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Back to news homeTikTok Seen Moving Toward US Security Deal, but Hurdles Remain
The Biden administration and TikTok have drafted a preliminary agreement to resolve national security concerns posed by the Chinese-owned video app but face hurdles over the terms, as the platform […]
The Midterm Election’s Most Dominant Toxic Narratives
A month after Florida passed legislation that prohibits classroom discussion or instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity, which the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, signed into law in March, the […]
The Subprime Loans for College Hiding in Plain Sight
At the time, you could borrow only $3,000 per year. In 1992, that cap went away, thanks, it seems, to a successful push by a higher education lobbying association, according […]
Tentative Deal to Avoid Rail Strike Is Reached, Biden Announces
WASHINGTON — Freight rail companies and unions representing tens of thousands of workers reached a tentative agreement to avoid what would have been an economically damaging strike, a relief for […]
Inflation Came in Faster Than Expected in August Even as Gas Prices Fell
+8.3% in Aug. +6.3% excluding food and energy +8.3% in August +6.3% excluding food and energy +8.3% in August +6.3% excluding food and energy Inflation remained uncomfortably rapid in August […]
This Remote Mine Could Foretell the Future of America’s Electric Car Industry
Hiding a thousand feet below the earth’s surface in this patch of northern Minnesota wetlands are ancient mineral deposits that some view as critical to fueling America’s clean energy future.A […]
Biden to Cancel $10,000 in Student Loan Debt for Borrowers Earning Less Than $125,000
Mr. Biden’s economic advisers, however, made the case that by resuming loan payments and pairing the loan forgiveness with income caps, the cancellation would have a negligible effect on rising […]
What Will Happen to Black Workers’ Gains if There’s a Recession?
Black Americans have been hired much more rapidly in the wake of the pandemic shutdowns than after previous recessions. But as the Federal Reserve tries to soften the labor market […]
Expansion of Clean Energy Loans Is ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Climate Bill
Tucked into the Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed last week is a major expansion of federal loan programs that could help the fight against climate change by channeling […]