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Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction

While Russia has claimed its GDP expanded by about 13% between 2020 and 2024, Sweden’s analysis of nighttime luminosity shows the economy actually shrank by 8% during that span.

By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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‘We want neighbors, not tourists.’ Madrid’s renters march with message for the boom economy
By Alicia Leon and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected
Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected
By Darlene Superville, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Europe Just admitted the Iran War’s price shock isn’t going away
By Menelaos Hadjicostis and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
A year in the life at HP: What matters to its sustainability lead in May 2026? 
A year in the life at HP: What matters to its sustainability lead in May 2026? 
By Francesca CassidyMay 22, 2026
Stephen Colbert signs off after 11 years tonight. CBS cites finances, but the Late Show host blames Trump
Stephen Colbert signs off after 11 years tonight. CBS cites finances, but the Late Show host blames Trump
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewMay 21, 2026
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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
EnergyOil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
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The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
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By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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HealthThe quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away
By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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LifestyleFrance is piloting a 4-day work week—but there’s a catch. Only divorced parents qualify for it
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 20, 2024
French chef Alain Ducasse
Lifestyle52 French restaurants earn their first Michelin stars, in preparation for welcoming the world to the summer Olympics
By Tara Patel and BloombergMarch 19, 2024
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FinanceBen & Jerry’s maker Unilever is spinning off its ice cream unit and slashing up to 7,500 jobs amid activist investor pressure to streamline its business
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 19, 2024
Finland passed its flexible work act in 1996–and it may partly explain why it’s the happiest nation
CommentaryFinland passed its flexible work act in 1996–and it may partly explain why it’s the happiest nation
By Miika MäkitaloMarch 19, 2024
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RetailGerman manufacturer Audi unveils its new EV model amidst wider electric vehicle market cooldown
By Monica Raymunt and BloombergMarch 19, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California
TechMeta’s former London landlord set for $430 million payday after tech giant’s 9-figure ‘surrender fee’
By Ryan HoggMarch 19, 2024
Low-cost airline EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren.
RetailEasyJet is confident it’ll grow ‘more than any other European airline this summer,’ CEO Johan Lundgren said
By Kate Duffy and BloombergMarch 19, 2024
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FinanceBritish banks scramble after a Big Lebowski-inspired ‘Dudeist priest’ in Northern Ireland filed hundreds of false documents
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 19, 2024
An AI platform set up by a college student has pulled down deepfake versions of Drake and Amy Winehouse after facing a landmark legal challenge from the U.K. music industry
TechAn AI platform set up by a college student has pulled down deepfake versions of Drake and Amy Winehouse after facing a landmark legal challenge from the U.K. music industry
By Ryan HoggMarch 18, 2024
Deliveroo is spending an estimated $230,000 to give a handful of riders 15 hours of childcare—after years of lobbying to avoid paying sick leave, PTO, and pensions
TechDeliveroo is spending an estimated $230,000 to give a handful of riders 15 hours of childcare—after years of lobbying to avoid paying sick leave, PTO, and pensions
By Ryan HoggMarch 18, 2024
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SuccessRyanair CEO Michael O’Leary says negative press is his budget airline’s marketing secret: ‘Bad publicity sells far more seats than the good’
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 18, 2024
Lego CEO Niels B. Christiansen
RetailLego CEO promises to use more expensive, renewable plastic in toy blocks by 2032 – without passing higher costs on to consumers
By Christian Wienberg and BloombergMarch 18, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his press conference at his campaign headquarters, early March,18,2024, in Moscow, Russia.
PoliticsPutin sets out his vision after presidential election victory: Warns voter ‘crimes’ will be punished and a Russia-NATO conflict is only one step away from World War III
By BloombergMarch 18, 2024
Buildings in the Bardcode Project financial district in Oslo, Norway.
FinanceThis fossil fuel-rich Scandinavian country topped its highest GDP growth estimates in January
By Ott Ummelas and BloombergMarch 18, 2024
A woman uses an umbrella to shelter from the rain as she walks past the banking district in Frankfurt, Germany.
FinanceGermany faces a recession, and an economic recovery ‘isn’t yet in sight’ according to Economy Ministry
By Zoe Schneeweiss, Harumi Ichikura and BloombergMarch 18, 2024
EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt including funding for border fortification as migration concerns mount
LeadershipEU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt including funding for border fortification as migration concerns mount
By Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 17, 2024
People enjoy drinking Guinness outside a pub in Dublin city center.
RetailGuinness has entered a ‘golden age’ with authenticity-craving millennials—and owner Diageo probably has social media to thank
By Ryan HoggMarch 16, 2024
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EnvironmentGermany ‘on course, for the first time’ to slash emissions 65% by 2030, vice chancellor says
By The Associated PressMarch 15, 2024
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TechItaly slaps a $11 million fine on TikTok for failing to keep the platform safe for minors over ‘French scar’ challenge
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 15, 2024
Marlene Engelhorn
Success‘Extreme wealth as power must be regulated’: 31-year-old heiress is letting 50 strangers give her $27 million fortune away
By Sophie Alexander and BloombergMarch 15, 2024
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LifestyleYour Zara and Stradivarius shipments might be delayed as the Red Sea crisis presses on
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 15, 2024
Hein Schumacher, CEO of Unilever.
RetailUnilever risks another clash with investors as Ben & Jerry’s maker reveals CEO could make up to $19 million this year
By Ryan HoggMarch 15, 2024
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RetailPolish retailer LPP faces a $2 billion wipeout after Hindenburg alleges its products were ‘somehow making their way into Russia’
By Konrad Krasuski and BloombergMarch 15, 2024
France's President Emmanuel Macron
Politics‘War is on European soil — there is less than 1,500 kilometers between Strasbourg and Lyiv,’ says French President Emmanuel Macron
By Samy Adghirni, William Horobin and BloombergMarch 15, 2024
Vodafone CEO Margherita della Valle.
RetailVodafone offloads Italian operations for $8.7 billion as CEO Margherita Della Valle’s plan to simplify the U.K. telecom company continues
By Daniele Lepido and BloombergMarch 15, 2024
Kathy Hochul
EnvironmentMonths after $4 billion writedown and calling U.S. ‘most painful part of our portfolio,’ Danish energy giant brings wind farm to New York
By Jennifer McDermott, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2024
Catherine Howarth, CEO of ShareAction.
RetailRebel investors want KitKat maker Nestlé to cut back on junk food—but the fortunes of its Mindful Chef brand suggest customers aren’t ready for a health kick
By Ryan HoggMarch 14, 2024
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LifestyleSnacking is king—and inflation-proof—as Gen Zers and millennials resort to small indulgences even with tight wallets, Toblerone and Cadbury maker finds
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 14, 2024
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RetailThe end for the partnership model? John Lewis goes back into profit, but workers won’t be getting a cut again this year
By Prarthana PrakashMarch 14, 2024
Deliveroo CEO isn’t worried about EU law that recognizes 5.5 million gig workers as employees—because lobbying in the U.K. and France means 90% of its market isn’t affected
TechDeliveroo CEO isn’t worried about EU law that recognizes 5.5 million gig workers as employees—because lobbying in the U.K. and France means 90% of its market isn’t affected
By Ryan HoggMarch 14, 2024
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