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Blake Hounshell, political journalist who embodied digital news, dies at 44
Mr. Hounshell combined intellectual heft with the urgency of digital news at Foreign Policy magazine, Politico and the New York Times.
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Ex is mad that I’m dating his friend. Carolyn Hax readers give advice.
Carolyn Hax readers advise a divorcee who hit it off with the ex’s old college roommate — and hit a nerve with the ex.
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Still No Explanation for F.A.A. System Failure as Airlines Work to Catch Up
Thousands of flights were still delayed after the Federal Aviation Administration allowed domestic departures to resume. The F.A.A. was investigating the cause of the outage that delayed or canceled flights nationwide, but there was no evidence of a cyberattack, the Biden administration said.
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Twitter Said to Consider Selling User Names to Boost Revenue
The company has discussed selling some user names through online auctions, people with knowledge of the plans said.
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Why Hitting the Debt Ceiling Would Be Very Bad for the U.S. Economy
If Congress fails to increase the government’s borrowing limit in time, the result would be a shock to the economy and financial markets.
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With Many Retailers Offering Online Sales, Phony Sites Blend In
Preying on shoppers strapped for cash and time, scammers are setting up fake sites that claim to have deep discounts on premium brands.
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Fed President Backs Slowdown as Support Mounts for Smaller Rate Move
Susan M. Collins, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, said she was leaning toward a quarter-point move at the central bank’s Feb. 1 meeting.
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House Republicans approve antiabortion bills after daunting midterm
One measure has no legislative impact; Democrats argue the other is unnecessary because of current law.
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‘It’s fast and furious’: New GOP committee chairs face learning curve
Eight Republican chairs have each served less than 10 years in the House, up from just three who took over gavels in 2011.
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The U.S. May Finally Breach the Debt Ceiling. Here’s Why That Would Be Very Bad.
If Congress fails to increase the government’s borrowing limit in time, the result would be a shock to the economy and financial markets.