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Chancellor says she will raise tax on global oil firms to help meet costs of plans and confirms delay to fuel duty increasesRachel Reeves will cut VAT to 5% on…
May 21, 2026
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Approved claims started getting paid out during the week of May 11, according to the webpage for the class-action settlement. Depending on whether they received a Loblaw gift card in…
May 21, 2026
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Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire after his company, SpaceX, confirmed plans to go public. Because Musk owns the majority of the shares, it could push…
May 21, 2026
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For North America, the plan is designed to expand the automaker’s hybrid offerings, and offer new pickup trucks, a small van and seven “affordable” vehicles.
May 21, 2026
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The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports.
May 21, 2026
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Now that the U.S. government must refund most tariffs, Walmart says it might put its refund money toward lowering store prices. Executives say the cost of gas has shoppers increasingly…
May 21, 2026
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It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta…
May 21, 2026
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From Saudi Aramco to Facebook, these are the biggest IPOs in history and why SpaceX could dwarf them all.
May 21, 2026
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Whether you are a recent graduate or someone simply looking for a change, Jodi Kantor, author of the book, “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work” joins TODAY to share…
May 21, 2026
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The Philippine justice chief ordered authorities on Thursday to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of a senator wanted on an alleged crime against humanity. He warned…
May 21, 2026
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EasyJet reported wider first-half losses as the Iran war pushed up fuel costs and weakened demand. The airline warned of continued pressure from higher prices and softer summer bookings despite…
May 21, 2026
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A new model of central banking would weaken the power of bond vigilantes – and help progressive politicians pay for transformative changeDaniela Gabor is professor of economics and macrofinance at…
May 21, 2026
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As high fuel prices and disruption from the Middle East conflict force many Asian carriers to cut capacity and rearrange routes, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is moving in the opposite direction:…
May 21, 2026
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SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, giants of the artificial intelligence sector, are rushing to test investor appetite in the stock markets.
May 21, 2026
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
May 21, 2026
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Firms hit by ‘perfect storm’ of uncertainty about Labour leadership and impact of Iran warCompanies in the UK’s dominant services sector have reported one of the sharpest declines in business…
May 21, 2026
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As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes.
May 21, 2026
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Walmart reported positive earnings, but U.S. consumers are struggling with rising costs.
May 21, 2026
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Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
May 21, 2026
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The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
May 21, 2026
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The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
May 21, 2026
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The holiday rental giant is expanding far beyond accommodation, adding car hires, luggage storage, boutique hotels, AI-powered planning tools and exclusive travel experiences.
May 21, 2026
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Colossal Biosciences claims to be on the road to reviving another extinct species. They're not even close.
May 21, 2026
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After a 6 1/2-year hiatus from theaters, "Star Wars" returns to the big screen this weekend with "The Mandalorian and Grogu." But the franchise now faces a very different landscape.
May 21, 2026
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The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in…
May 21, 2026
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Sometimes it is more than merely an exogenous constraint
May 21, 2026
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Does the country’s manufacturing success leave space for anyone else?
May 21, 2026
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Some have been hammered; even those who haven’t might be soon
May 21, 2026
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Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed” will take over the time slot held by “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” following the host’s final episode on Thursday.
May 21, 2026
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Pratt, a former reality TV star, is flooding social media with edgy humor, AI slop and combative rhetoric as a way of grabbing attention and winning the vote of the…
May 21, 2026
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Malaysia’s internet regulator issued a statutory demand to TikTok on Thursday after a fake account allegedly used artificial intelligence to insult the country’s king, including posts falsely claiming he ate…
May 21, 2026
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The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
May 21, 2026
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s declaration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a “war criminal” highlights the balancing act between his human rights convictions and commitment to protecting…
May 21, 2026
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YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
May 21, 2026
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The United States has denied any role in Norway’s decision to cancel a missile sale to Malaysia, saying it had supported the acquisition, after the dispute raised questions over Washington’s…
May 21, 2026
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The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.
May 21, 2026
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