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Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans

In an usual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term.
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Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete with China and U.S.

European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.
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How to Find the Best Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond

Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility.
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The ‘Betting Coup’ Shaking Up Horse Racing

When several horses wildly outperformed the odds at tracks at Saratoga and the Jersey Shore, bookmakers in London were stung and industry watchers suspected an elaborate plot.
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How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer

Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.
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How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out

Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
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Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner

Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
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Chinese Robot Maker Unitree Soars 500 Percent in Trading Debut

Unitree is the second major Chinese technology company linked to the country’s artificial intelligence boom to surge following its initial public offering in the past month.
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Trump’s Tariffs on Hold as President Claims Deal With Canada Is Near

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying ‘important work’ remained.
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Theater Chains Back Paramount-Warner Deal That States Say Will Hurt Them

America’s three largest movie theater companies have lined up behind David Ellison’s $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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In a Big Pivot, Seat-Back Screens Are Returning at American Airlines

In an announcement on Tuesday, the carrier promised screens at every seat in its narrow-body fleet, along with an expansion of its premium seating.
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Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Glass Contamination Concern

The parent company, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, voluntarily recalled five flavors nationwide. No injuries linked to the recalled products have been reported.
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Sugar Importer With Trump Ties Said to Maintain Abusive Labor Practices

A watchdog group said the Dominican company continued to violate labor standards after President Trump lifted an import ban last year.
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An A.I. Tax Boom Could Curtail America’s Debt. But Not Solve It.

The consequences of A.I. for the budget will largely hinge on whether — and to what extent — the technology reshapes the labor market.
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Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.
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Home Depot Reports Higher Sales, but Its C.E.O. Isn’t There to Spread the News

Investors got a shock last week when the retailer said that Ted Decker, the chief executive, would take a medical leave. Tuesday’s earnings brought a more welcome surprise.
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ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses

The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.
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Two Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz Are Attacked as Oil Prices Rise

Maritime officials on Tuesday announced the recent attacks, which killed at least one sailor. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains perilous.
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Is Silicon Valley in the Justice Dept.’s Sights?

Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating Andreessen Horowitz, the venture capital giant, over board seats it holds.
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Bond Sell-Off Sends Borrowing Costs to Highest Level Since 2007

Yields on the 30-year U.S. Treasury and government bonds across the world rose to multiyear highs as investors fret about inflation, deficits and A.I. spending.
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At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present

Beijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
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What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.

The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
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Carney and Trump Talk Again as Deadline Nears on New U.S. Tariffs

Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
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India’s College Boom Is Leaving Graduates in Debt and Without Jobs

Families are betting their savings on private universities as a path to a better life. A shortage of well-paying work is turning that wager into frustration.
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Paramount Asks States to Shoulder Costs of Delaying Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount’s $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has been postponed until the conclusion of a trial, a delay the studio says could cost it millions of dollars.
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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent

The rapid growth of pay-later loans raises questions about whether their popularity is driven by consumer preference or desperation.
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Mark Cuban and Other Founders Wade Into Wealth Tax Debate

Some entrepreneurs, including Mark Cuban, are publicly worried about the potential fallout from California’s proposal to impose a special billionaire tax.
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A French Start-Up, Inbolt, Makes Robots See, and Work, Better

Inbolt, a French start-up that sells robot vision systems, helped a Stellantis plant in Detroit become a top performer in the company.
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As China Hunts for Scientific Talent, the US Makes It Easier

Young researchers have long come to the U.S. for academic training, but a combination of Chinese money and U.S. restrictions is shifting the balance.
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Should I Publicize a Bad Publicist?

Plus: An intern considers whether to give the boss an honest review.
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How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington

A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.
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As A.I. Data Centers Spread, Pressure Mounts to Share Profits

Policymakers around the country are maneuvering to ensure that tech giants aren’t the only ones who stand to benefit.
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2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’

An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
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The Cutthroat Wearables Battle Is About More Than Tracking Your Fitness

Google, Apple, Samsung and upstarts like Oura are racing to integrate data from their wearable devices into the health care system.
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Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs

The deal for the Los Angeles Lakers valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, eclipsing the $10 billion paid for the franchise just last year.
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Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again

When prices spiked in 2021-22, wages failed to keep up for many workers, new research shows. Now the pattern is repeating.
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How to Protect Your Home While You’re on Vacation

Store food in sealed containers and fix any leaking faucets or pipes, experts told our columnist, who had her own nightmare upon returning home.
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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
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FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk

Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
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Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93

As the car company’s president, he made decisions quickly and shook things up, expanding overseas manufacturing and introducing the Prius, a milestone in automotive history.
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Lawsuit Accuses Selena Gomez of Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site

The actor, singer and beauty mogul founded Wondermind, a mental health platform, with her mother. Investors put in more than $1 million in the venture, which “quietly collapsed,” the suit said.
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Google Turns On Gemini A.I. for Students Using Its Classroom App

Google enabled A.I. features for K-12 schools that have allowed student access to Gemini. Until this week, Google automatically enabled Gemini in Classroom only for students 18 or older.
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Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing

Higher premiums and rising medical bills have intensified Americans’ dissatisfaction with their medical coverage.
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Jeff Bezos Buys a Piece of Liverpool Football Club

It is the first known investment by Mr. Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, into a sports team.
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July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year

The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation
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Amazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom

Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.
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Why Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline

The currency has resumed its slide, eroding gains after the U.S. Treasury intervened to prop it up, as concerns mount about the direction of the country’s spending.
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The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?

The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive double-digit gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.
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Robinhood Bets Again on a Public Venture Capital Fund

The trading platform raised $200 million for a second publicly traded vehicle to let ordinary investors buy into privately held start-ups.
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New Yorkers Can’t Stop Lining Up for This Sushi

At a proliferating number of stores, discounts on sushi and other items are offered after 8 p.m. To get the best meals, you have to be there early.
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