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Bruce Nordstrom, Who Helped Turn His Family-Run Company Into One of US Largest Apparel Retailers, Dies at 90

Bruce Nordstrom, Who Helped Turn His Family-Run Company Into One of US Largest Apparel Retailers, Dies at 90

American billionaire Bruce Nordstrom, the former chairman of Nordstrom's department store chain, has died at the age of 90.


Bank of Japan Announces 11-Year High in 10-year Government Bond Yield

The 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) rose to its highest level in 11 years since a similar rating was recorded back in 2013.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Is 'Embarrassed' Over Company's Threat to Revoke Equity if Exiting Employees Refuse to Sign NDA

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been embarrassed by the company's policy of threatening to revoke vested equity from exiting employees who refused to sign a non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreement.

Disneyland Actors, Performers in California Vote to Join Labor Union: ‘A Landslide Victory'

The Actors' Equity Association announced that 1,700 Disneyland Resort cast members voted to unionize.


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The UK is intensifying its efforts to assess and address AI risks by opening a new office in San Francisco.
US Regulators Considering Slashing Proposed Capital Hike for Big Banks: Report
The Federal Reserve and two other US regulators are reportedly considering a new plan to reduce a nearly 20% mandated increase in capital for the country's largest banks.
China Sanctions Boeing, Two US Defense Contractors for Taiwan Arm Sales
Amidst Taiwan's presidential inauguration, the Chinese government made a significant move by imposing sanctions on Boeing and two other defense companies.
William Lai Sworn In as Taiwan's New President
William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, replacing Tsai Ing-wen after her eight-year tenure.
Dublin-NYC ‘Portal’ Limits Visible Hours After Flashing, Indecent Incidents
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes During Heavy Fog, Intense Search Underway
President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister have lost their lives in a devastating helicopter crash.
Florida Enacts Stricter SNAP Benefits Rules; DeSantis Signs Bill to Reform Public Assistance
Washington's SUN Bucks program, an extension of SNAP benefits, will provide $120 in food assistance to over 500,000 children during the summer months.
Social Security Payment Worth Up to $4,873: Who's Eligible to Receive on July 10?
Social Security recipients are projected to receive an additional $60 per month in 2025, with benefits rising by approximately 3.2 percent due to persistent inflation, according to new estimates.
New Colorado Tax Credit Aims to Slash Child Poverty, Leveraging TABOR Surplus
Overcoming common barriers such as income limits and filing status can enable individuals to qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)