Japanese inflation rises 2.6% in March amid yen weakness

The US will vote against a UN Security Council resolution later on Thursday that would grant a Palestinian state full UN membership, killing a move proposed by Algeria. “The United States is voting no on this proposed security council resolution,” state department spokesman Vedant Patel said, adding that Washington sees …

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Rashida Tlaib says colleges punishing anti-Israel students protesting ‘genocide’: ‘It’s appalling’

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, criticized American universities on Thursday for responding to anti-Israel protests on campuses across the country where protesters have engaged in antisemitic behavior.  “From UM to Vanderbilt to USC to Columbia, students across our country are being retaliated against for using their constitutional rights to protest …

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Rishi Sunak tells sicknote Britain to get a grip and find a job

Rishi Sunak will vow to end the country’s “sicknote culture” once and for all to get Britain working again. The Prime Minister will demand a culture change so that the UK has a “can-do” attitude about getting back to work. He will use a landmark speech today (Friday) to unleash …

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Snack-shop chain sued over alleged racial discrimination in hiring of Black, mixed-race and Native American employees

The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants. Sheetz Inc., which operates more than 700 stores in six states, discriminated against Black, Native American and multiracial job seekers by automatically weeding out applicants whom the …

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Earnings call: KeyCorp reports record investment banking in Q1 2024

KeyCorp (NYSE: NYSE:) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, reporting earnings of $183 million, or $0.20 per share. The company’s revenue remained flat sequentially, but investment banking achieved its best first quarter ever. Retail relationship households and commercial clients saw growth, with customer deposits increasing …

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Meta unveils less ‘sanctimonious’ AI model as tech rivalry heats up

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Meta has released a new and less “sanctimonious” version of its artificial intelligence model, as the social media group races against Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google to develop the cutting edge …

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US Vetoes Palestinian Request For Full UN Membership

US on Thursday vetoed a Security Council measure on a Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership. United Nations: The United States on Thursday vetoed a Security Council measure on a Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership. The draft resolution, which was introduced by Algeria and “recommends to the …

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