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Warsh, After Talking Tough on Inflation, Faces a ‘No-Win Situation’ on Rates

Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, must soon decide whether to raise interest rates if inflation does not ease, even if it draws President Trump’s ire.Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, must soon decide whether to raise interest rates if inflation does not ease, even if it draws President […]

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Teleprompter Operator Who Bet on Trump Speeches Is Ordered to Pay Fine

Gabriel Perez had access to the president’s speeches before they were delivered and was accused of placing unlawful wagers on words that would be spoken.Gabriel Perez had access to the president’s speeches before they were delivered and was accused of placing unlawful wagers on words that would be spoken. Gambling, Prediction Markets, United States Politics and

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Thievery or Innovation? The Music Industry Grapples With A.I.

Some labels have sued A.I. music generators like Suno. Others have partnered with them. At least one has done both.Some labels have sued A.I. music generators like Suno. Others have partnered with them. At least one has done both. Artificial Intelligence, Music, Social Media, Pop and Rock Music, Audio Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Copyrights and Copyright

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Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet

The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions. Nepal, Tibet, Floods, Rescues, China, Himalayas, Global Warming, Disasters

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As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’

A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing. Sherpas (Himalayan People), Nepal-Tibet Floods (August 2026), Glaciers, Mountaineering, Global Warming, Himalayas, Kathmandu (Nepal), Langtang (Nepal), Mount

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High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near

To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder.To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder. United States Politics and Government, Federal Budget (US), United States Economy,

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“The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth”: An Economist, Erased

Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her the credit she deserves.Maria Edgeworth sneaked economic theory into her best-selling novels. Two centuries later, a new book finally gives her the credit she deserves. Economics (Theory and Philosophy), Books and Literature, Writing and Writers, Women and Girls,

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Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says

The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic.The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic. Walmart Stores Inc, Justice Department, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals),

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Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela’s Oil

The president said an agreement between the countries involved “a partnership with private business” and more than 65 billion barrels of reserves.The president said an agreement between the countries involved “a partnership with private business” and more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. Venezuela, Trump, Donald J, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Nationalization of Industry, Chevron Corporation,

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