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The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat
A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.
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The Matcha Market Cracks Under Pressure
Once consumed mainly in small, formal tea ceremonies, matcha is now mixed into fruity lattes and preyed on by counterfeiters. Can it survive its own popularity?
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This Buzzy New Restaurant Is No Four Horsemen — but It Could Be
I Cavallini is as hard to get into as its Williamsburg precursor, but its Italian cooking is a tad more tentative.
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What Can Be Done to Save the Ailing Wine Industry? Our Critic Has Thoughts.
With declining consumption and many challenges, wine must emphasize its environmentalism and affordability.
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Stellantis Unveils $13 Billion U.S. Investment Plan
The carmaker is the latest company to announce a hefty investment in the United States.
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Netflix Jumps Into Podcasts With Spotify Deal
Netflix will show video versions of 16 podcasts on sports, culture, entertainment and true crime.
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France’s Political Turmoil Is Weighing on Its Economy
As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy.
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Powell Signals Fed Is on Track to Keep Cutting Rates
Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, still sees labor market risks outweighing those posed by higher inflation tied to President Trump’s tariffs.
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Trump’s Trade War With China Catches the World in Its Crossfire
Tariffs and other restrictions between the United States and China are reverberating in unpredictable ways.
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Trump Says He May Give Tomahawks to Ukraine. Is He Bluffing?
President Trump’s threats to provide the missiles to Ukraine, whether he follows through on them or not, are a sign of his growing frustration with Moscow.