Business
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Walmart Opens the Year With Stronger Sales and Profit
The News Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, on Thursday reported higher sales and profit in the first quarter, giving insight into how consumer spending is weathering the high-interest-rate environment. Walmart has performed better ...
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E.U. Investigates Meta Over Addictive Social Media Effects on Children
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may “exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.
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U.A.W. Effort to Organize Mercedes Workers in Alabama Has High Stakes
Southern political leaders say a win for the United Automobile Workers would threaten their economies. Activists want to strike a blow against a system they say exploits the poor.
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Cartier Is Rewarding Those Who Help Others
The brand’s entrepreneurship program aims to expand opportunities for business owners creating “solutions for change.”
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How ‘Young Sheldon’ Successfully Rode the Turmoil in TV
The seven-year run of the hit series, which ends on Thursday, mirrors the story of the television business during that time.
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CNN and ABC Snag the TV Coups of the Year
In a matter of hours, two networks outmaneuvered their rivals and landed a coveted pair of Biden-Trump prime-time debates.
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Democrats Batter Bank Regulator Over F.D.I.C.’s ‘Toxic’ Workplace Culture
The agency’s chair, Martin Gruenberg, has resisted Republicans’ calls to resign, but criticism by his own party raises questions about how long he can hang on.
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Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal
Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in the company’s overall live TV strategy.
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Gayle King Ate a Burger Before Her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot
The 69-year-old TV anchor, who graces a cover of this year’s swimsuit issue, was fine showing dimples but wanted to avoid looking “too boobalicious.”
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Budgeting for the Haters
How to think about budgeting — without all the shame and blame.