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Behind the decline of summer jobs for teens
Read more: Behind the decline of summer jobs for teensA new report finds summer hiring for teens is expected to fall to its lowest level in nearly 80 years. Harvard economist and CBS News contributor Roland Fryer explains what’s driving the decline.
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to close another key oil route if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue
Read more: Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to close another key oil route if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continueIranian media said Tehran would not participate in talks while Israel continued to bomb Lebanon
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Militant union barons plotting ‘winter of discontent’ in bid to get inflation-busting pay hikes – but hope ‘sympathetic’ Andy Burnham will become PM and cave into their demands
Read more: Militant union barons plotting ‘winter of discontent’ in bid to get inflation-busting pay hikes – but hope ‘sympathetic’ Andy Burnham will become PM and cave into their demandsUnion sources said barons were gearing up for national action which could shut down hospitals, schools and the railways after Labour made it easier to call strikes.
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How Americans are handling a gas price spike
Read more: How Americans are handling a gas price spikeGas prices are the highest since 2022, shifting how some Americans are choosing to spend their money. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Tributes pour out for Kyle Busch after sudden death as family makes appearance at Coca-Cola 600
Read more: Tributes pour out for Kyle Busch after sudden death as family makes appearance at Coca-Cola 600Tributes have poured out since Kyle Busch’s sudden death last Thursday. His wife and children were honored on Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600, which Busch was planning to compete in. Michael George reports.
Asia
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Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
Read more: Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world recordBut the race wasn’t without hiccups – one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
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Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Read more: Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oilMalaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
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South Korea parliament passes Bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powers
Read more: South Korea parliament passes Bill stripping prosecutors of investigative powersThe legislation will create a new agency that will exclusively handle indictments and prosecutions and spin off the investigative function to a separate agency.
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Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 55
Read more: Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 55Authorities are searching for at least 14 other people believed to have been inside the factory when the fire broke out.
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Iran war expected to dominate US-Japan talks as Takaichi lands in Washington
Read more: Iran war expected to dominate US-Japan talks as Takaichi lands in WashingtonThe Japanese prime minister will be the first major ally to hold face-to-face talks with United States President Donald Trump since he urged several countries to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
Thailand
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Minister says FDI must accelerate tech transfers
Read more: Minister says FDI must accelerate tech transfersThailand should capitalise on the strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate technology transfers and support long-term economic growth, says Santitarn Sathirathai, the vice-finance minister.
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Arrests made in pirated movie streaming crackdown
Read more: Arrests made in pirated movie streaming crackdownA Thai man and a Malaysian couple have been charged with violating movie streaming copyrights as part of a cross-border investigation aimed at dismantling MyIPTV4K, a major grey-market internet protocol TV service.
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Myanmar quakes shake Bangkok
Read more: Myanmar quakes shake BangkokBangkok and at least three provinces were shaken by two moderate earthquakes centered near the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, the Earthquake Observation Division reported.
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Govt to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisis
Read more: Govt to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisisThe government will take legal action against oil traders who hoarded fuel, mainly diesel, on boats and trucks in March, the justice minister said on Monday.
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Train, bus drivers, level crossing official charged over deadly collision
Read more: Train, bus drivers, level crossing official charged over deadly collisionPolice on Monday filed charges of recklessness causing death, severe injury and physical danger against two state railway workers and a passenger bus driver over the deadly level crossing collision in Bangkok on Saturday.
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Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
Read more: Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world recordBut the race wasn’t without hiccups – one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
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Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Read more: Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oilMalaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
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War on the economy
Read more: War on the economyNearly three months have passed since the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran began, with no resolution to the war in sight, while almost two months have elapsed since the Thai government took office.
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Butterfly season returns to Korat dam
Read more: Butterfly season returns to Korat damNAKHON RATCHASIMA – Swarms of butterflies have returned to the shores of Lam Chae Dam reservoir, creating a striking natural display that is drawing visitors as the annual “butterfly season” begins.
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DNA matching needed to ID burnt level-crossing crash victims
Read more: DNA matching needed to ID burnt level-crossing crash victimsPolice need DNA matching with relatives to identify the eight deceased victims of Saturday’s frightful train-bus collision in Bangkok because their bodies were so badly burnt.