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The meteoric rise – and fall – of the Queen of Airbnb
On a mild Tuesday evening in early 2022, some 150 people packed into the VFW hall...
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Russia is expected to grow faster than all advanced economies this year
Russia's economy is expected to grow faster than all advanced economies this year, according to the...
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Employing Others Is Linked to Wealth and Wellbeing
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A view long held in American political philosophy is that working for oneself...
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Union households tend to have $100k more in wealth than nonunion families
It pays to be in a union, according to a new analysis of Americans' household finances.The...
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Tech layoffs highest since dot-com crash
The Google office in New York on February 2, 2023.Ed Jones | Afp | Getty ImagesAllison...
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Bike lanes are good for business
Businesses hate bike lanes. Sure, they reduce pollution, slow the pace of climate change, cut traffic...
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Flying car firm Alef hits 2,850 preorders, worth over $850M
Alef Aeronautics, which is based in San Mateo, California, said preorder numbers recently hit a fresh...
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Sports gambling was a gateway drug
DraftKings would love it if you bet on the Knicks game. Oh, and while you're at...
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The U.S. National Debt is Rising by $1T About Every 100 Days
The nation's debt now stands at nearly $34.4 trillion, as of Wednesday.Since June, the last two...
