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Harris says she supports eliminating taxes on tips, like Trump By Reuters

Harris says she supports eliminating taxes on tips, like Trump By Reuters

By Jeff Mason LAS VEGAS (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on tips, taking a similar position to her rival Donald Trump in an effort…

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New president reinstates Eslami as head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation, state media says By Reuters

New president reinstates Eslami as head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation, state media says By Reuters

(Reuters) – Iran’s newly elected president has reinstated Mohammad Eslami as head of the country’s Atomic Energy Organisation, state media reported on Saturday. “Due to your valuable managerial experiences, I appoint you vice president and…

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The good, the bad and the awful – how business reacts to online reviews

The good, the bad and the awful – how business reacts to online reviews

Every day travellers across the globe are flocking to popular destinations, eager to relax and create memories. Alongside packing and planning, many turn to online reviews to choose the perfect hotel, restaurant, or activity. These…

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Why do I need to yawn when someone else yawns?

Why do I need to yawn when someone else yawns?

Why do people yawn while seeing other people who yawn? —Mithra, age 7, Chennai Yawning happens when you open your mouth, take a deep breath and take in air without even thinking about it. You…

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Standard Chartered invests in United Fintech for digital transformation agenda

Standard Chartered invests in United Fintech for digital transformation agenda

Standard Chartered has confirmed its investment in United Fintech, a London-based digital transformation platform that partners with fintech companies in capital markets. This investment aims to create a fintech one-stop shop, fostering innovation through collaboration…

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le casse-tête concernant la cession de la filiale ivoirienne

le casse-tête concernant la cession de la filiale ivoirienne

(Agence Ecofin) – La cession de SGCI reste un défi, compte tenu notamment de son implantation dans une économie à fort potentiel. Le groupe bancaire français Société Générale, lancé dans un programme de désengagement en…

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Rate cuts will be needed if inflation keeps falling By Reuters

Rate cuts will be needed if inflation keeps falling By Reuters

(Reuters) – Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman softened her usually hawkish tone ever so slightly on Saturday, noting some further “welcome” progress on inflation in the last couple months even as she said inflation remains…

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Russia fighting intense battles against major Ukrainian incursion By Reuters

Russia fighting intense battles against major Ukrainian incursion By Reuters

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia was fighting intense battles on Saturday against thousands of Ukrainian troops as deep as 20 km (12 miles) inside the Kursk region after Ukraine’s biggest attack on Russian…

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A carry crash also kicked off the global financial crisis 17 years ago — here’s why it’s unlikely to get as bad this time

A carry crash also kicked off the global financial crisis 17 years ago — here’s why it’s unlikely to get as bad this time

Many casual readers of the financial press will have learned a new term in the past few days: the “carry trade”. This is the culprit for the rollercoaster state of markets, many market commentators and…

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Australian indigenous nation advances with digital currency

Australian indigenous nation advances with digital currency

Australian indigenous nation advances with digital currency – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Birri Gubba dollar to be pegged to AUD and backed by assets including carbon credits An…

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