Inflation drops sharply in Europe. It offers a glimmer of hope, but higher oil prices loom
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Inflation has sharply dropped in Europe. The official figure released Friday by the European Union's statistics agency was 4.3% in September for the 20 countries that use the euro, down from 5.2% in …
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By DAVID McHUGH
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9/29/23
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As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
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The Biden administration is releasing a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and …
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By JOSH BOAK
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9/29/23
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Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher
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Asian markets are mixed, with only a few open due to public holidays across the region. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was slightly lower. On Thursday, Wall Street's benchmarks ticked higher, trimming its sharp …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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9/29/23
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Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
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Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that …
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By ZEN SOO
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9/29/23
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Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
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Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal …
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9/29/23
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Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
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Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires. And it’s important for drivers to check if their car is one of them. According …
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By TOM KRISHER
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9/28/23
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Before senior aide to Pennsylvania governor resigned, coworker accused adviser of sexual harassment
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A senior adviser to Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro who abruptly resigned this week was accused earlier in the year of sexual harassment by a former coworker. The woman says Shapiro's …
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By BROOKE SCHULTZ and MARK SCOLFORO
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9/28/23
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What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway
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Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone. The new COVID-19 shots may be getting a little easier for …
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD
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9/28/23
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Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business
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An appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general. Thursday’s decision by the state’s intermediate appellate court …
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK
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9/28/23
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Bank that handles Infowars money appears to be cutting ties with Alex Jones' company, lawyer says
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A lawyer for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company says a bank recently shut down the company's accounts, citing unauthorized transactions. The lawyer, Ray Battaglia, told a bankruptcy judge …
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By DAVE COLLINS
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9/28/23
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Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip
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The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix’s once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after the birth of a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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9/28/23
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United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation
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United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said …
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9/28/23
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16-year-old boy arrested in England over the 'deliberate' felling of a famous tree at Hadrian's Wall
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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in northern England in connection with what authorities described as the “deliberate” felling of a famous tree that had stood for nearly 200 years next to …
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9/28/23
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EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is ticking
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European Union governments are struggling to overcome obstacles to put a new asylum system in place three years after unveiling a plan to reform the bloc's outdated asylum rules. Some fear the plan …
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By LORNE COOK
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9/28/23
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Macron proposes limited autonomy for France's Mediterranean island of Corsica
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French President Emmanuel Macron is proposing granting limited autonomy for Corsica in a modest step toward nationalist sentiment on the Mediterranean island. Macron made the announcement in a speech …
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9/28/23
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Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare
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U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal …
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By MATT OTT
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9/28/23
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US government estimates last quarter's economic growth was 2.1%, unchanged from previous estimate
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The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate …
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By PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
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9/28/23
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Inspired by llamas, the desert and Mother Earth, these craftswomen weave sacred textiles
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In the middle of the Atacama Desert, in northern Chile, the colors and patterns of Aymara textiles are inspired by the land that is considered sacred. The craftswomen learn the trade in childhood. …
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By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ
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9/28/23
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Billionaire Ryan Cohen takes over as CEO at GameStop
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Billionaire Ryan Cohen, the largest individual investor in GameStop, is taking over as CEO at the video game retailer. Cohen is already the board chairman and the company’s largest individual …
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9/28/23
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Man wanted in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur arrested, police say
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Police say a man wanted in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur has been arrested. Police didn’t release any details of the circumstances surrounding the arrest of 32-year-old Jason …
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By LEA SKENE
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9/28/23
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