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Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government. Source link
The president said he hoped to “get as much as I can,” signaling a shift in the relationship between government and private business. Source link
Elon Musk’s company is trying again to overcome setbacks faced by its Starship prototype after a Sunday night scrub of a test flight. Source link
A private and politically connected gem merchant, he was thrust into the public spotlight when his personal relationship with the former first lady became known in the late 1980s. Source link
The Scandinavian country has proposed scrapping its tax on chocolate, cake and other sweets, as well as coffee, to help consumers cope with high food prices. Source link
A slow start to the home building market this year has prompted some builders to increase incentives and build on smaller lots. Source link
Executives are racing to boost revenues at the struggling doughnut maker as sales slump and shares tumble. Source link
Robots-for-rent is one way some small U.S. factories gain access to automation, reducing turnover and ensuring workers aren’t injured. Source link
An order to stop work on the Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island further rattled the beleaguered Danish company. Source link
Behind the pushback to global trade is a deep economic anxiety that a meager social safety net has caused in the United States. Source link