Economy
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Well Beyond the U.S., Heat and Climate Extremes Are Hitting Billions
People all over the world are facing severe heat, floods and fire, aggravated by the use of fossil fuels. The…
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The Opaque Industry Secretly Inflating Prices for Prescription Drugs
Americans are paying too much for prescription drugs. It is a common, longstanding complaint. And the culprits seem obvious: Drug…
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How Media Outlets on the Left and Right Have Covered Fauci’s Book Tour
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the former government scientist, has been on something of a media spree in recent weeks, and…
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What to Do if You’re Overpaying for Prescriptions
Here’s what to know about your pharmacy benefit manager and how to find out if you are being overcharged for…
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Have You Had Trouble Getting Your Medication? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is writing about pharmacy benefit managers, which are at the center of a system that can…
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At Target, Store Workers Become A.I. Conduits
The retailer is rolling out a chatbot to help workers answer questions from shoppers — and workers.
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Amazon Says It Will Stop Using Puffy Plastic Shipping Pillows
They’ll be replaced in North America with paper packing, eliminating some 15 billion pillows a year. Plastic film is a…
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TikTok Lays Out Past Efforts to Address U.S. Concerns
The company said the disclosures support its argument that a law signed by President Biden in May is unconstitutional.
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New Home Construction Slows as Mortgage Rates Remain High
Home building in May fell to its slowest pace in four years despite a supply shortage. That trend could put…
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The Housing Market Is Weird and Ugly. These 5 Charts Explain Why.
The Housing Market Is Weird and Ugly. These 5 Charts Explain Why. Home prices have held up better than expected…