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Trump administration alleges Nike discriminated against white workers

Trump administration alleges Nike discriminated against white workers

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Wednesday that it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white workers. The agency that polices discrimination in the workplace filed an action in federal court in Missouri

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The architect of Amazon’s supply chain on running a startup with your spouse

The architect of Amazon’s supply chain on running a startup with your spouse

For at least two decades, former Amazon executive Dave Clark ended his work week the same way: a standing Friday date night with his wife, Leigh Anne. Over dinner, the Clarks would talk through the

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Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

LOS ANGELES — The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for the first, in

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Trump’s Colombia tariffs on hold after Bogota agrees to accept migrants- AP

Trump’s Colombia tariffs on hold after Bogota agrees to accept migrants- AP

Investing.com– U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs against Colombia are now on hold after Bogota agreed to accept migrants deported from the U.S., the Associated Press reported on Sunday.  Trump had threatened to impose

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Analysis-To weather Trump, emerging market investors look to the frontier

Analysis-To weather Trump, emerging market investors look to the frontier

By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The new era of unpredictability, marked by tariff threats and rising global tensions, is prompting emerging market investors to look for shelter in frontier markets that are relatively safe

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China central bank conducts 1.7 trln yuan of outright reverse repos in Jan

China central bank conducts 1.7 trln yuan of outright reverse repos in Jan

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central bank said on Monday it conducted 1.7 trillion yuan of outright reverse repurchase agreements in January. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said the repo operations aimed to “keep banking

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Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign

Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign

By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s Fuji Media said on Monday its chairman and the head of its TV unit would step down immediately amidst a probe into alleged sexual misconduct by a celebrity TV

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ECB president fears loss of central bank independence

ECB president fears loss of central bank independence

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Central bank independence is being questioned in parts of the world and greater political influence over policy could undermined their ability to keep inflation down, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on

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European tech shares tumble as China’s AI push spooks investors

European tech shares tumble as China’s AI push spooks investors

(Reuters) – European shares slid on Monday as the technology sector joined the retreat in other markets after China’s upgraded low-cost, low-power artificial intelligence (AI) model sparked worries about the profits of rivals and the

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Futures slip as investors eye China’s latest AI push – what’s moving markets

Futures slip as investors eye China’s latest AI push – what’s moving markets

Investing.com – US stock futures dropped on Monday as markets assessed the release of a Chinese firm’s new artificial intelligence model that may rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT, while the dollar rose in response to a tariff spat