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Former Librarian of Congress, fired by Trump, vows to improve public information in new Mellon role

Former Librarian of Congress, fired by Trump, vows to improve public information in new Mellon role

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Reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 8%

Reignited Trump-Musk feud burns Tesla investors, shares of EV company tumble 8%

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Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteed

Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn’t guaranteed

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Jaguar Land Rover sales tumble after pausing US exports

Jaguar Land Rover sales tumble after pausing US exports

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Global shares mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

Global shares mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

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Trump says ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit settlement is more than double the $16M that Paramount claims

Trump says ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit settlement is more than double the $16M that Paramount claims

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‘Discussions continue’ over US steel tariffs deal ahead of deadline, says No 10

‘Discussions continue’ over US steel tariffs deal ahead of deadline, says No 10

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Tesla stock sinks after Elon Musk announces launch of ‘America Party’

Tesla stock sinks after Elon Musk announces launch of ‘America Party’

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Trump threatens additional 10% tariff on ‘anti-American’ BRICS nations: ‘No exceptions’

Trump threatens additional 10% tariff on ‘anti-American’ BRICS nations: ‘No exceptions’

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Labour’s pension plans remind me of communist China, says Lloyds chief

Labour’s pension plans remind me of communist China, says Lloyds chief

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A Vermont dairy farm was raided. Mixed messages from Washington have increased fears

A Vermont dairy farm was raided. Mixed messages from Washington have increased fears

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Retailer Dunelm to appoint Clodagh Moriarty as chief executive

Retailer Dunelm to appoint Clodagh Moriarty as chief executive

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Our Place founder warns supermarket dupes will ’cause businesses to fail’

Our Place founder warns supermarket dupes will ’cause businesses to fail’

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Financial firms expect job cuts to rise rapidly in months ahead, survey finds

Financial firms expect job cuts to rise rapidly in months ahead, survey finds

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Mapped: Latest house prices in your area after new data reveals average cost

Mapped: Latest house prices in your area after new data reveals average cost

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Building societies step up protest against Reeves's cash ISA reforms

Building societies step up protest against Reeves's cash ISA reforms

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Oasis, Wimbledon and hotter weather help spark rise in footfall

Oasis, Wimbledon and hotter weather help spark rise in footfall

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Half of Britons oppose fining supermarkets failing healthy food targets

Half of Britons oppose fining supermarkets failing healthy food targets

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NYC real estate dealmakers brace for drag-out battle with Mamdani’s socialist policies

NYC real estate dealmakers brace for drag-out battle with Mamdani’s socialist policies

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Trump tariff deadline extended as new threats issued

Trump tariff deadline extended as new threats issued

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Former Sainsbury's chief King in frame to head Channel 4

Former Sainsbury's chief King in frame to head Channel 4

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Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock calls for wealth tax

Former Labour leader Lord Kinnock calls for wealth tax

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OPEC+ to boost oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August

OPEC+ to boost oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August

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Footasylum hails ‘standout’ year as sales and profits leap higher

Footasylum hails ‘standout’ year as sales and profits leap higher

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You can now get snacks and fresh foods delivered in 15 minutes, thanks to Amazon

You can now get snacks and fresh foods delivered in 15 minutes, thanks to Amazon

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Shell trims gas outlook in volatile market

Shell trims gas outlook in volatile market

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Average UK house prices flattened out month-on-month in June – Halifax

Average UK house prices flattened out month-on-month in June – Halifax

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What happens to your pension when you die?

What happens to your pension when you die?

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Louise Thompson’s £30 travel case is ‘brilliant’ for organising makeup and jewellery on holiday

Louise Thompson’s £30 travel case is ‘brilliant’ for organising makeup and jewellery on holiday

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How do personal pension contributions affect what Universal Credit I receive? STEVE WEBB replies

How do personal pension contributions affect what Universal Credit I receive? STEVE WEBB replies

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Trump threatened additional tariffs for countries aligning with 'anti-American' BRICS policies

Trump threatened additional tariffs for countries aligning with 'anti-American' BRICS policies

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Why can't we insure trees?

Why can't we insure trees?

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Asian shares mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up

Asian shares mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up

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Business news live: Stock markets set for volatility with end of Trump’s tariff pause near

Business news live: Stock markets set for volatility with end of Trump’s tariff pause near

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Trump calls Musk a 'train wreck' and dismisses the idea of a third political party

Trump calls Musk a 'train wreck' and dismisses the idea of a third political party

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What Time Does NFL Docuseries ‘Quarterback’ Season 2 Begin On Netflix?

What Time Does NFL Docuseries ‘Quarterback’ Season 2 Begin On Netflix?

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How Dior’s Women At Dior Initiative Is Supporting Young Female Talent

How Dior’s Women At Dior Initiative Is Supporting Young Female Talent

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'Miracle' hair oil transforms 'straw-like' locks in just one use now 20% off

'Miracle' hair oil transforms 'straw-like' locks in just one use now 20% off

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Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7? Controversy Explained

Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7? Controversy Explained

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Cody Bellinger Makes Another Imprint In The Subway Series, This Time With His Glove

Cody Bellinger Makes Another Imprint In The Subway Series, This Time With His Glove

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Helping Visually Impaired Youths Among Ways Tampa Bay Pitcher Ryan Pepiot Enjoys Giving Back

Helping Visually Impaired Youths Among Ways Tampa Bay Pitcher Ryan Pepiot Enjoys Giving Back

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Texas Flood Live Updates: At Least 80 Dead And Dozens Still Remain Missing

Texas Flood Live Updates: At Least 80 Dead And Dozens Still Remain Missing

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Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations that side with Brics

Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations that side with Brics

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Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?

Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?

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Take away government's control of redress schemes, say victims of Post Office scandal

Take away government's control of redress schemes, say victims of Post Office scandal

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Struggling Nationals Fire Manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo

Struggling Nationals Fire Manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo

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How To Vote During ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 — And When Voting Opens And Closes

How To Vote During ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 — And When Voting Opens And Closes

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Financial service businesses to ramp up pace of job losses

Financial service businesses to ramp up pace of job losses

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He lost half his vision to glaucoma. Now he's using AI to help spot disease — but he says tech will never replace doctors.

He lost half his vision to glaucoma. Now he's using AI to help spot disease — but he says tech will never replace doctors.

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As a kid, I wanted to be as American as possible. Now, I want to be more Chinese.

As a kid, I wanted to be as American as possible. Now, I want to be more Chinese.

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Grandparents ‘feeling the pinch from caring for grandchildren this summer’

Evening Standard

Grandparents ‘feeling the pinch from caring for grandchildren this summer’

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National Wealth Fund to put £28m into carbon capture project

Evening Standard

National Wealth Fund to put £28m into carbon capture project

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Financial firms expect job cuts to rise rapidly in months ahead, survey finds

Evening Standard

Financial firms expect job cuts to rise rapidly in months ahead, survey finds

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Home ‘flipping’ hotspots where properties are re-sold within months revealed

Evening Standard

Home ‘flipping’ hotspots where properties are re-sold within months revealed

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Consumer confidence rising as summer holiday season begins

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence rising as summer holiday season begins

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Our Place founder warns supermarket dupes will ’cause businesses to fail’

Evening Standard

Our Place founder warns supermarket dupes will ’cause businesses to fail’

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Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1479 Hints, Clues And Answer For Monday, July 7th

Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1479 Hints, Clues And Answer For Monday, July 7th

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Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished'

Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished'

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Post Office Horizon scandal: Why hundreds were wrongly prosecuted

Post Office Horizon scandal: Why hundreds were wrongly prosecuted

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How tariffs are shifting global supply chains

How tariffs are shifting global supply chains

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