US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher

US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher

Published Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 09:43 PM [NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday as investors assessed tech earnings and monitored trade negotiations, while losses in shares of IBM, Honeywell and UnitedHealth weighed on the Dow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 233.9 points, or 0.52 per cent, at…

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The Ugly Truth About ICE’s Abusive Detention Centers

The Ugly Truth About ICE’s Abusive Detention Centers

Individuals described prolonged confinement in frigid, overcrowded processing cells without bedding, adequate clothing, or access to hygiene. Women were also detained there for processing despite its being a male-only facility. They had no showers or privacy, and some were exposed to voyeurism by male detainees. This processing took place over a matter of days, not…

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UK firms struggle to grow as BOE rate decision approaches

UK firms struggle to grow as BOE rate decision approaches

The S&P Global UK Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slowed to 51.0 points from 52.0 in June Published Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 05:51 PM [LONDON] British business activity grew only weakly in July and employers cut jobs at the fastest pace in five months, according to a survey that is likely to add to…

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China’s coal price surge may lose steam without policy support

China’s coal price surge may lose steam without policy support

Published Thu, Jul 24, 2025 · 11:53 AM [BEIJING] A rally in Chinese coal prices following government moves to tackle excess supply will probably be fleeting without policies that support demand, according to the leading industrial group. The National Energy Administration (NEA) started inspections across eight provinces and regions this month, warning it may shutter…

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Oil prices steady with trade talks in focus

Oil prices steady with trade talks in focus

[NEW YORK] Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors assessed trade developments between the European Union and the US after President Donald Trump reached a tariff deal with Japan. Brent crude futures settled 8 cents, or 0.12 per cent, lower at US$68.51 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 6…

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Pete Hegseth’s Signalgate Saga Somehow Gets Worse

Pete Hegseth’s Signalgate Saga Somehow Gets Worse

A new report pokes gaping holes in the Trump administration’s already unconvincing assurances that no classified information was disclosed during the March “Signalgate” fiasco. The Washington Post reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s infamous Signal messages regarding strikes on Yemen—which were shared in a group chat that inadvertently included Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg—derived…

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How to Start a Nonprofit

How to Start a Nonprofit

There’s a new generation of young startup founders who are not only chasing unicorns: they’re chasing purpose. Whether it’s addressing food desertification, accelerating educational justice, or combating climate change, more sub-30 founders want to start a nonprofit to make a lasting impact in the world. Starting a nonprofit can feel intimidating, particularly as compared to…

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