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Kentucky Gov. Beshear presses McConnell to provide health update as speculation grows

McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.

These 3 Cash-Flow Stocks Give Investors More Than Just Growth Potential

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Cash flow is an essential component for many successful companies, allowing firms to fund new growth via acquisitions or increased production while also reducing the need to rely on debt and providing financial stability. Still, investors may be inclined to overlook cash flow in

Why the drop in stocks and oil market reaction is not worse after Trump's comments

All things considered, markets are taking the latest escalation in Middle East in stride.

The Monthly Dividend Lie--and the Elite 8.4% Payout That's True

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In the working world, paychecks show up every two weeks. Or at least, every month. Which keeps up with the pace of monthly bills, charges, and expenses.

Healthy Returns: Employers aren't expanding coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs – many are finding ways around it

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Around 36% of employers said they provide coverage of GLP-1s for both diabetes and weight loss, the same as 2025 and up from 34% in 2024, the survey said. 

Delta launches 'basic business' fares without lounge access, seat selection

Delta is launching basic business and other stripped-down premium classes that come with fewer perks.

Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change

The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.

After latest Iran attacks, Kalshi traders don't see traffic in the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal this year

Speculators now see just a 44% chance that traffic flows return to normal by Dec. 1.

OpenAI to publicly release GPT-5.6 AI models, ending government-requested limits

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OpenAI's chief rival, Anthropic, recently restored access to its latest models following a weeks-long clash with the government.

How Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US

Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire.