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Analyst says Fed is unlikely to cut rates in December as the US weekly jobless claims hit a seven-month low.

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Japan's zeta-class supercomputer will be 1,000 times faster than existing systems, but what will it be used for?

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Trump 'unlikely to make risky Treasury pick' - 20 Nov 2024

Expert says that Donald Trump will want to bring someone in as Treasury Secretary who can balance the budget.

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Inside Japan's speedy Shinkansen bullet train

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Japan's Shinkansen remains a global symbol of speed and innovation.

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Walmart has had a strong quarter, but the looming tariffs under the Trump administration could hurt consumers.

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Why nudity is a rule in Japan's traditional onsens

Japan's popular hot spring baths come with a unique requirement, full nudity for anyone entering the onsen.

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Tiny but mighty: Robots the size of a grain of rice

Scientists in Singapore have created robots that can be used for targeted drug delivery inside the human body.

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How Madeira is balancing natural beauty and tourism boom

The BBC's Rajan Datar explores the stunning landscapes and bustling streets of the Portuguese island of Madeira.

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AI will transform travel, says Booking.com CEO - 18 Nov 2024

Online trip planning will eventually be similar to dealing with a human travel agent, says Booking.com CEO.

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How Mary Mallon, an Irish cook for New York's elite, became known as the 'most dangerous woman in America'.

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History

Who should pick up the bill for climate damage?

Talking about who is responsible for climate destruction is a fraught topic, how do we work out what is fair?

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Powell 'hedging bets' against inflation cuts

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A December Fed rate cut is uncertain after Chair Jerome Powell said that interest rates would come down slowly.

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Lag makes inflation look higher, expert says.

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'Fed still set to cut rates despite inflation' - 13 Nov 2024

Michael Reid, the US Economist at RBC Capital Markets, says the Fed is still on track for a rate cut in December.

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23 Aug 2024

The Star-Spangled Banner's surprising origins

It's one of the country's best-loved songs – but the US national anthem, recently performed by The Chicks at the Democratic National Convention, has an unexpectedly colourful past.

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Culture

Singer Kacey Musgraves on stage with band (Credit: Getty Images)

Is Kacey Musgraves really country again?

Music critics weigh in on what to expect from Kacey Musgraves' forthcoming album Deeper Well.

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Is Kacey Musgraves returning to her roots?

Music critics weigh in on what to expect from Kacey Musgraves' forthcoming album Deeper Well.

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Black senior citizens having fun on a beach (Credit: Getty)

Retirement in US v Scandinavia: Wildly different

While presidential hopeful Nikki Haley proposes a rise in Americans’ retirement age, retirement differences around the world point to one thing: the age doesn't matter.

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Emeralds from Emerald Hollow, Hiddenite, North Carolina (Credit: Alamy)

The US' real-life treasure hunt

A tourist recently uncovered a 7.46-carat diamond in an Arkansas state park, but it turns out there are plenty of other places where travellers can unearth these hidden gems.