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Leftist Wins Mexico Presidency in Landslide With Mandate to Reshape Nation

MEXICO CITY — Riding a wave of populist anger fueled by rampant corruption and violence, the leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador was elected president of Mexico on Sunday, in a landslide victory that upended the nation’s political establishment and handed him a sweeping mandate to reshape the country.

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An entrepreneur’s guide to Aruba’s startup scene

Many people dream of building a business. Many others dream of living on a sunny island. But those who dream of doing both need look no further than Aruba.

Crypto Markets Hold Yesterday’s Gains, Bitcoin Near $6,300 Resistance Level

Crypto markets are seeing mixed signals today, July 1, after major growth yesterday, June 30. Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is holding a psychological price point around $6,300 today, the low point of yesterday’s price surge, which reached $6,450.

Canada hits $13 billion of US goods with new tariffs

Canada has retaliated against US steel and aluminum tariffs by slapping its own penalties on American exports.

Pompeo corrects Trump, says North Korea is a nuclear threat

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that North Korea still poses a nuclear threat, directly contradicting President Trump’s claims from earlier this month.

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Crypto Markets Hold Yesterday’s Gains, Bitcoin Near $6,300 Resistance Level

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Walgreens, CVS and Rite-Aid lose $12 billion in value after Amazon buys online pharmacy PillPack

Shares of drugstore companies are tumbling Thursday after Amazon announced it signed an agreement to acquire online pharmacy PillPack.

Smith & Wesson owner sees weak gun sales in year ahead

American Outdoor Brands, the parent company of gun maker Smith & Wesson, reported stronger fourth-quarter earnings and revenue than Wall Street expected Wednesday, although consumer demand for firearms remained soft.

MICROSOFT’S ETHICAL RECKONING IS HERE

Microsoft has become the latest company dragged into the tech industry’s ethical reckoning over the use of its products by government agencies.

Oprah strikes deal with Apple as new Hollywood content wars heat up

The marquee signing comes as Apple ramps up its original content portfolio and goes head to head with the likes of Netflix and Amazon in a war for consumers' attention.

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An entrepreneur’s guide to Aruba’s startup scene

Many people dream of building a business. Many others dream of living on a sunny island. But those who dream of doing both need look no further than Aruba.

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Amazon wants you to start a business to deliver its packages

If you have $10,000 and want to be your own boss, Amazon has a deal for you.

The US startup is disappearing

Historically, startups have been the engine of US economy. By creating new jobs and surfacing new ideas, startups play an outsized role in making the economy grow.

You Are an Entrepreneur. Customers Will Pay What You’re Worth.

pend less mental energy wondering what people will pay and focus on boosting the value of what you offer.

How Do You Win the Innovation Game? Google’s ‘X’ Marks the Spot.

Most startups lack the freedom and capital X has. They should take a more methodical approach to innovation and keep three key points in mind.

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Canada hits $13 billion of US goods with new tariffs

Canada has retaliated against US steel and aluminum tariffs by slapping its own penalties on American exports.

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Pompeo corrects Trump, says North Korea is a nuclear threat

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that North Korea still poses a nuclear threat, directly contradicting President Trump’s claims from earlier this month.

Trump signs order stopping his policy of separating families at border

Government officials familiar with early drafts say the executive order would allow families to be held in immigration detention together.

Why China ‘holds all the aces’ in a full-blown US-China trade war

On Friday the Trump administration announced it will impose a 25 percent tariff on up to $50 billion

Hours before South Carolina polls close, Trump tweets Mark Sanford is ‘better off in Argentina’

Less than three hours before South Carolina's primary polls close, President Donald Trump urged Republican voters there to oust Rep. Mark Sanford -- who has criticized him -- in favor of his more supportive challenger, state Rep. Katie Arrington.

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Leftist Wins Mexico Presidency in Landslide With Mandate to Reshape Nation

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China’s economy shows signs of slowing. A trade war won’t help

The start of a trade war between the United States and China comes at an inconvenient time for the Chinese economy.

Big hugs and selfies as Afghan soldiers, Taliban celebrate Eid ceasefire

Afghan soldiers and Taliban militants celebrated an unprecedented ceasefire marking the end of the Ramadan fasting season with Eid greetings, handshakes, big hugs and selfies.

Fannie Mae: Homebuyer and Seller Sentiment Continues to Diverge

The sentiment between homebuyers and sellers continues to diverge

Sterling rises as UK Prime Minister May wins parliament vote on Brexit

The pound rose on Tuesday after British Prime Minister Theresa May saw off a rebellion in parliament over amendments to a bill for the country's exit from the EU next year that had threatened to undermine her authority.