Business
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Strong First Weekend for ‘Killers,’ but Taylor Swift Was Still No. 1
The Scorsese film’s estimated $23 million in the North American box office was a special feat considering its running time and the lack of promotion by its actors.
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Why Olive Oil Is So Expensive Right Now
Prices have more than doubled as extreme weather hit crops in Spain, Italy and elsewhere. The upcoming harvest isn’t looking much better, so that drizzle of oil on your salad may remain costly.
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Hulu, HBO and Apple TV+ Know What You’re Going Through at Work
Workplace shows, a hit genre of the streaming era, are homing in on a knotty question: Do you have to sacrifice personal happiness to excel at your job?
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Actors and Hollywood Studios to Restart Negotiations
Talks aimed at ending the strike by the actors’ union broke up less than two weeks ago, with the two sides saying they remained far apart.
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Web Summit Chief Steps Down Over Israel Remarks
The chief executive of Web Summit, one of Europe’s biggest technology conferences, stepped down on Saturday after major sponsors and speakers withdrew from the event, set for next month, following backlash over his public criticism of Israel’s ...
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It’s Not Just for Throuples Anymore
Feeld, the kink- and queer-friendly dating app, has carved out a niche for customers looking for something unusual in potential romantic partners — honesty.
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How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?
After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses.
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Some Israeli Journalists Express Fear About Conveying Dissenting Views
Last weekend, at least a dozen people surrounded the home of a left-wing Israeli commentator who had expressed concern about civilian deaths in Gaza, shouting “traitor” and firing flares in his direction. This week, a prominent right-wing activist ...
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Treasury Report Shows $1.7 Trillion Deficit
The widening gap between what the government spends and what it earns comes as Congress continues to spar over the proper levels of federal spending.
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The Multimillion Dollar Machines at the Center of the U.S.-China Rivalry
The United States is taking unusual action to clamp down on sales of chip-making machinery to China, even as Chinese firms are racing to stockpile the equipment.