Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?
President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.
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Young families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters
Parents and educators rally at Boston City Hall demanding urgent action to improve the city's public schools. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesYoung families with children are a shrinking part of the U.S. population in many areas.
Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show
Companies are cutting emissions fastest from energy use. Falling solar prices help. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesCompanies around the world are increasingly committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions to slow and ultimately reverse climate change.
Legal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company
Severing ties to its nonprofit owner would be far more easily said than done. rob dobi/Moment via Getty ImagesOpenAI, the tech company that created the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is at a crossroads.
How Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Could Turn Into Law
Republicans are juggling complex political and tactical questions as they plan their congressional agenda next year.
Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.
Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
Daymond John and Tracee Ellis Ross attend Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Apollo Theater on Oct. 22, 2022, in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage via Getty ImagesIt’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black.
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Replacing windows and adding a heat pump in place of a furnace can save energy, reducing emissions. Tristan Spinski for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesUnder pressure from customers and investors, many U.S.
How Trump’s Plans for Mass Deportations, Tariffs and Fed Could Affect the Economy
Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Hurricane Beryl tore up homes in Freeport, Texas, in July 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton, but across the country.
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