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Meta, Google and TikTok Sue to Block California Teen Social Media Law
Meta, Google and TikTok filed federal lawsuits to stop California's AB 1709, which bars autoplay and personalized feeds for users under 16.
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ECB Holds Rates at 2.5% but Signals December Hike as Energy Costs Rise
The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2.5% on Oct. 29, warning that rising energy prices threaten inflation and keeping a December…
US Economy Grows at 3.4% Pace in Third Quarter, Beating Forecasts
Washington Says DOJ List of 400 Noncitizen Voters Includes Citizens
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Kraft Heinz to Sell Maxwell House Coffee Unit in $650 Million Deal
Kraft Heinz will sell control of its North American coffee business, including Maxwell House and Gevalia, to One Rock Capital Partners.
Ukraine Says Bodycam Video Shows Russian Double-Tap Strike on Village
Ukraine says at least 40 people died when Russian glide bombs hit an aid point and a shelter in Komyshuvakha. Dozens are still missing.
Dow Surges 1,500 Points as Democrats’ Sweep Sends Oil Tumbling
The Dow jumped about 2.9% at midday Wednesday after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, as oil fell more than 8% and defense and…
UK Services Growth Hits 8-Month High as Bank of England Eyes Hike
Britain's services sector grew at its fastest pace since February in October, strengthening expectations of a Bank of England rate rise on Thursday.
Sequoia Closes London Office, Ends Arc and Scouts in Major Reset
Sequoia Capital is shrinking back to a Bay Area-centered firm, closing London and ending Arc and Scouts while saying it raised about $10 billion.
El-Sayed Beats Rogers in Michigan, Becoming First Muslim US Senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's open Senate race, keeping the seat blue and making history as the first Muslim senator.
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See all Politics →DOJ Subpoenas California Officials in Noncitizen Voting Probe
The DOJ sent grand jury subpoenas to Los Angeles election officials as a judge refused its bid to set aside about 20,000 mail ballots.
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Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Presses Over Burn Risk
Bodum USA is recalling about 5.9 million French press coffee makers after 70 reports of glass carafes breaking, 48 of them involving burns.
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Apple Gives iPad Mini an OLED Screen, A20 Pro Chip and a $699 Price
Apple's new iPad mini adds an 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip and IP67 water resistance, but its starting price climbs to $699.
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Starbucks US Sales Jump 7.7%, but Revenue Misses as Shares Slip
Starbucks beat profit and sales forecasts on strong US demand, but revenue fell 4% to $9.14 billion and international traffic declined.
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US Private Employers Add 86,000 Jobs in October, Edging Past Forecasts
Private employers added 86,000 jobs in October, ADP said, slightly above forecasts, as pay growth for job-changers picked up.
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See all World →Hackers Hit French Blood Service Freezers, Setting Them to 110C
Attackers reprogrammed cold rooms holding plasma and blood samples at France's national blood service, the latest in a wave of attacks on European refrigeration.
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Poundland Moves Toward Administration, Putting Thousands of Jobs at Risk
Poundland's owner Gordon Brothers filed notice to appoint administrators after rejecting a management-backed rescue, putting about 600 UK stores in doubt.
