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Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labor case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes

Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labor case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks in a case that could make it harder for a federal agency to enforce labor laws in disputes that can arise during organizing campaigns. On June…

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Russia slowing down in Kharkiv area after lifting of arms restrictions, says Austin By Reuters

Russia slowing down in Kharkiv area after lifting of arms restrictions, says Austin By Reuters

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Russia’s advance in the Kharkiv area is slowing and the frontline is stabilizing after some allies lifted restrictions on Kyiv’s use of donated weapons on Russian territory, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin…

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South Australia’s enigmatic pink sand was born in ice-covered Antarctic mountains, new research shows

South Australia’s enigmatic pink sand was born in ice-covered Antarctic mountains, new research shows

In parts of South Australia, long stretches of beach are often blanketed in large patches of pink sand. Strong swells can dump drifts of reddish grains of garnet along the shore – but the origin…

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How secure are banking apps? Here are some key steps all banks – and users – should be following

How secure are banking apps? Here are some key steps all banks – and users – should be following

These days, banking apps have become integral to financial transactions. As a result banks are finding that ensuring the security of their apps is more critical than ever. Cybercriminals have evolved and so financial providers…

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ECB appoints three senior officials to supervisory board

ECB appoints three senior officials to supervisory board

Eurotower, Frankfurt, home to ECB banking supervision The European Central Bank (ECB) appointed senior officials from France, Ireland and Portugal as its representatives to its supervisory board on June 5. Central Bank of Ireland deputy…

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Oil slips on US growth worries, ample crude supply By Reuters

Oil slips on US growth worries, ample crude supply By Reuters

By Georgina McCartney (Reuters) – Oil prices fell in early trade on Thursday as investors digested news that the U.S. Federal Reserve has opted against cutting interest rates in the near future, while ample and…

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Policymakers now expect only one rate cut in 2024

Policymakers now expect only one rate cut in 2024

It was a double-whammy Wednesday for economic-data enthusiasts. During the morning of June 12, 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published its latest inflation figures. The news was relatively good, showing that inflation rose 3.3%…

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The secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA

The secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA

After analysing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá. Published today in Nature, these…

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Natural Gas Prices Rise 7% On Forecasts Of Extreme Summer Heat By Yolowire.com

Natural Gas Prices Rise 7% On Forecasts Of Extreme Summer Heat By Yolowire.com

yolowire.com – The price of NaturalGas has risen 7% and hit a five-month high on forecasts of extreme heat across much of the U.S. this summer. Natural gas prices are currently at $3.129 per million…

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It’s getting more expensive to hold elections – and we don’t know enough about how the money is spent

It’s getting more expensive to hold elections – and we don’t know enough about how the money is spent

Amid all the sound and fury, photocalls and mishaps of the general election campaign, it is easy to forget that administering the vote is a vast logistical exercise. More than 40,000 polling stations need to…

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