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Brisk Wage Gains in December Could Keep the Fed Watchful

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 19:44
Average hourly earnings climbed 0.4 percent from the previous month, and 4.1 percent compared to a year earlier. That was faster than economists expected.

I.R.S. to Begin Trial of Its Own Free Tax-Filing System

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 19:30
Residents of 12 states are eligible to participate if they meet certain criteria. But the agency’s plans have already met resistance from tax preparation companies.

What Investors and the Fed Will Look For in the Jobs Report

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 18:33
All eyes will be on the latest nonfarm payrolls data scheduled for release on Friday. Here’s what to look out for.

Using Your Phone While Traveling Abroad: Tips to Avoid Roaming Fees

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 15:31
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of any trip abroad. How you can use maps, social media and more without racking up international roaming fees.

Starbucks Faces New Pressure Over Union Campaign

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 15:31
Amid a dissident bid for board seats and boycotts by activists, the company has sent mixed signals about its willingness to engage with labor groups.

Red Sea Attacks Menace Energy Tankers but Don’t Stop Them

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 10:31
Some oil tanker traffic continues to go through the Suez Canal, while plentiful global reserves keep crude prices steady.

The Messenger, Which Aimed to Transform Media, Faces Dire Financial Straits

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 05:35
The company, which debuted last year with big plans to disrupt journalism, generated only $3 million in revenue by the end of December.

Russian Oligarch Takes Sotheby’s to Court as Art World Watches

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 05:09
At trial next week, Dmitry Rybolovlev is set to accuse Sotheby’s of helping an art dealer trick him into wildly overspending for works, a claim the company disputes.

How to Claim a Share of Verizon’s $100 Million Proposed Settlement

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 04:30
Verizon customers that were charged administrative fees are eligible to apply, though payments are likely to be small and rise to $100 at most.

Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 03:30
With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use has remained low among high-risk patients.

Carrefour Drops PepsiCo Products in France Over High Prices

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 01:48
Carrefour, a supermarket chain, said the maker of Pepsi, Lay’s and 7-Up was keeping its food “unacceptably” expensive despite falling inflation.

Jeffrey Epstein Court Documents With Names of His Associates Are Unsealed

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 00:27
The court documents include unredacted names of the disgraced financier and sex-offender’s associates, most of which had been widely publicized already.

Jeff Zucker’s Latest Bet: Prestige TV

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 23:50
The former CNN president will return to Hollywood by investing in the studio behind streaming hits like “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+.

Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 23:01
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.

Happy Puppies and Silly Geese: Pushing the Limits of A.I. Absurdity

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 21:27
A recent update to ChatGPT made it easier to create images. It wasn’t long before some began pushing the chatbot to its limits.

Claudine Gay and the Fight Over D.E.I. in the C-suite

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 18:36
Claudine Gay’s resignation as Harvard president is adding to the wider debate in boardrooms over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

U.S. Awards Chip Supplier $162 Million to Bolster Critical Industries

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 15:32
The Biden administration said its second grant under a new program would help Microchip Technology expand its facilities in Oregon and Colorado.

In Europe, a Rail Renaissance is Underway

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 15:31
Amid concerns about climate change, demand for rail service is strong, and both governments and private investors are trying to keep up. Even Eurostar may see competition on its London-Paris route.

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