An equal pay claim took down Britain's second-biggest city. Others are on the brink
Birmingham — the biggest British city after London — is in dire financial straits.
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Bangladesh's worst ever dengue outbreak a 'canary in the coal mine' for climate crisis, WHO expert warns
Bangladesh is battling its worst dengue outbreak on record, with more than 600 people killed and 135,000 cases reported since April, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as one of its experts blamed the climate crisis and El Nino weather pattern for driving the surge.
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Three major China banks to lower rates on existing first-home mortgages
BEIJING Three of China's major state banks said on Thursday they will start to lower interest rates on
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Canada finance minister defends central bank independence after rate comment
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland defended the central bank's independence on Wednesday after her comments welcoming the Bank
1970-01-01 08:00
Possible Fed overtightening makes recession more likely than not, Deutsche Bank says
NEW YORK Despite recent optimism around the U.S. economy, a recession remains a more likely scenario than a
1970-01-01 08:00
Party City set to exit bankruptcy with $1 billion debt reduction
By Dietrich Knauth A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved Party City Holdco's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, which
1970-01-01 08:00
Bankman-Fried loses bid to get out of jail, appeals court will hear case
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK Sam Bankman-Fried on Wednesday lost his bid to be freed immediately from a
1970-01-01 08:00
Clippers big mad that Taylor Swift had more banners in their arena
As Taylor Swift's mania reigns over America, the Clippers are upset that Swifters have more banners than they do. What can the team do about this?
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Wall Street Journal: China bans use of iPhones for government officials
China has banned the use of iPhones for central government officials, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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Bank of Canada holds interest rate 5%, warns of more tightening
TORONTO The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key overnight interest rate at 5%, noting the economy
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French schools turn away girls wearing abayas as Muslim rights group challenges ban
Public schools in France have been turning away students for breaking a new national ban on the abaya, a long, robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women, as a rights group filed an appeal against the prohibition.
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Bank of Canada seen holding rates steady after economy shrank in Q2
By Steve Scherer and David Ljunggren OTTAWA The Bank of Canada on Wednesday is expected to keep rates
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