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US Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns

The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail Beijing’s technology ambitions.

By Ana Swanson

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The Federal Reserve signals more to come even as it slows rate increases.

Central bankers made a smaller rate move, but predicted that they will weigh the economy down more aggressively than previously expected

By Jeanna Smialek

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Florida’s Beekeepers Reel From Hurricane Ian

The storm destroyed up to 300,000 beehives, the Florida State Beekeepers Association said. The loss could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s food supply.

By Remy Tumin

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Federal Reserve Expected to Slow Rate Increases and Offer Hints at Future

Central bankers are still fighting inflation, but are poised to slow to a rate increase of half a percentage point at their final meeting of 2022.

By Jeanna Smialek