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Has the Spread of Tipping Reached Its Limit? Don’t Count on It.
Both major presidential candidates propose exempting tips from taxes. That could encourage more reliance on tipping, and leave workers vulnerable.
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For Generations of Alaskans, a Livelihood Is Under Threat
Something is broken in the economics of the state’s fishing industry and the communities that have long depended upon it. Can Washington come to the rescue?
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With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms
The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.
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Trump Contorts Himself on Abortion in Search of Political Gain
The former president is willing to make as many rhetorical and policy shifts as he deems necessary to win in November, vexing some social conservatives.
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Prosecutors Seek Simpler Path in Election Case After Immunity Ruling, as Trump Seeks Delays
In a court filing, prosecutors suggested their revisions would let them steer clear of the Supreme Court ruling. Donald Trump’s lawyers made clear they would continue broad attacks on the case.
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The Best Books About Politics (According to You)
Here’s what we’re turning to for clarity and perspective on our current political moment.
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JD Vance’s Combative Style Confounds Voters but Pleases Trump
Over dozens of events and more than 70 interviews, Mr. Vance’s performances as Donald Trump’s attack dog have endeared him to his boss, even if America broadly is less enthusiastic.
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Whistle-Blower Groups Push to End Secret Seizure of Congressional Communications
During the Trump administration, the Justice Department subpoenaed congressional aides’ communications without their knowledge while hunting for leakers. Advocates say the practice must stop.
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The Benefits of Regular Exercise
Regular exercise is something that many people often overlook in their daily routines, but it is something that can have immense benefits for both the mind and body. Whether it is going for a run, hitting the gym, or simply taking a walk, incorporating exercise into your daily routine can have a variety of benefits,…
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Later-Filed, Earlier-Expiring Patent Not an ODP Reference
Addressing invalidity due to obvious-type double patenting (ODP) based on later-filed-related patents, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s application of In re Cellect (Fed. Cir. 2023) and held that the later-filed, earlier-expiring continuation patents were not available as ODP references against the earlier-filed, later-expiring patent. Allergan USA, Inc.…