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U.S. Business Activity Expands at Fastest Pace in Five Months, PMI Data Suggest

The S&P Global Flash U.S. Composite PMI—which gauges activity in the manufacturing and services sectors—climbed to 51.0 in December, from 50.7 in November.

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Prince Harry wins phone hacking case in landmark victory against British tabloid misconduct

Prince Harry’s victory against Mirror Group Newspapers is a landmark moment in the long saga of lawbreaking by Britain’s tabloids.

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Body of Israeli man taken hostage by Hamas is recovered during Gaza Strip operation, IDF says – Fox News

Body of Israeli man taken hostage by Hamas is recovered during Gaza Strip operation, IDF says  Fox News Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies: Live updates  CNN IDF troops mistakenly opened fire and killed three hostages during Gaza battles,

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Man Accused of Plot to Kill American Seeks Help From Indian Government

An Indian man accused of attempting to kill an American Sikh activist has petitioned India’s Supreme Court, saying he is a victim of mistaken identity.

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Who’s a Lucky Dog? (Hint: His Owner Just Signed a $700-Million Contract)

Shohei Ohtani just signed a record deal with the Dodgers, but many fans just want to talk about his adorable dog, Decoy. ‘Most valuable puppy.’

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Prince Harry Wins Damages for Phone Hacking by U.K. Tabloids

The royal’s lawyer says it is “a great day for truth” after a court ruled that journalists hacked his client’s cellphone for scoops.

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Auto Workers Had a Great Year. But Can It Continue?

After decades of decline, the UAW scored big victories in 2023. Here’s what to watch for in 2024.

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Americans agree that the future of democracy is on the line in the 2024 election but disagree about who poses the biggest threat

In a politically polarized nation, Americans seem to agree on one issue underlying the 2024 elections — a worry over the state of democracy and how the outcome of the presidential contest will affect its future.

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The Government Finally Did Something About Robocalls

Anyone with a mobile phone knows the unpleasant sensation of answering a call from an unfamiliar number only to hear a pre-recorded marketing or scam pitch from a company you have no interest in patronizing. Around 33 million robocalls are

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Two Al Jazeera journalists wounded in ‘missile strike on southern Gaza shelter’

Two journalists working for Qatari-based television network Al Jazeera have been injured in a missile strike on southern Gaza, the channel has reported.

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