US Treasury Secretary Yellen arrives in Beijing
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Beijing Thursday where she'll meet with senior Chinese officials. Yellen will be in China until July 9, according to the Department of the Treasury.
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Euro zone retail sales flat in May, still down year-on-year
BRUSSELS Retail sales in the euro zone were unchanged in May, Eurostat said on Thursday, as increased spending
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Trump aide set to appear before Florida judge for arraignment
Nearly a month after Donald Trump and his aide were indicted in federal court, Walt Nauta is set to appear before a judge in Florida to say he is not guilty.
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No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here's why
Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending
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A windstorm at Yellowstone National Park downed hundreds of trees and damaged multiple buildings and cars
Clean-up efforts are underway at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming after a major windstorm blew across the southern portion of the park Monday, knocking down hundreds of trees, park officials said.
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Savers should be cheering higher interest rates. So why are they unhappy?
When central banks raise interest rates, mortgage borrowers can expect higher monthly repayments, while savers are supposed to be rewarded with bigger returns on their deposits. Or so the theory goes.
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A 65-year-old man is found dead from apparent extreme heat at Death Valley National Park
A 65-year-old San Diego man was found dead apparently from extreme heat at Death Valley National Park in California, where his car had two flat tires and a non-functioning air conditioning system as temperatures soared into the triple digits, park officials said Wednesday.
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Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy
The 2023 World Beach Games, scheduled to take place in Bali next month, have been canceled after hosts Indonesia suddenly withdrew from the tournament.
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Philadelphia mass shooting was 'obviously planned,' DA says. But investigation could still take months
The man facing murder charges in the shootings of five people in a Philadelphia neighborhood earlier this week "obviously planned" the rampage, but the investigation into other factors of the case could take months as authorities dig for more details, a district attorney said.
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Moderna inks deal to make mRNA medicines in China
US drugmaker Moderna has signed a deal to make mRNA medicines in China as part of its first major investment in the country, despite escalating trade and political tension between Washington and Beijing.
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Thief breaks into California wine shop through its roof and steals rare, expensive bottles, store says
Police in Southern California are investigating a theft at a high-end wine shop where, according to the store, a burglar drilled a hole into its roof, descended via rope and stole around 600 bottles of wine and liquor worth over $500,000.
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The war in Ukraine will define Biden's legacy, but peril and uncertainty lie ahead
President Joe Biden's emphatic Oval Office statement Wednesday that the US "fully, fully, fully" backs Sweden's bid to join NATO emphasized the extraordinary, legacy defining role he has played in defying 21st century Russian expansionism.
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