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Google-parent Alphabet soars as rivals stumble over AI costs
Google-parent Alphabet soars as rivals stumble over AI costs

Google-parent Alphabet impressed Wall Street with its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday, as big tech rivals Microsoft, Meta and Amazon left investors lukewarm amid concerns about the huge cost of AI development.

April 29, 2026

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Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York
Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York

A poster campaign opposing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's involvement in the upcoming Met Gala cropped up across New York's streets and subways Wednesday, calling for a boycott of the star-studded event.

April 29, 2026

Powell to stay as Fed governor after chairman term, citing legal attacks
Powell to stay as Fed governor after chairman term, citing legal attacks

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he would stay at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair concludes, as the independent institution battles legal challenges under the Trump administration.

April 29, 2026

African oil producers defend need to drill at fossil fuel exit talks
African oil producers defend need to drill at fossil fuel exit talks

Oil-rich African nations at global fossil fuel phaseout talks in Colombia said Wednesday they would keep drilling to support economic growth, highlighting tensions between climate and fiscal realities for developing producers.

April 29, 2026

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Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions in Brussels
Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions in Brussels

Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar vowed Wednesday that frozen EU funds would start flowing to Budapest soon, after talks with top officials on his first vist to Brussels since defeating Viktor Orban.

April 29, 2026

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Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists
Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, but warned it may need to act if inflation caused by the Middle East war persists.

April 29, 2026