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Multiple New York Times reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting

The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several journalists after its report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.

MarketBeat Week in Review – 07/06 - 07/10

PLTR, MSFT, BA

The market is eagerly awaiting the next round of earnings reports. A few trickled in this week, but the reporting season doesn’t really get going until next week. Corporate earnings are expected to top last quarter, which was already strong. That could provide the fuel for stock

China evacuates more than one million people as Typhoon Bavi nears

The storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards China, but it remains a risk as its rain bands encompass an area about the size of France.

Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier

Trump says 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president.

Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?

The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.

'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'

Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".

AstraZeneca's trial flop raises a bigger question: Is its pipeline premium becoming more vulnerable?

For years, AstraZeneca has commanded one of the richest valuations among large European pharma companies on the assumption that it consistently delivers results.

UAE defense firm EDGE Group wants to turn homegrown military tech into a global business

EDGE Group CEO Hamad Al Marar discusses the UAE’s push to build a globally competitive defense industry — and how technology, manufacturing and exports are shaping that ambition.

Robust Ivory Coast Cocoa Supplies Weigh on Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed down -390 (-6.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -306 (-6.37%). Cocoa prices finished sharply lower on Friday as signs of robust cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast sparked profit-taking and long liquidation in cocoa futures. Cumulative...

Wheat Leads the Grains Rally on Friday

The wheat complex was in rally mode on Friday, closing with double digit strength across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts was 15 ¼ to 20 ¾ cents in the green on the day, with nearby September up 40 ½ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were up 17...