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Solar Supply Chain Grows More Opaque Amid Human Rights Concerns

The global industry is cutting some ties to China, but its exposure to forced labor remains high and companies are less transparent, a new report found.

By Ana Swanson and Ivan Penn

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Heat Is Costing the U.S. Economy Billions in Lost Productivity

From meatpackers to home health aides, workers are struggling in sweltering temperatures and productivity is taking a hit.

By Coral Davenport

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The Robots We Were Afraid of Are Already Here

The long-anticipated automation revolution has begun. Robots are ready to operate forklifts and do laundry. It’s not as scary as it sounds.

By Ben Ryder Howe and Nic Antaya

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GDP Grew at 2.4% Rate in Q2 as US Economy Stayed on Track

The reading on gross domestic product was bolstered by consumer spending, showing that recession forecasts early in the year were premature, at least.

By Ben Casselman