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Russia launches criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov
MOSCOW — Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Tuesday that the Russian government has launched a criminal investigation against him on charges of "supporting terrorism." Durov, who was born in Russia and began his career th…
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Meta strikes deal for AMD AI chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia
NEW YORK – Meta Platforms has reached a massive agreement to purchase artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that could be worth more than $100 billion.…
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Vivint Solar to pay $4.3 million to settle California customer deception claims
Vivint Solar has agreed to a $4.3 million settlement with district attorneys’ offices in five California counties, including San Diego, to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing and misleading contract terms.…
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Asos co-founder dies after falling from apartment building in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand — Quentin Griffiths, a co-founder of the British online fashion giant Asos, died after falling from the 17th floor of an apartment building in the resort city of Pattaya on Feb. 9. He was 58.…
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Hyatt Chairman Thomas Pritzker resigns over ties to late financier Jeffrey Epstein
Thomas Pritzker has retired immediately as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corp. following the disclosure of documents detailing his relationship with disgraced sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.…
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Former Victoria's Secret boss testifies on Epstein ties, says he was 'naive'
WASHINGTON — Les Wexner, the former head of Victoria’s Secret, testified before a U.S. congressional committee Wednesday regarding his past relationship with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein.…
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Nvidia boosts Wall Street as investors weigh concerns over rising AI costs
U.S. stocks rose slightly Wednesday as gains in market heavyweight Nvidia pushed the S&P 500 closer to a record high. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 129 points, or 0.3%.…
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China pins hopes on extended Lunar New Year holiday to boost slowing economy
Chinese officials expect this year’s unusually long Lunar New Year holiday to provide a much-needed boost to the economy, identifying increased domestic spending as a top priority.…
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US used EV market booms as sales of new electric vehicles slump
WASHINGTON – Used electric vehicle sales in the United States surged during the final quarter of 2025, even as the new EV market slumped following the expiration of federal incentive programs.…
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Millions of small firms, not state giants, form the backbone of China’s manufacturing
PARIS – China’s industrial dominance is driven by a massive, dense network of small businesses rather than the large, state-subsidized corporations often cited by Western observers.…
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Warner Bros. opens Paramount talks, but Netflix merger remains top priority
NEW YORK — Warner Bros. Discovery’s board of directors will begin negotiations with Paramount Skydance to clarify the terms of a potential takeover bid, the company announced.…
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EU launches formal investigation into Shein over illegal products and addictive design
BRUSSELS – The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Chinese retailer Shein over suspected violations of European law, including the sale of illegal products such as weapons and child-like sex dolls.…
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AI ‘dark side’ fears spark Wall Street sell-off in software and transport stocks
A stock market sell-off initially targeting software stocks has expanded into the transportation sector as investors grow increasingly concerned about the economic impact of artificial intelligence.…
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Pizza Hut to close 250 US locations as parent company weighs sale
Pizza Hut plans to close 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States during the first half of this year as parent company Yum Brands explores a potential sale of the chain.…
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Trump seeks high home prices as study finds deregulation won't solve housing crisis
President Donald Trump has stated he wants home values to rise for current property owners, a position that appears to contradict his previous campaign pledge to slash the cost of new housing by half.…
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High costs and federal dependence strain San Diego’s economy as inequality grows
SAN DIEGO — High housing costs and potential federal budget cuts will challenge San Diego’s economy in the coming year, though experts remain cautiously optimistic about the region's burgeoning AI industry and local soci…
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Asian stocks hit record highs as Wall Street frets over delayed Fed rate cuts
Asian stock markets climbed to record levels Thursday, led by a technology sector surge that propelled benchmarks in Japan and South Korea to new heights.…
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California’s economy picks up speed but remains near the national average
California’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.5% in the third quarter, its fastest pace of growth in more than two years, according to federal data.…
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Washington Post names tech industry veteran as CEO following major layoffs
The Washington Post has named Jeff D’Onofrio as its new chief executive officer and publisher, effective immediately. D’Onofrio replaces William Lewis just days after the company executed mass layoffs that eliminated one…
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US labor market cools as job openings hit five-year low and jobless claims rise
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings fell to their lowest level in more than five years in December 2025, while downward revisions to previous data signaled a weakening labor market at year’s end.…