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States step in to regulate digital replicas

Journalist Steven Brachmann explains why Tennessee, Illinois and California have taken action against unauthorized deepfakes. Congress is weighing a bipartisan federal effort.
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Oil demand not so energetic

Sep 16, 2024
China's economic doldrums could upset the global oil market. Plus, a dockworker strike could snag supply chains and flight attendants dislike delays as much as you do.
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 How big will the Fed go? 

Sep 16, 2024
Most investors expect a half-point interest rate cut.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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How are you doing, consumer?

Sep 16, 2024
Retail sales data out Tuesday morning will offer a peek into how consumers are doing right now.
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A new type of TikTok dance — one in court

Sep 16, 2024
TikTok and U.S. government lawyers will face off at the U.S. Court of Appeals in D.C. later today.
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Soccer's "trial of the century" starts

Sep 16, 2024
From the BBC World Service: A hearing into Manchester City’s alleged breaking of the Premier League’s financial rules is underway.
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Telegram-linked ads on Meta platforms may promote illegal activity, report finds

A recent report from Cybersecurity for Democracy looked at Meta's ads library and found that a majority of ads that linked to Telegram involved channels promoting the sale of drugs, financial scams and child sexual abuse material.
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Trump's no-tax agenda is growing

Sep 13, 2024
His new target: overtime pay.
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Boeing machinists on strike

Sep 13, 2024
Boeing is in the headlines again. No, not for 737 Max reasons. Plus, the culture of selling soft drinks and dollar stores aren't making big bucks.
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China ups its retirement age

Sep 13, 2024
China’s top legislature has approved a plan to raise the retirement age as the country faces an aging workforce and shrinking population.
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