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U.S. Government Shutdown Is Unlikely to Cause an Immediate Recession
White House and Wall Street estimates suggested the economy could withstand a brief shutdown, with risks mounting the longer it lasts.
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The Republicans Driving Congress Toward a Shutdown
With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, hard-right House Republicans have formed a wall of opposition to a temporary measure to fund the government.
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Las Vegas and Its Big, Big Ambitions
This shape-shifting desert city is in the middle of a reinvention that involves sports stadiums, Formula 1 and the Sphere: a 360-foot-tall, high-tech, traffic-stopping amphitheater clad in 1.2 million LED screens.
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Travelers Who Need Visas to Visit Europe Face a Monthslong Wait
Travelers who require short-term visas to visit Europe say they face monthslong delays, jeopardizing their travel plans and making an already unpredictable system worse.
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How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
There are many different ways to be a successful entrepreneur. There is no one specific path to success, but there are some common characteristics that successful entrepreneurs share. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you need to be passionate about your work, be able to take risks, and be persistent. You also need…
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To Knock an Elephant Off Balance, Bring Out a Giant Blindfold
Elephants rely on visual cues to maintain consistent timing of their strides, a new study suggests.
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Satellites Show Mysterious Fairy Circles in More Parts of the World
Researchers say that the rings of vegetation, which had mostly been studied in Namibia and Australia, may exist in 15 countries.
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Before wedding, bride was told she was dying. They just hit 20 years.
“Basically, I was planning my funeral when I was planning my wedding,” said Clare Runacres, who was diagnosed with aggressive cancer before her wedding.
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How to investigate your house’s history
Even if it’s not historic, your home could have a fascinating background. Here’s where to look for the records and clues that may tell its story.
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How to plant a tree
If you start smallish, planting a tree is a DIY project within pretty much anyone’s grasp. All you need is a shovel and a couple of hours.