Economy
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Democrats’ Dream of a Wealth Tax Is Alive. For Now.
A narrow Supreme Court ruling left the door open for Congress to expand taxes on billionaires, but it’s not a…
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After a Weather Disaster, a Surprise: Some Ornery Monkeys Got Nicer
Macaques, reeling from a hurricane, learned by necessity to get along, a study found. It’s one of the first to…
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New ‘Detective Work’ on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect
Agricultural insecticides were a key factor, according to a study focused on the Midwest, though researchers emphasized the importance of…
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Inside Elon Musk’s Mission to Win Back Advertisers
The billionaire met with senior brand executives at the Cannes Lions advertising festival this week, after crudely telling them off…
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Dilemma on Wall Street: Short-Term Gain or Climate Benefit?
A team of economists recently analyzed 20 years of peer-reviewed research on the social cost of carbon, an estimate of…
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Are Planes Safe Right Now? How to Understand Flight Disruptions.
You should expect the unexpected while flying, but few disruptions should provoke serious concern, aviation experts say.
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In California, Hotels and Rentals Must Reveal Fees Upfront. What Does That Mean for You?
Two new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about…
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California Moves to Modify Law Letting Workers Sue Employers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal with business and labor leaders heading off a ballot measure to repeal the law,…
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Amazon Is Fined Nearly $6 Million Over Warehouse Work Quotas
California officials cited failures to disclose productivity requirements at two locations. The company said it would appeal.
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E.V. Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy as Cash Runs Short
The company became the latest electric vehicle start-up to fail to meet investors’ expectations after a high-profile public debut.