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20.07 / 17:25

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20.07 / 17:25

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Plans by the IRS to test a new electronic free-file tax return system next year have got supporters and critics of the idea mobilizing over whether the government should set up a permanent program to help people file their taxes without needing to pay ...

20.07 / 15:37

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday said he did not make any promises to former President Donald Trump that he would get legislation passed that would erase Trump's two impeachments by the chamber when he was president.

20.07 / 14:15

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By Lucia Mutikani

20.07 / 05:43

MET Ford Aware China's President Xi meets with Henry Kissinger in Beijing

Xi Jinping met with veteran U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger in Beijing, state media reported on Thursday.

19.07 / 19:29

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The United States Navy has written onerous change-of-control provisions into long-running contracts potentially worth billions of dollars with Austal, the ASX-listed shipbuilder fielding interest from acquisitive international firms.

19.07 / 19:05

Lowe's Reuters Aware US public defenders could lose hundreds of staff in budget shortfall-officials

By Sarah N. Lynch and Richard Cowan

19.07 / 19:05

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A U.S. House of Representatives panel will hold a July 26 hearing as lawmakers look to jump start long-stalled efforts to pass legislation to speed adoption of self-driving cars, sources told Reuters.

19.07 / 17:47

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By Timothy Gardner

19.07 / 17:41

UPS Aviat Racing Airlines Simulation Air Travel Can Be a Nightmare but Can Congress Fix It?

WASHINGTON—U.S. lawmakers are arguing over how best to fix a pilot supply crunch, expand access to a popular but overcrowded D.C.-area airport, and bolster protections for consumers at a time when surging travel demand is straining capacity. The debate comes as Congress races to hammer out legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration before Oct.

19.07 / 17:09

COST UPS FIVE show Drop US single-family starts drop; building permits hit 12-month high

By Lucia Mutikani

19.07 / 16:45

UPS Microsoft Progressive Google PwC blues Future Business and Labor Square Off Over AI’s Future in American Workplace

The Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into the ChatGPT app points to an emerging conflict over how Washington should regulate artificial intelligence, one that could pit some of America’s biggest businesses against labor unions and progressive advocacy groups. Businesses want to use systems like ChatGPT, which can instantly generate media and imitate human conversation, to cut the number of employees needed to write documents or answer calls. AI-driven bots could also open up new markets by creating individually customized ads or even pitching customers in live conversation.

19.07 / 16:31

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SEC) has accepted applications to create spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds from six firms including BlackRock for review, the first step in the agency's process for deciding whether or not to approve the latest round of proposals. The SEC also formally acknowledged applications from Bitwise, VanEck, WisdomTree, Fidelity and Invesco for similar spot bitcoin ETFs, with those proposals appearing on the Federal Register Tuesday and Wednesday.

19.07 / 13:15

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The Biden administration is proposing new guidelines for corporate mergers, taking steps to disclose junk fees charged by landlords and launching a crackdown on price-gouging in the food industry

19.07 / 13:15

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s second-in-command has quietly stepped down amid reporting by The Associated Press that he previously consulted for a pharmaceutical distributor sanctioned for a deluge of suspicious painkiller shipments and di...

19.07 / 13:15

UPS Provident country exclusive Emhoff will become the highest-profile US official to visit Samoa as US makes a Pacific islands push

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff next week will become the highest-profile U.S. official to visit Samoa, as the Biden administration steps up its outreach to Pacific island nations

19.07 / 04:35

‘Just want him to come home’ Mother of US Army soldier Travis King who illegally crossed North Korea

King had served around two months in a South Korean jail on assault charges was believed to be in North Korean custody on Wednesday after crossing the heavily fortified border without authorisation, officials told AFP. King, 23, was a cavalry scout with the 1st Armored Division who had served nearly two months in a South Korean prison for assault. He was released on July 10 and was being sent home Monday to Fort Bliss, Texas, where he could have faced additional military discipline and discharge from the service.

19.07 / 02:31

Amazon Manufacturing Google Software Samsung The Biden administration announces a cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices

The Biden administration and major consumer tech players are launching an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place

18.07 / 21:07

Amazon Manufacturing Google Software Samsung Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose those less vulnerable to hacking

The Biden administration and major consumer tech players are launching an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place

18.07 / 21:07

UPS Action Fighting Strategy Continental House Republicans House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as they move away from climate change denial

House Republicans are searching for solutions to climate change without restricting American-produced energy that comes from burning oil, coal and gas

18.07 / 20:29

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By Andrea Shalal

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