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Philippines overtakes China and Indonesia to be most dependent on coal-generated power

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The Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power overtook China, Indonesia and Poland in 2023, according to Ember.

The 'death knell' sounded for the Conservative Party long before the UK election, polling guru says

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"This is not an election about the ideological position of the parties, this is an election about competence," said the U.K.'s polling expert, John Curtice.

After the icy Brexit years, the UK's relationship with the EU might thaw following the election

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The Labour Party says it wants to "reset" relations with the EU but doesn't want to scare swing voters away from the party.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Top Democrats Pelosi, Clyburn say Biden age concerns are 'legitimate' after debate

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President Biden stumbled through his first debate against Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among Democrats about his ability to win November's election.

Trump sentencing date in hush money case postponed more than two months to Sept. 18

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Trump's lawyers sought to challenge the hush money verdict after the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents have “presumptive immunity” for their official acts.

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Is holding too much cash a mistake? Here's why that may lead to regrets, experts say

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Record returns on cash may distract investors from higher potential gains in stocks, experts say. Here's how to strike a balance.

Individual retirement account balances are growing — why that can be a 'tax nightmare,' advisor says

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Bigger individual retirement account balances can cause tax issues for retirees or their children who inherit the assets, experts say. Here's what to know.

First House Democrat urges Biden to withdraw from presidential race

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett is the first sitting House Democrat to formally call on President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid against former President Donald Trump.

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Trump may roll back student loan forgiveness programs if elected to second term

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If elected again, Trump could make deep cuts to financial aid programs for students. He has even called for shuttering the U.S. Department of Education.

Biden campaign reports raising $127 million in June, over $30 million since debate

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High fundraising totals for the Biden campaign reflect steady grassroots contributions despite the president's sluggish debate performance.

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Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York after criminal indictments

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Rudy Giuliani is embroiled in legal battles over his alleged involvement in helping Donald Trump's failed effort to overturn the 2020 election.

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France's Macron made key mistakes and demonized the left, says bestselling economist Thomas Piketty

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Thomas Piketty, bestselling French economist, pointed to what he described as one of Macron's biggest mistakes: neglecting and demonizing France's left wing.

Trump Media announces $105 million raised from DJT warrants

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Shares of Trump Media had dropped sharply after whipsawing on the day after former President Donald Trump's first debate with President Joe Biden.

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Insurance crisis that started in Florida, California is spreading. Your state could be next

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Insurers are fleeing coastal states like Florida and California after floods and fires, and premiums are skyrocketing. More states face this climate crisis.

The 10 U.S. colleges that offer the best financial aid—none are public schools

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Private colleges generally cost more than public schools, but may offer more financial aid. Students at these schools are most satisfied with their aid offers.

Op-ed: California’s personal finance education requirement is a commitment to future generations

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill requiring high school students take a one-semester personal finance course as a condition for graduation.

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Greece becomes first EU country to introduce a six-day working week

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Greece has introduced a six-day working week for some businesses, seeking to boost productivity and employment in the southern European country.

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Why both former Pres. Trump and Pres. Biden's tariffs can hurt Americans’ wallets

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Both Biden and Trump share common ground on tariffs. Policymakers argue tariffs can protect domestic industries but may also result in higher prices.

Hungary’s Prime Minister Orban — a key Putin ally — makes first wartime visit to Ukraine

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is widely viewed as Russia's closest ally within the European Union and is a vocal critic of NATO's support for Kyiv.

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UK polls point to a massive win for Labour. The party doesn't want voters to think victory is a done deal

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Expectations have mounted that the Labour Party will win the U.K.'s upcoming snap election ever since Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the vote.

Iran faces runoff election between reformist and ultra-conservative presidential candidates amid record low turnout

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Amid record-low voter turnout of around 40% in the election's first round Friday, two dramatically different candidates came out on top.

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Manhattan is now a 'buyer's market' as real estate prices fall and inventory rises

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The average real estate sales price in Manhattan fell 3% to just more than $2 million, according to a report from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel.

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China's young people are 'revenge saving' even as Gen Zers around the world are piling up debt

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Rather than splurging on impulsive purchases, China's young are saving ferociously as the world's second-largest economy remains in the doldrums.

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Supreme Court dissents take a 'darker tone' on Trump immunity ruling

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Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan were the three dissenters to the Trump immunity ruling.

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Crypto takes its fight with SEC directly to Biden and Trump

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Donald Trump huddled with crypto executives and took aim at the Securities and Exchange Commission, while Joe Biden's allies raised alarm.

Monday, Jul 1

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28-year-old mom's teacher salary largely goes toward child care—the real costs of quitting to stay home with your kids

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Carlos and Amanda ask Ramit Sethi if they can afford for Amanda to stay home with their kids versus paying for child care. But there are more costs to consider.

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Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for 'official acts,' limits evidence and reach of special counsel's election case

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Former President Donald Trump is charged with illegally conspiring to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

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Supreme Court punts social media moderation cases back to lower courts

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The Supreme Court on Monday kicked issues around social media content moderation back to lower courts for further review.

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon begins four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress

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Steve Bannon is the second former Trump official to be jailed for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

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Crypto firm Circle gets approval to issue stablecoin in EU under bloc’s strict rules

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Crypto firm Circle said it's been granted an e-money license from France, bringing it into compliance with stablecoin rules under European Union crypto laws.