Business
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A.I. Is Coming for Lawyers, Again
Previous advances in A.I. inspired predictions that the law was the lucrative profession most likely to suffer job losses. It…
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Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Build Shanghai Battery Factory
The facility will produce large batteries that will help electric utilities stabilize grids and use more renewable energy.
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China Has Reopened to Tourists. The Hard Part Is Getting There.
When the Chinese government announced last month that it would fully reopen its borders to foreign travelers, the news came…
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The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
Texas was gasping for electricity. Winter Storm Uri had knocked out power plants across the state, leaving tens of thousands…
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$388 in Sushi. Just a $20 Tip: The Brutal Math of UberEats and DoorDash
Brantley Bush couldn’t shake the fear that he was about to be ripped off. It was a chilly Saturday evening,…
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The Week in Business: Cuts to Oil Production
Credit...Giulio BonaseraWhat’s Up? (April 2-8) Surging Oil Prices An unexpected move by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other members of OPEC…
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Work From the Office, Get Laid Off at Home
McDonald’s temporarily closed its corporate offices this week so it could lay off workers virtually. Was that a good idea?
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How A.I. and DNA Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Global Supply Chains
At a cotton gin in the San Joaquin Valley, in California, a boxy machine helps to spray a fine mist…
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Crypto Entrepreneur and Celebrity Promoters Face S.E.C. Charges
The agency charged Justin Sun with violations of securities law in a scheme involving the actress Lindsay Lohan and other…
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Biden Administration to Curb Toxic Pollutants From Chemical Plants
The rule would affect the majority of chemical manufacturers, which have plants spread across the Gulf Coast, the Ohio River…