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✓‘Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets’: England’s sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours
Entire £253m budget for 2026 allocated in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers disappointed. Thousands of farmers have been left empty-handed with the government’s 2026…
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✓Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl
Torcal SUV can travel up to 375 miles on a single charge and is part of a £350m investment in the VW-owned carmaker’s UK business. Bentley is launching its first fully electric…
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✓Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company
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✓Jim Ratcliffe halts production at Hull chemical plants over ‘ridiculous’ gas prices
Billionaire owner of Ineos says company ‘cannot compete’ with global market despite efficiency of Humberside sites. Billionaire industrialist Sir Jim Ratcliffe is pausing…
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✓Judge considers restoring journalists' access to White House after Trump's ban
Lawyers representing the White House and the three media outlets banned from the property sparred over the constitutional rights of journalists at a hearing in federal court…
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✓‘We hope he’ll accept’: US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump golf club
Kremlin yet to respond publicly to US invitation that is likely to raise concerns from Ukraine and EU countries. The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to take part in the…
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✓'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers
The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations
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✓Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US
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‘How do you get a result without contacting a newspaper?’: your questions for our consumer champion answered
In her weekly column for the Guardian, Anna Tims solves readers consumer problems – ranging from the devastating to the ridiculous. She answered your questions on AI chat bots,…
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The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial
As the chancellor, John Healey, ponders options ahead of his first budget, the playwright’s new work offers lessons from the past. Still only 44, James Graham has become a…
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The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc
While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, the EU has no legal framework to accommodate it. Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your…
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London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised
As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in society. Experts…
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Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies
IIF highlights challenges facing US, France, UK and Japan, while OECD and IMF also voice global concerns. Three heavyweight international bodies have issued stark warnings about…
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Cuban delegation walks out as Trump calls country a 'failed state' at the United Nations – video
Cuban delegates left the room during the US president's speech to the UN general assembly, where he called Cuba 'a failed state' and said the country 'will fall'. The US has…
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Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Due to take off in 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates. Get…
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'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday
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Burnham navigates diplomatic rapids in first Trump meeting, but turbulent waters lie ahead
British aides express relief, as the prime minister’s team say the meeting was at the ‘top end of their expectations’. On the flight out to New York this week, one of Andy…
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‘Don’t spend $20 on an acai bowl’: gen Z are shunning private equity’s restaurant takeover
As more PE firms invest in food establishments, people are bemoaning the ‘same-ification’ of NYC’s restaurant scene. Los Tacos No 1 is a classic New York success story. After the…
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I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full
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Europe frets about Trump. But soon he could be the least of our problems | Mujtaba Rahman
The US relationship is stabilising, but how will Europe face up to Russia and China if President Le Pen is in power?. I addressed a group of more than 100 European ambassadors…
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As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop
New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvests. When schoolchildren in Shiroishi were enlisted to plant…
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‘Half my day’s pay goes to filling up my car now’: diesel crisis ripples across Britain
Small traders and drivers bear the brunt of a refining shortage taking forecourt prices towards £2 a litre as wars wipe out about a fifth of global supplies. The smoke rising from…
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Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife
The country’s licensing laws mean the supermarket has opened a pub so it can sell alcohol, while campaigners are fighting to help other venues open and get people dancing. At…
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Does Airtel Money mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet | Nils Pratley
The biggest flotation in five years was a bit of a shoo-in. Let’s see what happens when overseas competition is tougher. Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London…
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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job
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Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order
It is a symbol of the connection between the fanbase and club, but there is a growing fear executives would prefer stadiums full of one-off tourists. The document known as “the…
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‘What we have is unique’: the Indian craftsmanship behind global luxury fashion
Generations of artisans from Mumbai to Lucknow have shaped the world’s most coveted designs. Plus, the gen Z memes giving classic Bollywood a new life. The zardozi embroidery on a…
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It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families
Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing…
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U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock…
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Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality. Europe’s biggest economy, Germany, has committed to phasing…
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UK defence contractors to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, placements and jobs
Wes Streeting says he leads a ‘ministry for growth’ as Labour seeks to show more defence spending will create UK jobs. Defence contractors have promised to create 40,000…
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Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives
The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business
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I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family
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Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by UK children
Watchdog Ofcom says site’s age-checking regime may not be ‘highly effective’, as required by the Online Safety Act. One of the world’s most visited pornography websites is being…
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What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?
The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer
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Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player
Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma
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Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says
Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports
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'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein
Consumers are feeling the squeeze from the rising price of protein
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U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump's foreign policy
Deals, threats and oil are all on the table as the president's foreign policy takes center stage
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Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins
Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields
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Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling
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Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget
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UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth
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Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more
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'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support
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‘RAMageddon’: tech crunch hikes the price of your next iPhone by £100
Shortage of memory chips and other critical components reverses trend of electronics becoming cheaper. Apple’s recent product launch caused headlines around the world as it…
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McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken
Fast food giant aiming to increase share of global chicken market as rising cost of beef hits profits. McDonald’s is betting on fried chicken as health concerns and the rising…
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Trump wants AI to be rebranded as super intelligence. Will it work?
Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on
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Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference
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'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days
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Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks
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One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream
The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch
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OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says
Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June
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Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions
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Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield
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Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement
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‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey
While global billionaires and multinational companies have been lured to its shores, many islanders feel left behind and priced out, with food bank use increasing. On a late…
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AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control
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Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia
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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines
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The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared
There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains
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OpenAI and Anthropic bosses push UN for global terms on AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue
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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why the civil war in Yemen has world governments on edge
Houthi militants have made a lightning advance along the Red Sea coast, capturing strategically important territory in Yemen. Hundreds of civilians have been killed and more than…
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Flixbus left us stranded on the M23 after a police swoop
A 90-minute wait on a motorway hard shoulder was terrifying with lorries thundering past. My partner and I were among a group of passengers left stranded for 90 minutes on a…
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Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek
U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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Trump invades the UN with a brutish speech | Ted Widmer
Gone was any shred of US idealism. It was a spectacle of raw power – a power that is likely to only diminish in the years ahead. Expectations were low for Donald Trump’s address…
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Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice"
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New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly
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Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
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Mum’s Alzheimer’s has trapped the kids’ NatWest cash
A First Saver account was set up by my mother when the children were born which we planned to use to fund them through university. My mother set up NatWest First Saver accounts…
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Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends
Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets
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What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money
There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market
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Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap
Councillor Justine Peberdy says Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers have not committed to the cap
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'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar
Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices
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In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto
Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown
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Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in
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Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts
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Spain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy
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Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
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Legal & General to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027
Programme will initially involve voluntary redundancies in the UK but the insurance and pensions firm will consider mandatory job cuts depending on the take-up. Legal &…
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How much do you spend on a birthday present?
Do you show you care through expensive presents? Or do you consider a drink in a pub a worthy birthday gift?
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The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated
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The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make
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Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series
Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest
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Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
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DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown
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Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions
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Jacob Rothman built a manufacturing business in China supplying major retailers
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