Finance
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Restaurant Chains Make It Cost More to Be Loyal
Recent changes to rewards programs at places like Dunkin’ and Starbucks mean customers must pay more before perks kick in.…
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Japan Accuses Ad Giant Dentsu of Rigging Bids for Tokyo Olympics
Prosecutors said the company and five others conspired to evade the public bidding process for test events, part of a…
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Berkshire Hathaway Reports Major Investment Losses in 2022
After a $22.8 billion loss, Warren Buffett called the figure “100 percent misleading” and urged shareholders to focus on his…
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The U.S. Has Billions for Wind and Solar Projects. Good Luck Plugging Them In.
An explosion in proposed clean energy ventures has overwhelmed the system for connecting new power sources to homes and businesses.
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Fed Minutes Showed Policymakers Were Still Intent on Easing Inflation
Federal Reserve officials thought they needed to do more to cool the economy even before a series of strong data…
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NPR to Cut 10% of Its Staff
The nonprofit media organization, which has a staff of about 1,100 people, said the layoffs were required because of a…
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How Widespread Are These Toxic Chemicals? They’re Everywhere.
Researchers created a map showing where PFAS compounds, linked to cancer in humans, have been detected in wildlife. It spans…
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Judge Hears Final Arguments in Suit Over Musk’s Tesla Pay
Shareholders’ lawyers challenged the board’s contention that Elon Musk’s record-setting compensation was deserved and an effective tool of motivation.
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In Search for Sustainable Materials, Developers Turn to Hemp
Hemp blocks are costlier than traditional building products, but they help address environmental issues and can shave 20 to 30…
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Parched California Misses a Chance to Store More Rain Underground
Torrential rains could have helped to replenish depleted aquifers, but some say state bureaucracy, designed to distribute water fairly, has…