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Unilever lifts outlook on strongest volume growth in over a decade
Unilever's shares, which have slid 16 per cent since the conflict began, rose as much as 6.8 per cent to £49.43 in early morning trading
 "Unilever lifts outlook on strongest volume growth in over a decade")
Boeing posts larger-than-expected Q2 loss on Air Force One costs
Despite the charge and larger-than-expected loss, Boeing's share price rose by 4% in midday trading, as investors appeared to respond to steady, continued progress in improving production
 "Boeing posts larger-than-expected Q2 loss on Air Force One costs")
Singapore Airlines posts first quarterly loss since 2022 on fuel hit
Singapore Airlines said demand for air travel and cargo remains robust, but warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict could affect supply chains, global trade and macroeconomic conditions
 "Singapore Airlines posts first quarterly loss since 2022 on fuel hit")
Mercedes CEO vows to defend US business amid Chinese investors' woes
"If we need to make adjustments to comply with anything, we will make sure that we protect our presence and our business in the U.S.," Mercedes CEO Ola Kaellenius said
 "Mercedes CEO vows to defend US business amid Chinese investors' woes")
Betye Saar: Artist of Black Art Movement who pioneered assemblage boxes
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99
 "Betye Saar: Artist of Black Art Movement who pioneered assemblage boxes")
World Cup hydration breaks help Coca-Cola lift its annual forecasts
Increased consumption during the World Cup added to the momentum for Coca-Cola's trademark beverages and zero sugar sodas
 "World Cup hydration breaks help Coca-Cola lift its annual forecasts")
US probes China-linked factories in Vietnam, stoking new tariff fears
US customs officials have conducted spot inspections at China-linked factories in Vietnam to check for transshipment, local value addition and intellectual property violations
 "US probes China-linked factories in Vietnam, stoking new tariff fears")
Trump voices frustration before first meet with Netanyahu since Iran war
"We have a little difference," Trump said Monday when asked by reporters if he and the Israeli prime minister were on the same page with Iran. "But pretty close, yeah."
 "Trump voices frustration before first meet with Netanyahu since Iran war")
'X Money' launched for Premium X users across most US states: What to know
X Money's launch brings X one step closer to Musk's vision of turning the platform into an "everything app" that combines communications, payments, and everyday banking
 "'X Money' launched for Premium X users across most US states: What to know")
How Anthropic ended up paying $1.5 bn for training Claude on pirated books
A US court has approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors over pirated books used to train Claude, while reinforcing that training AI on legally acquired books can qualify as fair use
 "How Anthropic ended up paying $1.5 bn for training Claude on pirated books")
7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
The quake occurred at the depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the sea surface
 "7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued")
How Apple beat Nvidia in the race to become world's most valuable company
Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company again, despite spending far less on AI infrastructure than other Big Tech firms
 "How Apple beat Nvidia in the race to become world's most valuable company")
US Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
Clayton is expected to be confirmed along party lines after a contentious hearing two weeks ago in which he repeatedly refused to say that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election
 "US Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director")
US Senator Alex Padilla renews push for green card bill for H-1B holders
California Senator Alex Padilla on Monday reiterated support for his 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929' bill, first introduced last year
 "US Senator Alex Padilla renews push for green card bill for H-1B holders")
Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 billion to settle talc-related cancer claims
The agreement requires the participation of lead plaintiff firms in ovarian talc litigation pending in state and federal courts that represent at least 95% of claims
 "Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 billion to settle talc-related cancer claims")
Trump backs new talks but it's unclear what he hopes to achieve this time
Iran denied President Trump's claim that it wants to talk, and gave no sign that it would make concessions or speak directly with US officials
 "Trump backs new talks but it's unclear what he hopes to achieve this time")
Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections: US FAA
The FAA's proposed airworthiness directive issued on Monday would apply to 453 jets registered in the US
 "Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections: US FAA")
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions
Trump admin notified Congress that it intends to spend $175.8 million to replace outdated and aging undersea telecommunications cables in Caribbean and Central America to prevent China from moving in
 "US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions")
Gunfire targets US Consulate in Toronto again, no injuries reported
The US Consulate was targeted March 10, when two suspects allegedly fired multiple shots at the building before driving away in a stolen vehicle
 "Gunfire targets US Consulate in Toronto again, no injuries reported")
Trump admin urges SC to revive mail voting order before midterm polls
The emergency appeal comes after an appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the president's order in nearly half the country ahead of November's midterm elections
 "Trump admin urges SC to revive mail voting order before midterm polls")