Target removing some LGBTQ merchandise following customer backlash
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Russia’s extended detention of WSJ journalist ‘unacceptable,’ White House says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia’s decision to extend the detention of a Wall Street journalist being held in Russia by three…
Record solar power generated in New York state -grid operator
(Reuters) – New York state’s power grid met about 20% of its electricity demand with energy from the sun for…
US colleges game out a possible end to race-conscious student admissions
By Gabriella Borter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In 1998, the year a voter-approved measure barring the use of race-conscious admissions policies…
Fed’s Waller sees a rate ‘hike’ or a ‘skip’ in June, but no ‘stop’
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Wednesday said he is concerned about the lack of progress on inflation, and while…
CNN to host town hall with Republican Nikki Haley on June 4
(Reuters) – CNN will host Republican U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley for a live town hall in Iowa on June…
Mexico president says does not rule out buying part of Citi unit Banamex
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday he does not rule out the possibility…
Explainer-U.S. debt ceiling focus on ‘discretionary spending’ means cuts ahead
By Jarrett Renshaw and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The central pillar of any debt-ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and…
Accenture secures up to $2.6 billion contract to modernize IRS systems
(Reuters) – An Accenture Plc unit said on Wednesday it had secured an up to $2.6 billion deal with the…
Chipmaker Analog Devices’ weak forecast sparks share selloff
(Reuters) -Analog Devices Inc said on Wednesday that a turbulent economy would weigh on its third-quarter results, sending the chipmaker’s…