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WannaCry ransom money is on the move

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The hackers behind May's WannaCry cyberattack have moved the ransom money they accumulated from three bitcoin accounts to other, larger accounts, online tracking records show.

Trump nominates Democrat, Republican to energy commission

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President Donald Trump has nominated two individuals to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission -- who, if approved by the Senate, could help the regulatory agency act on a backlog of energy projects.

Europe mulling its options with Venezuela

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With oil so far spared from the target of sanctions, the European Commission said Wednesday it was discussing a range of potential options for Venezuela.

China’s marriage rate is plummeting because of gender inequality

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One of the greatest fears of Chinese parents is coming true: China's young people are turning away from marriage. The trend is also worrying the government.

Dow Jones reaches 22,000 for first time

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The Dow Jones industrial average climbed over 22,000 on Wednesday for the first time ever.

Report: Brexit will cause 40,000 investment bankers to leave Britain

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Britain could lose up to 40,000 investment bankers as a result of Brexit, a new report says.

U.S. consumer spending increased 0.1% in June

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The U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday said consumer spending increased 0.1 percent in June, the lowest growth since February.

Dow Jones Industrial Average nears 22,000-point milestone

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday has flirted with crossing the 22,000 mark, which would set another milestone for the stock market index.

U.S. gas prices for August could be the highest for the year

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Peak summer demand and declining levels of supplies, both domestic and foreign, mean spikes in the price of gas for U.S. consumers, market analyses find.

South Carolina energy companies ditch nuclear plant plans

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Two South Carolina energy companies announced Monday they are scrapping plans to build a $14 billion nuclear plant near Columbia.

CBO: Sen. Sanders’ prescription drug proposal would save Americans $7 billion

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A Congressional Budget Analysis estimates that a bill proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) that would allow Americans to buy prescription drugs from other countries would save taxpayers nearly $7 billion over the next 10 years.

Wells Fargo cuts 70 senior manager positions amid weak profits

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Wells Fargo's community banking division will cut 70 senior executive positions amid weaker profits since facing fines for the creation of fake customer accounts, the company announced Friday.

Amazon under federal investigation for possibly violating Iran sanctions

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Amazon told investors it is under federal investigation after the web-based retailer admitted to selling products to at least one Iranian on the U.S. government's black list of people allegedly associated with terrorism, a violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran.

New Mexico private prison doesn’t have enough inmates to profit, will close

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Private prison operators in New Mexico said they will close one of its prisons because it doesn't have enough inmates to make a profit.