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Puerto Ricans protest record-high electricity costs
Billions have been invested in Puerto Rico's troubled electrical grid. Despite privatization, the blackouts continue. Protestors say they pay some…
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Hackers steal over $6 billion from crypto exchange Binance in staggering heist
More than $6 billion worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen from Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange. It's the biggest cyber…
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Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers
The price of candy, especially chocolate, is up, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut…
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SEC Issues Exemptive Relief from Treasury Clearing Requirements for Certain Inter-Affiliate and Non-U.S. Repo Transactions
The Securities and Exchange Commission took another step forward today to assist broker-dealers and other market participants on the path…
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City of London chief tops UK Black Powerlist
Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.
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Binance's $6.3bn crypto hack biggest in history
Cryptocurrency giant Binance said on Thursday that $6.3bn (£4.7bn) of digital assets have been impacted by what is thought to…
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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn
Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.
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How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other…
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'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services
Candidates across the U.S. have paid lip service to affordability issues. In Florida, the question of how to save voters…
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Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
Prices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more…
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Streeting denies 'kicking can down the road' in defence spending row
The government is under pressure to set out a path to greater defence spending, as ministers unveil plans to boost…
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Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.