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China Stocks Surge After Government Measures to Boost Economy

China Stocks Surge After Government Measures to Boost Economy

Keith Bradsher, Chris Buckley and Meaghan Tobin
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Politics

The government has fired up investors by encouraging banks to lend more to buyers of stocks and real estate, but officials refrained on Tuesday from promising more stimulus.


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Growing Cannabis and Opium Poppies May Be Key to U.S. Supply Chains

Growing Cannabis and Opium Poppies May Be Key to U.S. Supply Chains

Peter S. Goodman
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Politics

After supply chain disruptions that made critical medicines scarce, a federal effort is underway to ensure domestic stocks of pharmaceutical ingredients.


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China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs

China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs

Keith Bradsher and Jenny Gross
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Politics

Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.


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TikTok Faces Lawsuits From 13 States Around Teens and Mental Health

TikTok Faces Lawsuits From 13 States Around Teens and Mental Health

Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe
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Politics

More than a dozen states sued TikTok on Tuesday for creating an app designed to be addictive to children and teenagers.


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As Hurricanes Persist, Soaring Insurance Costs Hit Commercial Real Estate

As Hurricanes Persist, Soaring Insurance Costs Hit Commercial Real Estate

Emily Flitter
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Politics

Struggling landlords and developers are seeking leeway on coverage from their lenders — mostly in vain.


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Can You Turn Off Google and Meta’s AI Tools? Sometimes, and Here’s How.

Can You Turn Off Google and Meta’s AI Tools? Sometimes, and Here’s How.

Brian X. Chen
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Politics

Google, Microsoft and Meta are shoving A.I. chatbots into our faces. Sometimes, there’s a way out.


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Young Chinese Investors Are Jumping Into the Stock Market Frenzy

Young Chinese Investors Are Jumping Into the Stock Market Frenzy

Meaghan Tobin and John Liu
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Politics

Despite the risks of investing at a volatile time, investors see the recent stock rally as a rare opportunity to make money when China’s economy is sluggish.


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Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy

Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy

Melissa Eddy
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Politics

Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.


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How Iceland Became a Virtual Home for Online Disinformation and Identity Theft

How Iceland Became a Virtual Home for Online Disinformation and Identity Theft

Steven Lee Myers and Tiffany Hsu
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Politics

A Reykjavik building that houses a penis museum and an H&M is also the virtual home to an array of perpetrators of identity theft, ransomware and disinformation.


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With ‘SmartLess,’ Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes Are Building a Media Empire

With ‘SmartLess,’ Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes Are Building a Media Empire

Sridhar Pappu
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Politics

Started during the pandemic, this venture is the first step in a media empire being built by the actors Sean Hayes, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman.


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Can Hudson Square Reinvent Itself as New York City’s Next Hot Neighborhood?

Can Hudson Square Reinvent Itself as New York City’s Next Hot Neighborhood?

Arielle Paul and George Etheredge
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Politics

Once known as a gritty, industrial area on Manhattan’s West Side, Hudson Square is now trying to lure new tenants and businesses, and create its own identity.


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Should You Trust Experian’s Smart Money Debit Card?

Should You Trust Experian’s Smart Money Debit Card?

Ron Lieber
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Politics

There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly better credit score. Maybe.


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How Walmart’s Donna Morris Manages the Largest Work Force in America

How Walmart’s Donna Morris Manages the Largest Work Force in America

Jordyn Holman
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Politics

With 1.6 million U.S. employees under her watch, the company’s chief people officer faced a unique challenge just weeks into her new job: a pandemic.


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What an Escalating Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy

What an Escalating Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy

Sarah Kessler and Tania Ganguli
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Politics

The biggest risk is a sustained increase in oil prices.


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As 23andMe Struggles, Concerns Surface About Its Genetic Data

As 23andMe Struggles, Concerns Surface About Its Genetic Data

Emmett Lindner
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Politics

A plummet in the company’s valuation and a recent board resignation have raised questions about the future of genetic data collected from millions of customers.


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