Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay

BBC - Oct 6, 2026

The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.

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A New York City Council hearing on artificial intelligence yielded few answers or assurances about how the industry would provide safeguards against catastrophic scenarios.

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To Make More Money, Rolls-Royce Is Aiming Higher on Price, Not Production

The luxury carmaker is expanding its factory in Britain to focus on rarefied custom cars. First up is a $3.5 million-plus electric roadster.

Oct 6, 2026

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.

Oct 6, 2026

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.

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Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles

In Nebraska, President Trump signed an executive order to waive an off-road requirement for the fuel, which is exempt from the federal highway tax.

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Five reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growing

The world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026.

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Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade

Strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia came as the region’s exporters were getting more oil to the world market.

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High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.

Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.

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Euro slides to 17-month low, boosting dollar’s standing

The value of the euro slid on Monday to a 17-month low amid mounting government debt across Europe. As of mid-afternoon on the East Coast, one euro is worth roughly $1.12, after sinking below that threshold earlier in the day. The European currency hit its lowest point since May 2025, when it was roughly equivalent...

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Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races

A major cryptocurrency super PAC is backing candidates in 32 House races with one month to go until the midterm elections. Fairshake is throwing its weight behind 13 Democrats and 19 Republicans, spokesperson Geoff Vetter confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The super PAC is spending $1 million each on six candidates — Reps. Janelle...

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Trump administration announces new additions to hospital price transparency regulations

The Trump administration announced new amendments Monday to the hospital price transparency rules enacted during President Trump's first term, aimed at making pricing data more accessible and understandable for patients. The rule finalized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Employee Benefits Security Administration and the IRS builds on the federal rule...

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