer stablecoin-linked Visa cards to customers across…
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Trump's Title IX investigative team takes aim at Washington state's transgender policies
The Trump administration launched an investigation Wednesday into reports that Washington state has violated Title IX with its policies on…
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Family of Vietnamese refugees finds the American Dream in San Diego
(FOX 5/KUSI) — In the heart of San Diego’s vibrant Little Saigon community of City Heights, along a small six-block stretch of El Cajon…
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Ripple offered to buy stablecoin rival Circle for up to US$5 Billion
The offer comes as crypto dealmaking accelerates following a run-up in digital-token values, which has spurred several players to ramp up…
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Biggest US dollar slump since 2022 hints at more losses ahead
The US dollar posted its worst month since 2022 after global investors cut back on US assets, with options markets still flashing warning…
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North Korea: First road bridge to Russia 'significant' development
North Korea has said the development of its first road bridge to Russia is a "significant" milestone in relations between the two…
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How sexual assault survivors are being supported
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Blue is the power color of the day at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center on Denim Day as staff…
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Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spending
Tech giant Meta on Wednesday (Apr 30) reported quarterly profits that were well above expectations, brushing aside market worries that its…
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David Horowitz, Leftist Turned Trump Defender, Is Dead at 86
David Horowitz, a radical leftist of the 1960s who did a political about-face to become an outspoken conservative author and activist,…
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Microsoft posts strong results fuelled by cloud sales growth
Microsoft reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales and profit growth, suggesting customer demand for cloud services has held steady…
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UN calls for Mali to probe alleged executions by army and Russian mercenaries
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — United Nations experts on Wednesday urged Malian authorities to investigate reports of alleged summary executions…
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Trump pick to lead CBP accused of 'cover-up' over death of man at California border
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection is facing scrutiny for his role in an investigation into…
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eBay announces CFO transition; sees quarterly revenue ahead of estimates
The company’s use of generative artificial intelligence, including its “magical” listing tool, and improvements in search and targeted…
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Trump promised vast deportations to Mexico. Why are the numbers so low?
MEXICO CITY — Since President Trump took office in January vowing the “largest deportation operation in American history,” Héctor Silva…
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Prime Video Unleashes Emotional Dale Earnhardt Series - When to Watch
One of NASCAR's greatest ever drivers, Dale Earnhardt Sr., is being explored in a four-part series as Prime Video confirms the launch of…
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Barclays beats first-quarter forecasts as Trump turmoil supercharges trading
Barclays booked a stronger than expected 19 per cent increase in first-quarter profit on Wednesday (Apr 30), as trading activity surged in…
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NORAD chief says planning underway for Trump's 'Golden Dome' anti-missile shield
The commander of the joint U.S.-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command told the House Armed Services Committee that he…