BUSINESS

Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners Pulls Out of Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Affinity Partners, Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, played a small financial role in Paramount’s $108 billion offer, but it had attracted political attention to the deal.Affinity Partners, Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, played a small financial role in Paramount’s $108 billion offer, but it had attracted political attention to the deal. Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global, […]

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Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses. Computers and the Internet, United States Politics

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White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment

The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength. United States Politics and Government, Labor and Jobs, United States Economy, Unemployment, Wages and Salaries, National Economic Council (US), White House

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New York Accuses UPS of Seasonal Worker Wage Theft

In a lawsuit, the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had “repeatedly and persistently” failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job.In a lawsuit, the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had “repeatedly and persistently” failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they

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Netflix Adds Podcasts in Deal With iHeartMedia

The streaming service now has about 30 video podcasts lined up for 2026, including the influential radio show “The Breakfast Club.”The streaming service now has about 30 video podcasts lined up for 2026, including the influential radio show “The Breakfast Club.” Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Podcasts, iHeartMedia Inc, Netflix Inc, Advertising and Marketing, Media, YouTube.com,

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Why a Data Deluge Is Unlikely to Settle the Rates Debate

A backlog of government economic data is set to ease, but disagreement on the country’s economic outlook could linger.A backlog of government economic data is set to ease, but disagreement on the country’s economic outlook could linger. internal-storyline-no, Powell, Jerome H, Interest Rates, Federal Reserve System, Inflation (Economics), Consumer Price Index, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment,

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Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy

Hiring and unemployment data for November will offer a snapshot of a cooling job market buffeted by President Trump’s policies.Hiring and unemployment data for November will offer a snapshot of a cooling job market buffeted by President Trump’s policies. Labor and Jobs, Banking and Financial Institutions, Hiring and Promotion, United States Economy, United States Politics and

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Jobs Data Is Finally Back. But the Economic Picture Is Still Blurry.

November’s job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in January.November’s job report may be distorted as a result of the government shutdown, limiting how much it will influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in January. Banking

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