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Stock market today: World stocks slip on report US might tighten technology curbs on China

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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

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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%…