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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 automated-news
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.

24 May 2026 🔒
Oil slides, stocks rise as markets bet on Hormuz breakthrough automated-news
Oil slides, stocks rise as markets bet on Hormuz breakthrough

Oil slides, stocks rise as markets bet on Hormuz breakthrough

24 May 2026 🔒
NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Monday, May 25 automated-news
NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Monday, May 25

Looking for help with today's New York Times Pips? We'll walk you through today's puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.

24 May 2026 🔒
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home automated-news
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.

24 May 2026 🔒
Oil prices tumble as deal to end Iran war appears close, though Trump says there’s no rush automated-news
Oil prices tumble as deal to end Iran war appears close, though Trump says there’s no rush

The U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports Sunday, sending oil prices sharply lower.

24 May 2026 🔒
California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents automated-news
California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents

California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing concerns over a potential explosion that prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across a den

24 May 2026 🔒
Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner' automated-news
Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner'

Trump had said an agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, among other issues, was largely negotiated and would be announced soon.

24 May 2026 🔒
Today’s Wordle #1801 Hints And Answer For Monday, May 25 automated-news
Today’s Wordle #1801 Hints And Answer For Monday, May 25

Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

24 May 2026 🔒
LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’ automated-news
LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’

US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be 'good and proper' as mediation efforts continue.

24 May 2026 🔒
Retail, traders chase midcap rally with stock futures bets automated-news
Retail, traders chase midcap rally with stock futures bets

Retail and high net worth traders have reached record levels in stock futures, driven by bullish momentum in mid and smallcap stocks. This shift from index futures occurs as headline indices trade in a narrow range, despite increased securities transaction tax and foreign investor pessimism.

24 May 2026 🔒
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