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Category: United States
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What You Need to Know About Turbulence on Airplanes
Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.
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Milk Is Going After the Not-Dairy Crowd: Gen Z
Alarmed by dwindling sales to Gen Z, the dairy industry is going all out to get younger Americans on the milk train.
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China Strikes Back at U.S. Chip Maker Even as It Signals Openness
Beijing’s security review of Micron Technology, which has deep roots in China, could have wide-ranging ramifications for other foreign businesses.
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Biden’s Reluctant Approach to Free Trade Draws Backlash
A law intended to bolster clean energy manufacturing has ignited debate over whether the U.S. should work to break down international trade barriers — or keep them intact to protect American workers.
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Hoping to Travel Abroad? Don’t Put Off Your Passport Application.
Processing times for new and renewed passports have increased again. The updated timeline, 10 to 13 weeks, leaves some would-be travelers feeling desperate.
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Tesla Sales Jumped in the First Quarter
The electric car company’s decision to slash prices appears to have paid off in reviving demand.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Balances China and U.S.
Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.
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Do We Know How Many People Are Working From Home?
New Labor Department numbers indicate that fewer Americans worked remotely last year. But many experts criticize the government’s data collection.
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Hospitals Are Increasingly Crowded With Kids Who Tried to Harm Themselves, Study Finds
Hospitalizations for pediatric suicidal behavior increased by 163 percent over an 11-year period, an analysis of millions of hospital admissions in the United States found.
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The Lure of the ‘Made in America’ Sales Pitch
Geopolitics forced an entrepreneur, Taylor Shupe, to bring jobs back from China. It’s helping sell his meme-inspired socks too.