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✓Judge signals Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal may be dismissed again
Obama-appointed judge seemed unmoved by Trump attorneys’ arguments in case also naming Murdoch. A federal judge in Florida seemed skeptical of arguments from Donald Trump ’s legal…
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✓Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid
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How FIFA President Gianni Infantino reached the pinnacle of power in soccer
Gianni Infantino is facing intense heat over a failed plan to privatize the World Cup. He is a lawyer who rose to the pinnacle of soccer and is now trying to hold onto his job
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When her ‘soul cat’ died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss
A layoff and a leap of faith convinced Katie Teixeira she had what it takes to run her own business. In 2010, Katie Teixeira adopted a kitten found all alone in an abandoned…
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Bari Weiss’s overhaul of CBS News has been rocky. But her 60 Minutes revamp will be the ultimate test
Ten months into her tenure as editor in chief, Weiss’s biggest – and riskiest – bet is getting closer to taking flight. Bari Weiss is 10 months into her tenure as editor-in-chief…
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‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push
Union exploring options to oppose program that would put US airport screening into hands of private contractors. The labor union representing workers at the Transportation…
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‘I ain’t goin nowhere’: Gullah Geechee people fight off developers with a historic referendum
A citizen referendum, only the second of its kind in Georgia history, seeks to block a zoning amendment. Ire Gene Grovner stood behind his house on a recent morning, between…
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Most Americans view rising living costs as biggest barrier to a better life, survey finds
When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial security. Americans may seem increasingly divided on beliefs and…
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Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700
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US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
Domestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacity. Even if a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran lowers…
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Selling experiences, not things: Services overtake physical goods in downtown retail
America's downtowns are changing. Storefronts that used to showcase clothes or gifts are giving way to gyms and salons. Last year marked the first time that more retail space went…
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Amid cost of living stress, many parents are supporting children well into adulthood
Polls show most Americans think young adults today have it harder financially than past generations. A majority of parents help their grown children with expenses, even if it…
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Fresh US-Iran talks are ‘last chance’ for Tehran to avoid war escalating, Trump says
US president expects negotiations to begin in next day or two but Iran says it is not reviving talks with Washington. New talks between Washington and Tehran are the “last chance”…
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David Ellison claims opposition to his mega-merger stems from potential CNN control
With $111bn deal to acquire cable network’s parent company stalled in courts, Ellison courts public. Speaking out on the lawsuit against the big merger between Paramount Skydance…
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BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
Meg O’Neill says ‘where we generate jobs, we generate tax revenue’, as company’s profits more than double. Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate…
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'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
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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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Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
President has sued the broadcaster for $10bn, claiming a documentary on 2021 Capitol attack led to financial harm. Donald Trump’s legal team is making an 11th-hour attempt to…
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Trump Fed chair’s inflation strategy: leave it to the market | Eduardo Porter
Kevin Warsh would rather stay out of the fray – and thus devalue the Fed’s credibility as an economic steward. It must feel strange to argue that government action is inevitably…
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Social Darwinists to tech bros: tracing the long fight against equality in US
Historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s book Country of Lords looks back at the many men who have tried to fight against egalitarianism, from John Adams to Peter Thiel. The historian Kim…
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Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer
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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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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m
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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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Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department
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Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis
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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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Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat
Farmers warn impact of high temperatures, drought and wildfires on range of foodstuffs means costs will increase. Farmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production…
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'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry
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Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
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Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos
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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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US stock market hits record highs as AI profits pile and oil prices ease
S&P 500 shot up 1.8% and the main measure of Wall Street’s health topped its prior all-time high set a few months ago. The US stock market rallied to records on Tuesday as…
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Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven
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Regal Cinema CEO comes out in support of Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
CEOs of the country's two biggest theater chains say they support the merger of Paramount-Skydance with Warner Brothers-Discovery
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Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe
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Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts
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The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden
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Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company
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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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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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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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How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway
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US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits
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Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up
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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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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
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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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How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops
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Financial bullying can ruin a marriage: first-person stories
When partners consider finances, when is it ‘my’ money, and when it is ‘our’ money? Guardian readers shared their experiences. Private lives: ‘I want to end my marriage but I’m…
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Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms
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Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street
Dallas' financial industry is growing amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
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Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges
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Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this year
Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall
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First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences
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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 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 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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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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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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Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate
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Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%
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Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries
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How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out
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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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Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that
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The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis
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How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops
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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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Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012
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Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library
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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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Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5
A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares
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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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The sneaky economics of healthwashing
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing
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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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What do people want from Argos?
As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon
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What happened to the internet?
Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of. broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?
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Business Daily
Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?
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Assignment
How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub
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