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FTX Negotiates for Return of $400 Million From Obscure Hedge Fund
The founders of the trading firm Modulo Capital are in talks with FTX about returning the investment that Sam Bankman-Fried made in the fund.
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Retail Sales Surge as Prices Rise and Shoppers Keep Buying
Consumer spending jumped in January, which was good news for retailers but could weigh on the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame rapid inflation.
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Tesla Will Open Some Chargers to All Electric Vehicles
An agreement with the White House to allow electric cars made by other automakers is part of a broad effort to improve charging and increase sales of battery-powered vehicles.
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U.S.: Proud Boys leader learned of upcoming arrest from D.C. police officer
Shane Lamond is under investigation by the FBI over his relationship with Enrique Tarrio, who faces seditious conspiracy charges.
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Justice Dept. Won’t Bring Charges Against Gaetz in Sex-Trafficking Inquiry, Lawyers Say
An investigation had examined whether Representative Matt Gaetz broke federal laws, focusing on his relationships with women recruited online, and whether he had sex with a 17-year-old girl.
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C.B.O. Warns of Possible Default Between July and September
The nonpartisan budget office also said that if tax receipts fall short of projections, and Congress fails to act on the debt limit, the U.S. could run out of cash before July.
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Exploring South Africa’s Black Wine Scene
White South Africans control a vast majority of the country’s wine industry. But it’s growing increasingly possible to support Black winemakers and owners.
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What Did You Spend on Your Vacation? We’d Love to Hear.
Was your last trip lavish, budget or somewhere in between? We’re interested in hearing about how much it cost and how much you enjoyed it.
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A 3-legged dog was struggling. A high school engineering class stepped in.
In their engineering and design class, students are making custom devices to help Sadie, whose leg was amputated after an accident, regain her stride.
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Post Politics Now: Biden, Democrats ramp up attacks on Republicans amid debt limit standoff
At a union hall in Lanham, Md., the president will argue that Republican legislative plans would add substantially to the national debt and benefit the wealthy, large corporations and drug companies.