U.S. Presses China to Stop Flow of Fentanyl
President Biden put pressure on Xi Jinping to crack down on the Chinese facilities that make chemical compounds used in potent drugs.
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G.M.’s Contract Deal With U.A.W. Faces Surprisingly Stiff Opposition
Many longstanding General Motors workers have been voting against the tentative accord, which they feel insufficiently improves retirement benefits.
Poor men south of Richmond? Why much of the rural South is in economic crisis
For a brief moment in the summer of 2023, the surprise No. 1 song “Rich Men North of Richmond” focused the country’s attention on a region that often gets overlooked in discussions of the U.S. economy. Although the U.S. media sometimes pays attention to the rural South — often concentrating on guns, religion and opioid overdoses — it has too often neglected the broad scope and root causes of the region’s current problems.
Biden’s Pacific Trade Pact Suffers Setback After Criticism From Congress
The administration will no longer try to announce the completion of the trade terms this week, after prominent Democrats objected to some provisions.
Biden-Xi meeting: 6 essential reads on what to look out for as US, Chinese leaders hold face-to-face talks
President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are set to meet for the first time in a year. Saul Loeb/AFP cia Getty ImagesU.S. President Joe Biden sits down with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Nov. 15, 2023, in the first head-to-head talks between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies in over a year.
Amid 'checkout charity' boom, some Americans are more likely to be impulse givers than others
Walmart has embraced checkout charity. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesIf you live in the United States, chances are that cashiers often ask whether you want to donate to a cause their employer is currently supporting.
Sharp Drop in Airfares Cheers Inflation-Weary Travelers
Airlines are starting to offer bargain prices, including to popular overseas destinations like Paris, a sign that they are fighting to fill planes.
Why Are Oil Prices Falling While War Rages in the Middle East?
Energy markets have shrugged off the fighting between Israel and Hamas so far, focusing instead on forecasts of subdued demand.
Polluting Industries Say the Cost of Cleaner Air Is Too High
As the Biden administration prepares to toughen air quality standards, health benefits are weighed against the cost of compliance.
Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin
Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals.
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