How Trump and Harris Are Courting Pop Stars (Very Differently)
A discussion about the ways in which musicians and social media stars, both mainstream and more obscure, have figured into the current presidential campaign.
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On YouTube, Major Brands’ Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants
Large organizations and brands saw their advertising dollars funneled to videos amplifying inflammatory narratives, underscoring how difficult it can be to maintain brand safety online.
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Has the Fed Pulled Off the Elusive Soft Landing?
Investors have sent stocks and bonds higher on expectations of a soft landing. But some Republicans think the central bank overstepped its bounds.
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After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Will Claim Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and borrowing costs along with solid growth.