Economy
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Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases — and winning
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring…
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Britain suffers longest hit to living standards since records began
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said this is ‘Rishi’s recession’ but the people are paying for it Credit: Hollie Adams/Bloomber Britain…
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US Senate okays $60B Ukraine aid bill but hurdles in House remain
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema heads into the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 12, 2024. (AFP Photo)…
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Top world leaders talk of climate crisis at U.N. summit
Dozens of world leaders said they know the planet’s dangerously overheating and they are trying to keep it from getting…
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Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders that U.S. ‘not going anywhere’ as it looks to build economic ties
Leaders pose for a photo at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Thursday in San Francisco. Photo: AP/Godofredo A Vásquez…
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US, China presidents vow to de-escalate tensions at crucial summit
U.S. President Joe Biden (R) meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week…
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Americans’ faith in institutions has been sliding for years. The chaos in Congress isn’t helping
WASHINGTON (AP) — For many Americans, the Republican dysfunction that has ground business in the U.S. House to a halt…
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Putin praises ‘dear friend’ Xi; pitches Russia’s Northern Sea route
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and…
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US Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a…
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On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate tries to approve funding but it’s almost too late
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after hard-right Republicans in Congress…
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