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May 26, 2021 - Economy

Biggest U.S. bank CEOs grilled over profits and priorities

Illustration of a gavel hovering above a pyramid of six piggy banks
Updated May 26, 2021 - Energy & Climate

In blow to Exxon management, climate activists install two new board members

May 26, 2021 - World

Gaza conflict brings Sisi in from the cold

May 26, 2021 - World

Biden's Gaza reconstruction plan faces major roadblocks

May 26, 2021 - World

Biden asks intelligence community to intensify investigation of COVID origins

Biden
Updated May 26, 2021 - Energy & Climate

Dutch court orders Shell to cut its emissions in landmark ruling

Sign saying "Shell" in front of an oil refinery.

Mother of late Capitol Police officer pressures GOP senators on Jan. 6 commission

A Capitol police officer covers his face while watching a TV display Brian Sicknick
May 26, 2021 - Economy

Ford says it will invest $30 billion in electric vehicles by 2025

Ford's new electric F-150 Lightning outside of its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan on May 19.
May 26, 2021 - Economy

Tech startups going public has become the rule, not the exception

Wall Street bull holds money in its mouth
May 26, 2021 - Technology

Why QAnon is disappearing from online view

Illustration of a bear trap shaped like a "Q" with a glowing red phone in the middle
May 26, 2021 - Economy

Amazon to acquire MGM Studios for $8.5 billion

May 26, 2021 - Economy

Inequality decreased for most of 2021 but picked up in May, index shows

May 26, 2021 - World

Belarus leader Lukashenko accuses EU of "hybrid war" over response to hijacking

Lukashenko
May 26, 2021 - Technology

Why Satya Nadella isn't moving fast and breaking things

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
May 26, 2021 - Technology

Exclusive interview: Microsoft's Nadella is through being cool

Illustration collage of Satya Nadella and the Microsoft logo on a sign
May 26, 2021 - Economy

Americans' divided economic future

Illustration of an impossible shape with a hundred dollar bill pattern.

Rare climate bipartisanship emerges on carbon storage, air capture

Earth rolls up to the front of congress

GOP-led states going after critical race theory in schools

Illustration of an elephant leg looming over a stack of books.
May 26, 2021 - Health

Scientists: Canceling Tokyo Olympics "may be the safest option"

Illustration of the coronavirus arranged as the Olympic rings

Judge dismisses Steve Bannon's fraud case after Trump pardon

Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon exits the Manhattan Federal Court on August 20, 2020 in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Updated May 26, 2021 - Technology

WhatsApp sues India's government over new media rules

In this photo illustration taken on November 6, 2020, a user updates Facebook's WhatsApp application on his mobile phone in Mumbai.

Report: Suburbs' arrest rates surpass urban cities

Police officers stand guard in front of the police station during a protest over the killing of unarmed teen Michael Brown in the Saint Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri.

In photos: Memorial events for George Floyd in U.S. and around the world

People cross the Brooklyn Bridge demanding police reform after a commemoration to honor the anniversary of George Floyd's death on May 25, 2021, in New York City.
May 25, 2021 - Health

HHS chief calls for follow-up investigation into COVID origins

Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra speaks to the press at Community of Hope, a community heath center, on May 5, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Updated May 25, 2021 - Politics & Policy

Reports: New York prosecutors convene grand jury in Trump probe

Former U.S. president Donald Trump is seen on May 24, 2021 in New York City.

Scoop: Israeli spy chief in talks to join Mnuchin's investment fund

Then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is seen with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

Biden ready to name Eric Garcetti ambassador to India

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is seen speaking in front of the U.S. Capitol.

Scoop: States warn banks — Drop coal, and we drop you

Illustration of a business person's feet shackled to a large piece of coal

White House sets second meeting with Jewish groups

A pro-Israel woman is seen at a rally in New York City against anti-semitism.
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