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US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump...
Northern Virginia business leaders show confidence boost in face of tariffs and DOGE cuts
Washington Examiner
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July 17, 2025
Northern Virginia business leaders expressed a turnaround in confidence after a rough showing in April, but skepticism remained in the face of tariffs and cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency.In the third quarter Northern Virginia’s...
WATCH: Free-market economist praises Big Beautiful Bill for its ‘hidden gems’
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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(The Center Square) – When President Donald Trump signed the "one big beautiful bill" into law this month, he delivered one of the biggest wins for conservatives in the past 30 years, according to a free-market economist. Former Trump economic...
Washington state unemployment rate remains at 4.5%
The Suburban Times - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 10,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in June 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate held steady at 4.5%. “Job growth in June was the strongest we’ve seen since January 2025,” said Anneliese...
Oleksiy Sobolev spoke about the tasks of the merged Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture
The Odessa Journal
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On July 17, the Verkhovna Rada voted to appoint the new Cabinet. Oleksiy Sobolev, who was previously the first deputy minister of economy, received the post of Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture. In the newly formed large ministry,...
‘Economy expanded in Q2’
Philstar
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July 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Finance Secretary Ralph Recto expressed optimism that the Philippine economy performed better in the second quarter compared to the first, but said full-year growth may still settle below six percent. Recto told reporters...
Washington University scrubs webpages of DEI content. ‘People are scared in higher education.’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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An aerial view of Washington University in St. Louis as seen on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com David Carson ST. LOUIS — Washington University has quietly removed many references to the university’s...
ASEAN’s first driverless bus service debuts in Singapore
Computer Weekly
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July 17, 2025
Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide has launched Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless public bus service at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). The service, which operates without an onboard safety driver, received...
€20 million to support Ukrainian startups: The EU launches a new funding programme
The Odessa Journal
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In a move to strengthen Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem amid ongoing challenges from Russia’s military aggression, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced a new funding opportunity, making €20 million available specifically for...
EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services
Digital Journal
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July 17, 2025
US President Donald Trump has threatened 30-percent levies on EU goods unless Brussels and Washington strike a deal - Copyright AFP/File Tobias Schwarz The EU executive is preparing a list of proposed restrictions on US services companies —...
Newsom’s Threat to Match Trump’s Texas Power Grab Is Risky Business
New York Mag
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July 17, 2025
Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images Just as nature abhors a vacuum, a national political opportunity is rarely passed up by California governor Gavin Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential candidate whose heavily Democratic state is both a target for and...
A Business Spotlight on the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
New Jersey Business Magazine
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July 17, 2025
Government By Anthony Birritteri, Editor-in-Chief On Jul 17, 2025 Despite the intrigue, criticisms, and rumors of what is in it and not in it, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA) that President Donald Trump signed on July 4 is beneficial to...
Barbados off EU list on August 5
The Nation Barbados
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July 17, 2025
Barbados will be officially removed from the European Union’s (EU) money laundering blacklist on August 5. Attorney General Dale Marshall has welcomed this development. He said the return of stability and predictability in the ability to do...
EU Triggers Infringement Procedure Against Spain Over Sánchez’ Power Grab
The European Conservative
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July 17, 2025
The European Commission announced on Thursday, July 17th, that it had opened an infringement procedure against the socialist government of Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez for granting itself sweeping powers to block bank mergers, which undermines the...
Arizona company fined for breaking Washington cap-and-trade rules
Capital Press - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
Published 1:05 pm Thursday, July 17, 2025 Screenshot The Washington Department of Ecology has fined an Arizona company $425,000 for breaking disclosure rules as it tried to cash in on the state’s cap-and-trade program. Climate Care Innovations...
‘Renowned Inventor,’ and longtime Port Washington resident, Daniel Marantz, dies at 92
Long Island Press - New York
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July 17, 2025
Longtime Port Washington resident and inventor, Daniel Marantz, died at 92. Courtesy the Marantz family Daniel Richard Marantz, a prolific inventor and longtime Port Washington resident who held more than 100 patents, died Friday, July 4, at...
The EU Space Act: A new proposal, towards a European space economy
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
[co-author: Alessandro Bacchilega] In a long-awaited move, the EU Commission has published a proposal for a new EU “Space Bill”. Set to enter into force in 2030, this piece of legislation is aimed at harmonising a fragmented legal environment, in...
UN issues horror warning after Putin's airstrikes on Ukraine soar
Irish Star
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July 17, 2025
Civilians throughout Ukraine "are facing levels of suffering we have not seen" as Russia intensifies its air offensive, launching over 500 drone and missile attacks in June, a UN Human Rights leader reports. The month saw the highest number of...
Deal alert: Get up to 40% off British Airways economy award flights to Europe
The Points Guy
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July 17, 2025
British Airways Club just announced a potentially generous redemption sale offering up to 40% off the Avios cost of World Traveller economy-class redemptions between the U.S. and Europe via London. Note that the fees, taxes and surcharges required...
EU energy chief hails GSI as key strategic project
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
The EU commissioner for energy has dubbed the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) a project of “the utmost strategic significance” for Europe, according to media reports on Thursday. In an interview with Kathimerini newspaper, European Commissioner for...