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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

US Fed cuts rates again as Powell casts doubt on future

The Federal Reserve has approved its second straight interest rate cut, as chair Jerome Powell rattles markets casting doubt over what the central bank will do next.

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Wikipedia founder speaks out about the launch of Grokipedia.

Wikipedia founder takes aim at new rival Grokipedia

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has slammed Elon Musk’s Grokipedia, mocking its ‘praise of the genius of Elon Musk’ and issuing a warning about the new model.

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Think bubble baths and meditation ease stress? Science says otherwise.

The top stress cure isn’t what you think

Think bubble baths and meditation ease stress? Science says otherwise.

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Amazon will begin notifying staff of widespread corporate layoffs Tuesday.

Amazon to axe 30,000 jobs in largest company layoff

Amazon will reportedly begin notifying staff of widespread corporate layoffs as the company seeks to cut costs and streamline operations.

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Former NBA player Damon Jones has been criminally charged for leaking non-public injury information about LeBron James and Anthony Davis to sports bettors while connected to the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA scandal deepens with LeBron injury leak

Federal prosecutors say a former NBA player leaked injury details of two Lakers superstars to punters, the latest twist in a gambling scandal rocking the league.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has laid off 600 employees from an AI unit.

Meta cuts 600 AI jobs, staff told not to work

Meta will lay off about 600 employees within its artificial intelligence unit as the company looks to reduce layers and operate more nimbly.

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A cardiologist reveals the food and drinks he won’t touch — and the simple swaps that could save your heart.

Heart doctor’s orders: Stop eating these things now

A cardiologist reveals the food and drinks he won’t touch — and the simple swaps that could save your heart.

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FILE: Mount Weld in Western Australia, one of the richest known deposit of rare earths in the world.

China reacts to US-Australia critical minerals deal

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted to the critical minerals deal announced by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Donald Trump strikes a deal to cut fertility costs.

‘More beautiful American children’: Trump unveils IVF plan

Donald Trump has announced a sweeping plan to expand access to IVF, striking a deal with a major drugmaker and unveiling new guidance for employers.

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Taylor Swift has released her new album The Life of a Showgirl Unknown

The food rule Taylor Swift refuses to follow

Taylor Swift was practising intuitive eating long before TikTok made it cool.

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Amazon has fired a Palestinian engineer who protested the company’s $1.2 billion contract with Israel, saying he breached internal conduct policies.

Palestinian Amazon worker fired after protesting Israel deal

Amazon has sacked a Palestinian software engineer who protested its Israeli government contract, following similar tensions across Google and Microsoft.

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Pam Bondi weighs in on SNL skit.

Pam Bondi responds to Amy Poehler’s savage SNL spoof

Attorney General Pamela Bondi has spoken out following Amy Poehler’s viral SNL impersonation mocking her tense Senate testimony.

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It’s time to develop a relationship with your brain

Biggest mistake you’re making that’s hurting your brain

The brain is one of the most vital organs in the body, and taking care of it is necessary to maintain focus, feel your best mentally and live a long life.

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Follow this parenting golden rule for happier, healthier kids.

Psychologist’s golden rule for parenting

Psychologist Jean Twenge says there’s one simple, non-negotiable rule for parents raising kids in the smartphone era — and it could change their mental health.

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If members of Congress can't reach agreement, the US Federal Government will shut down on Wednesday. (AP PHOTO)

How a US government shutdown could impact global markets

Although government shutdowns typically have a negligible impact on capital markets, the timing of this one is significant.

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