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President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
World & National News

‘A vintage pep rally.’ Trump delivers longest State of the Union

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by Tanner Stening
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Business

Can you get a lower mortgage rate today? Don’t bet on it

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Business

Northeastern experts say a lack of trust in government data could imperil businesses and the economy

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Law

Can Donald Trump legally fire Jerome Powell?

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by Tanner Stening
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Business

Do the GENIUS Act’s safeguards go far enough in protecting consumers? Cryptocurrency expert airs concerns

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by Tanner Stening
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Business

The UK’s growth forecast has been slashed by half. Why are European economies languishing behind the US?

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by Patrick Daly
An airplane taking off from the runway at the Heathrow Airport in London.
World & National News

London’s Heathrow Airport adding a third runway. Why is it controversial and will the UK still hit its emissions targets?

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by Patrick Daly
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Business

Should the Trump administration retire the US penny? There are ‘good economic arguments’ in favor, economists say

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by Tanner Stening
Donald Trump speaking on a stage in front of a row of US flags.
Business

What are tariffs? Economists explain the reality behind Trump’s policy – and why they think it would be ‘catastrophic’

by Cody Mello-Klein
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World & National News

Global power shift? Northeastern experts weigh in on China’s future in the world economy

by Ian Thomsen
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Business

Why the Federal Reserve will wait until September to cut interest rates, expert explains

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Business

CPI report shows inflation eased in April, but consumer prices still rose 3.4% from a year ago

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by Cyrus Moulton