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Musk’s most memorable moments as Trump’s advisor
Washington (AFP) - Billionaire Elon Musk has said he is leaving his role in the US government, in which he...
US cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu shot
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday canceled a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an...
Africa elects its next ‘super banker’
Abidjan (AFP) - The race to become Africa's next "super banker" ends on Thursday, with five candidates, including one woman,...
AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
New York (AFP) - Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers' likes, let them...
US court blocks tariffs in major setback for Trump
Washington (AFP) - A US federal court blocked most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, boosting markets Thursday with a...
Nvidia earnings beat expectations despite US export controls
San Francisco (AFP) - Nvidia on Wednesday reported earnings that topped market expectations, with a $4. 5 billion hit from...
US firms plan to pass Trump tariff costs to consumers: Fed minutes
Washington (AFP) - US firms have warned the Federal Reserve that the cost of President Donald Trump's tariffs will likely...
Longer flight delays without compensation? EU plan divides
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU is considering allowing airlines to incur longer flight delays without having to compensate passengers...
Global markets sink as rally over eased trade tensions fades
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets sank Wednesday on evaporating cheer over eased tariff tensions, while oil prices climbed...
US stocks rise, focus on Nvidia
London (AFP) - US stock markets rose on Wednesday as investors focused on prospects for Big Tech profitability, while European...
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