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Military Spending Emerges as Big Dispute in Debt-Limit Talks

Funding for the military has emerged as a key sticking point in reaching an agreement to raise the nation’s borrowing limit…

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States Are Not Entitled to Windfalls in Tax Disputes, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that states that seize and sell private property to recoup unpaid taxes violate…

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DeSantis’s Twitter Event Falls Short of the Reach of Past Livestreams

Within hours of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s announcement of his presidential run on Twitter on Wednesday, participants in the audio event…

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Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have guaranteed a minimum wage and other protections…

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Entry to Middle Class or False Promise? Franchises Face Scrutiny.

“Making It Work” is a series about small-business owners striving to endure hard times. When Kenneth Laskin flew to California…

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Digital Interactions Are Just Part of a Jewelry Sale Now

Threads Styling, an online personal-shopping service based in London with a presence on both WhatsApp and WeChat, said the communication…

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Is a Debt Deal Nigh? The Market Sees Signs of Optimism.

A debt deal is in sight Investors are holding their breath on Friday morning, amid signs that the White House…

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Consumer Spending Rose More Than Expected in April

Americans’ income and spending both rose in April, a sign of economic resilience amid rising prices and warnings of a…

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Police Used Excessive Force on 2 Australian Journalists, U.S. Finds

Two U.S. Park Police officers used excessive force against two Australian journalists covering a George Floyd protest outside the White…

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Airports: Plan Ahead and Check Your Timing

During last summer’s travel boom, the chief executive of Heathrow Airport in London asked airlines to stop selling tickets because…

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