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EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday said it would drastically reduce asylum claims from seven nations in Africa, the Middle…
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Telefonica to cut 5,000 jobs to slash costs, union says
The cuts, affecting about a fifth of the carrier’s Spanish workforce, will apply to three Telefónica units Spain’s largest…
Politics
Half the Country Sues Trump for Using Shutdown to Slash SNAP Funding
Nearly two dozen states are suing the Trump administration for failing to salvage SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.…
Business
Hedge funds slash bullish oil bets to lowest ever amid Opec hike
Hedge funds chopped their bullish position on US crude to the lowest on record as the Opec+ alliance’s latest decision to boost production…
Politics
Contributor: The White House intends to slash the education safety net
Donald Trump has it in for public education. Don’t be fooled by last week’s release of DOE billions for the coming school year. Education…
Politics
French premier wants to scrap holidays, freeze spending to slash debt
In order to reduce France's record national debt, Prime Minister François Bayrou presented a plan to cancel two public holidays, reduce…
Politics
OMB director asks Congress for $17 million while seeking to slash spending on other agencies
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought asked Congress for an additional $17 million in taxpayer funds for his agency on…
Politics
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
Elon Musk said Wednesday that he is leaving his role as a special government employee for the Trump administration, a move that was…
Politics
Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders unveils a 10-point plan to slash migration in the Netherlands
Far-right Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders announced a 10-point plan Monday that aims to radically slash migration, including using the army…
Politics
Japan aims to slash stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen per 5kg: farm ministry
Japan aims to drastically cut stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen (S$18) per 5 kg and speed up getting rice onto shop shelves as consumers…
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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The growing list of major economies warning of weaker growth because of U.S. tariffs has a new member. The Bank of Japan said on Thursday…
Business
Intel delivers disappointing forecast, moves to slash jobs
Intel, the chipmaker attempting a comeback under new chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu, gave a weak forecast for the current period and…
Fashion
Temu, Shein slash digital ads as tariffs end cheap shipping from China, data show
The online retailers are cutting ad spending on most platforms, according to two digital marketing firms that measure ad spending Chinese…
Business
Nissan's new CEO to slash its vehicle development time
Nissan plans to dramatically cut its car development time to boost its competitiveness, the struggling automaker’s incoming CEO Ivan…
Politics
Ukraine is launching a new drone supply model to slash delivery times to troops
Ukraine says it is launching a new supply model to get drones to troops faster. Its defense minister said the system would reduce delivery…
Business
Shein faces investor pressure to slash valuation to US$30 billion: sources
FAST-fashion retailer Shein is under pressure to cut its valuation to about US$30 billion, according to people familiar with the matter,…
News
German car supplier Bosch to slash 5,500 jobs, two-thirds in Germany
German automotive supplier Bosch logo is pictured on a plant of the industrial group in Schwaebisch Gmuend. Bernd Weißbrod/dpa German…