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Wall Street opens higher on tariff relief
stocks opened higher on Thursday (Jan 22), inching towards all-time highs, after President Donald Trump dialed back his threat of tariffs…
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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
At a suburban Kyiv railway station, two carriages painted in the blue and white livery of Ukrainian Railways sit on the main platform,…
Politics
French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis
Almost a year to the day since French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal was arrested on arrival at Algiers airport, the Algerian presidency…
Politics
Senate approves shutdown deal as Democrats balk at lack of healthcare relief
WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final approval Monday night to a deal that could end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, sending…
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Judges order USDA to restart SNAP funding, but hungry families won't get immediate relief
Two federal judges told the U.S. Department of Agriculture in separate rulings Friday that it must begin using billions of dollars in…
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TextEdit and the Relief of Simple Software
The so-called desktop first appeared on a home computer in 1981, with the release of the Xerox 8010 Star Information System. That device…
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EU chief: Release of hostages a 'moment of relief for entire world'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the release of the final hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as a "moment of…
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All eyes on Ghislaine Maxwell as longtime Epstein aide seeks prison relief
WASHINGTON — Uproar over the Trump administration’s handling of files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation continues to grip Washington,…
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Global coffee supply relief possible in three years, ICO head says
By Roberto Samora CAMPINAS, Brazil (Reuters) -Global coffee supply could improve in three years as new plantations spurred by record high…
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US: Stocks rebound on jobs data relief, US-China talks
Wall Street stocks bounced on Friday as solid US employment data helped stave off concerns of an imminent downturn, while President Donald…
Politics
China’s power prices nosedive in relief to tariff-hit factories
A crash in Chinese coal prices, and a flood of clean energy, are cutting power rates in major industrial hubs, easing pressure on some of…
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Europe: German stocks rise on tax relief package approval; Stoxx 600 touches one-week high
EUROPEAN stocks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by Berlin’s approval of a 46- billion euro (S$68.2 billion) corporate tax relief…
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Nikkei ends at two-week high on US tariff relief, chip rally
Japan’s Nikkei ended trade on Thursday (May 29) at the highest point in more than two weeks after a US court blocked President Donald…
Politics
Japan pledges immediate rice relief for consumers to prevent shift to foreign brands
Japan’s new agriculture minister pledged on Friday to quickly move rice from government stockpiles to store shelves where they would be…
Business
US to keep China chip curbs, spurning Nvidia’s call for relief
The Trump administration will maintain efforts to keep advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology out of China’s hands, a top White…
Politics
Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Are So Large, 10% Feels Like a Relief
There has been a mantra spreading among weary corporate executives who are becoming resigned to President Trump’s tariffs while still…
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Maine Representative Laurel Libby Seeks Emergency Relief from the Supreme Court
Earlier today, the law firm of Consovoy McCarthy filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court on behalf of Maine Representative…
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UN is threatened by Israel’s decision to cut ties with relief agency, world court told
The very nature of the UN is threatened by Israel’s refusal to accept the rights of its agencies to operate freely in the occupied…
Politics
DOJ rejects immunity for UN Palestinian relief agency in boost for Oct. 7 families' lawsuit
President Trump wasted no time defunding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, but it turns out his administration wasn't finished.…
Politics
Trump, U.S. officials meet with first-in-line Japan on tariff relief
President Trump said Wednesday he met with a delegation from Japan to negotiate "trade fairness" as nations try to avoid the reimposition…
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Europe: Shares advance as Trump hints at auto-related tariff relief; LVMH plunges
European shares rose on Tuesday (Apr 15) as investors weighed fast-changing US tariff plans, while shares of LVMH slumped after the luxury…
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Some Online Scam Victims Can Now Seek Tax Relief on Firmer Ground
Victims of sophisticated online scams are often dealt a double whammy. Not only is their money forever gone, but these stolen sums often…
Politics
Trump Exempts Electronics, Including iPhones, Smartphones, Laptops and Chips from Reciprocal Tariffs in Major Relief to Americans
iPhones, smartphones, computers, and various other electronic devices will not be affected by President Trump's sweeping reciprocal…
Politics
Tariff News Is Scant Relief for Restaurants
Every waiter knows the type: the volatile diner who barges in with a list of demands, orders an off-the-menu item that sends the kitchen…