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With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Business

With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inflicted global pain during the months-long conflict with the U.S. and Israel. A tentative deal is in place, but questio...

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and hints at rate hike later this year
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and hints at rate hike later this year

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rates unchanged Wednesday, and signaled its next move could be a rate increase. It's the first rate decision und...

3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting
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3 things to know about the new Fed chief's first meeting

Kevin Warsh takes questions from reporters this afternoon for the first time since taking over as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh and his colleagues are...

The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it
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The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it

The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal t...

Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'
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Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'

A new Pew survey finds many working parents feel they cannot give 100% at either work or home. Benefits like paid sick leave and more affordable childcare could...

Is it a renter's market? It depends on where you live
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Is it a renter's market? It depends on where you live

About 40% of rentals on Zillow offer move-in deals, like a month of free rent, thanks to a construction boom that created an apartment surplus in some parts of...

'I sell ice cream - here are the secrets of our prices and how often I treat myself'
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'I sell ice cream - here are the secrets of our prices and how often I treat myself'

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a d...

Crude oil futures drop after Trump promises an Iran deal will be signed Friday
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Crude oil futures drop after Trump promises an Iran deal will be signed Friday

Oil prices had already fallen quite dramatically on Thursday and Friday, in anticipation of an imminent deal. President Trump has posted online that the Strait...

Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center
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Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center

A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building. The institution appealed, an e...

Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from the building
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Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from the building

Workers finished removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove ref...

Paramount takeover of Warner Bros won't harm competition or consumers, DOJ says
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Paramount takeover of Warner Bros won't harm competition or consumers, DOJ says

A US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has determined the merger is not...

Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
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Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

The decision paves the way for a proposed $110 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which inclu...

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