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All inflation is local

Nov 13, 2024
Nationally, inflation registered 2.6% year over year in October. But if you're in the New York metro area or urban Hawaii, it's a bit worse.
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Can Trump claw back climate money?

Nov 13, 2024
Unspent climate dollars are on the table.
Net Power says its planned electric plant will use natural gas but release almost no CO₂. Some critics, though, think wind and solar generation would be better choices. Above, a wind farm and power station in West Virginia.
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October inflation numbers meet forecast

Nov 13, 2024
Prices were 2.6% higher than a year ago. But wage growth continues to outpace inflation. Also: the history of the federal income tax.
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The glitz and glamor market

Nov 13, 2024
In the third installment of our "Tricks of the Trade" series, we head to LA's jewelry and gemstone district.
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How climate change is hitting the wine industry

Nov 13, 2024
From the BBC World Service: This year is on track to be the warmest on record and extreme weather is having a significant impact on the grapes grown for wine production.
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It’s not too late to change the future of AI

Gary Marcus, author of “Taming Silicon Valley,” says we still have a choice in determining whether artificial intelligence will help or harm humanity. But the future shouldn’t be left in the hands of tech companies or the government alone.
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Trump, COP29 and the future of climate finance

Nov 12, 2024
Could the rest of the world fund climate change solutions without the United States?
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - NOVEMBER 11: Delegates arrive for a plenary session on the opening day of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference on November 11, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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A tale of 3 Q3s

Nov 12, 2024
Concert tickets, electric vehicle rentals and home renovation goods had very different summers.
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Climate change is front of mind for homebuyers

Nov 12, 2024
Nearly 90% want a house with at least one "climate-resilient” feature. Also: what a stronger dollar means for the U.S. economy.
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A different kind of Wall Street is blooming

Nov 12, 2024
For the next installment of our new "Tricks of the Trade" series, we're heading to The Original Los Angeles Flower Market.
Flower bouquets for sale at The Original Los Angeles Flower Market.
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