The White House has embraced signs that the economy is strong. For the Fed, that strength could prolong its fight against inflation.
Category: United States
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As Biden Prepares to Tout Economy, Fed Chair Powell Takes a Cautious Tone
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How Much to See a Movie at AMC? It Will Soon Depend Where You Sit.
The New York Times – Movies:By the end of 2023, the movie theater chain will offer tickets at three different price tiers, with middle seats costing the most. You’ll pay less if you like the front row.
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The Medicine Is a Miracle, but Only if You Can Afford It
The New York Times – Business:A wave of new treatments have cured devastating diseases. When the costs are too much, even for the insured, patients hunt for other ways to pay.
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Do You Work in the Auto Industry? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times – Business:Sales of electric vehicles are growing fast, and automakers are investing billions of dollars in new technology and factories. We want to know how jobs are changing.
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Amateurs Flocked to Pickleball. But Will They Watch the Pros?
The New York Times – Sports:Pickleball had no problem attracting millions of amateur players. Now, as the sport looks to grow at the professional level, it must convince spectators that the game is as fun to watch as it is to play.
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Are You Switching to a Heat Pump? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times – Business:Some people in extremely cold areas of the U.S. are switching to heat pumps from oil or gas furnaces. But others are not convinced that these devices are right for them.
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U.S. Retirees Lost Millions to Romance Scams During Pandemic Isolation
The New York Times – Business:Con artists are using dating sites to prey on lonely people, particularly older ones, in a pattern that accelerated during the isolation of the pandemic, federal data show.
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Former High-Profile Lawyer Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $18 Million
The New York Times – Business:Tom Girardi, who was part of the legal team representing the environmental activist Erin Brockovich, was indicted in two states on charges that he stole from clients, prosecutors said.
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Ford Said Sales in January Increased 2%
The New York Times – Business:The company’s deliveries of electric vehicles more than doubled, compared with the same month a year earlier.
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IMF Upgrades Global Economic Outlook as Inflation Eases
The New York Times – Business:The International Monetary Fund said the world economy was poised for a rebound as inflation eases.
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Inflation Leads a New Generation to the Bread-Making Machine
The New York Times – Business:Rediscovered in the early days of the pandemic, the mainstay of ’90s kitchens has become an indispensable tool for some younger bakers trying to save money.