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How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
When Congress raised the threshold for imported goods to enter the United States tax-free to $800 from $200 nearly a decade ago, it threw open the door to the...
U.S. Payoff for Ukraine Minerals Deal Faces Many Hurdles
Now that the United States has secured a deal to share the rights to Ukraine’s mineral reserves — including elements crucial for a range of high-tech applications, from powering...
Amazon’s Mixed Earnings Report Sends Share Prices Down
As much as Amazon may have wanted to dodge the spotlight in President Trump’s trade war, there was no avoiding it for America’s largest online retailer.First, the e-commerce company...
GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions
General Motors cut its profit forecast for 2025 on Thursday by more than 20 percent and said the Trump administration’s tariffs would increase its costs by $4 billion to...
When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
New Yorkers — and residents of many other states — have paid more for entertainment in recent years than just their Netflix or Hulu subscriptions.Each New York household has...
These Are the Shoes People Who Walk Over 10,000 Steps a Day Recommend
Pros: Supportive and plush but not too stiff; lightweight; secure upper that’s not too rigid; has APMA Seal of AcceptanceCons: May feel too thick and cushy for anyone used...
Rory McIlroy Dives Deeper Into Private Equity
Fresh off finally securing a career grand slam with a thrilling win at the Masters, Rory McIlroy, the world’s second-ranked golfer, is rounding out another corner of his life:...
In an Uncertain Economy, McDonald’s Sees Spending Decline
Even value meals aren’t enough to get anxious consumers to spend. Despite efforts to entice customers to its restaurants, McDonald’s saw its sales slip in the first three months...
How to Save Time and Money at the Airport
From long lines to overpriced food and scarce seating, airports are rife with pitfalls.For some people, said Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going, an app for cheap flights,...
Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The growing list of major economies warning of weaker growth because of U.S. tariffs has a new member.The Bank of Japan said on Thursday that it expects the Japanese...
Christina Leitzel’s ‘Fun’ Prosthetic Eyes are Designed to Stand Out
As a maker of prosthetic eyes, Christina Leitzel was told as an apprentice to treat her craft much as an expert art forger would: create a perfect match of...
Jeju Air Disaster Prompts a Reckoning Over Runway Safety
Jeju Air Flight 2216 did not have to end in such a catastrophe.Early on Dec. 29, a clear Sunday morning, the Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing on its...