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The plight of Pierre, &c.
On the Canadian election, Senate Republicans, Tin Pan Alley, and more. Source link
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HHS Report Finds No Strong Evidence Supporting ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Effectiveness
The review commissioned by Trump warns of the potential for ‘clinical recklessness’ where minors are concerned. Source link
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BYD breaks ground on Cambodia EV plant as part of global expansion
CHINESE carmaker BYD has broken ground on a US$32 million passenger electric vehicle (EV) plant in Cambodia, marking its latest move to…
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Nio delivers 53% more vehicles in April following Firefly brand launch
The EV maker officially launched its lower-priced Firefly brand in China on Apr 19, with plans to gradually reach global markets Chinese…
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An investor’s guide to navigating the Australian election
THE outcome of Australia’s tight federal election could be the next catalyst for local assets as a tariff standoff between the US and…
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A month after Trump’s tariff madness, shock waves are still being felt around the world
IF US President Donald Trump’s sole intention was to tank the US economy, he could not have done a more efficient job of it than his…
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Telegram weighs US$2 billion bond sale to refinance 2021 debt
[DUBAI/LONDON] Telegram is holding investor meetings about a bond sale worth about US$2 billion as the social media app seeks to refinance…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady and cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), as uncertainty surrounding US tariffs…
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Tesla board looked for new CEO as Musk focused on White House: report
Tesla board members reached out about a month ago to several executive search firms to find a successor to CEO Elon Musk, The Wall Street…
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Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against IRS
Hunter Biden on Wednesday canceled a lawsuit that had accused the IRS of illegally trying to "embarrass" him by sharing his private tax…
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Amazon to invest US$4 billion to expand rural delivery network in US
Faster shipping has become a cornerstone of the company’s strategy, with it pouring billions into its logistics network to stay ahead of…
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Trump says tariffs will force 'transition period' on some companies, promises to be 'flexible'
President Trump said there will be a "transition period" for some companies as his tariffs work themselves out and encourage greater…
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Trump bashes 'fake polls' and touts November win
President Trump slammed the "fake polls" that show his approval rating as president is slipping. Source link
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Couche-Tard clinches deal to deepen Seven & i Takeover talks
Alimentation Couche-Tard and Seven & i Holdings have signed a non-disclosure agreement that will give the Canadian company access to the…
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Apple must halt non-App Store sales commissions, judge says
Apple Inc. violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions…
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Visa, Bridge partner to launch stablecoin-linked cards
Visa and stablecoin infrastructure provider startup Bridge are partnering to offer stablecoin-linked Visa cards to customers across…
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Trump's Title IX investigative team takes aim at Washington state's transgender policies
The Trump administration launched an investigation Wednesday into reports that Washington state has violated Title IX with its policies on…
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Biggest US dollar slump since 2022 hints at more losses ahead
The US dollar posted its worst month since 2022 after global investors cut back on US assets, with options markets still flashing warning…
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Republicans considering big boost to cap on federal deduction for state and local taxes
House Republicans are discussing a significant increase to the $10,000 cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes in a bid…
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Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spending
Tech giant Meta on Wednesday (Apr 30) reported quarterly profits that were well above expectations, brushing aside market worries that its…
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Bipartisan Senate effort to nullify Trump tariff powers narrowly defeated by GOP leaders
The Senate GOP on Wednesday narrowly defeated a bipartisan effort to nullify the national emergency that President Trump used to justify…
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Trump leans on business deals, shuns Biden's government-powered economy
President Trump has quietly shifted more responsibility for driving economic growth and creating jobs to the private sector, a marked…
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Barclays beats first-quarter forecasts as Trump turmoil supercharges trading
Barclays booked a stronger than expected 19 per cent increase in first-quarter profit on Wednesday (Apr 30), as trading activity surged in…
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NORAD chief says planning underway for Trump's 'Golden Dome' anti-missile shield
The commander of the joint U.S.-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command told the House Armed Services Committee that he…