Day: September 21, 2025

Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed ahead of China’s loan prime rate decision
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed ahead of China’s loan prime rate decision

TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 27: Pedestrians and shoppers walk through the Akihabara area on July 27, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s core consumer price index climbed by 3.3% in June, outpacing the US figure for the first time in eight years as the Bank of Japan holds its monetary policy meeting on July 27 and […]

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Stock futures are little changed after Dow, S&P 500 hit fresh records: Live updates
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Stock futures are little changed after Dow, S&P 500 hit fresh records: Live updates

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Sept. 15, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night following a strong week for the major averages, in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at fresh all-time highs. […]

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Trump administration reportedly plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
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Trump administration reportedly plans to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

Tylenol is displayed for sale at a pharmacy in New York City, New York, U.S., September 5, 2025. Kylie Cooper | Reuters The Trump administration plans to announce Monday that pregnant women’s use of Tylenol is potentially linked to autism, according to The Washington Post. Federal health officials are expected to warn women against using […]

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South Korea’s President Lee says U.S. investment demands would spark a financial crisis
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South Korea’s President Lee says U.S. investment demands would spark a financial crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a South Korea-U.S. business roundtable at The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 25, 2025. Annabelle Gordon | Reuters South Korea’s economy could fall into crises rivaling its 1997 meltdown if the government accepts current U.S. demands in stalled trade talks without safeguards, President Lee Jae […]

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Schumer presses Trump to negotiate with Democrats as government shutdown deadline nears
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Schumer presses Trump to negotiate with Democrats as government shutdown deadline nears

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to meet with Democrats to strike a deal to avoid a government shutdown as the funding deadline looms. “I hope and pray that Trump will sit down with us and negotiate a bipartisan bill,” Schumer said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” days before […]

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Trump says Murdochs are potential TikTok deal partners
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Trump says Murdochs are potential TikTok deal partners

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 19, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters President Donald Trump said in an interview that aired Sunday that conservative media baron Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan are likely to be involved in the proposal to save TikTok in […]

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UK, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S.
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UK, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S.

LONDON — The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia officially recognized Palestine as a state on Sunday, marking a significant shift in foreign policy and a step away from their alignment with the United States, with several other European nations and U.S. allies set to follow suit this week. “Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians […]

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I’ve studied over 200 kids—the ones with ‘exceptional’ social skills have parents who do 9 things early on
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I’ve studied over 200 kids—the ones with ‘exceptional’ social skills have parents who do 9 things early on

Many parents think kids develop strong social skills from memorizing phrases like “please” and “thank you.” But the real foundation is built much earlier, at home and through everyday interactions. I’ve studied over 200 parent-child relationships, and I’m a mother myself. I’ve found that kids learn to communicate and connect by watching how their parents behave. […]

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Trump and MAGA movement will honor Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial
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Trump and MAGA movement will honor Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial

A large banner is installed prior to the Charlie Kirk memorial services at State Farm Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. Ross D. Franklin | AP Photo President Donald Trump and prominent members of his “Make America Great Again” movement will pay tribute Sunday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose slaying has […]

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Buffett’s Berkshire totally exits its profitable stake in Chinese EV maker bought because of Munger
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Buffett’s Berkshire totally exits its profitable stake in Chinese EV maker bought because of Munger

(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Berkshire totally exits its profitable stake in Chinese EV maker Berkshire Hathaway has completely exited its extremely profitable equity investment in the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD. […]

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