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Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
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Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030

Coca-Cola and its two authorized bottlers, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, will invest 17.6 billion rand ($1.05 billion) in South

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030
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US retail sales strong in February; rising gasoline prices will hurt spending

U.S. retail sales increased by the most in seven months in February as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and temperatures warmed up, but surging

US retail sales strong in February; rising gasoline prices will hurt spending
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Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers
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Highs and lows from the US jobs report

U.S. employment growth snapped back in March after a hefty decline in February, and the jobless rate declined unexpectedly to 4.3%, but economists found the headline

Highs and lows from the US jobs report
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Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
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India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress

India’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday as policymakers assess the fallout from the war in Iran, which threatens the

India seen holding rates as 'Goldilocks' phase gives way to stress
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BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise its benchmark rate to 1.00% by end-June, with nearly two-thirds of economists in a Reuters poll predicting the move, and a

BOJ to hike rates by June as war-fuelled inflation risks mount: Reuters poll
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Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices

Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices

Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices
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Italy sees slower GDP growth due to high energy costs, economy minister says

Italy is preparing to cut its GDP growth estimates to factor in the negative impact of rising energy prices, Economy Minister Giancarlo

Italy sees slower GDP growth due to high energy costs, economy minister says
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UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
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Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households

Gonzalo Martinez, a 37-year-old teacher, hopes that one day when he opens his bank account, he'll have no more debt looming over him.

Argentina credit stress deepens as inflation and utility costs hit households
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7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
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Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?
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Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

Vehicle ownership has long been a big part of the American dream

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
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Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring

Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates
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US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries
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South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut

South Africans have rushed to buy fuel as the country braces for record price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict

South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut
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US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market

U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish

US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market
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Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks

Cambodia says it is close to shutting down all online scam centers operating in the Southeast Asian country

Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks
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Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
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Actor Tessa Thompson, Sen. Adam Schiff and more sound off on Paramount eying Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount’s possible takeover of Warner Bros

Actor Tessa Thompson, Sen. Adam Schiff and more sound off on Paramount eying Warner Bros. Discovery
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Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'

President Donald Trump has used a record-length State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'
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McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story

President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U_S_ economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.”

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
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Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Donald Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
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US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation
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FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office

A look at false and misleading claims made as President Donald Trump marks his first year back in office by highlighting accomplishments at Davos and at a White House briefing

FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office
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Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?
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Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US

Milken Institute chief economist William Lee breaks down job-finding expectations ahead of the release of the final US jobs report of 2025.

Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US
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Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns
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Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025

Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025

Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025
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Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan

President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan
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The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year

The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year

The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year
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Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway

The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings

Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
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The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout
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US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it

U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed and likely distorted by the government shutdown

US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it
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Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal
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Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy

Trump-related companies and crypto projects exploded when President Trump was reelected. One year in, the picture isn't as rosy. CNN's Matt Egan reports.

Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy
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Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt grew defensive over the White House’s handling of the economy in exchanges with reporters Thursday, standing by President Donald Trump’s comments that parents should “give up” certain products this Christmas if they have affordability concerns and insisting things have improved under Trump’s watch. The exchange kicked off when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked about the president's comment Tuesday to an audience in Pennsylvania about cutting back on purchases. “You don’t need 37 dolls for your daughter. Two or three is nice,” the president said.

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
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Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
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Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising
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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

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Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases
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Inflation is catfishing you about the economy

Black Friday spending was strong, but the numbers don’t tell the full story. CNN’s David Goldman explains how inflation can make the US economy seem healthier than it actually is.

Inflation is catfishing you about the economy
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Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line

New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours

Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line
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Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital

Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital

Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital
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Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says

Inflation in the euro zone is practically at the European Central Bank's 2% target and will fluctuate around it despite a tariff-induced price rise in the United States,

Euro zone inflation practically at target, ECB's Nagel says