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Stock market today: World stocks slip on report US might tighten technology curbs on China
Global stocks fell Wednesday as technology shares sank after a report said the U.S. plans tighter…
Bank of England faces dilemma after potential Taylor Swift upside impact on UK inflation
LONDON — The Bank of England is facing a dilemma about whether to cut interest rates…
UK’s new Labour government sets out plans to ‘take the brakes off’ the economy in King’s Speech
LONDON — Britain’s new Labour Party government campaigned on a promise to bring bold change at…
Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of…
In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable path
There aren’t a lot of facts. There are, however, an avalanche of conclusions. So it goes…
After reshaping Las Vegas, The Mirage to be reinvented as part of a massive Hard Rock makeover
LAS VEGAS — The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip. Gambling ends…
UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations
The head of upcoming climate negotiations told world leaders Wednesday that a new financial aid package…
Ex-TV host Carlos Watson convicted in trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media
NEW YORK — Former TV personality Carlos Watson was convicted Tuesday in a federal financial conspiracy…
Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey’s casinos saw their sports betting revenue decline by nearly 24%…