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‘So much of the truth lies here’: Epstein survivors testify in Palm Beach hearing

The hearing marks a new phase of a congressional investigation, with a focus on the case’s ties to Palm Beach County.

Updated May 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM

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Florida's new congressional map splits up Black voters in Tampa Bay

Updated May 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM

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European shares rise as oil prices slip on fragile US-Iran ceasefire

Updated May 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM

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Asia stocks turn green as AI cheer trumps Iran, inflation gloom

Updated May 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM

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French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021

Updated May 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM

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French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024

Updated May 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM

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Oil eases on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China

Updated May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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German wholesale prices rise 6.3% in April

Updated May 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM

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French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021

Updated May 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM

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Dollar near one-week high as hot U.S. inflation fans Fed hike bets, peace talks stall

Updated May 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM

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Thai growth likely to top 3% over next 1-2 years on new investments, minister says

Updated May 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM

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Albanese takes a gamble on Australia's housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM

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Albanese takes a gamble on Australia's housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Thailand's central bank signals no rush to hike rates as inflation outlook improves

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM

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Albanese takes a gamble on Australia's housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Mainland Chinese snap up Hong Kong homes in April, most in 2 years

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:26 PM

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Albanese takes a gamble on Australia's housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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Albanese takes a gamble on Australia's housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM

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Albanese takes a gamble on Australia's housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM

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Young voters, property investors react to Australian government's tax changes

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?

Updated May 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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A tech writer puts Google's AI to the test as a trip planner

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5 ways AI search beats an old-school Google search

May 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM

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Morning Bid: Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

Updated May 12, 2026 at 9:54 PM

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Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China

Updated May 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM

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‘So much of the truth lies here’: Epstein survivors testify in Palm Beach hearing

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