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Why the oil market shrugged as Iran and Israel appeared on the brink of war this week

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Investors seem to believe that Israel's limited retaliatory strike has provided Iran with an off ramp to refrain from counterattacking.

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VW workers in Tennessee vote to join UAW in historic win for Detroit union

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Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted in favor of the United Auto Workers — marking the union's first successful organizing drive of a foreign automaker.

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Most retirees don't delay Social Security benefits, research finds. Here's why experts say it pays to wait

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A majority of new retirees claim Social Security retirement benefits before age 65, new research finds. Here's why experts say it's better to wait.

Friday, Apr 19

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Citadel Securities blasts Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes over short-selling letter

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Citadel Securities, whose founder is Ken Griffin, was mentioned in a letter by Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes. Donald Trump owns most Trump Media shares.

TV and film jobs may never fully recover post-pandemic, strikes, says Teamsters president

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When it comes to film and TV jobs, "you'll hear the word 'contraction' a lot," said Teamsters president Tommy O'Donnell on a recent MediaMKRS panel.

Los Angeles is using AI in a pilot program to try to predict homelessness and allocate aid

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In Los Angeles, a homelessness prevention pilot program aims to use predictive AI to identify individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless.

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New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided

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Donald Trump was ordered to pay more than $460 million damages in a civil business fraud lawsuit lodged by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Trump trial opening statements to begin Monday as ex-president loses appeal to delay hush money case

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A full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates was selected Friday for the New York criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump.

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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse in New York

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Donald Trump was inside Manhattan Supreme Court when the man set himself on fire outside, during the last phase of jury selection.

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Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns

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The Netherlands' digital mininster said the government will be forced to stop using Facebook pages if it doesn't get clarity on its concerns from Meta.

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FAA will require more rest time for air traffic controllers amid fatigue concerns

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Staffing shortfalls have led to forced overtime and tightly packed air traffic controller schedules

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Some students are still struggling to access college aid amid ongoing FAFSA 'disaster'

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Problems with the new FAFSA have resulted in fewer students applying for college financial aid, which could impact enrollment decisions for the fall.

Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock

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Donald Trump owns nearly 60% of Trump Media, which operates the Truth Social app. DJT shares are sharply down since their March trading debut.

How much money Americans in their 30s saved in 2023—and how to save more, according to a CFP

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Despite various financial burdens, people in their 30s managed to save the most out of any age group last year — and here's how they can save even more in 2024.

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Defense giant BAE Systems linked to arms deals in countries accused of human rights abuses, report finds

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British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report.

Messaging app Telegram to allow Tether stablecoin payments

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Users of encrypted messaging service Telegram can now start sending money via the stablecoin USDT by using the Telegram Open Network blockchain.

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Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says

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Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.

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Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation?

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A full-blown Israel-Iran war would be devastating to both sides and highly destabilizing for the Middle East.

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Dutch minister confident ‘crown jewel’ chip firm ASML will stay in Netherlands after threat to leave

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Dutch Finance Minister Steven van Weyenberg told CNBC's Karen Tso he is "very optimistic about ASML's future and that it will be within the Netherlands."

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'We've never seen anything like this': Dubai Airports CEO expects normal service within 24 hours after flood chaos

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Dubai Airports CEO said he expects services to return "close to normality" soon as the major transit hub deals with the fallout from unprecedented flooding.

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As India heads to the polls, Modi’s BJP is set to get a boost in opposition-ruled Tamil Nadu

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Politics in Tamil Nadu has been dominated by regional players with ethno-nationalist ideologies, rooted in the Tamil language and culture.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year, and could still climb

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The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage sits around 7.5%, the highest level since mid-November of last year, according to Mortgage News Daily.

White House will 'make sure gas prices remain affordable' heading into summer, Biden advisor says

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Gasoline futures have risen nearly 29% this year with prices at the pump currently averaging $3.67 a gallon, according to the motorist association AAA.

Trump trial: Full jury chosen for New York hush money case

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Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records in a scheme to silence porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.

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TikTok doubles ad buy to fight potential U.S. ban as Congress moves to fast-track legislation

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TikTok could be banned in the United States with Congress on the brink of passing a bill that would push parent company ByteDance to divest of the app.

National Park Week is coming up — and that means free entry for visitors

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Visitors get free admission to all national parks on April 20.

CNBC Inside India: Musk and Modi

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Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon, and the timing couldn't be any better.

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U.S. tech CEOs give India PM Modi boost ahead of election

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India's Narendra Modi has been courting U.S. tech company leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook ahead of the country's national elections.

U.S. unveils new sanctions targeting Iran's drone program following Israel attack

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The sanctions by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control target 16 individuals and two entities involved in Tehran's drone production.

Airport chaos, sleeping in metro stations, no running water: Dubai's flood mayhem continues

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The UAE continues to reel from floods caused by the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert state.