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World
‘Whichever Is Cheaper’: Inside China’s New Thrift Economy
Beijing hopes spending can spur growth, which has been dragged down by slowing real estate sales and exports. But shoppers…
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World
Russian Ruble Briefly Weakens to 100 Against U.S. Dollar
The Russian ruble briefly weakened to a symbolically important exchange rate of 100 to the dollar on Tuesday for the…
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Magazine
Shohei Ohtani’s Impossible, Unrivaled, Bittersweet Season
In late August, a few days after the remnants of Hurricane Hilary hit the Southern California coast as only the…
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News
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, on the Lower East Side and in Parkchester.
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Business
Fed Chair’s Message Is Clear: The Fight Against Inflation Isn’t Over
Jerome H. Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, struck a resolute tone in a speech at the central bank’s…
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News
What Can Replace China as a Global Economic Engine?
China has apparently told its economists to stop talking — a P.R. tourniquet to keep the bad news from bleeding…
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Health
How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid
A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling…
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World
Russian Ruble Slides Past 100 Against the Dollar
The Russian ruble slumped past 100 per U.S. dollar on Monday, its lowest level since March 2022, the month after…
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News
The Perseids Meteor Shower, One of the Year’s Best, Is Reaching Its Peak
On any given night, far from bright city lights, there’s a chance that you’ll see a beautiful streak shoot across…
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News
Cruises Are Back, Baby
I’ve hiked the Himalayas, scaled dunes in Namibia, gotten lost on Japan’s back roads in a blizzard. I enjoy travel…