Economy
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With TikTok Under Fire, Brands That Rely on It Worry
Many companies, particularly in the beauty and fashion industries, have boosted sales through the platform. They don’t really have a…
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‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of…
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Inside the Republican Attacks on Electric Vehicles
The electric vehicle, a breakthrough achievement in automotive technology, has driven into this year’s presidential election, inflaming partisan fights that…
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National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle
Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out,…
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Biden Targets Private Jets in Hunt for Tax Revenue
The White House’s new focus on corporate aviation is drawing backlash from an industry that says it supports manufacturing.
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Reddit’s I.P.O. Is a Content Moderation Success Story
The site’s journey from toxic cesspool to trusted news source illustrates the business value of keeping bad actors at bay.
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The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on…
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Biden Approves $5.8 Billion in Additional Student Debt Cancellation
The incremental relief brings the canceled total to $143.6 billion for nearly four million Americans.
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What Comes Next for the Housing Market?
The Federal Reserve still expects to cut rates this year, and a change in selling practices could shake up home…
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Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely
Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.