Economy
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Plans to Slash Emissions at Britain’s Largest Steel Plant Cause Unease
Two hulking towers nearly 300 feet high rise from the steel-making complex that dominates the shoreline of the faded industrial…
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Seeking the ‘Right’ Customers, an Insurer Is Accused of Discrimination
Erie Insurance defends its practice of telling agents to use subjective factors when judging a potential customer. Maryland regulators say…
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Middle East War Could Cause Oil Price Shock, World Bank Warns
A major escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas — one that spilled over into a broader Middle East…
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Shipping Contributes Heavily to Climate Change. Are Green Ships the Solution?
On a bright September day on the harbor in Copenhagen, several hundred people gathered to welcome the official arrival of…
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U.A.W. Says It Aims to Organize Nonunion Auto Plants
After outlining gains for Ford workers in a live-streamed speech, Shawn Fain, the union president, said he was setting his…
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Studios Said to See Progress in Talks With Striking Actors
The entertainment companies are growing optimistic that the work stoppage may end soon, though some issues remain unresolved, people briefed…
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Film Based on Horror-Survival Video Game Is Surprise Box Office Hit
“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for…
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Reaction to Hamas Attack Leaves Some Jews in Hollywood Feeling Unmoored
The response to the Oct. 7 assault, and to Israel’s retaliation, has revealed a schism in the entertainment world that…
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When Your Age, and Everyone Else’s, Is Showing
Send questions about the office, money, careers and work-life balance to [email protected]. Include your name and location, or a request…
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Halloween Shoppers Not Spooked as Economic Slowdown Remains Elusive
Economists spent much of 2023 warning that a recession could be imminent as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to…