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Economists Expected a Hiring Slowdown. So Much for That.

Jobs and wage gains remain robust despite the Federal Reserve’s campaign to cool the economy, surprising policymakers and economic forecasters.

By Jeanna Smialek

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F.T.C. Warns Dozens of Funeral Homes to Provide Accurate Costs to Callers

The agency said an “undercover phone sweep” of more than 250 homes found that 38 failed to provide prices or supplied inconsistent prices in separate calls.

By Ann Carrns

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Biden Takes Aim at Grocery Chains Over Food Prices

President Biden has begun to accuse stores of overcharging shoppers, as food costs remain a burden for consumers and a political problem for the president.

By Jim Tankersley

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Paris Police Investigating $1.6 Million Wine Theft From Famed Restaurant

More than 80 bottles of rare wine were discovered to be missing from the cellar of a 400-year-old restaurant during a routine inventory check.

By Jenny Gross