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United States Treasury and Bank of Japan Conduct Joint Yen Intervention to Stabilize Currency Markets

The United States Treasury and the Bank of Japan coordinated a multi-billion-dollar foreign exchange intervention to support the Japanese yen after a sharp decline in the currency raised concerns about broader financial market volatility.
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Europe’s Drying Rivers Trigger Power Cuts, Factory Shutdowns and Wildfire Emergencies
Danube Drought Forces Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Plant Into Full Shutdown
Ceuta Death Toll Rises as Spain and Europe Clash Over Border Response
USDA Reports Strong Export Demand for American Soybeans and Corn
FAA Adjusts Airspace Rules as Commercial Space Launches Increase
Justice Department Updates Artificial Intelligence Antitrust Guidance for Technology Partnerships
NIH Allocates Two Hundred Million Dollars for Precision Cancer Research
Airlines Face Increased Scrutiny After Widespread Flight Disruptions
Homeland Security Expands Facial Recognition Screening at International Airports
FCC Proposes Cybersecurity Certification Program for Connected Consumer Devices
NOAA Issues Heat Warnings Across Central and Southern United States
EPA Finalizes New Emissions Rules for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses
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