Economy
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Ben & Jerry’s says parent Unilever decided to oust ice cream maker’s CEO
Ben & Jerry’s said its parent company, Unilever, decided to oust the ice cream maker’s chief executive, Dave Stever, escalating a battle…
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China’s economy shows signs of improvement, as officials outline plans to boost consumer spending
The Chinese economy showed signs of improvement in the first two months of the year, though housing market weakness remained…
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Shareholder demands Maersk address alleged Israel arms shipments
A shareholder in Danish shipping giant Maersk will demand Tuesday that it respond to allegations it has transported arms to Israel during the country’s…
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Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to…
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US weighing in on Lebanon’s next central bank governor: Sources
The US is weighing in with Lebanon’s government on the selection of the country’s next central bank governor in a…
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Assailant sets a woman on fire on a tram in eastern Germany and flees
An assailant poured a liquid over a woman on a tram in eastern Germany on Sunday and set her on…
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China to crack down on stock market fake news as AI spurs misinformation, says state media
China’s securities watchdog will step up monitoring fake information in the stock market and work with the police and cyberspace…
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Pirate bay-linked businessman dies in Slovenia plane crash
Swedish businessman Carl Lundstroem, owner of the internet provider that hosted the illegal file-sharing site The Pirate Bay, has died…
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Russian oil supplies to India recover in March, sources say
India’s Russian oil imports recovered in March, returning near usual levels after a 3-month decline, as non-sanctioned vessels were delivering…
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‘Regrettable’ that Japan not exempt from US steel tariffs: Govt. spokesperson
The fact Japan was not granted an exemption from US steel and aluminum tariffs is “regrettable,” Tokyo’s top government spokesman…
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