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Trump Officials Seek to ‘Reimagine’ Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud
Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories
Tariffs unaffected by President Trump’s Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.
Trump’s New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges
Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.
Home Depot Says Homeowners Are Weary From Economic Pressures
Sales fell at the home-improvement retailer, as homeowners shied away from big-ticket home improvement projects amid worries about housing costs and the job market.
Backers of Aviation Safety Bill Cite Recent Near Miss to Make Their Case
The legislation’s advocates say a close call between two private planes near Teterboro, N.J., on Feb. 13 underscores the need for more collision prevention technology.
Trump’s Tariffs Go Into Effect at 10 Percent, Not 15
The change surprised executives and foreign leaders, who had been expecting the 15 percent rate the president announced on Saturday.
Storm Leads to a First for The Boston Globe: A Day Without a Paper
The company said the blizzard had made it too treacherous for workers to make it to the printing press on Monday.
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teens think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”
Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods
The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
Meta Announces Major Chips-for-Stock Deal With AMD
The multibillion-dollar deal is AMD’s latest move to catch up to Nvidia in the lucrative world of selling artificial intelligence chips.
Paramount Revises Its Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery’s preferred acquirer, now has four days to counter Paramount’s revised offer.
Corporate America’s Growing Quest for Tariff Refunds
Thousands of companies are expected to follow FedEx’ in suing the government to recoup levy payments, after the Supreme Court overturned the tariffs.
Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
I.R.S. Tactics Against Meta Open a New Front in the Corporate Tax Fight
The agency is using real-world profit data to challenge how big companies value offshore intellectual property.
Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.
Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.
FedEx Sues for Refund of Trump Tariffs Rejected by Supreme Court
The company, which did not specify how much it was seeking, is expected to be one of many demanding compensation for levies ruled unlawful.
Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.