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Epstein files show years of FBI interest in Les Wexner, Epstein’s mysterious benefactor - CNN
business 2026/02/18 11:00:46

Epstein files show years of FBI interest in Les Wexner, Epstein’s mysterious benefactor - CNN

Les Wexner: Epstein files offer new clues about FBI interest in his billionaire benefactor

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Unprecedented ‘Jobless Boom’ Tests Limits of US Economic Expansion - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/18 11:00:06

Unprecedented ‘Jobless Boom’ Tests Limits of US Economic Expansion - Bloomberg.com

Uneven growth puts the outlook on a fragile footing.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face jury in landmark social media addiction trial - NPR
business 2026/02/18 10:00:00

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face jury in landmark social media addiction trial - NPR

The case is seen as a test of social media’s legal responsibility for platform design features that plaintiffs' lawyers say exacerbated mental health issues in young people.

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‘He’s jumping in all the way’: A Trump financial regulator backs prediction markets in their clash against states - Politico
business 2026/02/18 10:00:00

‘He’s jumping in all the way’: A Trump financial regulator backs prediction markets in their clash against states - Politico

CFTC Chair Michael Selig is going on the offensive to defend his agency’s authority in a dispute that could shape the future of sports betting.

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Apple Decouples From Nasdaq as AI ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Grips Market - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/18 09:39:25

Apple Decouples From Nasdaq as AI ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Grips Market - Bloomberg.com

It’s been nearly 20 years since Apple Inc. was this untethered from its tech peers, giving investors an appealing alternative to the artificial intelligence-fueled volatility that has gripped most other corners of the stock market in recent weeks.

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Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3% - BBC
business 2026/02/18 09:16:19

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3% - BBC

The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

BBC News
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