Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning that the U.S. faces “economic catastrophe” if Congress and the White House don’t take action to raise the federal debt limit. Yellen made the remark …
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
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2/14/23
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A German court has rejected a lawsuit by environmental group Greenpeace that aimed to force automaker Volkswagen to stop selling vehicles with combustion engines by 2030. The civil case echoes …
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2/14/23
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Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities believe has led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities. The …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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2/14/23
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Money might not be the most romantic topic for Valentine’s Day, but talking about finances with your significant other is a key element of a healthy relationship. Emily Simonia is head of clinical …
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By ADRIANA MORGA
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2/14/23
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A familiar face is positioned to take on the monumental task of rebuilding the understaffed and underappreciated IRS. Danny Werfel has been nominated to take over the agency, which is struggling with …
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
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2/14/23
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The number of people with medical debt on their credit reports fell by 8.2 million — or 17.9% —between 2020 and 2022. That's according to a new report Tuesday from the U.S. Consumer Financial …
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By JOSH BOAK
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2/14/23
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President Joe Biden plans to name Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard as the new director of his National Economic Council. That would make the Ph.D. economist a key point person for …
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOSH BOAK
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2/14/23
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Coca-Cola has raised prices to offset inflation, but said that did not impact demand for its drinks during the fourth quarter. The beverage giant said its revenue rose 7% to $10.1 billion. That was …
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
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2/14/23
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Air India’s owner is buying 250 Airbus passenger jets in a mammoth order that underlines the surging demand for air travel fueled by the country’s swelling middle class. The airline's owner said …
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2/14/23
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Shoichiro Toyoda, who as a son of the company’s founder oversaw Toyota’s expansion into international markets, has died. He was 97. The company said Toyoda, its honorary chairman, died Tuesday of …
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
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2/14/23
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Fenway Park is getting ready for baseball again after perhaps its busiest offseason ever. Even with no Red Sox playoffs, the 110-year-old ballpark had the turnstiles spinning with the NHL's Winter …
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By JIMMY GOLEN
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2/14/23
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A slew of TikTok users are using their platforms to encourage people to buy less, not more. It’s called “de-influencing,” where TikTokers tell their followers which products aren’t worth the …
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By HALELUYA HADERO and ALI SWENSON
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2/14/23
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The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai has called on the world to “fight climate change, not each other.” His comments Tuesday directly address the …
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By JON GAMBRELL
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2/14/23
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Asian shares are mostly higher, boosted by a rally on Wall Street, although investors kept their eyes on the upcoming U.S. consumer price data for signs of inflation. Benchmarks rose in Tokyo, …
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
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2/14/23
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Customers of wireless provider T-Mobile US Inc. reported widespread service outages in the U.S. late Monday. Posts on Downdetector.com and Product-Reviews.net indicated T-Mobile service outages in …
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2/14/23
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The New Mexico Senate approved a proposed ban on the local disposal of spent nuclear fuel, unless the state provides its consent first. The bill from Democratic state Sen. Jeff Steinborn, of Las …
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2/13/23
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Mexico appears to have backed down on plans to ban imports of U.S. genetically modified corn for animal feed. Mexico's Economy Department said a new decree on the issue was published Monday that …
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2/13/23
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Indonesia, one of the world's largest coal-producing countries, has agreed to drastically reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the coming decades. Assistance is coming from several energy …
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By VICTORIA MILKO and SIBI ARASU
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2/13/23
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A late-hour attempt to extend the life of California’s last nuclear power plant is facing a time squeeze. A state analysis Monday predicted it will take federal regulators until late 2026 to act on …
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By MICHAEL R. BLOOD
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2/13/23
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When Patrick Bringley’s older brother died, it upended his life. He quit his glamorous desk job at the New Yorker and went to work as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His reflections on …
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By ANN LEVIN
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2/13/23
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