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The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy

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The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy

A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.

By Ben Casselman and Sydney Ember

U.S. Economy Had Stronger Rebound From Pandemic, G.D.P. Data Shows

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U.S. Economy Had Stronger Rebound From Pandemic, G.D.P. Data Shows

Updated figures show that gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, grew faster in 2021, 2022 and early 2023 than previously reported.

By Ben Casselman

This Chatbot Pulls People Away From Conspiracy Theories

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This Chatbot Pulls People Away From Conspiracy Theories

In a new study, many people doubted or abandoned false beliefs after a short conversation with the DebunkBot.

By Teddy Rosenbluth

Why Low Layoff Numbers Don’t Mean the Labor Market Is Strong

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Why Low Layoff Numbers Don’t Mean the Labor Market Is Strong

Past economic cycles show that unemployment starts to tick up ahead of a recession, with wide-scale layoffs coming only later.

By Ben Casselman