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The Turkish lira fell to a low amid concerns that Erdogan would stick to his unusual approach to managing the country’s finances.

The Turkish lira fell to a low amid concerns that Erdogan would stick to his unusual approach to managing the country’s finances.

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Noncompete clauses violate the federal law that governs union organizing and workers’ rights to collective action, according to a memo released by the NLRB’s top lawyer.

Noncompete clauses violate the federal law that governs union organizing and workers’ rights to collective action, according to a memo released by the NLRB’s top lawyer. 

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family says

The announcement comes less than four months after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at the couple’s home in Plains, Georgia following several stints in and out of the hospital. (Image credit: Ron Harris/AP)

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‘Disgusting’: James Comey calls DeSantis’ threat to pardon Jan. 6 rioters an ‘attack on’ rule of law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ threat to pardon some participants in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is an “attack on the rule of law” and the GOP’s threats to defund the FBI is a sign the broader party

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Arab leaders start sit-in protest in Jerusalem for government action on deadly crime

Some 50 former and current Knesset members and others set up tent outside Netanyahu’s office, blame police for not doing enough to stanch violence

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Oil Futures Fall After China PMI Slides Further Into Contraction

Oil futures were lower in the early Asian session after the official gauge of China’s manufacturing activity fell deeper into contraction, signaling a further cooling of the country’s postpandemic recovery momentum.

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Debt Ceiling Deal Moves Toward House Vote Despite GOP Revolt

Despite growing Republican opposition, a key committee voted to move the bill forward to the House floor.

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Boeing 737 MAX Victims’ Families Can Seek Compensation for Pain and Suffering, Judge Rules

The aircraft maker has admitted responsibility for the 2019 crash, but has contested factoring victims’ precrash pain and suffering into damages.

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Most Asian Currencies Weaken Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Most Asian currencies weakened against the dollar amid risk-off sentiment, which has partly been driven by worse-than-expected Chinese official manufacturing PMI data released earlier.

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China May Official Manufacturing PMI Slides Further Into Contraction

UPDATED: The official gauge of China’s manufacturing activity fell deeper into contraction in May, signaling further cooling of momentum in the postpandemic recovery.

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