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'Made in America' lingerie squeezed by Trump's tariffs

'Made in America' lingerie squeezed by Trump's tariffs

After years spent working in sweatshops in California, Francisco Tzul got a job at a trendy lingerie brand that prides itself on ethical business practices and a "Made in America" approach.

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'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump turns on Putin after deadly Kyiv strike

'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump turns on Putin after deadly Kyiv strike

Donald Trump on Thursday called on Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine, in a rare rebuke of the Russian leader after Moscow fired a barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least 10 in the deadliest attack on the capital in months.

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French independent studio's first video game draws fans

French independent studio's first video game draws fans

Independent French studio Sandfall Interactive's first video game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" launched worldwide on Thursday but has already built up a solid community of fans eager to discover its post-apocalyptic fantasy world.

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US Treasury chief raised 'important issues' in IMF criticism: Georgieva

US Treasury chief raised 'important issues' in IMF criticism: Georgieva

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's criticism of the International Monetary Fund raised "a number of important issues" to grapple with, the head of the Washington-based institution said Thursday.

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US existing home sales retreat more than expected in March

US existing home sales retreat more than expected in March

Sales of existing US homes pulled back more than expected in March, according to industry data released Thursday, as mortgage rates remained high and weighed on affordability for homebuyers.

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Stocks rally fades along with hopes of quick US-China trade deal

Stocks rally fades along with hopes of quick US-China trade deal

A rally on global stock markets fizzled Thursday as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up the prospects of a deal to end their trade war.

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Thousands line up for second day to view pope

Thousands line up for second day to view pope

Mourners queued in their thousands for hours on Thursday to catch a last glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes as Italian authorities stepped up security arrangements ahead of his weekend funeral.

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Warning lights flash at Nissan after monster profit warning

Warning lights flash at Nissan after monster profit warning

The road ahead looks treacherous for Nissan after the Japanese auto giant predicted an enormous loss just as US President Donald Trump's tariffs on car imports hit the industry.

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Hundreds protest in Pakistan over India's threats

Hundreds protest in Pakistan over India's threats

Hundreds of Pakistanis joined protests across the country on Thursday, including in Kashmir, to rage against Indian threats after a deadly attack on tourists across the contested border.

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P&G cuts outlook as consumers pull back amid tariffs

P&G cuts outlook as consumers pull back amid tariffs

Procter & Gamble cut its sales and profit forecast Thursday, citing a pullback in consumer behavior as uncertainty over tariffs and the economy cloud the picture.

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