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In restive New Caledonia, Macron sees Pacific power and influence By Reuters

In restive New Caledonia, Macron sees Pacific power and influence By Reuters

By Layli Foroudi and Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – In 2018, a year after becoming France’s president, Emmanuel Macron flew to the remote French-ruled Pacific island of New Caledonia to outline his latest foreign policy…

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Why the US government is trying to break up Live Nation Entertainment – a music industry scholar explains

Why the US government is trying to break up Live Nation Entertainment – a music industry scholar explains

The U.S. Justice Department, along with 29 states and the District of Columbia, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation “engaged in…

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RBI payout to Indian government more than doubles

RBI payout to Indian government more than doubles

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to transfer 2.1 trillion rupees (approximately $25 billion) in dividends to the country’s government, more than double the amount from last year. The figure represents a 141%…

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Worried your address, birth date or health data is being sold? You should be – and the law isn’t protecting you

Worried your address, birth date or health data is being sold? You should be – and the law isn’t protecting you

Australians don’t know and can’t control how data brokers are spreading their personal information. This is the core finding of a newly released report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Consumers wanting to…

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USTR extends some Chinese tariff exclusions, but many to fall away By Reuters

USTR extends some Chinese tariff exclusions, but many to fall away By Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office on Friday announced a further extension of all China Section 301 tariff exclusions on 352 Chinese import and 77 pandemic-related categories through June 14, and said…

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Colorado takes a new – and likely more effective – approach to the housing crisis

Colorado takes a new – and likely more effective – approach to the housing crisis

In recent years, Colorado has been a poster child for the U.S. housing crisis. Previously a relatively affordable state, it has seen home prices increase nearly sixfold over the past three decades, outstripping even Florida…

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Oil edges higher after inflation gloom hit prices By Reuters

Oil edges higher after inflation gloom hit prices By Reuters

By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices crept higher on Friday, having been under pressure from lingering concerns that sticky inflation could prolong higher interest rates and curb fuel demand. The July contract was…

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You leave a ‘microbe fingerprint’ on every piece of clothing you wear – and it could help forensic scientists solve crimes

You leave a ‘microbe fingerprint’ on every piece of clothing you wear – and it could help forensic scientists solve crimes

When you think of a criminal investigation, you might picture detectives meticulously collecting and analysing evidence found at the scene: weapons, biological fluids, footprints and fingerprints. However, this is just the beginning of an attempt…

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How do I plan for my retirement? Step one – start right away

How do I plan for my retirement? Step one – start right away

Planning for retirement is important because it will help you build the nest egg you’ll need to financially sustain your retirement years. Past studies have shown that those who plan for their retirement are more…

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FDIC chair Gruenberg steps down after harassment review

FDIC chair Gruenberg steps down after harassment review

Martin Gruenberg, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, is stepping down after a review found the regulator had failed to deal with widespread cases of misconduct, including complaints against the chair himself. “In…

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