Monday, June 27, 2016

Central Banks Worry About Engaging World Markets After ‘Brexit’

Central Banks Worry About Engaging World Markets After ‘Brexit’


Some economists warn that the policies largely favored by the banks could further alienate the public and increase the frustration that encouraged Britons to vote for leaving the European Union.


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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Having Won, Some ‘Brexit’ Campaigners Begin Backpedaling

Having Won, Some ‘Brexit’ Campaigners Begin Backpedaling


Victors in Thursday’s vote to leave the European Union have begun to retreat from promises like the level of added health spending.


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Fiscal showdown: Clinton vs. Trump on spending, taxes and debt

Fiscal showdown: Clinton vs. Trump on spending, taxes and debt


Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have proposed spending and tax changes that would increase the country’s debt, but Trump would do so “massively,” according to a new analysis.


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Clashes Draw Support for Teachers’ Protest in Mexico

Clashes Draw Support for Teachers’ Protest in Mexico


Thousands of students in Oaxaca State have been without school for months, but after government forces clashed with demonstrators last week, a teachers’ movement appears to have gained steam.


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New York Celebrates Gay Pride Parade

New York Celebrates Gay Pride Parade


Sights, sounds and interviews with participants from New York City’s Pride March, which ran through Manhattan on Sunday.


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Perdue Aims to Make Chickens Happier and More Comfortable

Perdue Aims to Make Chickens Happier and More Comfortable


The poultry producer’s plans to improve conditions for its chickens could force competitors to adopt similar measures.


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UNICEF: Airstrikes in Syria kill 25 children

UNICEF: Airstrikes in Syria kill 25 children


Health workers pulled little lifeless bodies out from under mounds of rubble after airstrikes reportedly hit and killed 25 children in the eastern part of the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, a U.N. agency said.


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Clinton nods to populist fervor in first response to Brexit

Clinton nods to populist fervor in first response to Brexit


Hillary Clinton, responding for the first time to the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union, argued that the vote shows now is a time for “steady, experienced leadership,” not “bombastic comments in turbulent times.”


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Why push back against the big guys?

Why push back against the big guys?


We’re seeing a coordinated pushback against institutions that hold concentrated power, says Eric Liu, and we need to find better ways to govern and do business.


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Pope says Christians should apologize to gay people

Pope says Christians should apologize to gay people


Pope Francis on Sunday said the Catholic Church should apologize to gay people and others who have been offended or exploited in the past.


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White House Letter: Cleveland Cavaliers Join Obama’s To-Do List. He Loves This Part of the Job.

White House Letter: Cleveland Cavaliers Join Obama’s To-Do List. He Loves This Part of the Job.


Welcoming championship sports teams to the White House has been one of Mr. Obama’s favorite tasks. It might have even challenged the pleasures of Air Force One — if every winner had come from Chicago.


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Twins 7, Yankees 1: Twins Defeat Yankees With a Barrage of Home Runs

Twins 7, Yankees 1: Twins Defeat Yankees With a Barrage of Home Runs


The Twins hit six homers as the Yankees finished an 11-game homestand against sub-.500 teams at 6-5.


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What will happen on "Game of Thrones" finale?

What will happen on ‘Game of Thrones’ finale?


Sunday night marks the season six finale of Game of Thrones. At 70 minutes, “The Winds of Winter” will be the show’s longest episode ever.


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Review: Moves Versatile Enough for Philip Glass and James Brown

Review: Moves Versatile Enough for Philip Glass and James Brown


A strong performance lifted the mixed quality of Philadanco’s set, which also included a work by Ronald K. Brown and a company staple by Ray Mercer.


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Wimbledon 2016: Five players to watch

Wimbledon 2016: Five players to watch


When the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament starts Monday, who are the players to watch? Here are five of them.


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Vows: Sharing Ideals, Friendship and, After 37 Years, a Wedding Day

Vows: Sharing Ideals, Friendship and, After 37 Years, a Wedding Day


Two doctors who had known each other for decades finally decided to let their hearts take the lead.


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Bill Cunningham’s Wide Range of Fashion Photography

Bill Cunningham’s Wide Range of Fashion Photography


With a sharp eye, Mr. Cunningham captured the kooky, the stylish, the adventurous, the cutting edge and everything in between.


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Mets Go Quietly Again. First-Place Nationals Are Waiting.

Mets Go Quietly Again. First-Place Nationals Are Waiting.


Bartolo Colon pitched well in his return, but bullpen struggles and more feeble hitting resulted in another loss.


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Eden Hazard fires Belgium into Euro 2016 quarterfinals

Eden Hazard fires Belgium into Euro 2016 quarterfinals


Eden Hazard produced one of the most scintillating performances of his international career to inspire Belgium to a 4-0 win over Hungary at Euro 2016.


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Volkswagen Faces Long Road Ahead, Even After a Civil Settlement

Volkswagen Faces Long Road Ahead, Even After a Civil Settlement


A broad settlement that is expected to dwarf all previous deals is taking shape, but the Justice Department is still investigating criminal charges.


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How Britons feel about Brexit

How Britons feel about Brexit


U.K. commentators, politicians and historians offer their takes on Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.


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