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New whistleblower claims put Boeing's quality control under more scrutiny
The company has refuted Sam Salehpour's allegations.
April 11, 2024Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentiful
Americans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace from the previous month, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges
4/15/2024 08:44:49 EDTA timeline of the historic collapse of FTX
Bankman-Fried received a sentence of 25 years in prison on Thursday.
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Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
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Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the lead
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Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games
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Retail sales up a strong 0.7% in March from February underscoring the resiliency of the US consumer
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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says
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EU releases blocked funds of $6.7 billion to Poland as part of its post-pandemic recovery package
The European Union has disbursed about $6.7 billion to Poland as a part of the 27-nation bloc’s post-pandemic recovery fund, the biggest single transfer ever to the country
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Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for fair competition in trade relations with China while warning about dumping and overproduction while speaking to students in Shanghai on Monday
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What does science say about the ingredients in functional beverages?
Drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration are growing in popularity around the world
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April 15
With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good
The global market has exploded for drinks that promise to do more than just taste good
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It's Tax Day. And your refund may be big this year
On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers
April 15
April 15
Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas
The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding for Samsung Electronics to develop a computer chip manufacturing and research cluster in Texas
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises to recover some of last week’s loss as oil prices ease
U.S. stocks are ticking higher, and oil prices are easing with hopes that international efforts to calm escalating tensions in the Middle East may help
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April 15
Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern
Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern: The presidential candidates have conflicting ideas about how much to reveal about their own finances and the best ways to boost the economy through tax policy
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Native American-led nonprofit says it bought 40 acres in the Black Hills of South Dakota
A Native American-led nonprofit says it has purchased about 40 acres of land in South Dakota's Black Hills area
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‘Civil War’ declares victory at the box office, toppling 'Godzilla x Kong'
Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse
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April 14
Germany's Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in China on a visit focused on the increasingly tense economic relationship between the sides and differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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April 14
India's Modi vows to boost social spending, make country into a manufacturing hub ahead of election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China
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April 14
Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles
Israeli leaders are crediting an international military coalition with thwarting Iran’s direct attack and calling the coordinated response a starting point for a “strategic alliance” of regional opposition to Tehran
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Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court
The rural city of Grants Pass in southern Oregon has become the unlikely face of the nation’s homelessness crisis as its case over anti-camping laws goes to the U.S. Supreme Court
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April 13
Olympic track uniforms spark online debate
U.S. track and field athletes have around four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics
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April 13
The craze for Masters gnomes is growing. Little golf-centric statue is now a coveted collector item
Gnomes, those quirky statues people often have in their gardens, are flying off the shelves at Augusta National
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April 13
Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses
Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term
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April 13
Diplomat tapped as Latvia's new foreign minister as incumbent quits following flights scandal
The head of Latvia’s government has tapped an experienced diplomat to become the Baltic nation’s new foreign minister after the current post holder stepped down earlier this week amid a criminal probe over alleged misuse of government funds
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Here's how to reduce stress and get your taxes done
For many people, tax season isn’t only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant
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April 13
Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning
No woman has appeared more often before the Supreme Court than Lisa Blatt, who'll make her 50th argument this month
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April 13
This automaker has an answer to electric sports cars
"There's going to come a point where physics gets in the way."
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April 13
Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
Booms and air raid sirens have sounded across Israel after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushes the Middle East closer to a regionwide war
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How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America's collective memory
O.J. Simpson's time in a white Ford Bronco during a slow-moving police pursuit 30 years ago still burns bright in the nation’s cultural memory
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April 12
Argentina's populist president meets billionaire Elon Musk in Texas — and a bromance is born
Tech executive Elon Musk and Argentine President Javier Milei have sealed their budding bromance at a Tesla electric car factory in Texas — their first meeting after months of mutual admiration on social media
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April 12
Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users
Google is removing California news websites from some users' search results
April 12
April 12
The US and UK restrict the trade of Russian-origin metals
The U.S. and U.K. will begin restricting the trade of new Russian-origin metals — including aluminum, copper and nickel — on global metal exchanges and in derivatives trading
April 12
April 12
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states
April 12
April 12
It's the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's. Why is is it off to a slow start?
The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged and diagnosis and treatment remain complicated
April 12
April 12
Russian authorities announced mass evacuation for flood-hit city near Kazakhstan border
Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg, near the border with Kazakhstan, have announced a mass evacuation from there after water levels in the Ural River rose further, threatening the area with more flooding
April 12
April 12
AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less
AI fashion modeling is on the rise but its use has complicated implications for diversity
April 12
April 12
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/12/2024
U.S. stocks fell sharply following a mixed start to earnings reporting season
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April 12
US Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel opposed by Biden administration
U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the firm’s sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from the Biden administration on economic and national secu...
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April 12
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery rose 64 cents to $85.66 per barrel Friday
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April 12
Wild prints, trendy wear are making the Masters the center of the golf fashion universe
Whether it's a bold azalea print on a black polo shirt or a striking vest adorned with huge block letters, the gear players are wearing at the Masters this year has made it quite clear that Augusta National is fast becoming the center of the golf fashi...
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April 12
This week: Retail sales, United Airlines and Netflix earnings
On Monday, the government releases its report on retail sales for the month of March; on Tuesday, United Airlines issues its first-quarter earnings report, followed by Netflix on Thursday
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April 12
No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions
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April 12
Gold prices hit a record high. What's behind the surge?
The price of gold has climbed 17% in 2024.
April 12
April 12
White House cancels $7.4B in student debt
President Joe Biden is canceling more than $7 billion in student loan debt for more borrowers. Plus, Uber is boosting its safety features.
April 12
April 12
JPMorgan Chase, Advanced Micro Devices fall; Progressive, State Street rise, 4/12/2024
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Friday: JPMorgan Chase, Advanced Micro Devices fall; Progressive, State Street rise
April 12
April 12
Oil and gas companies must pay more to drill on federal lands under new Biden administration rule
Oil and gas companies will have to pay more to drill on federal lands and satisfy stronger requirements to clean up old or abandoned wells under a final rule from the Biden administration
April 12
April 12
Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find
A post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island shows the animal sustained numerous blunt force injuries including a fractured skull and vertebrae
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