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Ukraine’s long-range drone war rattles Russia, raises stakes for war and markets

Ukraine’s long-range drone war rattles Russia, raises stakes for war and markets

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At a secret location in rural Ukraine, columns of attack drones are assembled at night and in near silence to strike deep inside Russia. Their targets are strategic: oil refin...

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FDA recalls blood pressure medication containing potential carcinogen

FDA recalls blood pressure medication containing potential carcinogen

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug makers have recalled more than a half-million bottles of the blood pressure medication prazosin hydrochloride over concerns it may include a cancer-...

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Nvidia to provide chips to South Korea to boost its AI development

Nvidia to provide chips to South Korea to boost its AI development

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — Silicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia plans to supply hundreds of thousands of its graphics processing units for projects with South Korean businesses and the government to...

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Asian shares are mixed as US China trade truce fails to lift Chinese markets

Asian shares are mixed as US China trade truce fails to lift Chinese markets

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares are mixed after the U.S. stock market sank from record heights as Wall Street sifted through various developments such as trade relations with China and pro...

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China’s factory activity shrank in October under pressure from tariffs and weak demand

China’s factory activity shrank in October under pressure from tariffs and weak demand

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s factory activity contracted for the seventh consecutive month in October, the government said Friday, as a newly announced truce in the trade war between the U.S. and Chin...

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APEC leaders to open summit after Trump and Xi agreed on steps to ease trade tensions

APEC leaders to open summit after Trump and Xi agreed on steps to ease trade tensions

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — Leaders of 21 Asian and Pacific Rim nations were set to open their annual summit Friday to discuss how to promote economic cooperation and tackle shared challenges, a ...

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