Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia's frozen assets. Here's how it will work

The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to set in motion a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine

G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia's frozen assets. Here's how it will work
Economy|Political|Technology

Donald Trump's campaign says it will begin accepting contributions through cryptocurrency

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign will begin accepting donations in cryptocurrency, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s campaign says

Donald Trump's campaign says it will begin accepting contributions through cryptocurrency
Health|News|World

Liam and Olivia are still the most popular US baby names, and Mateo makes his debut on the list

Liam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby names for brand new boys and girls in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration

Liam and Olivia are still the most popular US baby names, and Mateo makes his debut on the list
Business|News|Opinion

FDIC report outlines 'misogynistic,' 'patriarchal' 'good ol' boys' workplace culture

An independent review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s workplace culture describes an environment that fostered “hostile, abusive, unprofessional, or inappropriate conduct,” and questions whether the agency’s chairman is credible to lead the agency through a cultural transformation

FDIC report outlines 'misogynistic,' 'patriarchal' 'good ol' boys' workplace culture
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140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program's future is unclear

The IRS says more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program

140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program's future is unclear
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The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?

The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed Wednesday also allows the administration to seize Russian state assets located in the U.S. and use them for the benefit of Kyiv

The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?
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More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds

More than one-quarter of U.S. adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income

More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
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Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations

A Bangkok-based plastics firm has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions

Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations
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US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians

The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers who have harassed and attacked Palestinians

US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians
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World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war

It's a full agenda for Ajay Banga as he nears the end of his first year as World Bank president

World Bank's Banga wants to make gains in tackling the effects of climate change, poverty and war
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US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel

The U.S. and U.K. have imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East

US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel
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Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global 'economic spillovers' and warns of more sanctions

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning of potential global “economic spillovers” from rising tensions in the Middle East

Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global 'economic spillovers' and warns of more sanctions
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The IRS is quicker to answer the phone on this Tax Day

Today is Tax Day and the IRS is promoting the customer service improvements the agency rolled out since receiving tens of billions in new funding dollars through Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act

The IRS is quicker to answer the phone on this Tax Day
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The US and UK restrict the trade of Russian-origin metals

The U.S. and U.K. will begin restricting the trade of new Russian-origin metals — including aluminum, copper and nickel — on global metal exchanges and in derivatives trading

The US and UK restrict the trade of Russian-origin metals
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Treasury wants to boost foreign investment review powers, as Congress dissects Nippon, TikTok deals

U.S. Treasury wants to enhance the power of a little-known, secretive government committee to review deals made between U.S. firms and foreign investors

Treasury wants to boost foreign investment review powers, as Congress dissects Nippon, TikTok deals
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IMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 and warns of potential long-term pitfalls

The head of the International Monetary Fund says strong economic activity in the United States and emerging markets is projected to help drive global growth by about 3% this year

IMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 and warns of potential long-term pitfalls
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From overcapacity to TikTok, the issues covered during Janet Yellen's trip to China

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her team are returning to Washington after a visit to China where they tried to tackle the biggest economic issues between the countries

From overcapacity to TikTok, the issues covered during Janet Yellen's trip to China
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Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China

Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July, Janet Yellen has united Americans and Chinese in wanting to know what she will eat next

Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China
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Yellen says US-China relationship on 'more stable footing' but more can be done to improve ties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations’ differences

Yellen says US-China relationship on 'more stable footing' but more can be done to improve ties
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As Yellen heads to Beijing, China worries that the U.S. is planning more tariffs on green tech

As U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeals to Chinese leaders to change their domestic manufacturing policies on the second day of an official visit, state media are receiving her message with skepticism, and anxiety about more U.S. tariffs on green energy products

As Yellen heads to Beijing, China worries that the U.S. is planning more tariffs on green tech
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Treasury secretary heads to China to talk trade, anti-money laundering and Chinese 'overproduction'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to a China that is determined to avoid open conflict with the United States

Treasury secretary heads to China to talk trade, anti-money laundering and Chinese 'overproduction'
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US sanctions online site 'Gaza Now' and its founder for allegedly supporting Hamas

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash, for allegedly supporting Hamas

US sanctions online site 'Gaza Now' and its founder for allegedly supporting Hamas
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Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is calling out China’s excess production in green energy, calling it unfair competition that “distorts global prices” and hurts companies and workers around the world

Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'
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The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire. Is one of them yours?

The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table

The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire. Is one of them yours?
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Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal government will be awash in debt over the next 30 years

Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt

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