Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after tumultuous year
Shafik drew criticism over her handling of Gaza war protests that rocked the university campus…
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China’s bond market intervention reveals financial stability worries
The country’s latest efforts to stem a bond market rally shows that authorities are worried…
Schumer says a crypto bill can pass Senate this year; key Dems join ‘Crypto4Harris’ call
Top Democrats joined virtual town hall to back crypto and a Kamala Harris administration.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902
As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation battle is ‘absolutely’ done
The S&P 500 closed higher for the fifth straight session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
China reports slight beat in July retail sales, but industrial data disappoint
Other data for July released in the last two weeks have indicated consumer demand remains…
Japan second-quarter GDP beats expectations, expands 0.8% from previous quarter
On a year-on-year basis, however, the country’s GDP fell for a second straight quarter, down…
Trump packs economic speech with personal attacks on Harris
The speech came as the Trump campaign retools its message after President Joe Biden withdrew…
Asia markets set to open lower after Wall Street rose on rate cut hopes following inflation data
Traders in Asia will assess a slew of economic data from the region on Thursday,…
Compensation arrives 7 years after siege that left Marawi a ‘dead city’
Hundreds were killed after the once bustling town in the southern Philippines was occupied by…
Why NASA astronauts are waiting to return on Boeing’s Starliner
Boeing’s Starliner capsule “Calypso” has been in space for 71 days and counting as the…
M&M maker Mars to buy Cheez-It maker Kellanova in sector’s biggest deal
Kellanova was carved out of Kellogg and sells Pringles and Rice Krispies Treats.
Starbucks is giving incoming CEO Brian Niccol $85 million in cash and stock for leaving Chipotle
Starbucks plans to pay incoming CEO Brian Niccol $10 million in cash and $75 million…
US inflation slows in July, clearing way for a cut in interest rates
The annual increase in inflation slowed to below three percent for the first time in…
What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?
The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it…
How Elliott’s monthslong Starbucks campaign got it a better deal than it asked for
Elliott’s biggest win this year may be at Starbucks, beginning with private discussions and ending…
Taliban celebrates three years of return to power in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s rulers celebrate the anniversary of their return to power amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Deadly wildfire in Greece destroys land and homes
Drone footage shows the extensive damage from the worst wildfire in Greece this year.
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows
Central stone of famous British monument came from 750km (465 miles) away in Scotland, not…
A U.S. construction boom is sending rents lower and creating perks for renters
Newly built apartment buildings are helping increase the supply of available rental units in some…
