
Israel's Netanyahu and allies pass new budget with sweeping grants for settlements, ultra-Orthodox
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has passed a new two-year budget, a step that could bring some stability to his coalition and clear the way for it to press ahead with its religious, pro-settlement agenda
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Pills flowed for years as DEA dragged feet on disciplining opioid distributor
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed one of the nation’s largest drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge’s recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of suspicious opioid orders
1970-01-01 08:00

New Zealand's central bank raises key interest rate to 5.5% but signals next move will be a cut
New Zealand’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.5% but signaled its next move would be a cut, sparking a sell-off in the currency
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukrainian refugee brings family coffee firm to Dorset
Amer Al Atti is hoping to start production after importing his firm's roasting equipment from Kyiv.
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Asia Reopening Stocks Slump on China Covid Wave, US Macro Worry
Asian travel and retail stocks fell amid concerns on the latest wave of Covid in China as well
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Marketmind: UK awaits CPI; US debt standoff casts long shadow
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Britain gets a read on how
1970-01-01 08:00

Sony says independent player status paying off in streaming war
By Sam Nussey TOKYO Sony Group Corp said on Wednesday that its status as an independent provider of
1970-01-01 08:00

Yellowstone National Park says encounter between park visitor and bison calf forced authorities to euthanize animal
Officials at Yellowstone National Park say they were forced to put down a newborn bison calf after another unfortunate encounter between a park visitor and wildlife, according to a release from the National Park Service.
1970-01-01 08:00

Just in case: Anxious retirees, social service groups among those making default contingency plans
Politicians in Washington may be offering assurance that the government will figure out a way to avert default, but around the country, economic anxiety is rising and some people already are adjusting their routines
1970-01-01 08:00

China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Fiscal Funds in Warning to Officials
China pledged to step up auditing work to ensure the Communist Party’s major policy initiatives are enforced and
1970-01-01 08:00

Malaysia raids Swatch stores, seizes colorful watches linked to gay pride
Swiss watchmaker Swatch says Malaysian authorities have raided its stores and confiscated 164 watches from its Pride Collection
1970-01-01 08:00

Honda to supply engines for Aston Martin starting with 2026 F1 regulations
Honda will return as a factory Formula One supplier in partnership with Aston Martin in 2026 when F1 introduces new engine regulations
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