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U.S. oil rises nearly 2% to top $83 a barrel as slowing manufacturing raises interest rate cut hopes

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The House of Representatives passed legislation over the weekend that would broaden sanctions against Iran's oil exports

Half of American workers support a ban on talking politics in the office

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Just under half of all workers say they would be in favor of a ban on talking politics in the office, a new CNBC survey finds.

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Here's why Biden administration believes new student loan forgiveness plan will survive legal challenges

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After the Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden's first plan to forgive student debt, his administration set out to create a more viable relief package.

Labor Department issues rule to crack down on bad retirement savings advice

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The Biden administration issued a final "fiduciary" rule that aims to rein in conflicts of interest that officials say erode Americans' savings.

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Trump trial: National Enquirer would 'embellish' negative stories about Trump's 2016 rivals, Pecker says

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Trump is charged with falsifying business records related to a scheme to silence porn star Stormy Daniels from speaking about an alleged tryst with him.

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Germany arrests EU Parliament staff member on China espionage charges

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A German man was arrested for allegedly sharing information from the European Parliament with the China's secret service, the federal prosecutor’s office said.

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U.S. ambassador insists security pact with Australia, U.K. won't spur a nuclear arms race

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The AUKUS alliance was forged in 2021 to address shared regional concerns about China's rising power.

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India's high unemployment is a 'ticking bomb,' opposition says, as election battle with Modi's BJP heats up

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India's youth make up 83% of the unemployed population, according to an ILO report, but government as well as ILO data shows a decline in joblessness in the past few years.

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Billionaire donors rethink Columbia University support amid pro-Palestinian protests

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Columbia students set up a tent encampment to protest Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

Monday, Apr 22

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Donald Trump set to receive $1.25 billion worth of Trump Media stock in DJT earnout bonus

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Former President Donald Trump is already the majority shareholder in Trump Media, which trades under the ticker DJT.

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Trump trial: Court adjourns with ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker set to resume testimony

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Prosecutors and attorneys for Donald Trump clashed as they each tried to define the former president's alleged crimes in his historic hush money trial.

Delta Air Lines gives staff another 5% raise, hikes starting wages to $19 an hour

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Delta is the country's most profitable airline and has repeatedly lifted staff pay.

Ex-JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to run Airbus North America

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The recently departed CEO will be managing relationships with customers in North America, including his former airline and Spirit.

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U.S. crude oil hovers above $83 after Iran says it will not escalate conflict with Israel

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told NBC News the Islamic Republic does not plan to respond to Israel's retaliatory strike launched Friday.

EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite’s money-for-views program over addiction fears

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The European Union on Monday opened proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok and threatened to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program.

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Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores as investor group looks to save the brand

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Longtime mall retailer Express filed for bankruptcy and plans to close nearly 100 stores as an investor group looks to save it from extinction.

Given a lifeline by the U.S., Ukraine must now prove it can beat Russia

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Time is of the essence for Ukraine, which has been pleading for more air defense systems, artillery and ammunition to turn the tide in the war.

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Emirates CEO issues apology after Dubai flood chaos; says airline has 30,000 suitcases to return

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"We know our response has been far from perfect. We acknowledge and understand the frustration of our customers," Emirates Airline CEO Tim Clark wrote.

Pro-China party reportedly wins big in the Maldives, likely accelerating its shift away from India

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The outcome is widely expected to accelerate the Indian Ocean archipelago's shift toward China and away from its traditional ally of India.

Here's why FEMA has spent about $4 billion to help destroy flood-prone homes

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Floodplain buyouts allow homeowners to move out of harm's way and help the community create open space that can collect flood waters to protect other homes.

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Israel's military intel chief resigns, citing failures over Oct. 7 attack

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The intelligence chief of Israel's Defense Forces has resigned citing failures linked to the Hamas terror attack carried out on Oct. 7.

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Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia’s military during this week's visit

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He is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over this matter, when he is in Shanghai and Beijing from April 24-26.

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Japan and South Korea could coordinate currency intervention, but they may need U.S. support

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The U.S. last week acknowledged Japan and South Korea's "serious concerns" over the recent sharp depreciation in their currencies.

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Here are the top 10 smartest cities in the world — and none are in the U.S.

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The 2024 Smart City Index, by IMD World Competitiveness Center and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), ranked 142 smart cities around the world.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Trump wins voters on inflation as Biden zeroes in on tariffs, jobs: NBC News poll

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Trump attacked Biden on social media following the release of the most recent consumer price index.

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Nowhere for the water to go: Dubai flooding shows the world is failing a big climate change drainage test

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Urban environments paved over nature like Dubai with no way to drain the water from more frequent, massive rainfalls need new solutions for climate change fast.

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Top 10 U.S. cities for eco-conscious living—they're almost all on the West Coast

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Of the top 10 greenest cities in America, eight are on the West Coast.

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This is the best U.S. city for remote workers—it has a population of 68,000

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While the best cities for remote workers are spread across Europe and Asia, one U.S. city cracks the top 10.

You can buy a home in France or Italy for 'the price of a new truck'—but take these 3 steps before retiring abroad

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Tommy Sikes started searching French and Italian properties for fun. Now the CFP helps guide clients toward their dream European retirements.

Saturday, Apr 20

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Trump Media CEO says he’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to defend DJT investors from short sellers

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President Biden mocked Donald Trump for Trump Media's stock decline in a Pennsylvania speech.