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Head to East Bay, Rhode Island, for an Idyllic Fall Weekend Getaway

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Head to East Bay, Rhode Island, for an Idyllic Fall Weekend Getaway

The farm stands, art galleries and land-conservation efforts in the East Bay region show why fall is the golden season in the Ocean State.

By Christine Chitnis

TikTok Shuts Shop Feature in Indonesia Following Ban

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TikTok Shuts Shop Feature in Indonesia Following Ban

TikTok’s retail ambitions have confronted an obstacle in its second-largest market, which views the app as a threat to local businesses.

By John Yoon and Muktita Suhartono

A Silver Lining From the Pandemic: A Surge in Start-ups

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A Silver Lining From the Pandemic: A Surge in Start-ups

New research suggests that big shifts in consumer and company behavior — and maybe federal stimulus dollars — have fueled entrepreneurship.

By Jim Tankersley

Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown

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Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown

Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs are bracing for an economic blow.

By Michael Levenson and Christine Hauser