BUSINESS

NPR and PBS Funding Cuts Were Decades in the Making

The cuts speak to President Trump’s grip on his party but also to the sweeping changes in media.The cuts speak to President Trump’s grip on his party but also to the sweeping changes in media. United States Politics and Government, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Conservatism (US Politics), Corp for Public Broadcasting, National Public Radio, Public […]

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One of These BRICS Is Not Like the Others

President Trump’s attacks on the group of emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia and China, have put one member — India — in an uncomfortable spot.President Trump’s attacks on the group of emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia and China, have put one member — India — in an uncomfortable spot. International Relations, United States Politics

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Truemed, a Start-Up Run by an RFK. Jr. Aide, Gives Tax Breaks for Meat and Mattresses

The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But does the tax break apply?The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But does the tax break apply? Means, Calley, Personal Finances, Medicine and Health,

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Heath Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows

Offering a rare glimpse inside the hidden world of rejected insurance claims, new data shows a steady uptick among major private insurers.Offering a rare glimpse inside the hidden world of rejected insurance claims, new data shows a steady uptick among major private insurers. Health Insurance and Managed Care, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Medicine and Health, UnitedHealth Group Inc,

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Before Trump, Indonesia Had Another Trade Headache: China

Long before President Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.Long before President Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods. Indonesia, Factories and Manufacturing, China, Economic Conditions and Trends, International Trade

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Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure

Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market

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Crypto Industry Reaches Milestone With Passage of Genius Act

After a week of squabbling in Washington, the cryptocurrency industry secured one of its primary legislative objectives and made progress toward a second one.After a week of squabbling in Washington, the cryptocurrency industry secured one of its primary legislative objectives and made progress toward a second one. United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Virtual

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U.S. Proposes Steep Tariffs on Critical E.V. Battery Material

The Commerce Department plans to impose a 93.5 percent levy on Chinese graphite, an essential ingredient in the batteries that power electric vehicles.The Commerce Department plans to impose a 93.5 percent levy on Chinese graphite, an essential ingredient in the batteries that power electric vehicles. Graphite, Batteries, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, International Trade and World Market,

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E.P.A. Delays Required Cleanups of Toxic Coal Ash Landfills

The Trump administration will give utilities around the country an additional year to come up with a plan to clean up contaminated waterways.The Trump administration will give utilities around the country an additional year to come up with a plan to clean up contaminated waterways. Coal, Water Pollution, Environmental Protection Agency, Edison Electric Institute, United States

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