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Burger King to launch $5 value meal, offering planned ahead of McDonald's
The company's existing value offerings include a $2.99 chicken wrap and a $5 deal that includes two Whopper Jr. burgers
 "Burger King to launch $5 value meal, offering planned ahead of McDonald's")
Nvidia's Huang now richer than every member of Walmart's founding family
Huang's net worth jumped to $91.3 billion Thursday, bumping him up three spots on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index to become the 17th-richest person in the world
 "Nvidia's Huang now richer than every member of Walmart's founding family")
JPMorgan failed to monitor billions of client orders between 2014-21: CFTC
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Thursday the bank would pay $100 million to settle a multiyear probe into the JPMorgan's trade monitoring
 "JPMorgan failed to monitor billions of client orders between 2014-21: CFTC")
Boeing, Singapore mishaps spur surge in web searches on flight safety
A spate of high-profile airline accidents this year have left a lasting impression on the public
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Wall Street tumbles as AI Nvidia's fervor dampened by rate jitters
All three major US stock indexes gathered downward momentum in afternoon trading, ending the session deep in red territory
 "Wall Street tumbles as AI Nvidia's fervor dampened by rate jitters")
What is China doing to support its property market? All you need to know
China had 391 million square meters (4.2 billion square feet) of completed and unsold homes at the end of April, equivalent to 6.6 Manhattans, official data show
 "What is China doing to support its property market? All you need to know")
South Korea's SK Group to boost ties with Japan's chip equipment makers
SK Group affiliates include SK Hynix, the world's No.2 memory chip maker
 "South Korea's SK Group to boost ties with Japan's chip equipment makers")
Putin arrives in neighbouring Belarus for two-day state visit with key ally
Putin traveled to China earlier this month, and is expected in Uzbekistan on Sunday
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NY to set aside money to help local news outlets hire, retain employees
US newspaper industry has been in a long decline, driven by factors including a loss in advertising revenue as outlets have moved from primarily print to mostly digital
 "NY to set aside money to help local news outlets hire, retain employees")
Another Indian student dies in US, this time in bike accident in NY
The incident comes amid a spike in the deaths of Indian-origin students in the US
 "Another Indian student dies in US, this time in bike accident in NY")
Pakistan says United Arab Emirates to invest $10 billion in country
Sharif also invited the UAE president to visit Pakistan, an offer which he accepted
 "Pakistan says United Arab Emirates to invest $10 billion in country")
Israel to revive ceasefire talks with Hamas after outcry on abduction video
Cease-fire talks stalled last week after Israel invaded Rafah, a southern city in Gaza
 "Israel to revive ceasefire talks with Hamas after outcry on abduction video")
Nvidia forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates, unveils stock split
First-quarter revenue surged 262% year-over-year to $26.04 billion, beating estimates of $24.65 billion. Net income soared 628% to $14.88 billion
 "Nvidia forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates, unveils stock split")
Segantii Capital to shut as insider trading charge draws redemptions
The executives said the hedge fund will wind down in a measured fashion, and deferred questions on compensation and jobs, the person added. The company said separately that it's suspending redemptions
 "Segantii Capital to shut as insider trading charge draws redemptions")
Yellen wants G7 'wall of opposition' to China's excess industrial capacity
Yellen said that if G7 ministers can agree on concept for bringing forward the earnings on the frozen Russian assets, they will spend time before G7 summit in Puglia in mid-June on refining details
 "Yellen wants G7 'wall of opposition' to China's excess industrial capacity")
US unemployment benefits claims fall as labour market continues to thrive
Jobless claims for the week ending May 18 fell by 8,000 to 215,000, down from 223,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday
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Boeing faces 'long road' on safety issues after door accident: US FAA
In late February, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker gave Boeing 90 days to develop a comprehensive plan to address 'systemic quality-control issues' and barred it from expanding 737 MAX production
 "Boeing faces 'long road' on safety issues after door accident: US FAA")
Here's how Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' is boosting the British economy
Singer Taylor Swift's concerts witnessed a lightning-fast sell-out, with ticket sales soaring within minutes of their release
 "Here's how Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' is boosting the British economy")
Taylor Swift tour gives boost to European economy, shows BofA Data
Cities across the globe are reaping economic benefits as consumers splurge on experiences and live entertainment
 "Taylor Swift tour gives boost to European economy, shows BofA Data")
Taiwan scrambles jets, puts missile on alert over China's military drills
China's irrational provocation has jeopardised regional peace and stability,' the island's Defence Ministry said. It said Taiwan will seek no conflicts but will not shy away from one
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