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Why many Americans aren't benefiting from robust US economy

Many in Trump's America are living paycheck-to-paycheck to succeed despite the economy's rapid improvements.

Jun 15, 2018

By Associated Press

U.S-China Trade War: Trump's $50bn tariffs will protect high-tech 'crown jewels'

China's government quickly responded that it would "fight back strongly" with penalties of the same scale on American goods.

Jun 15, 2018

By Associated Press

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Rolls-Royce axes 4,600 jobs in purge of middle managers

English city of Derby will feel the brunt of the jobs cut as the engineering giant Rolls-Royce restructures.

Jun 14, 2018

By Associated Press

Comcast challenges Disney with $65B bid for Fox

Comcast's bid for Fox shares many similarities with the AT&T-Time Warner deal which was recently approved by U.S. federal judge.

Jun 14, 2018

By Associated Press

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Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner celebrates goal

World Cup 2018: Why employers should succumb to football fever

2018 FIFA World Cup does not have to be a big waste of time and resources in the workplace.

Jun 13, 2018

By Ina Toegel

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Mega media merger mania: After AT&T-Time Warner win a rush to consolidate?

A a look at some of the combinations that will transform the media landscape and change how people consume entertainment

Jun 13, 2018

By Associated Press

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Toyota investing $1 billion in ride-hailing company Grab

Toyota said it reached a deal with Grab Holdings to strengthen the existing partnership to grow in mobility services in the region.

Jun 13, 2018

By Associated Press

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel shakes hands with a humanoid robot

Robots to the rescue: How automation can create a more equal society

Discussion on automation often focuses on dystopian outcomes but it could improve gender equality at work.

Jun 11, 2018

By Debra Howcroft

Trump delivers trade warning as he departs G7 early for historic summit with North Korea

The President claimed the US was a "piggy bank that everybody's robbing" and warned the European Union that it would be a "mistake" to start a trade war.

Jun 9, 2018

By Associated Press

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Donald Trump on the rampage before G7 summit

Donald Trump has complained to aides about even having to attend the G7.

Jun 8, 2018

By Associated Press

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How hard will Donald Trump's tariffs hit Europe?

Leaders from Germany, France, the UK and Italy are expected to take the US president to task over controversial tariffs at the upcoming G7 summit.

Jun 7, 2018

By Agelos Delis

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Carnage on the High Street:169 year-old House of Fraser teeters on the brink

House of Fraser is to close half its stores in a last-ditch attempt to survive rapidly changing retail landscape.

Jun 7, 2018

By Associated Press

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Why the EU should dismantle Facebook

Facebook could soon hold more data on its users than any government.

Jun 6, 2018

By Felix Arndt

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Cambridge Analytica boss accused of siphoning off millions as company faced collapse

The Financial Times reported that Alexander Nix banked $8m for "unbooked services".

Jun 6, 2018

By Staff Reporter

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Tesla shareholders reject bid to strip Musk of chairman role

Three directors seeking to remain on Tesla's nine-member board were also re-elected during the company's annual meeting on Tuesday.

Jun 6, 2018

By Associated Press

UK gov't backs expansion of London's Heathrow Airport

The move signals Britain's commitment to expand international trade transport links, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said.

Jun 6, 2018

By Associated Press

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Three ways to recruit the best talent in a post-Brexit world

With less professionals looking to the UK for career opportunities and as the labour market tightens, recruiters and businesses need to keep innovate.

Jun 5, 2018

By Jon Addison

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