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US job growth revised downward
Speed Read The US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported
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Can Starbucks' new CEO revive the company?
Today's Big Question Brian Niccol has been the CEO of Chipotle since 2018 but is now moving to the coffee chain
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Sicily yacht sinking: search resumes for Mike Lynch
Speed Read Specialist divers continue to search for six guests still missing from superyacht struck by a suspected tornado
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US inflation drops below 3%, teeing up rate cuts
Speed Read This solidifies expectations that the Federal Reserve will finally cut interest rates in September
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Is the Fed ready to start cutting interest rates?
Today's Big Question Recession fears and a presidential election affect the calculation
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'Regulation is scant and centralization remains pervasive'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Google loses antitrust suit, declared 'monopolist'
Speed Read A federal court has ruled that Google illegally dominated the internet search industry
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Western brands under pressure from Middle East boycotts
In the Spotlight Across the Middle East, consumers are "shunning" Western brands over their perceived stance on Israel-Gaza conflict
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Why are global stock markets plunging?
Today's Big Question Europe, Asia and Wall Street have all suffered big falls after US economy data spooked investors
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Copper coins: are they doomed?
Talking Point Treasury says no new 1ps and 2ps needed due to declining use – but would we really miss them?
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Britain's new retail returns nightmare
In The Spotlight Gen Z influencers and a 'poopy diaper' have shown up fault-lines in the system
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The 'frivolous' trade in taxidermied bats
Under The Radar Painted woolly bats are being sold online: bad news for the species – and humans
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The inconvenience store: Why are shops locking up even more merchandise?
Under the Radar You may have noticed a surge in items stowed behind security glass
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Apple in first union contract with retail employees
Speed Read The deal with employees at the Towson, Maryland, store marks the first labor agreement for any US Apple employees
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