May
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US
Kennedy Raises Just $2.6 Million, a Sign of Reliance on His Running Mate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign has depended heavily on contributions from Nicole Shanahan, his vice-presidential pick, who did not make major new donations in May.
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World
China’s Exports Surge as Trade Tensions Near Boiling Point
China’s trade surplus soared, helping to lift the country’s economy even as consumer spending slows because of a sharp housing contraction.
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News
Inflation Ticks Up in the Eurozone
Consumer prices rose 2.6 percent in the year through May, slightly higher than expected. Still, the European Central Bank seems prepared to cut interest rates next week.
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Books
The Brilliant Comic Who Shined Brightest Out of the Spotlight
A new biography of the performer, writer and director Elaine May has the intensity to match its subject.
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Newyork
Why Doesn’t My Husband Respect My Opinion About Moving?
After 20 years in a house that was never meant to be a “forever home,” a reader thinks it’s time for a move, but her husband refuses to consider her wishes.
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News
Getting Started With Savings
The earlier you begin trying to save, the easier you’ll make things for your future self.
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Newyork
What Kind of Person Lies to a Child With Cancer?
A reader is fuming after a friend lied about her efforts to get a wig made for a sick child, and thinks her other friends should know about the deception.
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Newyork
If It Bleeds It Leads, Inflation Edition
By normal standards, the U.S. economy continues to look very good. Unemployment has now been below 4 percent for 27 months, and inflation remains fairly low, albeit somewhat higher than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2 percent. But if you say that ...
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World
Timeline of Recent Twists and Turns in Gaza Cease-fire Talks
Within the course of mere days, hopes for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip have been raised, dashed and raised again, with no clear explanation. The confusion was perhaps never more evident than on Monday, when Hamas claimed to have accepted the terms ...
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News
Covid Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Thousands of Americans believe they experienced rare but serious side effects. But confirming a link is a difficult task.