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Rove: Trump must stop ‘gaslighting’ Americans over economy
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Friday criticized President Trump’s insistence that the U.S. economy is thriving despite rising prices amid the Iran war. Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Friday that the “economy was doing unbelievably from the standpoint of Wall Street.” Rove told Fox News’s Gillian Turner that the president should “start…
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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, women and girls told the BBC that restrictions have transformed their lives, limiting education, employment, travel and personal ambitions. Their accounts illustrate how policies imposed since 2021 have left many focused on survival amid poverty and fearful of speaking openly, while the Taliban maintains that…
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Kelly Ripa admits everyday habit led to painful gum surgery
Kelly Ripa said an everyday dental habit—brushing her teeth too vigorously or too often—caused severe gum recession and ultimately required gum surgery. The television presenter described it as a “good-bad habit”, highlighting that even well-intentioned oral hygiene can cause damage when done excessively. The surgery temporarily left Ripa unable to speak normally, according to the…
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We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who’s actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.
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GOP targets progressives as frustration over economy grows
Republicans are increasingly training their fire on democratic socialists and Democratic Party’s progressive wing as they search for a winning message heading into the midterms, amid President Trump’s low approval rating and growing voter frustration over the cost of living. Republicans argue that recent victories by candidates they describe as “insurgent” would pull the country too far to the left….
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Burnham hails importance of local businesses as he issues update on support plans
Andy Burnham said the Government will consult small businesses on longer-term support, as he continued a summer tour in Devon. The initiative is intended to strengthen relations with local firms and support jobs and growth, particularly in hospitality and high-street businesses. The Government has announced 20% business-rates relief for pubs, clubs and live-music venues, alongside…
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US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live
US long-term borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2001 after the Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield of 5.216%. The result signals investor concern that inflation may remain elevated and that the United States’ growing debt and budget deficit will require higher returns to attract buyers, increasing pressure on the government’s finances.…
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Pupils do the maths to help pick up jobs: Students put careers over ‘love of learning’ as grades hit record high
Students are increasingly choosing subjects and courses for their perceived career value rather than for personal interest or a “love of learning”, according to the report. The trend matters because it suggests pupils are responding to a competitive jobs market and concerns about future earnings when making education choices. The article links this shift to…
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Unemployed young people to join AI boot camps to get job-ready
The UK government is piloting AI boot camps for unemployed young people and those at risk of unemployment, aiming to help them enter apprenticeships and work. The initiative reflects growing concern about more than one million 16- to 24-year-olds being outside both employment and education, while AI is simultaneously seen as a possible threat to…