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Musk’s trillion, Meta’s scam ads, Christmas Island and weight loss drugs Nov 07, 2025

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Tesla shareholders put Elon Musk on the path to becoming a trillionaire. Meta is earning a fortune from fraudulent ads – host Carmel Crimmins discusses our exclusive. Reuters also reveals Google’s plan to build an AI centre on a tiny Australian Indian Ocean island. And Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly cut a deal with Trump to slash weight-loss drug prices. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Flight cuts, tariffs and Musk’s paycheck Nov 06, 2025

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Airlines are scrambling and passengers panicking as the U.S. orders 10% of flights to be cut at 40 major airports. Host Kim Vinnell discusses how the cuts will be phased in over the weekend as Democrats say this is an attempt to force their hand into ending the longest shutdown in history. A government lawyer warns a tariff defeat in the Supreme Court will add more trade chaos, as the justices appear skeptical over their legality. And Tesla shareholders could vote to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Mamdani, election takeaways and Brazil Nov 05, 2025

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Election results in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California give Democrats some momentum. Listen to host Kim Vinnell and our journalists discuss what they mean for midterms – and how Republicans will use Mamdani's embrace of a socialist agenda as a line of attack. Plus, Brazil’s president is feeling the heat after the country’s deadliest police raid leaves him in a tricky spot ahead of playing host for COP30. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Election Day, 'Iraq First' and Shein sex dolls Nov 04, 2025

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It's Election Day in America and Trump's shadow hangs over votes in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California. Americans go to the polls on Day 35 of the shutdown, now tied for the longest period ever the U.S. has gone without budget funding. Listen to host Kim Vinnell with the latest. Plus, Iraq's prime minister talks his agenda, Shein bans sex dolls in France, and India's women’s cricket team is riding high after shattering the glass ceiling. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Trump's tariffs on trial at the Supreme Court Nov 03, 2025

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Donald Trump's favorite foreign policy weapon is on trial this week when the Supreme Court hears arguments about the legality of his trade tariffs. The president has decided not to attend the blockbuster case in person. Listen to host Kim Vinnell and our journalists discuss the ramifications and how they may reverberate around the world. Plus, all the latest on the Afghanistan earthquake, Trump's U.S. troop proposal for Nigeria, killings in Mexico and Tomahawk missiles. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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UK train stabbings, Nigeria and Dodgers take World Series Nov 02, 2025

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Two men are in custody after a series of stabbings on a train in the UK. U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to cut U.S. aid to Nigeria, warning of military action over alleged Christian killings. Videos verified by Reuters reveal atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region after RSF seizes al-Fashir, with hundreds reportedly killed. And The LA Dodgers clinch their third World Series title of the decade with a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Food stamps, Canada's apology and US elections Nov 01, 2025

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Federal judges order SNAP benefits to continue, but it's unclear if payments will go through starting November 1. High-stakes elections in New Jersey and Virginia offer early signals for the 2026 midterms. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney apologizes to Trump over an anti-tariff ad. Plus, layoffs hit major companies, some driven by AI.

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SNAP cuts, nukes and Halloween Oct 31, 2025

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Nearly 42 million Americans are about to lose their SNAP food benefits as the government shutdown enters its second month. President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, and the order causes confusion. And King Charles strips Prince Andrew of his royal title. Plus, trick-or-treating in Washington, D.C. means politically charged Halloween decorations.

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Trump-Xi, Rio bodies, Melissa and Fed Oct 30, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump shaves China tariffs after an “amazing” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean, as the extent of its devastation begins to emerge. Brazil’s deadliest police raid leaves over 100 dead, with corpses lying on the street just days ahead of COP30. And the Dutch centrist party makes huge election gains, delivering a blow to the far-right. Plus, the Fed says not to assume another interest rate cut is on the cards for 2025. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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Melissa, Trump in South Korea, OpenAI-Microsoft and Geert Wilders Oct 29, 2025

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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba after leaving a trail of destruction in Jamaica. U.S. President Donald Trump is on his final stop in a high-stakes Asia trip. Microsoft and OpenAI strike a deal that clears the way for the ChatGPT maker to go public. And Dutch voters head to the polls as far-right, anti-immigration leader Geert Wilders tries to hold onto power. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.

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