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The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs

The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods.The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to single-family neighborhoods. Land Use Policies, […]

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Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially. Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel Emissions (Transportation), Factories

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How Trump’s Justice Dept. Derailed an Investigation of a Major Company

The industrial giant Caterpillar hired William Barr and other lawyers to defuse a federal criminal investigation of alleged tax dodges.The industrial giant Caterpillar hired William Barr and other lawyers to defuse a federal criminal investigation of alleged tax dodges. Tax Evasion, Ethics and Official Misconduct, United States Politics and Government, Inspectors General, Income Tax, Attorneys General,

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Inside the World of People Placing Bets on Oscar Winners

Inside the world of people making bets on the winners of the Academy Awards — with some taking home thousands of dollars.Inside the world of people making bets on the winners of the Academy Awards — with some taking home thousands of dollars. DraftKings Inc, Personal Finances, Academy Awards (Oscars), FanDuel.com, Gambling, Movies, Computers and the

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How Fraudsters Break Into Social Security Accounts and Steal Benefits

Thousands of people receiving Social Security benefits have had their money diverted into criminal accounts. Here’s what to know.Thousands of people receiving Social Security benefits have had their money diverted into criminal accounts. Here’s what to know. Social Security (US), Social Security Administration, Frauds and Swindling Read More

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Sam Altman Asserts Control of OpenAI as He Rejoins Its Board

Mr. Altman, whose sudden firing and rehiring in the fall shocked Silicon Valley, was among several new additions to the board announced on Friday.Mr. Altman, whose sudden firing and rehiring in the fall shocked Silicon Valley, was among several new additions to the board announced on Friday. Artificial Intelligence, Boards of Directors, Appointments and Executive Changes,

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With Cyberattack Fix Weeks Away, Health Providers Slam United

Hospitals, doctors and clinics expressed frustration that they will have to wait even longer for reimbursements after hackers paralyzed the largest U.S. billing clearinghouse.Hospitals, doctors and clinics expressed frustration that they will have to wait even longer for reimbursements after hackers paralyzed the largest U.S. billing clearinghouse. Health Insurance and Managed Care, Hospitals, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Cyberattacks

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More Tuned In for State of the Union Than Last Year

President Biden attracted a bigger prime-time audience for a feisty and high-energy speech, according to early figures released by Nielsen.President Biden attracted a bigger prime-time audience for a feisty and high-energy speech, according to early figures released by Nielsen. Television, State of the Union Message (US), News and News Media, Ratings (Audience Measurement), Debates (Political), Nielsen

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Max Hardy, 40, Dies; Helped Bring Chef-Driven Cuisine to Detroit

With his unique blend of Lowcountry and Caribbean influences, he ranked among the best of a new generation of Black culinary wizards.With his unique blend of Lowcountry and Caribbean influences, he ranked among the best of a new generation of Black culinary wizards. Hardy, Max (1983-2024), Deaths (Obituaries), Chefs, Restaurants, Food, Cooking and Cookbooks, Race and

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States Dig Into Homeowners Insurance and Why It’s Hard to Buy

State regulators asked more than 400 companies for data on their homeowners insurance businesses. The inquiry comes at a moment when severe weather is increasing risk.State regulators asked more than 400 companies for data on their homeowners insurance businesses. The inquiry comes at a moment when severe weather is increasing risk. Homeowners Insurance, Regulation and Deregulation

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