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07.03 / 16:05
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Half of US states join GOP lawsuits challenging new EPA rule on deadly soot pollution
Twenty-five Republican-led states have joined lawsuits challenging a new Biden administration rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution
07.03 / 16:05
markets
UPS
Google
wellness
Justice
Department
Justice Department beefs up focus on artificial intelligence enforcement, warns of harsher sentences
The Justice Department is stepping up its focus on artificial intelligence
07.03 / 16:05
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security
Analysis
economy
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social
consequences
Tax hike alone won’t save Social Security, think tank warns
A proposal to tax high-earning Americans more as a way to address the fiscal challenges with Social Security and Medicare funding overlooks its broader impact on households and the economy.
07.03 / 11:29
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stage
reports
White House race: Biden versus Trump again
The stage is set for a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the US presidential election due in November after Trump swept 14 of the 15 primary elections in ‘Super Tuesday’ states, even as his Republican rival Nikki Haley reportedly decided to suspend her White House campaign. Though Haley did manage a win in Vermont, Trump becoming the party’s nominee seems just a formality.
06.03 / 23:37
markets
ETF
Election
Bitcoin
reports
Bitcoin ETF approval
No Bitcoin ETF Without Further Crypto Regulation, Says South Korean FSS Chief
No Bitcoin ETF will gain approval in South Korea unless the government introduces new crypto rules, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said on March 5.
06.03 / 22:27
UPS
Food
Bill
Freedom
reports
Department
House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
The House has passed a $460 billion package of spending bills that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year
06.03 / 22:27
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UPS
President
Universities
country
electronic
reports
New IRS program helping first users file their income taxes electronically
The government's new free electronic filing system for income tax returns is getting its first users this filing season
06.03 / 22:27
Racing
Election
wellness
show
Nikki Haley says she's suspending her presidential campaign. What does that mean?
Nikki Haley says she's suspending her presidential campaign
06.03 / 18:27
06.03 / 16:31
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security
country
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infection
us sanctions
US sanctions spyware company and executives who targeted American journalists, government officials
The Treasury Department says it has sanctioned two people and a Greece-based commercial spyware company headed by a former Israeli military officer that developed and distributed technology used to target U.S. government officials, journalists and poli...
06.03 / 16:28
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SEC
security
Trade
information
reports
SEC takes up narrower climate disclosure rule after heavy pushback from companies, others
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has weakened a proposed climate disclosure rule after strong pushback from companies and others
06.03 / 16:27
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economy
Sustainability
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Equality
Fed's Powell: Rate cuts likely this year, but more evidence is needed that inflation is tamed
Chair Jerome Powell reinforced his belief Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate this year but that it first wants to see more evidence that inflation is falling sustainably back to the Fed’s 2% target
06.03 / 16:27
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COST
economy
reports
Department
US job openings stay steady at nearly 8.9 million in January, a sign labor market remains strong
U.S. job openings barely changed in January but remained at a high level, suggesting that the American job market remains healthy
06.03 / 15:03
06.03 / 10:25
SEC
coinbase
SEC Accepts ShapeShift’s $275,000 Settlement Over Crypto Securities Charges
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalized its actions against cryptocurrency platform ShapeShift by accepting a $275,000 settlement.
06.03 / 09:15
markets
COST
IPO
Provident
Booking
Manufacturing
security
Solar cell and module manufacturer Premier Energies to enter primary market with Rs 2,000 crore public issue
About 70% of the issue size is anticipated to constitute a fresh fund-raising initiative aimed at securing growth capital for expansion purposes, with the remaining portion allocated for an offer for sale from existing shareholders.
06.03 / 07:55
security
ByteDance
TikTok
Bill
Trade
rights
Videos
ACLU says US House bill that could ban TikTok is unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The American Civil Liberties Union said a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would force Chinese-based ByteDance to divest short video app TikTok or face a U.S. ban is unconstitutional.
06.03 / 05:39
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Man
security
President
reports
The man who defeated Biden: Jason Palmer, an unknown Democrat, makes people sit up and take notice
Joe Biden's near-perfect Super Tuesday had a notable blemish — his sweeping streak of wins was marred by an expected defeat to a little-known rival. Biden swept every Democratic contest on Super Tuesday everywhere — except in American Samoa. He was beaten there by a previously unknown Democrat candidate named Jason Palmer.
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