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Volkswagen’s Profit Under Pressure From Tariffs and Competition
The German auto giant’s earnings fell last year as it pushed ahead with a restructuring in the face of tariff uncertainty in the United States and lost market share in China.The New York Times - 5d -
Fiorentina hammer Juventus to pile more pressure on Motta
Fiorentina beat Juventus 3-0 at The Stadio Artemio Franchi to keep alive their hopes of a top four finish, and pile more pressure on Thiago Motta. Scorers: Gosens 15', Mandragora 18', Guðmundsson ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
The UK’s academic recession is in full swing
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Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.CNBC - 2d -
Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.BBC News - 6d -
Lewis Hamilton says outside pressure ‘nonexistent’ before F1 Ferrari debut
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Department of Education workforce slashed in half
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Department of Education lays off nearly half of workforce
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Department of Education cuts half its workforce
The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy ...NBC News - 4d
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