Business
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Betting on Fusion Energy Shows Our Children We Care About Them
On Dec. 5, 192 lasers at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California fired a synchronized shot at a golden cylinder about the size of a jelly bean. With exquisite precision, the capsule focused the laser ...
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Twitter Suspensions Draw International Outrage
After Elon Musk’s Twitter suspends journalists, lawmakers and press freedom advocates fire back, threatening sanctions and fines.
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Twitter Suspends Accounts of Half a Dozen Journalists
The social media service, which is owned by Elon Musk, said that it suspends accounts that “violate the Twitter rules” but did not provide details.
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Car Design Changes Made Overtaking More Common in Formula 1
The new technical rules introduced this year altered the cars enough to create more exciting racing as drivers battled for position.
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California Reduces Subsidies for Homes With Rooftop Solar
The decision, which would reduce the incentive for homeowners to install solar panels, could influence other states to make similar changes.
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Markets Drop as Investors Fear the Effects of Higher Rates
Central bankers around the world have pledged to continue raising interest rates even as economies slow.
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How to Hand Out Billions in Climate Subsidies? Very Carefully.
John Podesta, the White House aide overseeing new tax credits, said rules were expected to be in place within months. Avoiding waste and fraud is a priority.
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Retail Sales Fell in November, Despite Black Friday
With food and gas prices still high, U.S. shoppers were more reluctant to spend on more discretionary items as the holiday shopping season arrived.
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U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns
The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail Beijing’s technology ambitions.
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Wall Street Fears the Fed Could Cause ‘Some Damage’
The Federal Reserve’s commitment to vanquish inflation is continuing to add volatility to the stock market.