Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pushed to transform his nation into a soccer powerhouse, but his quest has exposed the limits of his top-down control
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Eurozone inflation eased for a fourth month, but a strong pickup in services prices makes it likely the European Central Bank will continue to raise interest rates
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Think the stick shift is dead? Not yet. Drivers seeking a reprieve from the increasingly automated world are sticking with manual transmissions.
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The Biden administration says it will pursue laws to establish liability for software companies that sell technology that lacks cybersecurity protections
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The U.S. Postal Service hired outside truckers at cut-rate prices to carry its mail. They were in crashes that have killed 79 people since 2020.
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Tax Day is April 18 this year—and some changes to tax breaks and other things could mean smaller refunds for many filers
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Therapists cope with anxiety in some unexpected ways—including spending time with tomato plants and breathing slowly along to classical music
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How much should your clothes cost? We break down what you should expect to pay for high-quality men’s staples that will last
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As competition heats up, reality-TV coaches are helping wannabe stars get on their favorite shows: “You really have to know what you are doing to get anyone's attention the right way.”
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Louis Vuitton is the world’s biggest, most influential luxury-goods company. Can a global behemoth retain its air of exclusivity?
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The PGA Tour told players that it will go ahead with a slate of events that feature smaller fields and no 36-hole cut—similar to rival LIV Golf’s format
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Steven Yeun, the star of the new Netflix series "Beef," weighs in on getting into character, trusting his collaborators and really overthinking things
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TikTok is adding a new 60-minute screen-time limit for users under the age of 18. Minors will have to enter a passcode to stay on the app beyond the limit, the company said.
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Chinese financier Fan Bao, who went missing last month, has been detained in connection with the investigation of a former senior executive at the investment bank he founded
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The Havana Syndrome illness reported by U.S. officials overseas was unlikely to have been caused by a foreign adversary or weapon, U.S. intelligence says
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Elon Musk is trying to run Twitter with an ever-shrinking fraction of the staff the company had when he took over. Silicon Valley is watching to see if he will succeed.
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Military supplies from China would provide Russia with a lifeline in its Ukraine war effort, thanks to the compatibility of Chinese and Russian weapon systems and Beijing’s large military manufacturing base
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Heard on the Street: China’s economic activity expanded sharply last month, and most signs point to an impressive 2023—with some caveats
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Can disco music, colored carpets and group chats speed up airline boarding? Southwest Airlines wants to find out.
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Think the stick shift is dead? Not yet. Drivers seeking a reprieve from the increasingly automated world are sticking with manual transmissions.
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From : The arrival of two Iranian warships in Brazil is unsettling for democracies in the Western hemisphere. Worse is that the Biden Administration seems to have been complicit in trying to bury the news.
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How does a student loan balance get out of control, despite years of dutiful payments? To show why debt keeps growing, we put you in the shoes of a graduate who begins a two-year master’s program in 2021 that costs $100,000
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Eli Lilly will cut insulin prices by 70%. The company has come under pressure to make treatments more affordable.
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Beijing is globally dominant in some scientific pursuits and positioned to develop key future breakthroughs, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says
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McDonald’s board members didn’t violate their duty to shareholders in the handling of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, a Delaware court said
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From : The University of North Carolina accreditor is getting its own review after bullying the university's trustees over their plans to create a new school for free expression
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The share of people under 55 newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer has nearly doubled since 1995. Doctors are trying to figure out why.
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A family rebuilt the Malibu home they lost in the Woolsey Fire, completing it in September 2021 at a cost of about $1.3 million. Despite the trauma, the Davis family has made their new home into a family sanctuary. “We are so grateful.”
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Five luminaries, including Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Aly Raisman offer their takes on what it means to be brave
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In the spring, travelers flock to Tokyo for the cherry blossoms but why stop there? We asked local insiders to recommend the best sights, sounds, shopping and sake in this high-voltage city
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From : Oral argument didn’t go well for President Biden’s decree wiping out $400 billion of student-loan debt, as most Justices were skeptical of such sweeping action without Congressional assent
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Nishad Singh followed Sam Bankman-Fried into the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency trading. Now he could help put the former FTX chief executive in prison.
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Isamu Noguchi's white paper lanterns have entranced minimalists for decades. A lesser-known version offers a playful dab of decoration.
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More companies are offering expedited customer care as a perk for their paid members, biggest spenders and most loyal fans. Some consumer rights professionals question the ethics of profiting from customer service at all.
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“I wanted a cool party house.” Inside a modern, glassy home on the beach in California where the owner goes to both meditate and entertain.
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From : To end the war on terms acceptable to NATO, Russia’s internal politics are going to have to crack, as they did in the Cold War, writes Holman Jenkins
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“Sounds of deafening gunfire reverberated in the air, rat-a-tat-tat-tat!!!” If you like 1940s pulp novels, you’ll love Kenya’s police reports.
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In Malibu, Calif., an oceanfront home that was designed to align with feng shui principles is coming on the market for $68.8 million
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