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China Retaliates Against Trump, Imposing Tariffs and Blacklisting U.S. Companies
Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said that 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission.
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How ‘Silo’ and ‘Paradise’ Envision Housing After the Apocalypse
“Paradise” and “Silo” have opposing takes on the future of urban organization, echoing the debate over America’s housing shortage today.
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Target Reports Solid Holiday Quarter But Warns of Tariff Uncertainty Ahead
The retailer ended 2024 with a good holiday season, but warned of uncertainty ahead.
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In One Swing District, Guarded Optimism After Trump’s First Six Weeks
With President Trump set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, many voters in Arizona’s divided First Congressional District remain hopeful for his new term, even amid partisan rancor.
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Supreme Court to Consider Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers
The justices will hear arguments in a $10 billion lawsuit by the Mexican government that claims gun makers are complicit in supplying drug cartels.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims on Tariffs, Ukraine and DOGE Before Address to Congress
The president has repeatedly made false or misleading claims in pursuing an aggressive agenda in the first weeks of his second term.
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Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans
There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.
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He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.
Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer, is the new director for the F.D.A. food division, which oversees infant formula. He defended a top maker in cases claiming the company had not warned of potential risks to very low-weight babies.
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Trends in Negotiating With Software-as-a-Service Providers
Over the last two decades, software-as-a-service (SaaS) has become the dominant form of software transaction. However, SaaS contracting forms and negotiating norms appear to be going through some potential changes, which we expect to accelerate in 2025 and beyond….By: Polsinelli
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California’s AI Revolution: Proposed CPA Regulations Target Automated Decision Making
On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “Agency” or the “CPPA”) Board met to discuss and commence formal rulemaking on several regulatory subjects, including California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) updates (“CCPA Updates”) and Automated Decisionmaking Technology (ADMT)….By: Epstein Becker & Green