Locations across the country want to launch electric ferries to cut carbon emissions, but there are challenges to the rollout.
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New York Bought an Electric Ferry. The City Can’t Charge It.
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Fearing Mass A.I. Layoffs, Some in Congress Eye Ways to Aid Workers
The New York Times – Business:A bill to bolster the nation’s unemployment insurance program reflects the concern — and the risks — in Washington.
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Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses
The New York Times – Business:Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.
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At Nearly $300,000, Some Recent Duke Graduates Out-Earned All Their Peers
The New York Times – Business:Federal data show Duke math majors earning a bigger median income four years after graduation than any other majors from any school. It’s a small cohort.
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Trump Backtracks on Plan for New Controls on N.I.H. Grants
The New York Times – Business:Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.
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More U.S. Households Are Struggling Financially, Analysis Finds
The New York Times – Business:Inflation and a pullback in government assistance have resulted in more people having trouble paying their bills, a nonprofit found in its annual report.
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Trump Announces $500 Rebates for Some Obamacare Customers, Weeks Before the Election
The New York Times – Business:The White House plans to send the money to people in 30 states who have higher incomes and are insured under the Affordable Care Act.
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Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race
The New York Times – On the Runway:The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities.
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FAFSA Form for College Aid Will Be Less Stressful This Year, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The college financial aid form has long been a stressor for high school seniors and their parents. Fixes have made it simpler and faster to complete, officials say.
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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
The New York Times – On the Runway:After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
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Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny
The New York Times – Business:Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.