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German Wholesale Prices Slip 0.6% in May as Energy Tax Cut Lowers Fuel Costs
Germany’s wholesale price index fell 0.6% in May from April, largely because of a lower energy tax rate on petroleum…
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US-Iran Deal Drives Risk Rally as Markets Shrug Off Data Calendar
A thin economic calendar left investors focused on the US-Iran deal, falling oil prices, and shifting rate expectations. Traders are…
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NYC Gonorrhea Surge Puts Sexual Health Access at Center of Policy Debate
Gonorrhea cases in New York City have more than doubled over the past decade, intensifying scrutiny of the city’s sexual…
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UK Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker SMYRTOS in Channel Raid
British forces boarded and detained the sanctioned tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel in a six-hour operation on June 14,…
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Space and AI Investment Outlook: Security, Power and a $2.1 Trillion Signal
Rising interest in space and artificial intelligence is increasingly tied to national security, infrastructure demand and long-term capital spending. Investors…
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Iran-Israel Tensions Threaten US-Iran Deal After Beirut Strike
Iran warned that Israel’s new strike on Beirut would not go unanswered, escalating pressure on a proposed US-Iran understanding. The…
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The Millionaire Next Door: Why a Used Car Can Signal Real Wealth
A paid-off 2018 Toyota Camry can reveal more about financial strength than a luxury badge. The core lesson is that…
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North Korea-Russia Ties Draw Fresh EU-South Korea Rebuke
A new EU-South Korea statement has sharpened scrutiny of North Korea-Russia military cooperation as Pyongyang defends the relationship as a…
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China’s Xinhua Yudian AI Project Raises Compliance Risks for Global Tech
China plans to spend 1.1 billion yuan on Xinhua Yudian, a state-backed AI agent centered on Xi Jinping Thought. Analysts…