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Consumers Are Financing Their Groceries. What Does It Say About the Economy?
Increased use of “buy now, pay later” loans may signal shifting consumer habits, but could also be a troubling sign of financial stress.
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Elon Musk Returns to His Tech Empire, Facing Questions of Inattention
As Mr. Musk steps away from Washington, he faces concerns over his prolonged absence from his businesses including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI and X.
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Economists Question G.O.P. Bill: Why Increase the Deficit in Good Times?
Huge deficits are already making bond investors nervous. Economists warn that could make it harder to respond to future crises.
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Companies Rely on Delaware Courts. Lawyers Reap Huge Fees There.
A new study found that courts in the state, where many big companies reside, often cleared big payouts to lawyers. It may further embolden the state’s critics.
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Trump Talks a Lot About Antisemitism, With a Notable Caveat
The president made no reference to Jews after the Colorado attack.
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After Cuts, the National Weather Service Is Hiring Again
The agency plans to hire more than 100 people after nearly 600 were laid off or retired as part of the governmentwide cuts this year.
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J.D. Scholten Will Challenge Joni Ernst in Iowa Senate Race
J.D. Scholten, a state representative who is also a minor-league baseball pitcher, said he had felt compelled to take on Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, after her defense of Medicaid cuts.
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Illinois Mail-In Ballot Law
The justices added four cases to their docket for next term, including a lawsuit brought by a conservative group challenging an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted after Election Day.
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Medical Care for Transgender Youth: ‘The Protocol’ Podcast
Coming June 5: A six-part podcast exploring the origins of medical treatment for transgender young people, and how the care got pulled into a political fight that could end it in the United States.
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Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.