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Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps

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Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.

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KKR Secures About a Third of Fuji Soft, Dousing Hopes of Bidding War

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Fuji Soft shares fell sharply on fading expectations of a bidding war after two key shareholders of the software developer agreed to KKR’s tender offer.

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Kamala Harris Is an Artless Dodger

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She evades every question of substance, leaving voters a choice between Awful and Empty.

U.S. Officials Concede Gaza Cease-Fire Out of Reach for Biden

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The Biden administration is still pushing talks, but it is no longer expecting a breakthrough.

Trump Repeals His Own Tax Reform

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He’s proposing to dismantle his biggest economic success.

Thursday, Sep 19

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An Arrest for Supreme Court Threats

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In one message he said the country needs ‘mass assassinations.’

Hillary Clinton's New Speech Code

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The former Senator and Democratic presidential nominee says spreading what she calls disinformation should be a crime.

Why Are Hezbollah's Pagers Off-Limits?

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Israel sabotaged the terror group’s secure military communications

Ukraine's Lessons for the Pentagon

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To excel with new tech, the U.S. must rethink its doctrine, training, procurement and more.

The Case forTrump's Tariffs

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Combined with tax cuts and deregulation, they’ll ensure that America’s economy booms again.

Why the Fed Cut Sent Stocks Soaring

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When rates go low, future profits go high. Everyone wants a cut.

Maybe It's Time for Jewish Self-Segregation

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The self-protective impulse is a healthy response to a wave of antisemitism.

The Teamsters' Lesson for Trump

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The rank and file support him. There’s no need to pander to union leaders.

A Fear of Dissent Haunts the Federal Reserve

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The FOMC too often speaks with one voice, an oddity in its history and for central banks globally.

Keep an Eye on the Canadian Border

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Ottawa’s decision to tighten immigration policies has created a surge of crossing into New York, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Is It Rude to Call This a White House Vote-Buying Scheme?

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A federal judge delays the latest Biden-Harris raid on the Treasury.

Brazil Fines Musk for Skirting X Ban

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Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Elon Musk’s X to pay a fine of almost $1 million a day until he stops users from accessing the banned platform in the country.

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Dow, S&P 500 Hit Records After Rate Cut

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Industrials push above 42000 in delayed response to Fed lowering rates; tech shares and risky assets rise.

Israel Steps Up Airstrikes Against Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

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Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, just as the militant group’s leader said two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies amounted to a declaration of war.

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Hedge Fund Two Sigma Is in Settlement Talks With SEC

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The firm is likely to pay as much as $100 million to settle a probe of a trading scandal.

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Meta to European Union: Your Tech Rules Threaten to Squelch the AI Boom

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The Facebook parent and other companies are warning in an open letter that the regulations risk hampering innovation and economic growth.

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Boy Stabbed to Death in China as Anti-Japan Sentiment Soars

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The attack on the 10-year-old boy was the second such incident in months amid a social-media campaign that has stirred up anti-Japan sentiment in China.

Roy Gillian, Amusement-Park Owner Who Personified the Jersey Shore, Dies at 94

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The former mayor and owner of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, N.J., he helped define “America’s Greatest Family Resort.”

The Fed Aims to Repeat Greenspan's 1990s Masterpiece

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The 1995 cuts helped lay the groundwork for a soft landing and the late ’90s boom years.

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Israel Scored a Stunning Blow Against Hezbollah. Its Path to Victory Is Less Clear.

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Whether the one-two punch against the militant group results in a decisive victory remains in question.

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? The Fed's Big Cut Changed the Math

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Millions can potentially save money by refinancing, but many are waiting for rates to drop further.

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Norges Bank Holds Key Rate, First Cut Seen at Beginning of 2025

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Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5%, a level that is expected to remain unchanged until the end of the year as a weak krone continues to threaten efforts to bring inflation down.

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Tech Jobs Have Dried Up---and Aren't Coming Back Soon

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Employment for software engineers has cooled as resources shift toward developing artificial intelligence.

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Pentagon Worries Israel Is Close to Launching Ground War in Lebanon

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The wave of exploding electronic devices used by Hezbollah members could be a prelude to a wider attack by Israel.

Putin Is Under Pressure to Call Up More Troops for War of Attrition

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The Russian president earlier this year rebuffed Defense Ministry officials who had tried to convince him they needed more soldiers.