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7 BAFB airmen become U.S. citizens

7 BAFB airmen become U.S. citizens

7 BAFB airmen become U.S. citizens
Economy

US trade deficit widens in May on weak exports

The U.S. trade deficit widened for a second straight month in May amid a decline in exports, indicating that trade likely remained a drag on economic growth in the second

US trade deficit widens in May on weak exports
News|Political

Philippine senator makes Tiktok claim about China missile plans

A prominent Philippine senator has created a stir by saying on social media she has knowledge of a Chinese plan to target her country with

Philippine senator makes Tiktok claim about China missile plans
Economy

Brazil's industrial output falls less than expected in May

Industrial production in Brazil fell 0.9% in May from April, government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, below the 1.7% decline estimated by analysts polled by Reuters.

Brazil's industrial output falls less than expected in May
Business|Economy

ECB policymakers urge review of QE consequences

Some European Central Bank policymakers are urging a review of the aggressive monetary stimulus policies the ECB employed for nearly

ECB policymakers urge review of QE consequences
News|Political|World

New Dutch PM pledges continued support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

The Netherlands' new Prime Minister Dick Schoof assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a phone call on Wednesday that his country would maintain its support for

New Dutch PM pledges continued support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
Business|Economy|News|Technology

EU report details widespread Chinese interference in economy

In the run up to announcing provisional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, the European Commission in April released a 712-page report on the many layers of subsidies it

EU report details widespread Chinese interference in economy
Sports

Soccer-No nostalgia for Germany's Kroos with eye on title for sensational career end

Retiring Germany midfielder Toni Kroos is not feeling nostalgic ahead of their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Spain that would be his last match as a player if

Soccer-No nostalgia for Germany's Kroos with eye on title for sensational career end
News|Opinion|Political

Stocks to watch as Biden, Trump vie for presidency

Investors are closely watching stocks that could be impacted by the outcome of the Nov.

Stocks to watch as Biden, Trump vie for presidency
News|Political

White House denies report that Biden is weighing whether to stay in election race

The White House dismissed as "absolutely false" a New York Times report on Wednesday that said U.S.

White House denies report that Biden is weighing whether to stay in election race
Sports

NBA-James signs two-year deal to stick with Lakers - reports

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, has agreed to sign a two-year, $104-million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports on

NBA-James signs two-year deal to stick with Lakers - reports
Science

Study brings lifestyle of enigmatic extinct humans into focus

Thousands of bone fragments discovered in a cave on the Tibetan Plateau in China are offering rare insight into the lives of Denisovans, the mysterious extinct cousins of

Study brings lifestyle of enigmatic extinct humans into focus
Business|Technology

Fisker seeks judge's approval to sell Ocean EVs at $14,000 per SUV

Fisker has asked a bankruptcy judge overseeing its Chapter 11 proceedings to approve the sale of more than 3,000 Ocean electric SUVs in its inventory for about $14,000 per car to a vehicle

Fisker seeks judge's approval to sell Ocean EVs at $14,000 per SUV
Business|Economy

Chile's Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year

Chilean copper mining giant Codelco's output continued to decline year-on-year in the first half of 2024 but should tick up in the second half of this year, the chairman of the

Chile's Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year
Arts|News

Banksy-funded migrant rescue ship blocked by Italian authorities

A rescue ship funded by British street artist Banksy has been grounded at port for 20 days for ignoring migrant disembarkation orders from Italian authorities, the charity running the

Banksy-funded migrant rescue ship blocked by Italian authorities
Entertainment|Sports

Reports: LeBron James to sign $104M deal with Lakers

LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN and The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Reports: LeBron James to sign $104M deal with Lakers
Business|Economy

US factory orders unexpectedly fall in May

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods unexpectedly fell in May, while business spending on equipment appeared weaker than initially thought, government data showed on Wednesday

US factory orders unexpectedly fall in May
News|Political

Nepal PM Dahal faces crisis as key ally drops parliamentary support

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal faced a crisis on Wednesday after a key ally in his multi-party coalition withdrew support, pushing his government into

Nepal PM Dahal faces crisis as key ally drops parliamentary support
Economy|Food|Political

Brazil ag minister says auction to import rice 'not necessary'

The Brazilian government will no longer need to buy imported rice, Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro told a local TV channel on Wednesday,

Brazil ag minister says auction to import rice 'not necessary'
Economy|News

ECB must not rush into next rate cut, Vasle says

A host of risks could still derail euro zone disinflation, so the European Central Bank should not rush into its next interest rate cut, Slovenia's central bank governor

ECB must not rush into next rate cut, Vasle says
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Asheville synagogue leader speaks out on library assault, community unrest

Asheville synagogue leader speaks out on library assault, community unrest

Asheville synagogue leader speaks out on library assault, community unrest
Business|Technology

Ford sales growth slows as CDK cyberattack rattles auto industry

Ford on Wednesday joined Detroit peer General Motors in reporting slower sales growth for the second quarter as the U.S. auto industry reels from a cyberattack that impaired a key software

Ford sales growth slows as CDK cyberattack rattles auto industry
News|Political|World

Ukrainian drones injure Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers, say Russian-backed officials

A Ukrainian drone attack injured eight workers from the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and left a nearby town largely without power and water, Russian-backed

Ukrainian drones injure Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers, say Russian-backed officials
Business|Technology

Carmaker Stellantis joins forces with France's CEA for EV battery research

Stellantis, the carmaker whose brands include Peugeot, Fiat and Chrysler, announced on Wednesday a partnership with the French state's CEA research organisation to work on a next

Carmaker Stellantis joins forces with France's CEA for EV battery research
News|Political

Egypt's Sisi names new armed forces chief of staff, defence minister

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi named a new chief of staff for the armed forces on Wednesday, after replacing the defence minister in his newly formed cabinet, as tensions

Egypt's Sisi names new armed forces chief of staff, defence minister

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