Just weeks into his job as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin M. Warsh has embraced some of the central bank’s conventions while signaling seismic shifts ahead.
Category: United States
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How Warsh Has Begun to Change the Fed
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Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times – Business:The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
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Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand
The New York Times – Business:Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
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Alibaba Sues Pentagon Over China Military Label
The New York Times – Business:The Chinese tech giant said it had no ties to China’s military and that the U.S. government had violated the law by making that claim.
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The Iran War’s Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries
The New York Times – Business:A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast.
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This Megafactory Is a Test Case for the U.S.-China Tech Race
The New York Times – Business:Chinese firms have some of the world’s most advanced technology. But U.S. officials say relying on it could come with a downside.
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U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf
The New York Times – Business:U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.
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After Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Ships Begin to Move Cautiously
The New York Times – Business:Shipping companies hoping to get their stranded vessels out face complications like mines and the lack of clear coordination.
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Congress Is Anxious as U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Talks Intensify
The New York Times – Business:With midterms approaching and negotiations heating up, some lawmakers are apprehensive over where the discussions are headed.
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Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy
The New York Times – Business:An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.
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Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
The New York Times – Business:The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.