Economy
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- Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housingBy Cameron Pugh / 7 min
- First LookTrump threatens Bombardier ban as Canada tariff deadline loomsBy Bhargav Acharya and Allison Lampert / 3 min
- Job growth rebounds in August, opening door for Fed to act on inflationBy Laurent Belsie / 2 min
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Meta settlement aims to protect kids. Much more is needed, experts say.
Trump tests the limits of economic leverage against foe – and friend
AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here’s why.
Who wins when Congress calls the plays in college sports?
The US lost jobs in July. Here’s why unemployment didn’t rise.
As advanced AI models go rogue, the Trump administration steps in
The ExplainerThe US needs more electricity. Can the grid deliver?
College grads face a global squeeze on entry-level jobs
Trump moves to rebuild tariff wall. Will the results be different?
Inflation fell in June as Iran war receded. Now, it might roar back.
The ExplainerQuantum computing promises new technological possibilities. How close are they?
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- Why Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen are heading toward warBy Dominique Soguel / 5 min
- Why the US appears to have given up on nuclear deal with IranBy Howard LaFranchi / 4 min
- Trump has prioritized oil and minerals. Lower prices haven’t followed.By Laurent Belsie / 6 min
- Where Route 66 begins: A tale of boom, bust, baseball, and a ‘big house’By Harry Bruinius / 7 min
