Economy
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Google opens pre-orders for AI-powered Googlebook laptops
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Paramount settles with US states in big step towards closing Warner Bros merger, source says
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Yen weaker as focus on possible intervention increases
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Norway stocks lower at close of trade; Oslo OBX down 0.54%
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Fertilizer stocks tumble after Trump signals Belarus potash deal
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Current price of oil as of September 18, 2026
At 8 a.m. Eastern Time on September 18, 2026, oil was priced at $104.33 per barrel with Brent serving as the benchmark (we’ll explain different benchmarks later in this article). That’s a gain of 35 cents compared with yesterday morning and around $37 higher than the price one year ago. Oil price per barrel %…
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A hotter world, tighter budgets: World Wildlife Fund on Climate Week’s 2026 test
Next week, more than 100,000 people will descend on New York City for more than 1,000 events during Climate Week. By one measure, that extraordinary turnout is a sign of success. By another, it raises an uncomfortable question: after years of summits, pledges and packed conference rooms, why does the climate crisis keep getting worse?…
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PGA Tour’s Asheville Return Gave Tourism A Timely Vote Of Confidence
Bridgeman’s win capped a week that brought Asheville’s golf history full circle, spotlit Skyview’s legacy and highlighted Explore Asheville’s $2.4 million tourism bet.
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Assume Everything’s Going Badly
Success can hide operational problems. Learn why leaders should actively seek out what isn’t working and teach the next generation to do the same.