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Harris, in Michigan, Tries to Head Off Trump’s Attacks Over Gas Cars

Kamala Harris, who has faced a flurry of Trump ads in Michigan misleadingly arguing that she wants to ban gas cars altogether, promised, “I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive.”

By Erica L. Green and Reid J. Epstein

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Ports Rush to Reopen After Dockworker Strike Is Suspended

Days after tens of thousands of longshoreman along the East and Gulf Coasts walked out, their union and their bosses reached a tentative agreement on wages.

By Peter Eavis

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Port Strike’s End Is an Economic Relief to Savannah, Ga.

The Georgia city is a picturesque tourist destination. It’s also the No. 2 ocean cargo hub on the East Coast, and the dock strike’s quick end was a relief.

By Santul Nerkar

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A Strong Jobs Report Suggests the Economy Is More Resilient Than We Thought

After months of wobbling, a fresh jobs report showed that hiring and wage growth are strong, aligning with other robust economic data.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman