Category: United States

How the H-1B Visa Debate Is Driving a Wave of Racism Against South Asians

The New York Times – Business:
A dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory.
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?

The New York Times – Business:
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
The Quiet Architect of Trump’s Global Trade War

The New York Times – Business:
Jamieson Greer, a low-key lawyer from a working-class background, is rewriting the rules of the global economy at the president’s behest.
Will 2026 Be the Year of the ‘Soonicorn’?

The New York Times – Business:
As venture capital funding pours into start-ups large and small, more firms are pitching themselves as the next big thing.
Crab Heist Puts Spotlight on Surge of Cargo Thefts

The New York Times – Business:
Stolen food and beverages, which are easier to offload than costly electronics, are driving an overall spike in cargo crimes, truckers, insurers and other experts say.
Flexibility and Rising Costs Are Keeping Mothers at Work

The New York Times – Business:
Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs.
Europe Worries Trump Poses Threat to Its Financial and Tech Sovereignty

The New York Times – Business:
European leaders have been compelled to address the possibility of once-remote risks to the financial networks and technology that undergird their economies.
Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year

The New York Times – Business:
A federal law taking effect in November severely limits the amount of THC, the euphoric cannabis compound, allowed in over-the-counter items. Many groups are fighting back.
Sell America Is the New Trade on Wall Street

Investors are increasingly souring on the United States, as illustrated by the declining dollar, the stalled stock market and rising government borrowing costs.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Fans Flock to Korean Language Classes

Across the country, Americans who love K-pop and K-dramas are flocking to Korean language classes.
Energy Bills Have Soared Recently. How Can States Bring Costs Down?

Energy experts said that governors and legislatures have tools to keep electricity prices from rising further, and might even be able to lower them.
For Hassett, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in Fed Race

Kevin A. Hassett had been seen as the front-runner in the Fed race, but his deep ties to the president raised questions about his independence.