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The Big Number: 13.2 Million
U.S. oil production has hit a record level, but the surge also poses risks.
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Elon Musk Apologizes for Endorsing Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory
Just tell me what happened. You write this tweet that says that this is the actual truth. People read that tweet — “Yes.” — and they say, ”Elon Musk is an antisemite.“ That he is riling up this base. You’re hearing it from, as I said, the White House. You’re hearing it from Jewish groups
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The Big Number: $985
Consumer spending has been strong this year, but retailers worry about shoppers’ mood this holiday season.
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Retailers Need You to Buy That Diamond Ring. No, Seriously.
American consumers are the biggest spenders in the world. For the companies that rely on them, the last few weeks of the year are crucial to making a solid bulk of their revenues and driving profit.
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‘A Beautiful Place That Has a Dragon’: Where Hurricane Risk Meets Booming Growth
Hurricanes have always struck the shores of the United States. But in recent decades, the combination of climate change and a growing coastal population has made them far more damaging — particularly in one corner of the Atlantic coast. These two metros, known for their striking coastlines, have been regularly battered by hurricanes this century.
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The Big Number: 18%
Surveys this month found that domestic flight prices for holiday travel were substantially down from a year ago.
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Is America Beholding ‘Immaculate Disinflation’?
The term, which is roughly synonymous with “soft landing,” is meant to imply that getting price increases down without a big pop in unemployment would be nearly miraculous.
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Dying Broke: Long-Term Care Poll
Most Americans are unprepared to deal with the soaring costs of long-term care.
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The Big Number: 98%
Shares in the co-working company WeWork had already fallen precipitously before it filed for bankruptcy.
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Living In … Medford, N.J.
The Burlington County community often surprises new residents with its woodsy vibe: “It’s not at all what we thought of when we thought of New Jersey.”
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