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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

Drops for computer chipmakers and other AI winners dragged down stock markets worldwide

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world
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Ontario asks for federal support for wildfire evacuations as smoke spreads

Ontario requested federal assistance to evacuate people from remote northern communities ravaged by wildfires on Thursday, as smoke brought poor air quality to Toronto and

Ontario asks for federal support for wildfire evacuations as smoke spreads
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Brookfield-backed Csquare valued at $3.24 billion in NYSE debut

Brookfield-backed data center provider Csquare's shares opened marginally lower before trading down about 3% in their New York Stock

Brookfield-backed Csquare valued at $3.24 billion in NYSE debut
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Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation

Crypto.com said on Thursday that market maker Citadel Securities had invested $400 million in the crypto exchange at a $20 billion valuation, in its first-ever

Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation
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US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits

The U.S. government is reviving a rule that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid, the Department of Homeland

US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
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Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports

Alphabet's Google is months behind schedule on the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro, its most powerful flagship AI model, as the tech giant works to improve its capabilities, particularly

Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports
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Brazil readies 'tough' retaliation to new Trump tariffs, sources say

Brazil's government convened top ministers and staff at the presidential palace on Thursday to prepare the country's response to Washington's

Brazil readies 'tough' retaliation to new Trump tariffs, sources say
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US House Republicans push forward on Trump funding plan for Iran war, election overhaul

Republicans in the U.S.

US House Republicans push forward on Trump funding plan for Iran war, election overhaul
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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
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Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts

Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts

Truth Social will sell Wall Street quicker access to posts
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Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump's own

President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets

Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump's own
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‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave
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Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified

Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
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Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt

Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt

Forgotten bank accounts, baseball cards and a Reds signed ball turned up in Iowa treasure hunt
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Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches

The White House says President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches
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Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Labor is trying to win over U.S. senators

Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
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Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict

A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online

Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict
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Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases

Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know
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Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday

Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
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US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said on Thursday it will sell 274 company-owned retail locations and cut about 500 corporate jobs as part of its restructuring.

US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees
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Chip selloff drags Wall Street lower, offsetting solid earnings, economic data

Chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower on Thursday as they continue to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat

Chip selloff drags Wall Street lower, offsetting solid earnings, economic data
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US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Trump administration to crack down on imports of what they say are partially finished solar cells that are being used to

US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties
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Fed's Logan calls for 'modestly higher' interest rates 

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Thursday became the first of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's new colleagues to call publicly for an interest-rate hike,

Fed's Logan calls for 'modestly higher' interest rates