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Berkshire Reports Big Jump in Earnings
Gains in its insurance business offset lower revenue from its real estate and consumer products companies. The results came out…
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Is the World Really Turning Away from the United States?
Last year, the buzzword of the geopolitical memeplex was “polycrisis,” a term that seemed to capture the pervasive vibe of…
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The Bank Reform That Will Harm Our Economy and Our Politics
In the wake of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank — the second- and third-largest bank failures…
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World Bank Warns of ‘Lost Decade’ for Global Economic Potential
Adding to crises like the pandemic, recent stress in the banking system is a new threat to world growth, experts…
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Mpox Often Leads to Severe Illness, Even Death, in People With Advanced H.I.V.
The death rate among these patients is about 15 percent, researchers reported. The virus should be added to the list…
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What if Hale County, Ala., Is the Heart of America?
NASHVILLE — Like nearly all the hurry-past places in this vast country, the Alabama most people experience is only what…
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What Layoffs? Top Wall Street Traders Score Giant Paydays
Some large hedge funds that profited off the recent market volatility are wooing traders with tens of millions of dollars…
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Following a Two-Year Decline, Suicide Rates Rose Again in 2021
Suicide increased among younger Black, Hispanic and Native American people, and declined among whites and older people, the C.D.C. reported.
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When Did Hospitality Get So Hostile?
In a new era of rage, dining out has become downright volatile — with both customers and servers aggrieved.
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Would You Have Four Kids if It Meant Never Paying Taxes Again?
Eagle-eyed readers may notice we’re dropping “On Parenting” from this newsletter’s title. Don’t worry: I’ll still be analyzing the health,…