Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill

The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.

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Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.

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Sackler family wins immunity from opioid lawsuits

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.

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Air New Zealand weighing passengers before flying

The airline says it is required to know the average weight of everything on board to improve fuel efficiency.

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ArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog

The regulator said the advert for Litty Liqour was "likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol".

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Disruption as fresh wave of train strikes begins

Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday.

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Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.

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Universal credit childcare funding to rise 47% from June

From 28 June, parents on universal credit can claim up to £1,630 childcare for two or more children.

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Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud.

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Nvidia hits $1tn valuation as investors buy AI buzz

Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker's value soaring.

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