Economy
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Oil prices climb up on US growth data
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by stronger US economic growth data and expectations that global economic activity will bolster…
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Russia using bitcoin in foreign trade to counter Western sanction: Finance minister
Russian companies have begun using bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments following legislative changes that allowed such use…
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IMF grants Egypt initial approval of $1.2 billion fourth review
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the fourth review under its Extended Fund Facility arrangement,…
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FAA lifts groundstop of American Airlines flights after brief suspension on Christmas Eve
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into…
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Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 US stores on Christmas Eve, union says
A strike at Starbucks’ US stores will expand to over 300 stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected…
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Airline pilots, crews voice concerns about Middle East routes
In late September, an experienced pilot at low-cost European airline Wizz Air felt anxious after learning his plane would fly…
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Starbucks workers expand strike in US cities including New York
Starbucks’ workers have expanded their strike to four more US cities, including New York, the union representing over 10,000 baristas…
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OpenAI fined $15.5M by Italy over ChatGPT
The Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP), an independent authority set up to protect fundamental rights and freedoms in connection with…
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Starbucks employees begin strike today in the US
The Workers’ Union of Starbucks Corporation, the American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves, announced a five-day strike in…
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Trump threatens EU with tariffs over oil and gas imports
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday the European Union should step up US oil and gas imports or face tariffs on the…
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