The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.
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3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
The New York Times – Business:One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
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Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
The New York Times – Business:Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
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Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The New York Times – Business:The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.
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Nvidia Debuts New A.I. Product at GTC Developer Conference
The New York Times – Business:At the opening of the company’s annual conference, Jensen Huang leaned on technology from a recent deal to show how artificial intelligence is changing.
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‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales
The New York Times – Business:Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.
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South Korean Court Rules Against Women in LG Inheritance Lawsuit
The New York Times – Business:The widow and two daughters of LG’s former chairman sought to invalidate an inheritance agreement, claiming they were deceived into forfeiting their rightful inheritance.
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To Stay in Her Home, She Let In an A.I. Robot
The New York Times – Business:At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote corner of the Washington coast. Could ElliQ become her companion?
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Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules
The New York Times – Business:Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
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New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment
The New York Times – Business:A study reported that the conventional method of searching follicular fluid didn’t find all the eggs. The new technology found extra eggs more than half the time.