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How Russia turned sanctions into a diesel dealWorld

Washington has spent years trying to curb Russia’s energy revenues. Donald Trump has now agreed to buy millions of tons of Russian diesel, saying Americans need cheaper fuel. Critics say the deal brings Vladimir Putin new revenue, dilutes sanctions pressure and gives the Kremlin a political win. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns it will help Russia prolong the war.

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Social Security Has to Be Addressed, Orszag SaysEconomy

Lazard’s Peter Orszag said on Bloomberg Money that Social Security and Medicare face looming problems, and that neither program will change without a crisis.

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Pointed! Bloomberg’s Weekly News Quiz for Risk-TakersOther

Pointed puts a strategic spin on the news quiz, testing players’ knowledge of current events as well as their confidence in their answers. Bloomberg’s Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura play, and viewers can try the quiz at Bloomberg.com.

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Small Designer’s Luxury Handbags Go ViralCulture

New York designer Francis Pierre Laborde told Bloomberg Television that a viral TikTok video turned his handmade leather bags from a familiar sight at a local street market into sought-after fashion accessories, with demand outstripping his small team’s production capacity. He plans to preserve their individuality and craftsmanship instead of mass-producing them or partnering with major retailers.

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Man narrowly escapes drone strike near Kyiv playgroundWorld

Video from Sviatopetrivske village in the Kyiv region shows a man walking along a street near a kindergarten moments before an apparent drone struck nearby, causing a large explosion and sending debris and smoke into the air.

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By the Way: Headlines You May Have MissedOther

Lisa Mateo, David Gura and Christina Ruffini round up stories on the debate over video calls aboard planes, premium California wines sold at steep discounts under supermarket private labels, a new rivalry between New York diners with singing waiters, and elaborate tuna-carving experiences gaining popularity at high-end sushi restaurants.

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Jack Keane: Trump has plenty of options herePolitics

On “Saturday in America,” Gen. Jack Keane, a Fox News senior strategic analyst, weighs Trump’s warning that devastating consequences await Iran unless it fulfills U.S. demands.

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‘Cockroach’ leaders and hundreds of protesters detained in DelhiWorld8:07

Hundreds of protesters were detained after taking part in an anti-government demonstration in Delhi, where people were heard banging on bus windows. The Cockroach Janta Party said its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, and other leaders were detained shortly after arriving in the capital. Police had refused permission for the protest.

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Some High Earners Stop Maxing Out 401(k)sEconomy

Some savers are questioning whether contributing the maximum to a 401(k) is the best approach, weighing possible tax-rate changes and a desire for more control over their investments.

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Hurricane Isaias hits Florida as a Category 2 storm, knocking out powerWorld2:14

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday with winds of about 169 km/h. More than 430,000 property owners in Florida and nearly 297,000 in Alabama lost power. Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that continued rain could cause flooding in already saturated communities, saying the flooding threat was not over. Search and rescue teams remained deployed as the storm weakened and moved inland.

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Hurricane Isaias Could Cost Insurers BillionsEconomy

Bloomberg Intelligence senior insurance equity analyst Matthew Palazola says Hurricane Isaias could cause insured losses in the single-digit billions of dollars. Stronger Florida building codes may limit damage, despite rising property values. He also says two relatively mild hurricane seasons have helped insurers rebuild capital and recent state reforms have improved market conditions.

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Isaias Makes Landfall; Diesel Deal Struck with PutinOther

Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo broadcast live from New York, discussing major weekend headlines with guests from journalism, technology, sports and finance.

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India protests: New ‘cockroach’ movement leader namedPolitics

Indian police detained the head of the satirical online “cockroach” movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest targeting the Election Commission. Security measures were tightened. In a prerecorded video, founder Abhijeet Dipke announced an interim successor.

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Anti-migrant unrest flares again in Durban, South AfricaWorld

Police in Durban are confronting a renewed wave of anti-migrant unrest. Crowds took to the streets for a second day, with shops looted, homes set ablaze and foreign nationals targeted. The violence has renewed fears of growing xenophobic tensions linked to immigration.

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Kenya: Ebola suspect tests negative as contact tracing continuesHealth

A person suspected of having Ebola, reportedly quarantined in a hospital, tested negative after rumours circulated over the previous 24 hours. In Nairobi, officials are urgently tracing contacts of Kenya’s first Ebola death, reported on Monday.

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Russia Plague Scare Raises Public Health QuestionsHealth5:20

Baylor College of Medicine tropical medicine expert Peter Hotez says the unexplained death of a researcher at a Russian plague institute raises questions about a possible pneumonic plague infection. There is no evidence of a wider outbreak or biological weapons activity. Hotez urged an independent World Health Organization investigation and warned that the US is not adequately prepared with plague vaccines.

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Abbas delays Palestinian elections, schedules presidential vote for September 2027Politics

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday that legislative elections due next month would be postponed until September 11, 2027, and called for a presidential vote on the same day. He blamed Israel and security conditions in the Palestinian territories for the delay.

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