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How West Africa Can Reap More Profit From the Global Chocolate Market
Resource-rich countries like Ghana are often cut out of lucrative parts of the business like manufacturing. The “fairchain movement” wants to change that.
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Gifts, Gadgets and Greece: Inside a Huawei Lobbying Campaign
Leaked internal messages detail efforts by the Chinese tech giant to court Greek officials and fight an American-led effort against its technology.
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China Uses ‘Deceptive’ Methods to Sow Disinformation, U.S. Says
The accusations reflect worry in Washington that China’s information operations pose a growing security challenge to the United States.
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U.S. Government Shutdown Could Delay Key Economic Data
A lapse in funding would delay data on unemployment and inflation as policymakers try to avoid a recession.
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Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes
Lengthy and expanding walkouts by the United Automobile Workers union against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could strain a fragile supply chain.
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Senate Republicans in discussions to add border security to stopgap bill
The parties have rarely been able to find consensus around the border-patrol issue.
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‘Baby steps aren’t going to cut it’: Debates do little to dent Trump dominance
Once seen as GOP candidates’ best chance at a game-changing moment, the showdowns have reinforced Trump’s advantage in the eyes of many Republicans.
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The IRS thought it was shutdown-proof. Now most staff would go home.
The IRS will furlough roughly 60,000 employees after a ruling that it cannot use funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to keep business going during a shutdown.
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Trump’s latest undemocratic move: Calling to end debates
The former president is the clear front-runner, but three-quarters of GOP voters say they’re at least considering voting for someone else.
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Republican Candidates Exchange Insults in Fiery Second Debate
Hostility over foreign policy, education and Donald Trump dominated the second Republican presidential debate as seven candidates tried to shake up the race.