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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says data center protesters are falling for 'propaganda'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says people protesting data centers are falling prey to foreign influence and should embrace the massive facilities.

Iran retaliates for U.S. strikes, claims American service members killed

Iran launched retaliatory strikes overnight on U.S. assets in the Middle East in the most expansive round of attacks since fighting resumed this week.

U.S. officials say Venezuela oil deal step toward progress despite lingering concerns

The deal to give the U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves is a step toward stability and economic growth in the South American country, according to U.S. officials, even as major questions linger about the agreement's implications for citizens of the recovering nation.

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. military strikes after a monthlong lull

Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian officials say included a deadly strike on a wedding party.

Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those feared lost as some missing tourists make contact

Tourists previously reported missing in Nepal have made contact with authorities, officials said Wednesday, as families of locals still unaccounted for after last week's catastrophic floods held symbolic funerals for their loved ones.

U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela

Oil giant Chevron is confirming that it will expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.

German companies under pressure to adapt as China challenges them at their own game

The heart of the German economy is making and exporting the big-ticket, complex goods that make global business run: everything from cars and locomotives to factory machinery, aircraft and construction equipment.

Discipline Crisis: Classroom Disruption Costs Australian Teachers Nearly a Third of Lesson Time

A national survey found that school teachers lost an average of nine minutes out of every 30 minutes of lesson time to student misbehaviour.

Oil major BP completes search for chair after boardroom upheaval

BP on Wednesday formally appointed Ian Tyler as chair after a surprise dismissal of former chairman Albert Manifold sparked boardroom turmoil.

Gingers of America: portraits of people with ginger hair across the US

Over the course of various trips between 2024 and 2026 Kieran Dodds interviewed and made portraits of hundreds of people with ginger hair across the US, with varying backgrounds and heritage

Almost half of world's farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find

Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalities

Whisky galore

Distilleries are the backbone of Islay’s economy and tourist trade. Thanks to their success, other businesses – from breweries and farms to restaurants and chocolatiers – are now thriving and adding to the island’s appeal