Concerns about the deficit-stretching potential of President Trump’s tax plan is spooking some investors, even as Republicans argue over its particulars.
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Some See Depardieu Verdict as Turning Point for #MeToo in France
French courts may finally be taking years of complaints about sexual violence seriously, advocates and experts say.
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The Forecast for 2027? Total A.I. Domination.
transcript The Forecast for 2027? Total A.I. Domination. Losing your job may be the best-case scenario. How fast is the AI revolution really happening? When will Skynet be fully operational? What would machine superintelligence mean for ordinary …
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WeightWatchers Got One Thing Very Right
A company dedicated to loss suffered a big one of its own last week: WW International Inc., better known as WeightWatchers, announced that, in an effort to shed $1.15 billion of unsightly debt, it was filing for bankruptcy. The company says it’s …
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Help! A Cruise Line Charged Us $800 for a Day Trip We Didn’t Take.
After our columnist inquired about a surprise bill for a whale-watching outing, Holland America changed the way it handles passengers wait-listed for excursions.
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Top Priority for Pope Leo: Warn the World of the A.I. Threat
While it is far too early to say how he will use his platform to address such issues, his focus shows he is a church leader who grasps the gravity of this modern concern.
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U.S. Ranchers Can Sell Britons More Beef. Will They Buy It?
The countries’ trade agreement is just a first step, U.S. officials say. But British consumers are still skeptical of American food production.
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Christy Moore, Ireland’s Folk Music Legend, Is Still Writing History
Even though he just turned 80 and doesn’t leave the country, Moore finds himself at a surprising career peak, performing for generations of fans with an intense connection to his music.
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Ukrainians and Russians Are in Turkey but Will They Meet?
President Vladimir V. Putin’s name was not on a list of Russian officials attending the potential talks.
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