Washington Times - Business
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Lawmakers still scrambling on stopgap bill to keep government open, ratchet pressure on holdout GOP
House lawmakers failed to reach consensus Saturday on a stopgap bill to keep the government open beyond the Sept. 30 deadline.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no...
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High-speed rail was touted game-changer in Britain, but costs making government think twice
The British government confirmed Sunday it may scrap a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract...
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After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home
California Gov. Gavin Newsom made big waves in the climate world recently by announcing a lawsuit alleging major oil and gas companies deceived the...
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Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added...
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Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire
For Lachlan Murdoch, this moment has been a long time coming. Assuming, of course, that his moment has actually arrived.
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Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project
Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government's top-secret Manhattan Project.
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California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck...
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Trudeau pledges Canada's support for Ukraine and punishment for Russia
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced several support measures for Ukraine, including military, economic and humanitarian...
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Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents
For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He couldn't sleep, barely ate and relied on painkillers to get by.
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The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House,...
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Biden to join striking autoworkers on the picket line in Michigan
President Biden has accepted the United Auto Workers' invitation to join striking workers on the picket line, announcing the visit on social media...