Jim Guy Tucker, Ex-Arkansas Governor Caught Up in Whitewater, Dies at 81

He was among those targeted by the investigation that consumed much of Bill Clinton’s presidency. But his conviction was later questioned. Tucker, Jim Guy, Deaths (Obituaries), Whitewater Case, Clinton, Bill, Starr, Kenneth W, Arkansas, Governors (US), United States Politics and Government, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel), Ethics and Official Misconduct He was among those targeted by the investigation…

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Hot Inflation Raises Stakes of Trump’s Tariffs

Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move. Protectionism (Trade), United States Politics and Government, Customs (Tariff), United States Economy, Customer Relations, United States International Relations, Interest Rates, Government Bonds Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move. NYT > Business

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The Restaurant That Started Panda Express

The parent restaurant of Panda Express underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. The deep, comforting pleasures are still on the menu. Restaurants, Fast Food Industry, Chinese Food (Cuisine), Panda Restaurant Group Inc, Los Angeles (Calif) The parent restaurant of Panda Express underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. The deep, comforting pleasures are still on the menu. NYT > Business

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D.C. Plane Crash Happened After Years of Warnings

Concerns that a deadly collision could occur at Reagan National Airport had long been building. But attempts to draw attention to potentially dangerous conditions sometimes went unheeded. Air Traffic Control, American Airlines Flight 5342, Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters, Reagan, Ronald, Washington National Airport Concerns that a deadly collision could occur at Reagan National Airport had long…

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Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama

More than 3,000 pages of documents reveal how years of betrayals led to a messy court battle that threatens the future of Rupert’s empire. United States Politics and Government, Television, News and News Media, Wills and Estates, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Conservatism (US Politics), Family Business, Suits and Litigation (Civil), 21st Century Fox, Fox Corporation, Fox…

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Trump’s Funding Freezes Bruise a Core Constituency: Farmers

A rapid-fire array of directives by the Trump administration have left farmers and businesses in rural America reeling. United States Politics and Government, Agriculture and Farming, Foreign Aid, Federal Aid (US), Agriculture Department, United States Agency for International Development, Biden, Joseph R Jr, Trump, Donald J A rapid-fire array of directives by the Trump administration have left…

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Taiwan Prepares for Trump’s Tariffs, and a Changed Washington

Taiwanese officials, facing a more transactional U.S. relationship, have traveled to Washington to float energy deals and defend the island’s semiconductors. Politics and Government, United States International Relations, International Relations, Computer Chips, Defense and Military Forces, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd, Lai Ching-te, Lutnick, Howard W, Trump, Donald J, Waltz, Michael (1974- ), Taipei (Taiwan), Taiwan,…

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Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices

President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time. United States Politics and Government, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Protectionism (Trade), Presidential Election of 2024, United States Economy, Banking and Financial Institutions, Inflation (Economics), Avian Influenza, Trump, Donald J, Eggs President Trump pledged to lower…

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Honda and Nissan Scrap $50 Billion Merger Plan

The Japanese companies’ decision to call off negotiations highlights the challenges legacy automakers face in partnering to tackle new technologies. Honda Motor Co Ltd, Nissan Motor Co, Japan, Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles The Japanese companies’ decision to call off negotiations highlights the challenges legacy automakers face in partnering to tackle new technologies. NYT > Business

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