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He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals
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He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals

Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administ...

Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight
Business

Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they'r...

Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy
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Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy

President Trump has tried to kill offshore wind's future in the U.S. But industry analysts say the attacks could hurt business confidence across the U.S. econom...

It's Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row
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It's Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row

The annual observance marks how far into the new year women must work to make what men earned in the previous year. This year, it's March 26, a day later than i...

Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues
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Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues

The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outc...

Food delivery drivers are being squeezed by higher gas prices
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Food delivery drivers are being squeezed by higher gas prices

The effects of the war in Iran are far-reaching, extending to drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats. They're paying more for gas — and being squeezed by competitio...

Higher gas prices put the squeeze on the people who deliver your food
Business

Higher gas prices put the squeeze on the people who deliver your food

The effects of the war in Iran are far-reaching, extending to drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats. They're paying more for gas — and being squeezed by competitio...

Voice of America staffers sue, alleging Kari Lake put on propaganda
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Voice of America staffers sue, alleging Kari Lake put on propaganda

Voice of America staffers are suing Trump administration official Kari Lake, alleging she put pro-Trump propaganda on its airwaves. She has lost numerous ruling...

'If I could tell patients one thing...': GP on salaries, mental health and four ingredients that beat a cold
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'If I could tell patients one thing...': GP on salaries, mental health and four ingredients that beat a cold

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a d...

How the Trump administration's policy changes are affecting what we pay for energy
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How the Trump administration's policy changes are affecting what we pay for energy

The war in Iran is driving up fossil fuel prices and highlighting the risks of depending on oil and gasoline. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has unwound po...

U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage
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U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage

The policy required media organizations to pledge not to gather information unless Defense officials formally authorized its release. A U.S. judge said the rule...

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
Business

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 ac...

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