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Help! The Hotel Had Rodents, and Our Credit Card Won’t Accept a Dispute.

A couple spent $630 to reserve a room at Yosemite a year in advance, but days before their trip, they learned it had a rodent problem. Why did Citi tell them it was too late?A couple spent $630 to reserve a room at Yosemite a year in advance, but days before their trip, they learned […]

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Why Does Child Care Seem Less Affordable Than Ever?

It has always been expensive, but recently prices have risen faster than inflation.It has always been expensive, but recently prices have risen faster than inflation. Child Care, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Day Care Centers, Parenting, Children and Childhood, Wages and Salaries, Federal-State Relations (US), Federal Aid (US), Labor and Jobs, Inflation (Economics) Read More

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They Survived the 24 Hours That Rocked South Korea’s Markets

After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plummeted, then rebounded, in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plummeted, then rebounded, in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Stocks and Bonds, US and Israeli Attack

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$2.5 Million Rift Pits Cannabis Pioneer Against Group That Backed Her

A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources.A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked

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What the Extraordinary Market Volatility in Asia Says About Energy and A.I.

Stocks in South Korea and Taiwan, the center of global chip making, plunged on fears about energy prices. Their recovery shows the bullishness over artificial intelligence.Stocks in South Korea and Taiwan, the center of global chip making, plunged on fears about energy prices. Their recovery shows the bullishness over artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence, Stocks and Bonds,

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Graffiti-Covered Los Angeles Skyscrapers Find a Buyer

The windows of the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza complex in downtown Los Angeles became a canvas for street artists in 2024. A new buyer is promising to complete the project.The windows of the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza complex in downtown Los Angeles became a canvas for street artists in 2024. A new buyer is promising to complete

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Top Aide to Labor Secretary Placed on Leave

Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership. Labor and Jobs, Ethics and Official Misconduct, United States Politics and Government, Chavez-DeRemer, Lori Read More

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Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.

Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership. Labor and Jobs, Ethics and Official Misconduct, United States Politics and Government, Chavez-DeRemer, Lori Read More

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China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades

The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans.The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans. China, Economic Conditions and Trends, National People’s Congress (China), Electric and

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U.S. Court Takes First Steps Toward Ordering Tariff Refunds

The Trump administration is likely to appeal the move, as it ramps up its attempt to slow or potentially block the repayment of billions in past duties.The Trump administration is likely to appeal the move, as it ramps up its attempt to slow or potentially block the repayment of billions in past duties. United States Politics

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