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Americans’ confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

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Americans’ confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom

Azerbaijan court convicts 9 journalists and activists in a case seen as an attack on media freedom

Most of Wall Street rises as oil prices ease, even as chip stocks keep dropping

Most of Wall Street rises as oil prices ease, even as chip stocks keep dropping

Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation

Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation

Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director

Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight

Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fight

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China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom

China hits back at criticism over excess industrial capacity as more US tariffs loom

Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

DC’s utility shut-off moratorium is ending. Here’s what Pepco customers should know

DC’s utility shut-off moratorium is ending. Here’s what Pepco customers should know

Northern Virginia students build AI tool to help aspiring entrepreneurs

Northern Virginia students build AI tool to help aspiring entrepreneurs

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

Experts say National Guard housing deal is a ‘drop in the bucket’ for DC rentals

Experts say National Guard housing deal is a ‘drop in the bucket’ for DC rentals

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches ‘America First’ drag races during Michigan stop

Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches ‘America First’ drag races during Michigan stop

Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle

Prince George’s Co. takes ‘extraordinary’ step toward Sphere at National Harbor

Prince George’s Co. takes ‘extraordinary’ step toward Sphere at National Harbor

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions

Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions

China memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai

China memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump’s new tariffs

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump’s new tariffs

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation

US and Iran pause their attacks after days of escalation

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

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