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US treasury secretary anticipates final TikTok deal after Trump, Xi talk

US treasury secretary anticipates final TikTok deal after Trump, Xi talk

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he anticipated a final deal on the short-video app TikTok when President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese leader Xi Jin...

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It’s ‘do or die’ for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

It’s ‘do or die’ for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

ATLANTA (AP) — It seems like a terrible time to build an electric vehicle plant in the United States, but Rivian Automotive leaders say they’re confident as the company starts long-delayed ...

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Senate Confirms Trump Adviser Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve Board in Narrow Vote

Senate Confirms Trump Adviser Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve Board in Narrow Vote

The U.S. Senate voted 48-47 on Monday to confirm Dr. Stephen Miran to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, ending months of wrangling over whether his appointment presents a conf...

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent praises Bullard in search for Fed chief

US Treasury Secretary Bessent praises Bullard in search for Fed chief

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he had a good session with former Fed official James Bullard as part of his search for a new Fed chairman. ̶...

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Target steps up next-day parcel delivery as discounter tries to narrow gap with rivals

Target steps up next-day parcel delivery as discounter tries to narrow gap with rivals

NEW YORK (AP) — Target is expanding its next-day delivery of parcel shipments to 35 of the nation’s top 60 metropolitan markets by the end of next month, marking 22 new cities this year, as ...

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