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Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products - The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices. 2 days ago - US & Canada

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US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request -- Democrats are accusing Trump of using the justice department to deflect from his previous relationship with Epstein.

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British Basketball Federation to enter liquidation -- The British Basketball Federation says it will enter liquidation as the crisis engulfing the sport in the UK continues.

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US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive -- Under the deal, Donald Trump's 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.

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Ukraine civilians become drone-makers as weapon tipped to become 'future' of global warfare -- With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

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What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on UK income tax rises? The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises - 2 days ago

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Bankruptcy judge clears $7.4bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlement -- The deal could end a years-long legal battle over the OxyContin maker's role in the US opioid crisis.

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Business Daily -- The ex-soldier building defence software

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Business Daily -- Drones: Who is making the new weapons of war?

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Business Daily -- What is oshikatsu and can it boost Japan's economy?

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Business Daily -- A fresh start for the carbon market?

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Business Daily -- What's gone wrong with the Dutch power supply?

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Business Daily -- Is the AI boom a bubble?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Michael O'Leary: Ryanair's cost-cutting king

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Business Daily -- Is this New York's cost of living election?

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Will quantum be bigger than AI? -- The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

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Will AI mean the end of call centres? -- Some commentators predict artificial intelligence is about to replace most customer support jobs.

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NYSE Opening Bell

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Tech sell-off gathers pace over AI valuation fears - Investors continue to worry that tech companies are overvalued. An expert says there is more to it. See more

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Technology of Business

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Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'? Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea. See more

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Walmart boss retiring after more than a decade -- Doug McMillon is handing over the reins of America's largest retailer to John Furner.

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Trump to ease coffee and banana tariffs in Latin America trade deals -- The Trump administration on Thursday announced frameworks for trade deals with four Latin American countries, which senior officials said will include tariff relief on coffee and bananas.

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Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing -- October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions.

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Sale of Daily Telegraph collapses after US firm pulls out -- US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper.

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AI firm claims Chinese spies used its tech to automate cyber attacks -- The company claimed in a blog post this was the "first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign".

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Reeves backs away from income tax rates rise after improved economic forecasts -- The UK chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The cyber-attack pushed the carmaker into the red after it was forced to shut down its production lines.

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Transportation Security Officers and TSA agents "with exemplary service" will receive bonuses in addition to backpay.

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Sonder guests have complained that they had to leave their accommodation as the firm files for a sudden bankruptcy.

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The Trump administration is working to keep those in the US illegally from driving trucks and buses.

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After more than 230 years, the US ended production of its one-cent coin which today cost nearly four cents each to make.

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Starbucks workers at 65 unionised US stores walk off the job in protest over pay and staffing.

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The businessman, whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur, pleaded guilty in 2024 to insider trading as part of a deal with prosecutors.

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He signed it into law just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222-209 to approve it.

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The company says it plans to open more physical shops and expand the business around the world.

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