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More Epstein Fallout for Goldman Sachs, DP World and Beyond
The Wall Street giant’s top lawyer, whose ties to Jeffrey Epstein had raised questions at the firm, has resigned. Other corporate leaders are also facing blowback.
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The Hidden Number Driving U.S. Job Growth
After a year of just 181,000 new jobs, January’s 131,000 increase in the U.S. workforce was surprisingly positive. Ben Casselman, The New York Times’ chief economic correspondent, explains the numbers.
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Another Government Shutdown? Here’s What Travelers Should Know.
It was not immediately clear whether passengers would face delays at airport security checkpoints in the coming days if a government shutdown does occur.
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Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.
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Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels
A Rothko, a Twombly and a Surrealist box with a Medici princess by Joseph Cornell are estimated to sell for $145 million.
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Conspiracy Theories Only Flourish With More Epstein Evidence
The dump of millions of documents has fueled a new wave of speculation, A.I.-generated hoaxes and foreign disinformation.
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Crab Heist Puts Spotlight on Surge of Cargo Thefts
Stolen food and beverages, which are easier to offload than costly electronics, are driving an overall spike in cargo crimes, truckers, insurers and other experts say.
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RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
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Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon
Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece.
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Venezuela’s Natural Gas, Not Oil, Might Be a Big Early Prize
The South American country has natural gas that could be extracted and exported quickly, but geopolitical challenges have stymied development.
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Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.
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AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent
A Penang-based street artist says his work has been "reproduced" as part of a livery on an aircraft
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Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former top Obama administration lawyer, is out at Goldman Sachs after emails showed a friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spanning many years.
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Costs from Trump's tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says
Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.
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AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked
Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.
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Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say
The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".
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The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
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Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
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US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.
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El Paso Incident Highlights Gaps in America’s Drone Defense Industry
The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.
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