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FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
Business

FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000

FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. The most expensive tickets to...

Former Alex Jones employee says: 'It was nonsense, it was lies'
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Former Alex Jones employee says: 'It was nonsense, it was lies'

Josh Owens spent four years as a video editor and field producer for Jones' Infowars media company. "It was all about making things look cinematic," he says. Ow...

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people
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Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

Andrea Lucas, the Trump-appointed chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has set a new agenda for an agency that long prioritized vulnerable and...

China's chatbot industry is fiercely competing for customers. Cue the freebies
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China's chatbot industry is fiercely competing for customers. Cue the freebies

Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in every...

'I'm a florist - and the thing everyone does to preserve their flowers is a complete waste of time'
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'I'm a florist - and the thing everyone does to preserve their flowers is a complete waste of time'

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a d...

He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals
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He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals

Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administ...

Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight
Business

Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they'r...

Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy
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Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy

President Trump has tried to kill offshore wind's future in the U.S. But industry analysts say the attacks could hurt business confidence across the U.S. econom...

It's Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row
Business

It's Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row

The annual observance marks how far into the new year women must work to make what men earned in the previous year. This year, it's March 26, a day later than i...

Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues
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Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues

The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outc...

Food delivery drivers are being squeezed by higher gas prices
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Food delivery drivers are being squeezed by higher gas prices

The effects of the war in Iran are far-reaching, extending to drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats. They're paying more for gas — and being squeezed by competitio...

Higher gas prices put the squeeze on the people who deliver your food
Business

Higher gas prices put the squeeze on the people who deliver your food

The effects of the war in Iran are far-reaching, extending to drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats. They're paying more for gas — and being squeezed by competitio...

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