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Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast...


England preparing to weather World Cup storm

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) After England's lackluster Florida friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the Three...


"We're still talking about Messi, Ronaldo": Bhaichung Bhutia hails two icons impact ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

By Utkarsh Rathour Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 11 (ANI): Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has weighed in on...


Otto Lopez strives to stay hot as Marlins chase sweep of D-backs

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) The Miami Marlins will look to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games and...


MLB roundup: Giants cap rally from 8-run deficit with walk-off slam

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images) Bryce Eldridge launched a walk-off grand slam with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning...


"Chill and relax": FIFA President defends handling of World Cup visa issues, urges patience amid scrutiny

Mexico City [Mexico], June 11 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the governing body's approach to visa-related challenges...


Marlins blank Diamondbacks behind 6-run fourth inning

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Kyle Stowers and Owen Caissie hit two-out homers in a six-run fourth inning, Otto Lopez...


Marlins blank Diamondbacks behind six-run fourth

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Kyle Stowers and Owen Caissie hit two-out homers in a six-run fourth inning, Otto Lopez...


Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa after deal with Browns falls through

(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Eagles signed A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday after the former Buffalo Bills...


Infantino: FIFA 'not kings of the world,' U.S. controls entry

(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images) Before the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, FIFA president Gianni...


"Meeting with Epstein grave error in judgement": Bill Gates tells US House Oversight Committee

Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday told the House Oversight Committee that his association...


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Belfast unrest after stabbing prompts Starmer crackdown warning

Belfast unrest after stabbing prompts Starmer crackdown warning

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: Keir Starmer said he would use the full force of the law after a night of racist violence in Belfast that...

Netanyahu to run again, party confirms after Trump doubts claim

Netanyahu to run again, party confirms after Trump doubts claim

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu will run for re-election this year, his party said on June 10, after U.S. President Donald Trump...

Bear trapped on university campus from city near Tokyo

Bear trapped on university campus from city near Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan: A bear that wandered into Utsunomiya, a city just north of Tokyo, and frightened residents was captured on June 9 after...

After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries...

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israel carried out an airstrike on the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on June 9, killing at least eight...

Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility

Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility

NANYUKI, Kenya: On June 9, Kenyan police used tear gas to break up protesters in the central town of Nanyuki. The protesters were opposing...

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Existing home sales jump as buyers return to housing market

Existing home sales jump as buyers return to housing market

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Sales of previously owned homes in the United States rose to their strongest pace of the year in May, signaling renewed...

Iran war, latest CPI, undermine Wall Street, Nasdaq loses nearly 2%

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks tumbled on Wednesday as the latest CPI reading showed inflation in the United States has surged to...

OpenAI joins Anthropic in move toward blockbuster IPO

SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, becoming the latest artificial intelligence...

Meta told to give competing AI chatbots WhatsApp access

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence...

Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning aimed at expanding U.S. production of optical...

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Boots owners weigh sale as London IPO plans fade
Boots owners weigh sale as London IPO plans fade

LONDON, U.K.: British retailer Boots is discussing a potential $10 billion (£7.5 billion) sale with prospective buyers, a move that...


Existing home sales jump as buyers return to housing market
Existing home sales jump as buyers return to housing market

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Sales of previously owned homes in the United States rose to their strongest pace of the year in May, signaling renewed...


Iran war, latest CPI, undermine Wall Street, Nasdaq loses nearly 2%
Iran war, latest CPI, undermine Wall Street, Nasdaq loses nearly 2%

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks tumbled on Wednesday as the latest CPI reading showed inflation in the United States has surged to...


OpenAI joins Anthropic in move toward blockbuster IPO
OpenAI joins Anthropic in move toward blockbuster IPO

SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, becoming the latest artificial intelligence...


Meta told to give competing AI chatbots WhatsApp access
Meta told to give competing AI chatbots WhatsApp access

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence...


Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact
Amazon backs US fiber optics expansion with Corning pact

SEATTLE, Washington: Amazon has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning aimed at expanding U.S. production of optical...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

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