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How the High Cost of Borrowing May Skew the Presidential Race

In the battleground state of Georgia, some Black entrepreneurs are frustrated over the impact of higher interest rates, a source of economic anxiety.

By Peter S. Goodman

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Here’s Why This Bouquet of Red Roses Costs $72 in NYC.

A dozen red roses is timeless. But its price tag is not. At Ditmars Flower Shop in Queens, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up from $60 in 2019.

By Stefanos Chen and Adrienne Grunwald

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California $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is Coming April 1

The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.

By Kurtis Lee

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Culinary Hubs Put a Twist on Home Cooking

Developers are transforming clusters of old homes into micro restaurants to cater to the needs of surrounding neighborhoods.

By Arielle Paul