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Asian shares mostly gain after big tech rally on Wall Street
Read full article: Asian shares mostly gain after big tech rally on Wall StreetAsian shares are mostly up after a rally in big tech stocks in U.S. trading led the broader market to a higher close, lifting the Nasdaq to an all-time high and helping Wall Street claw back most of its losses from earlier in the week.
Russia hits Kyiv with more missiles and drones, causing fires and injuring at least 10
Read full article: Russia hits Kyiv with more missiles and drones, causing fires and injuring at least 10Ukrainian officials say that Russia pounded the capital with yet another mass missile and drone attack, causing fires across the city and injuring at least 10 people a day after the heaviest aerial attack of the war so far.
What flood insurance does and does not cover
Read full article: What flood insurance does and does not coverThough natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities.
Customers seeking deals gave Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales a solid start
Read full article: Customers seeking deals gave Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales a solid startRetail analysts say the first day of Amazon’s Prime Day event and competing sales drove solid online spending.
The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
Read full article: The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concernsThe Czech Republic has banned the use of any products by the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns.
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
Read full article: Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former presidentPresident Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers
Read full article: Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbersNvidia reached another milestone in its rise to becoming one of the world’s most important companies: the first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $4 trillion.
Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at Unpacked
Read full article: Samsung unveils its new line of foldable devices at UnpackedSamsung introduced several updates to its foldable devices lineup on Wednesday, with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and the new Z Flip 7 FE taking stage at the latest Unpacked event.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social media platform
Read full article: X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social media platformX CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years running Elon Musk’s social media platform.
AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuation
Read full article: AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuationSilicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, putting the latest exclamation point on the investor frenzy surrounding an artificial intelligence boom powered by its industry-leading processors.
A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make cancelling subscriptions easier, is blocked
Read full article: A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make cancelling subscriptions easier, is blockedA “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a court days before it was set to go into effect.
Musk's AI company scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments
Read full article: Musk's AI company scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic commentsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is taking down antisemitic comments and other “inappropriate posts” made by its Grok chatbot, including some praising Adolf Hitler.
Merck spends $10 billion for Verona, gaining access to its COPD medication
Read full article: Merck spends $10 billion for Verona, gaining access to its COPD medicationPharmaceutical giant Merck is buying Verona Pharma, a company that concentrates its efforts on respiratory diseases, in an approximately $10 billion deal.
Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips
Read full article: Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tipsAs job-seekers look for work in an challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks.
Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is different
Read full article: Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is differentThe last time President Donald Trump rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged.
Striking video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gaming
Read full article: Striking video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gamingA tentative agreement passed by the union board in June could put video game performers back in action after a nearly year-long strike.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's fundraiser selects new CEO in midst of global expansion
Read full article: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's fundraiser selects new CEO in midst of global expansionSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s fundraising organization, ALSAC, promoted Ike Anand Tuesday to become its new president and chief executive officer.
The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
Read full article: The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authoritySwitzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants.
Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports
Read full article: Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airportsFor the first time in almost 20 years, travelers no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports.
At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Read full article: At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandalA report says at least 13 people were thought to have taken their own lives as a result of Britain’s Post Office scandal.
Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures
Read full article: Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failuresA fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by long-running government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts.
Latest 'Tiger King' twist finds 'Doc' Antle sentenced to 1 year in prison for animal trafficking
Read full article: Latest 'Tiger King' twist finds 'Doc' Antle sentenced to 1 year in prison for animal trafficking“Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for illegally buying endangered animals.
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing
Read full article: Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn't lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filingThe IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status.
What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US
Read full article: What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in USLess than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, “We pretty much have a deal,” on TikTok.
Trump accuses Brazilian authorities of 'witch hunt' against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro
Read full article: Trump accuses Brazilian authorities of 'witch hunt' against ex-President Jair BolsonaroU.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Brazilian authorities over what he calls “a witch hunt” against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Deals made by Trump since pausing his 'Liberation Day' tariffs remain sparse
Read full article: Deals made by Trump since pausing his 'Liberation Day' tariffs remain sparseJust over three months ago, President Donald Trump unveiled his most sweeping volley of tariffs yet — holding up large charts from the White House Rose Garden to outline new import taxes that the U.S. would soon slap on goods from nearly every country in the world.
Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
Read full article: Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford oneReal estate investors are buying a larger share of U.S. homes as high prices and borrowing costs deter traditional buyers.
Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland's coast is a breakthrough for tidal energy
Read full article: Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland's coast is a breakthrough for tidal energySubmerged in about 40 meters of water off Scotland’s coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides and generate electricity.
Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations
Read full article: Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nationsPresident Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other countries.
Former Librarian of Congress, fired by Trump, vows to improve public information in new Mellon role
Read full article: Former Librarian of Congress, fired by Trump, vows to improve public information in new Mellon roleCarla Hayden, the former Librarian of Congress fired by President Donald Trump, has joined the the country's foremost philanthropic supporter of the arts.
A reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 7%
Read full article: A reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 7%Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla tumbled 7% as the feud between CEO Elon Musk and Trump reignited over the weekend.
A Vermont dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fears
Read full article: A Vermont dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fearsThe arrest of eight Vermont dairy farmers in April sent shock waves throughout New England's agriculture industry, and fears haven't eased since then.
With sanctions lifted, Syria looks to solar power as more than a patchwork fix to its energy crisis
Read full article: With sanctions lifted, Syria looks to solar power as more than a patchwork fix to its energy crisisSyria is working to rebuild its energy sector after years of civil war and crippling sanctions.
Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs
Read full article: Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffsStocks fell on Wall Street as the Trump administration stepped up pressure on trading partners to make deals before punishing tariffs imposed by the U.S. take effect.
Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks
Read full article: Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talksThe United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff pause by President Donald Trump expires.
Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law
Read full article: Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts lawElon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing on social media that he would form the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law.
US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest trade relationship
Read full article: US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest trade relationshipAmerica’s largest trade partner is awaiting word on whether U.S. President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on its goods.
UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict
Read full article: UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflictBritish Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus marking the restoration of relations between the two countries after years of tension.
India's leader promises trade and investment in a visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Read full article: India's leader promises trade and investment in a visit to Trinidad and TobagoIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago in an address to the nation’s parliament.
Egypt says Ethiopia's completed power-generating dam lacks a legally binding agreement
Read full article: Egypt says Ethiopia's completed power-generating dam lacks a legally binding agreementEgypt says that Ethiopia has consistently lacked the political will to reach a binding agreement on its now-complete dam.
Strike by French air traffic controllers causes flight delays and cancellations
Read full article: Strike by French air traffic controllers causes flight delays and cancellationsA strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions is disrupting travel to, from and over France.
World shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms, while US stocks set records
Read full article: World shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms, while US stocks set recordsGlobal shares mostly fell even as U.S. stocks climbed further into record heights as the clock ticks on President Donald Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline.
Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut
Read full article: Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cutStates and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.
China shows signs of tackling the price wars that are taking a toll on its EV industry
Read full article: China shows signs of tackling the price wars that are taking a toll on its EV industryThe Chinese government is signaling enough is enough when it comes to the fierce competition in the country’s electric car market.
Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's desk
Read full article: Takeaways as Congress sends tax and spending cuts bill to Trump's deskThe House has passed the massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump calls “beautiful,” getting it to his desk a day before the July 4 deadline that he had set.
Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure risk
Read full article: Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure riskNissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.
How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons
Read full article: How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weaponsUkrainian authorities are enlisting European help to increase domestic military production as the United States pauses some weapons shipments to Ukraine.
U.S. applications for jobless aid fell to 233,000 last week as layoffs remain low
Read full article: U.S. applications for jobless aid fell to 233,000 last week as layoffs remain lowFewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain low despite uncertainty about how tariffs will impact the economy.
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda
Read full article: The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agendaHouse Republicans have propelled President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage.
Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates
Read full article: Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure ratesDubai's 13,000 food and drink establishments go all out to attract customers in one of the world's most saturated dining markets.
US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid
Read full article: US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solidU.S. stocks climbed further into record heights after a report showed the U.S. job market looks stronger than Wall Street expected.
FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff
Read full article: FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staffA top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines.
Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination
Read full article: Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contaminationThe maker of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product because it may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says
Read full article: Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration saysThe Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.”.
U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month. Here are the big takeaways
Read full article: U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month. Here are the big takeawaysThe U.S. job market delivered another upside surprise last month, churning out a better-than-expected 147,000 jobs.
In a big bill that hurts clean energy, residential solar likely to get hit fast
Read full article: In a big bill that hurts clean energy, residential solar likely to get hit fastRepublicans in Congress have advanced a bill cutting clean energy tax credits, and the industry is bracing for the impacts.
President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free
Read full article: President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-freePresident Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free.
Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteed
Read full article: Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteedPrices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging.
Britain's Starmer backs his Treasury chief after U-turns dent the government's fiscal plans
Read full article: Britain's Starmer backs his Treasury chief after U-turns dent the government's fiscal plansBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is secure in her job after a series of government U-turns dented her revenue-raising plans.
Here's how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump's tax bill becomes law
Read full article: Here's how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump's tax bill becomes lawRoughly 11.8 million adults and kids will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law.
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Read full article: Trump asks Supreme Court to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who were fired by President Donald Trump and then reinstated by a federal judge.
Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness
Read full article: Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weaknessSales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months compared to a year earlier as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away.
Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies as the US halts some shipments
Read full article: Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies as the US halts some shipmentsUkraine is moving forward with plans for joint weapons production with allies, while the U.S. halts some arms shipments it had promised to help Kyiv fight off Russia’s invasion.
US judge says China's Huawei Technologies must face criminal case for racketeering and other charges
Read full article: US judge says China's Huawei Technologies must face criminal case for racketeering and other chargesA U.S. judge has ruled that China's Huawei Technologies, a leading telecoms equipment company, must face criminal charges in a wide reaching case alleging it stole technology and engaged in racketeering, wire and bank fraud and other crimes.
Fire that shut Heathrow was caused by a preventable technical fault known for years, report finds
Read full article: Fire that shut Heathrow was caused by a preventable technical fault known for years, report findsAn inquiry has found that an electrical substation fire that shut down Heathrow Airport in March was caused by a preventable technical fault identified almost seven years earlier.