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‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles

A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.

By Christopher F. Schuetze and Erika Solomon

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Intel to Receive $8.5 Billion in Grants to Build Chip Plants

The award, to be announced by President Biden at a plant in Arizona, is the biggest the government has made under a new program that aims to rebuild the nation’s semiconductor manufacturing industry.

By Madeleine Ngo Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Don Clark

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U.S. Accuses Two Men of Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets

Federal prosecutors said the pair tried to sell technology to manufacture batteries for electric cars that belonged to the company.

By Jack Ewing

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Tesla’s Troubles Raise Questions About Its Invincibility

As the share price plunges, investors wonder whether the company, led by Elon Musk, can withstand intensifying competition.

By Melissa Eddy