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Spotify founder steps down from CEO role

Spotify founder steps down from CEO role

LONDON (AP) — Spotify said Tuesday that founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become the executive chairman, in an announcement that sent its shares sliding in premarket trading. The Stock...

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Thousands of jobs at risk in Africa as US trade deal expires

Thousands of jobs at risk in Africa as US trade deal expires

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Workers and industry are bracing for the end of a longstanding U.S. trade agreement that gave African exporters preferential treatment and now leaves businesses vulnerable to...

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico – and love for Bad Bunny

Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico – and love for Bad Bunny

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent whirlwind visit to Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda snuck away for a moment to walk the block where his grandparents once lived. Visiting takes the “Hamilt...

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Europe’s top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs

Europe’s top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy is holding up better than expected in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs – in part because the European Union didn’t retaliate w...

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Paper checks being phased out for Social Security and more

Paper checks being phased out for Social Security and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government starts phasing out paper checks for most programs on Tuesday. The change, which was initiated through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in M...

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DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries

DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — DoorDash is expanding its offerings, adding restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in some U.S. markets. The San Francisco-based company, already the largest U.S. delive...

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