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Can Meat Made in a Lab Be Kosher or Halal? These Companies Hope So.

The makers of cultivated meats want consumers who follow Islamic or Jewish dietary rules to consider their products, and are working hard to meet certification requirements.

By Rebecca Carballo

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Victor R. Fuchs, ‘Dean’ of American Health Care Economists, Dies at 99

He was among the first to offer a comprehensive explanation, and a possible solution, for the country’s rising health care costs.

By Clay Risen

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Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High

Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.

By Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek

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Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike

Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries.

By Jack Ewing