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16.11 / 16:29

Provident Google Browser Department US wraps up antitrust case against Google in historic trial

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. government highlighted key parts of its antitrust arguments against Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)'s Google on Thursday, wrapping up the evidentiary phase of a court battle in which it has accused the tech company of breaking the law with its tactics used to dominate online search.

16.11 / 16:17

Provident Cooper social reports Department Embattled US Rep George Santos won't run for reelection after damning ethics report

By Moira Warburton

16.11 / 16:13

Provident Extreme Aware pandemic Department recommendations guidelines Student Borrowers Tap a New Path to Loan Forgiveness: Bankruptcy

WASHINGTON—More Americans are filing for bankruptcy to get rid of their student debt. The increase came after the Biden administration made it easier for student borrowers to apply for bankruptcy by overhauling its guidelines last November. The government now supports borrowers’ use of bankruptcy to eliminate student debt when they meet certain economic hardship conditions.

16.11 / 16:13

IPO Provident Target Google President performer Alibaba Scraps Cloud Unit Spinoff, Citing Washington’s Chip Curbs

SINGAPORE—Washington’s latest curbs on the export of high-performance chips to China are beginning to bite. Alibaba on Thursday said it had scrapped its plan to spin off and list its cloud-computing division, citing the impact of the export controls that took effect late last month. The restrictions “may materially and adversely affect" the cloud business’s ability to offer products and services and to perform under existing contracts, Alibaba said, adding that it would focus on the division’s growth.

16.11 / 14:37

Reuters show reports Department US import prices post largest drop in seven months

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. import prices fell more than expected in October amid a broad decline in the costs of goods, the latest indication that inflation was retreating.

16.11 / 14:37

Target Cooper composer 2020 Department US Commerce Dept removes Chinese agency from entity list

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it has removed the Chinese Ministry of Public Security’s Institute of Forensic Science from its entity list in a bid to convince Beijing to step up cooperation to halt the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl in the United States.

16.11 / 11:13

Adoption Payments Tesla transport Bitcoin Ferrari’s Bitcoin acceptance is major market win, says CoinFlip CEO

Ferrari’s decision to allow U.S. residents to buy its cars in exchange for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) has become one of the biggest market wins in 2023, according to the CEO of the Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip.

16.11 / 07:17

Cooper economy President show stage country audience Friend Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend

By Michael Martina

16.11 / 06:09

Cooper Progressive Gap Racing economy President country Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he's specifically avoiding a trade deal

President Joe Biden is nurturing economic ties this week with Asia

16.11 / 03:55

Bill U.S. Senate to vote on stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday night -Schumer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Senate will vote Wednesday night on a stopgap measure to avert a partial government shutdown, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

16.11 / 02:03

Provident Digital Action Racing Experts country reports FCC adopts rules to eliminate 'digital discrimination' for communities with poor internet access

The Federal Communications Commission is implementing new rules banning internet providers from discrimination in how they provide service to communities based on income level, race and other protected classes

16.11 / 02:03

Citi Aviat Airlines Experts reports recommendations After many close calls between planes, experts say the FAA needs better staffing and technology

A panel of aviation experts say the Federal Aviation Administration needs more staffing and better technology to cope with a surge in close calls between planes

16.11 / 02:03

Fighting Southern Bill President show reports prevention Senate looks to speed ahead on temporary funding to avert government shutdown through the holidays

The Senate is pushing toward a vote on a temporary government funding package as lawmakers seek to keep the holiday season free from any suspense over a government shutdown

15.11 / 19:07

pandemic Celebrity show outbreak shock Costs More peas please? Thanksgiving meal costs Americans less this year

By Howard Schneider

15.11 / 18:21

Aviat Airlines cover reports recommendations prevention strain Staffing shortages, outdated facilities threaten US air safety -- report

By David Shepardson

15.11 / 17:29

Provident Platform Nov social Senators US senators seek Meta documents over platforms' alleged mental, physical harms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have asked Meta to «provide documents related to senior executives’ knowledge of the mental and physical health harms associated with its platforms, including Facebook (NASDAQ:META) and Instagram,» they said in a statement released on Wednesday.

15.11 / 17:29

Target Cooper Action Align Nov country information US, China advance climate cooperation following California talks

By David Stanway and Valerie Volcovici

15.11 / 16:49

Cooper Progressive economy President country cover prevention What to expect when Joe Biden meets Xi Jinping ahead of APEC in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO : US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on Wednesday before a summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco, seeking to reduce friction in what many see as the world's most dangerous rivalry. The leaders of the world's two largest economies have known each other for over a decade and have shared hours of conversation in six interactions since Biden's January 2021 inauguration.

15.11 / 16:29

Hollywood Aviat Netflix Sony Oscar stage 2020 Denzel Washington's Hannibal on Netflix: Know about the expected release window

Denzel Washington fans, a news to cheer about. Netflix will be coming up with a movie on the Carthaginian general and statesman Hannibal. Netflix has roped in the versatile Denzel Washington to play the lead. The ending of the strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA has paved the way for several Hollywood projects that are in the pipeline. The yet-to-be-titled movie will be directed by Antoine Fuqua.

15.11 / 16:17

Provident Reuters Action country information reports Department US helps forge global group on measuring climate-warming emissions from natural gas

By Timothy Gardner

15.11 / 16:09

Waters Bill President prevention US Senate leader says chamber will try to quickly pass bill to avert shutdown

By David Morgan and Katharine Jackson

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