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Donald M. Payne Jr., Five-Term New Jersey Representative, Dies at 65
A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.
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Meta’s Profits More Than Double, While Spending on A.I. Rises
The owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp continued to grow, even as it said it would spend billions of dollars…
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College Protesters Make Divestment From Israel a Rallying Cry
The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a…
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Business Groups Sue to Stop F.T.C. From Banning Noncompete Clauses
The lawsuits contend the F.T.C. does not have the authority to prohibit companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work…
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Starbucks and Union Restart Contract Talks After Bitter Standoff
The company and Workers United, which represents more than 10,000 of the chain’s employees, broke off negotiation nearly a year…
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Carrie Robbins, Costume Designer for Dozens of Broadway Shows, Dies at 81
She made a classic wig and poodle skirt for “Grease” (using a bath mat and a toilet cover) and turned…
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Five Moments That Have Defined Donald Trump’s Trial So Far
Trials are wars of words. These are some of the most memorable that have been spoken as a jury hears…
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Automatic Refunds and No More Hidden Fees: D.O.T. Sets New Rules for Airlines
The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled or delayed and on revealing “junk” fees before…
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Helen Vendler, ‘Colossus’ of Poetry Criticism, Dies at 90
In the poetry marketplace, her praise had reputation-making power, while her disapproval could be withering.