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What Trump could do to lower grocery prices, according to experts
Food prices have climbed more than 25% since President Joe Biden took office.
November 16, 2024Why people are protesting over a deadly roof collapse in Serbia
The deadly collapse of a concrete roof at a rail station in Serbia has raised tensions across the Balkan county
November 21, 2024Archegos hedge fund founder Bill Hwang gets 18 years in prison for massive fraud
The founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his conviction in a securities and market manipulation fraud that prosecutors say cost global investment banks billions of dollars
November 20, 2024
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Shares in India's Adani Group plunge 20% after US bribery, fraud indictments
Asia’s controversial richest man, Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, is again in the spotlight
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North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation at talks in Pyongyang this week
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At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations
A new draft text released early Thursday which will form the basis of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change left out a crucial sticking point: how mu...
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Why people are protesting over a deadly roof collapse in Serbia
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What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?
Two television networks with “NBC” in their names — MSNBC and CNBC — will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News once a spinoff formally takes effect in about a year
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At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations
The Singapore pavilion at the United Nations climate talks offers attendees free beer with an ingredient that's surprising to many — treated wastewater
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Sierra Leone loves rice and wants to free itself from imports. But how to do it?
Rice borders on the sacred in Sierra Leone, which has one of the world's highest consumption rates
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Trump's incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She'll face a raft of special interests
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November 20
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly slip despite Nvidia's solid earnings report
Asian shares have mostly fallen as regional markets tried to digest a strong profit report from Nvidia
November 20
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US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade
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US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing search
US regulators want to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of the penalty for monopolizing search
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Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Federal water officials have made public what they call “necessary steps” for the seven states and multiple tribes that rely on the Colorado River to meet an August 2026 deadline for deciding how to manage the waterway in the future
November 20
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Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement
A federal judge has signed off on a settlement agreement Wednesday in a class action lawsuit alleging that an algorithm designed to score rental applicants discriminated on the basis of race and income
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Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
Legislation for the world's first legal ban on children under 16 using social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament
November 20
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Thousands of University of California workers go on 2-day strike over wages, staff shortages
Thousands of University of California workers on Wednesday began a two-day strike to protest what they say are unfair bargaining tactics by the university system
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Sig Sauer ordered to pay $11 million to man wounded by pistol that went off by itself
A Philadelphia jury has awarded $11 million to a man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off by itself while he was going down the stairs
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Nvidia is Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers
Nvidia has once again turned out quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street’s forecasts
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Federal Reserve's likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates
November 20
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Nvidia beats earnings expectations as investors eye demand for Blackwell AI chips
Nvidia has reported a surge in third-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized computer chips that power artificial intelligence systems remains robust
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Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, in the latest sign of deepening ties between the two countries that analysts say may accelerate as Donald Trump...
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Canada's provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico
The leader of Canada’s most populous province says all of the country’s provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico
November 20
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What is Bluesky? Social media platform tops 20 million users
The alternative to X has grown rapidly since the election.
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Stock prices soar for Trump allies' companies post-election
Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla have climbed nearly 40% since Election Day.
November 20
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As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically
A supplier of fuel for nuclear power plants has announced a $60 million expansion in Tennessee, promising more manufacturing of high-tech centrifuges there to enrich uranium
November 20
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Archegos hedge fund founder Bill Hwang gets 18 years in prison for massive fraud
The founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his conviction in a securities and market manipulation fraud that prosecutors say cost global investment banks billions of dollars
November 20
November 20
What is Bluesky?
Bluesky boasts roughly 20 million users as some seek alternatives to social media platform X since the elections.
November 20
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/20/2024
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish, though the modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing underneath the surface
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US charges billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors
Indian businessman Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest people, has been indicted in the U.S. on charges he duped investors in a massive solar energy project in India by concealing that it was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme
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US prosecutors charge billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, concealing scheme to bribe officials in India
US prosecutors charge billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, concealing scheme to bribe officials in India
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Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex look to unionize
Workers hired for an electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers
November 20
November 20
Judge puts stop to governor's effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
A judge has ruled that Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it
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Donor-advised fund assets top $250 billion, but report says gifts in and out of the funds are down
Total contributions to donor-advised funds dropped 21.7% in 2023, while grants made to charities from those funds declined 1.4%, according to a new report by the National Philanthropic Trust
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Philadelphia's mass transit system averts a strike by reaching a deal with its largest workers union
Philadelphia’s mass transit system has reached a tentative contract deal with its largest workers union
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Court says it's ending dispute over Mississippi airport board but city officials disagree
A federal appeals court says it is ending a dispute over whether the state or the city will control the airport board in Mississippi’s capital of Jackson
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Small, luxury foods are great as stocking stuffers or other gifts. Ideas for under $50
If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your holiday gifting opportunities are vast and deep
November 20
November 20
The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels
It’s holiday season, but that doesn’t have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system for the kids in your life
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From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options
Hollywood to fashion, dogs to sports
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Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed
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10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers
Music fans should be easy to shop for this holiday season, right
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These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more
Finding the perfect gift can be daunting
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Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction
Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction
November 20
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The Czech military to buy 14 Leopard tanks from Germany in a $167 million deal
The Czech Defense Ministry says it's planning to buy 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany in a deal worth about $167 million
November 20
November 20
Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online
A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car
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November 20
Rare coin issued after the California Gold Rush sold at auction for $1.4 million
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare “double eagle” gold coin at a Southern California auction house
November 20
November 20
US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden’s signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term
November 20
November 20
Finnish authorities open probe into ruptured undersea cable between Finland and Germany
Finnish authorities say they have opened an investigation into the rupture of a data cable under the Baltic Sea, adding to a Swedish probe into the possible sabotage of that link and another cable
November 20
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FTX co-founder gets no prison time after cooperating in case against Sam Bankman-Fried
An apologetic FTX co-founder has been sentenced to no time in prison after a prosecutor and a judge praised his cooperation against Sam Bankman-Fried and his efforts to recover money for victims of the cryptocurrency fraud
November 20
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What to know about a standoff between police and illegal miners at a South Africa mine
South African authorities are embroiled in a standoff with an unconfirmed number of illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, apparently fearing arrest by police officers at the site
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Campbell's shareholders approve the company's new, soupless name
Campbell’s is ditching the soup — at least in name
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Delta CEO says the Trump administration will reverse government 'overreach' seen under Biden
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says the incoming Trump administration will be a “breath of fresh air” for airlines after what he called government “overreach” under President Joe Biden
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