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Watchdog finds no criminality in Fed renovation that drew Trump’s scrutiny

The Federal Reserve’s inspector general did fault the central bank’s board for mismanaging costs.
The Federal Reserve Board Building under construction
The Federal Reserve Board Building under construction

California voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support

A new NBCUniversal Local/Telemundo Station Group poll shows “yes” supporters leading 48% to 38% on the California ballot measure.
Healthcare Workers Join California Billionaire Tax Coalition
Healthcare Workers Join California Billionaire Tax Coalition
2d ago

Spain

Spain

Spain proposes ban on evictions as ousted 87-year-old accepts offer to return home

Hundreds of people remained camped in one of Madrid’s main squares Tuesday to protest Maricarmen Abascal’s removal from her home on a stretcher last Wednesday.
Maricarmen
Maricarmen

From motorcycles to booze, U.S. ban on $1B worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

The ban further ratchets up Trump’s second-term trade war with America’s longtime ally and trading partner.
Trump's Widening Tariff War Sparks Quick Retaliation On US
Trump's Widening Tariff War Sparks Quick Retaliation On US

Trump unveils plans for a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa

Mesabi Metallics, which is building the plant, aims to start production in 2030, a White House official said.
President Donald Trump at the Presidents Cup
President Donald Trump at the Presidents Cup
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Tech & Media

Tech & Media

New York Times executive fatally shot by his in-laws in Bay Area park, police say

Jonathan McKinsey, head of engineering and games player experiences for the Times, was found on the ground at a park with multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
Image: Jonathan McKinsey wearing a suit, stood in front of trees draped with string lights.
Image: Jonathan McKinsey wearing a suit, stood in front of trees draped with string lights.
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Stocks fall, bond yields surge and oil fluctuates as war keeps markets on edge

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he had rejected a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US Treasury Says It Was Breached By Chinese-Backed Hacker
US Treasury Says It Was Breached By Chinese-Backed Hacker

China and U.S. agree to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods

China said it planned to trim duties on a variety of agricultural goods while the U.S. plans tariff cuts on toys, small appliances and household items.
Yantian Port And Global Trade
Yantian Port And Global Trade

Gas cost calculator: How much have higher gas prices cost you?

Added gas expenses have cost Americans more than $40 billion.
A sign displays fuel prices at a Mobil gas station
A sign displays fuel prices at a Mobil gas station

Tracking U.S., state and county gas prices, in maps and charts

Gas prices across the country, after peaking in May and declining in June, surged in September.
This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.
This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.
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Table for who? AI bots are making — and breaking — restaurant reservations

Some agents are causing unexpected headaches in the hospitality industry that have resulted in platform bans, bizarre interactions and hacking incidents.
A top-down view of a crowded dining table at a Japanese restaurant.
A top-down view of a crowded dining table at a Japanese restaurant.

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