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Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

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Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

What’s the key to a winning workplace? Top leader says it starts with hiring

What’s the key to a winning workplace? Top leader says it starts with hiring

Global shares are mixed and oil slips after OPEC+ plans August output hike

Global shares are mixed and oil slips after OPEC+ plans August output hike

Sky agrees to buy British broadcaster ITV for up $2.1 billion to compete with streaming giants

Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone

Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone

7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide

7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide

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Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’

‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation

Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back

World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims

Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

Maryland looks to bring down cost of utility bills

Maryland looks to bring down cost of utility bills

Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations for America’s anniversary

Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations for America’s anniversary

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it

A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI

A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI

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