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There’s a Reason Trump Has Friends in High Places
Among the features that distinguish capitalist society from its predecessors, the political theorist Ellen Meiksins Wood once observed, is “the…
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Restore Elon Musk (and Tesla) to Greatness
Elon Musk is not just another inconsequential Silicon Valley billionaire. Most of his inconsequential peers have two primary accomplishments: showing…
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Foraging on Public Lands Is Becoming More Limited
Collecting wild mushrooms, berries and other foods from public forests and parks has become so popular that state and federal…
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The Mushroom Hunters Can’t Stop Finding Mysterious Fungi
Strange things appear in the forests and chaparral of California after a big rain. Invigorated by the damp, fungi living…
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Can Apple Rescue the Vision Pro?
The $3,500 “spatial computing” device has gathered dust on my shelf. Can tweaks and upgrades save it from obsolescence?
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Abortion Groups Say Tech Companies Suppress Posts and Accounts
TikTok has briefly suspended the account of Hey Jane, a prominent telemedicine abortion service, four times without explanation. Instagram has…
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U.A.W. Monitor Investigates Accusations Against Union Leader
The court-appointed monitor is looking into allegations by two union officials that they were punished for raising questions on financial…
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Nuclear Power Is Hard. A Climate-Minded Billionaire Wants to Make It Easier.
Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s…
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Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates as Economy Holds Up
Federal Reserve officials are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting this week. They will also release a…
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Israel’s Economy Is Not Invincible
Restaurants in Tel Aviv are full. High-tech exports remain strong. The shekel is holding its value. By some measures, Israel’s…