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Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

Biden hits Chinese EVs with tariffs topping 100% as election looms
The move, which quadruples tariffs on electric cars, is aimed at preventing China from adding autos to list of industries it dominates.

Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

U.S. launches investigation into Waymo, Zoox self-driving vehicles
Waymo, the self-driving taxi company owned by Google parent company Alphabet, is the latest self-driving car venture to face scrutiny from federal regulators.

Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

Aldi recalls cream cheese over salmonella risk
The recall covers four types of cream cheese sold in 28 states and D.C.

Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

U.S. probes Waymo self-driving vehicles over ‘unexpected behavior'
Waymo, the self-driving taxi company owned by Google parent company Alphabet, is the latest self-driving car venture to face scrutiny from federal regulators.

Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

Biodegradable fabric might be the next best thing in clothing
Mushrooms and the skin of invasive species are just some of the new materials the fashion industry is trying to be more sustainable

Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

Are home prices still rising? See how prices have changed in your area.
Search by zip code to see how home prices are changing in your area.

Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

Biden to hit Chinese EVs with tariffs topping 100 percent as election looms
The move, which quadruples tariffs on electric cars, is aimed at preventing China from adding autos to list of industries it dominates.

Washington Post Business
May 14, 2024

Biden to hit Chinese EVs with tariffs topping 100% as election looms
The move, which quadruples tariffs on electric cars, is aimed at preventing China from adding autos to list of industries it dominates.

Washington Post Business
May 13, 2024

GameStop shares soar again after ‘Roaring Kitty' returns to social media
Keith Gill, the financial adviser who led the 2021 GameStop stock frenzy, shared a meme on Sunday, which was his first social media post in nearly three years.

Washington Post Business
May 13, 2024

U.S. bans Russian uranium imports, key to nuclear fuel supply
President Biden signed a bill banning Russian uranium imports, a move aimed at punishing Moscow for its war in Ukraine and boosting the U.S. nuclear industry.

Washington Post Business
May 13, 2024

The nation's power grid is overwhelmed. New rules aim to boost construction.
Major changes to the way long-distance power lines are planned and built aim to revitalize an overwhelmed electricity grid buckling under soaring demand.

Washington Post Business
May 13, 2024

Melinda French Gates resigns from the Gates Foundation
Three years after her divorce from Microsoft founder Bill Gates, she plans to embark on her own philanthropic venture.

Washington Post Business
May 13, 2024

Can you spot bad financial advice on TikTok? Take our quiz
Social media is full of financial influencers — or "finfluencers" — dispensing advice. How credible would you rate their recommendations?

Washington Post Business
May 13, 2024

Can you spot bad financial advice on TikTok? Take our quiz.
Social media is full of financial influencers — or "finfluencers" — dispensing advice. How credible would you rate their recommendations?

Washington Post Business
May 13, 2024

Biden hopes efforts to boost domestic manufacturing pay off in November
Voters appear to be missing President Biden's industrial jobs message, highlighting a big challenge facing the president in his reelection bid.

Washington Post Business
May 12, 2024

Apple workers in Maryland vote to authorize work stoppage
If workers actually strike, it would be the first walkout by employees of Apple's more than 270 U.S. retail locations.

Washington Post Business
May 12, 2024

Ordered back to the office, top tech talent left instead, study finds
In the months following return-to-office mandates, an increased number of senior employees departed Apple, Microsoft and SpaceX, often to work for competitors.

Washington Post Business
May 12, 2024

An IRS change cut child support for Native moms. Other families may be next.
The IRS has threatened to cut off states from garnishing delinquent parents' tax refunds in order to pay child support they owe. Some Native American families have already lost benefits.

Washington Post Business
May 11, 2024

Biden and Big Oil want to put greenhouse gas underground. Locals are riled.
Plans to trap and bury billions of tons of emissions, once written off as implausible, are now deemed crucial by the White House and the United Nations. But local opposition is growing fierce.

Washington Post Business
May 11, 2024

Biden and oil companies like this climate tech. Many Americans do not.
Plans to trap and bury billions of tons of emissions, once written off as implausible, are now deemed crucial by the White House and the United Nations. But local opposition is growing fierce.

Washington Post Business
May 11, 2024

How to save money abroad by avoiding sneaky fees and pointless charges
You can find ways to save on credit-card transactions, luggage storage and "home currency" converters, for example.

Washington Post Business
May 10, 2024

Federal judge halts new U.S. rules limiting credit card late fees
Bank lobbyists challenged the legality of the cap, which was set to take effect next week

Washington Post Business
May 10, 2024

Target's Pride Month collection to appear in fewer stores
A year after a backlash over its LGBTQ products, the retailer says they won't sell them at all locations this time around.

Washington Post Business
May 10, 2024

5 myths about Social Security as the program faces a funding crisis
The federal government hasn't "raided" the Social Security Trust Funds.

Washington Post Business
May 10, 2024

What state best represents America?
This week, we take a stab at identifying the most normal state in the nation and discover that, by at least one measure, it's the state you'd least expect.

Washington Post Business
May 10, 2024

On a D.C. sidewalk, a race to save a Marine general's life
Gen. Eric M. Smith collapsed in cardiac arrest while out for a run. This is the remarkable, previously untold story of how he survived.

Washington Post Business
May 09, 2024

McDonald's, Wendy's shareholders demand companies tackle child-labor problems
Shareholders pressure McDonald's and Wendy's to crack down on child labor, following a Post investigation that identified high rates of child-labor violations.

Washington Post Business
May 09, 2024

Hack targeting hospital chain Ascension is impacting patient care
Ascension, which operates 140 hospitals in 19 states, says the hack has disrupted clinical care. The extent and duration of the disruption weren't immediately clear.

Washington Post Business
May 09, 2024

Work Advice: For this single mom, ‘Bring Your Kid to Work Day' is every day
I want to be supportive, but I also want my project manager to focus on doing her job without a baby on board.

Washington Post Business
May 08, 2024

Company fined $650K for hiring children to clean meatpacking plants
A federal judge approved a consent order finding that Tennessee-based Fayette Janitorial Service LLC sent teens as young as 13 to clean razor-edged machinery.

Washington Post Business
May 08, 2024

Biden touts Microsoft AI center on site of Trump's failed Foxconn deal
The multibillion-dollar investment is expected to create 2,000 permanent jobs and 2,300 temporary union construction jobs.

Washington Post Business
May 08, 2024

FTX customers are set to recover all funds lost, plus interest
Bankruptcy lawyers say they have collected $14.5 billion to $16.3 billion and are ready to distribute it to defrauded customers.

Washington Post Business
May 08, 2024

Biden to tout Microsoft AI center on site of Trump's failed Foxconn deal
The investment is expected to create 2,000 permanent jobs and 2,300 temporary union construction jobs.

Washington Post Business
May 08, 2024

Biden touts new Microsoft AI center on site of Trump's failed Foxconn deal
The investment is expected to create 2,000 permanent jobs and 2,300 temporary union construction jobs.

Washington Post Business
May 08, 2024

FTX customers set to recover all funds lost, plus interest
Bankruptcy lawyers say they have collected $14.5 billion to $16.3 billion and are ready to distribute it to defrauded customers.

Washington Post Business
May 08, 2024

Social Security has to be fixed. But you still need your own savings.
With Congress in no hurry to act, Americans are rightly concerned that Social Security won't be there when they become eligible.

Washington Post Business
May 07, 2024

Trump advisers explore vast new legal powers for global trade war
The former president is vowing an enormous expansion in the trade hostilities from his first term.

Washington Post Business
May 06, 2024

FAA investigating whether Boeing falsified 787 inspection reports
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether Boeing employees falsified inspection reports for 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Washington Post Business
May 06, 2024

The U.S. has updated its Social Security estimates. Here's what you need to know.
A government report has issued fresh projections on how long the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will last.

Washington Post Business
May 06, 2024

Social Security and Medicare finances look grim as overall debt piles up
Dire new budget projections and high-stakes policy deadlines mean lawmakers may be forced to take up the issue — or face the consequences of inaction.

Washington Post Business
May 06, 2024

The U.S. is updating its Social Security estimates. Here's what you need to know.
A government report due later on Monday will issue fresh projections on how long the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will last.

Washington Post Business
May 05, 2024

DEI is getting a new name. Can it dump the political baggage?
Under mounting legal and political pressure, companies' DEI tactics are evolving.

Washington Post Business
May 04, 2024

How U.S. safety regulators have struggled to get a grip on Tesla's Autopilot
Critics say federal regulators are struggling to keep pace with risks introduced on American highways by Tesla's self-driving system.

Washington Post Business
May 04, 2024

Start-ups aim to fix ‘broken market' for child care
Businesses are partnering with states to make it easier for families to find available slots in an industry ripe for disruption

Washington Post Business
May 04, 2024

Start-ups offer innovative databases to help parents seeking childcare
Businesses are partnering with states to make it easier for families to find available slots in an industry ripe for disruption

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

University endowments show few signs of direct Israel, defense holdings
Pro-Palestinian student groups are calling for "divestment" from the Israeli war effort. But little is known about the $850 billion in U.S. college endowments.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

Tesla retreat from EV charging leaves growth of U.S. network in doubt
Tesla's retreat from EV charging is a blow for the whole U.S. network, which relied on Tesla superchargers.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

Employers added 175,000 jobs in April, as labor market growth slows
The labor market has been booming so far in 2024, a reversal of last year's gradual cool-down, even as high interest rates continue to weigh on parts of the economy.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

Why many electric vehicles will no longer qualify for a $7,500 subsidy
EVs made with Chinese materials will be ineligible for the tax credit under a final rule the Treasury Department released Friday.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

Why only 22 EV models now qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit
Electric vehicles made with Chinese materials will be ineligible for the tax credit under a final rule the Treasury Department released Friday.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

Employers added 175,000 jobs in April, as labor market growth slows slightly
The labor market has been booming so far in 2024, a reversal of last year's gradual cool-down, even as high interest rates continue to weigh on parts of the economy.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

An I bond is now at 4.28 percent. Are they still a good deal?
The new fixed rate is 1.30 percent, the highest level since 2007.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

Senior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. ‘Why are they calling us?'
Cities are frustrated by 911 calls from senior facilities to help residents off the floor or toilet. Some are now charging fees, but facilities keep calling.

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

What your favorite music says about you — and your politics
We look into polling data that answers the age-old question: What is your favorite genre of music, and why is it classic rock?

Washington Post Business
May 03, 2024

Booming labor market poised to reach milestone for low employment
The booming labor market is expected to extend a remarkable milestone in April, matching the last longest period of low unemployment on record.

Washington Post Business
May 02, 2024

Whistleblower for Boeing contractor Spirit AeroSystems dies
Family members said that Joshua Dean, who alleged Spirit AeroSystems fired him after he raised concerns about manufacturing flaws on the Boeing 737 Max, died after a brief illness.

Washington Post Business
May 02, 2024

Organic walnuts recalled over E. coli outbreak
A California-based supplier of organic foods said it is recalling walnuts sold in 19 states after it was notified of 12 recorded cases of E. coli.

Washington Post Business
May 02, 2024

GOP split could doom bipartisan child tax credit bill
A bipartisan group is trying to push legislation to cut taxes for working families and some corporations into law, but it faces stiff opposition.

Washington Post Business
May 02, 2024

Work Advice: My boss wants me in the office. My autistic kid needs me at home.
Although I've been working remotely since before the pandemic to be available to my autistic grade-schooler, my employer is issuing a return-to-office mandate. How can I push back?

Washington Post Business
May 01, 2024

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, signals worries in inflation fight
Central bankers were widely expected to leave borrowing costs at a level between 5.25 and 5.5 percent, the highest in 23 years.

Washington Post Business
May 01, 2024

Senator slams GlaxoSmithKline over cost of asthma inhalers
Less than two months after GlaxoSmithKline pledged to cap out-of-pocket costs, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) is accusing the company of circumventing that vow.

Washington Post Business
May 01, 2024

UnitedHealth CEO faces grilling from Congress over Change Healthcare hack
Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, is appearing before congressional committees reviewing the company's handling of a crippling cyberattack.

Washington Post Business
May 01, 2024

Use these 6 points to say no to a college you and your kid can't afford
Any smart decision starts with leaving emotion out of it, especially when finances are involved.

Washington Post Business
May 01, 2024

Apple, Google and Venmo fight new U.S. plan to monitor payment apps
Their lobbying campaign targets a federal push to subject some tech companies to the same rigorous oversight as banks.

Washington Post Business
May 01, 2024

UnitedHealth CEO set for grilling from Congress over Change Healthcare hack
Andrew Witty, chief executive of UnitedHealth Group, is set to appear before a congressional committee over the company's handling of a hack that crippled much of the U.S. health-care system.

Washington Post Business
Apr 30, 2024

Biden seeks to boost climate-friendly flying
The new guidance is designed to help boost the production of sustainable aviation fuel — a key strategy to reduce emissions for U.S. air travel.

Washington Post Business
Apr 30, 2024

As Chicago Trader Joe's votes on unionizing, grocer fights other efforts
The outcome of a union effort at a Chicago Trader Joe's is unclear. But the chain is facing NLRB charges over alleged anti-labor tactics at other locations.

Washington Post Business
Apr 30, 2024

Fed stares down rising inflation and a murky path to rate cuts
Since the start of the year, central bankers' best hopes to take pressure off the economy have gotten dimmer and dimmer.

Washington Post Business
Apr 30, 2024

Walmart rolls out higher-quality line under new private label
Prices under Walmart's Bettergoods label run from about $2 to $15, with a focus on trendy, plant-based and allergy-friendly options.

Washington Post Business
Apr 29, 2024

Can the fast-fashion giant Zara rebrand as luxury?
Zara is upscaling its image by drawing in some of the biggest talent in the fashion industry.

Washington Post Business
Apr 29, 2024

Philips will pay $1.1 billion to settle breathing machine lawsuits
Millions of Philips sleep apnea devices were recalled in 2021 over concerns that they carried a potential cancer risk.

Washington Post Business
Apr 29, 2024

Can this firm invest in only Black women? This case will decide.
The legal firepower on both sides of the Fearless Fund case reflects the disparate views on the nature of discrimination and the role of history in shaping public policy.

Washington Post Business
Apr 29, 2024

Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks green light for self-driving cars
Teslas will be allowed near government and military sites and can use maps created by China's biggest search engine, moving Autopilot a step closer in the country.

Washington Post Business
Apr 29, 2024

Rent caps may end in Prince George's. Tenants are organizing a fight.
Housing advocates and tenants want permanent rent stabilization as the county faces record homelessness

Washington Post Business
Apr 27, 2024

This electrician and union leader could be Biden's secret weapon in Michigan
UAW President Shawn Fain is a rising star among union members and increasingly Democrats, who see his support as crucial in Michigan, Pennsylvania and other industrial states that could hinge on a few thousand votes.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

Claiming high user satisfaction, IRS will decide on renewing free tax site
In the first year, more than 140,000 households in 12 states did their taxes with Direct File.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

Buying a house? In this economy? 9 stories of people pulling it off.
How do you buy a home in this economy? See tips from homeowners who managed to do so.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

Medtronic wins FDA approval for adjustable spine-pain implant
Medtronic said that the FDA approved its new spinal implant, which delivers a variable electrical pulse to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

How this new rule protects retirement savers from costly advice
The Labor Department has moved to ensure more financial professionals are obligated to act in the best interest of clients.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

The rise of managerial cities, flushing stink bugs and your favorite season!
This week, we ask the immortal question: Just how much water does it take to flush a stink bug? Among other pressing queries.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

Giant cargo ships were Baltimore port's financial salvation and its curse
The ambitious makeover of the Baltimore port enabled the port last year to process record numbers of cargo, but also tied the city's fortunes to giant oceangoing vessels that some warned were prone to accidents.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

‘DIVEST': College endowments turn into flash point of student protests
Many student groups are pushing schools to exert financial pressure on Israel. Experts say that won't be so easy.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

Regulators launch review of whether Tesla did enough to fix Autopilot
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has concerns about changes Tesla made to the driver assistance system as part of a December recall.

Washington Post Business
Apr 26, 2024

Tesla's Autopilot linked to more crashes even after massive recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has concerns about changes Tesla made to the driver assistance system as part of a December recall.

Washington Post Business
Apr 25, 2024

Calculate how much more mortgages will cost as interest rates rise
See the difference in monthly costs between a typical mortgage signed today and one signed just a few months ago.

Washington Post Business
Apr 25, 2024

U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
New data out this morning shows GDP slowed in the first quarter of 2024.

Washington Post Business
Apr 25, 2024

Work Advice: Can you be a nice person but a bad manager?
Being a caring, likable manager isn't a bad thing — unless it prevents you from addressing problems.

Washington Post Business
Apr 25, 2024

Buying and selling a home will change soon. Here's what you need to know.
Buying and selling a home will change soon. Here's what you need to know.

Washington Post Business
Apr 25, 2024

U.S. economic growth likely continued into 2024
New data out this morning is expected to show GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.7 percent in the first three months of the year, as Americans kept spending.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2024

The FTC banned noncompetes. What that means for workers and companies.
Noncompete agreements affect an estimated 1 in 5 working adults, from hourly workers to CEOs.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2024

U.S. solar companies, imperiled by price collapse, demand protection
In a federal complaint, American companies accuse Asian firms of illegally flooding the United States with Chinese-subsidized solar panels.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2024

What you need to know about new overtime rule that will benefit millions
Beginning July 1, salaried workers making up to $43,888 a year will qualify for 1.5 times pay if they work more than 40 hours a week. That's up from the current ceiling of $35,568 a year.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2024

Groups sue to block FTC's new rule barring noncompete agreements
In a lawsuit filed in Texas federal court, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other organizations argue that the agency lacks the authority to issue the rule.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2024

Boeing reports $355 million loss amid door blowout crisis
It was the first quarterly report to show the financial impact of the January door blowout of a Boeing 737 Max 9 operated by Alaska Airlines.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2024

Borrowers, don't miss this important student loan forgiveness deadline
Some people carrying education debt may qualify for credit or forgiveness of their loan through a Department of Education initiative. Here's what you need to know.

Washington Post Business
Apr 24, 2024

Biden administration to require greater transparency on airline fees
Rules to be announced Wednesday will also require faster refunds. Airlines say such rules are onerous and unnecessary.

Washington Post Business
Apr 23, 2024

FTC bans contracts that keep workers from jumping to rival employers
The rule makes it illegal to include the agreements in employment contracts and requires firms with active noncompete agreements to inform workers they are void.

Washington Post Business
Apr 23, 2024

Supreme Court likely to side with Starbucks, curtail labor board authority
Starbucks argues that the Supreme Court should raise the bar federal judges use to determine whether fired union activists should get their jobs back.

Washington Post Business
Apr 23, 2024

FTC bans noncompete agreements for workers
The rule makes it illegal to include the agreements in employment contracts and requires firms with active noncompete agreements to inform workers they are void.

Washington Post Business
Apr 23, 2024

Australia's prime minister calls Elon Musk an ‘arrogant billionaire'
Australia's Anthony Albanese lashed out at the Tesla chief in a dispute about whether videos from a Sydney church stabbing should be shown on X.

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