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Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas
A South Texas community, mostly made up of SpaceX employees, voted 212 to 6 in favor of establishing a new city called Starbase.
How Misinformation and Partisan ‘New Media’ Changed a California Town
Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.
Meta and Blumhouse Create Chatbot That Encourages Phone Use During Movies
Blumhouse, the horror movie studio, has teamed up with Meta on a chatbot that encourages people to use their phones while watching a movie.
Sam Altman’s Start-Up Launches Eye-Scanning Crypto Orbs in the U.S.
World, a start-up backed by Sam Altman, has launched in the United States with the goal of verifying your humanity.
Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.
US Hiring Stayed Strong Amid Early Days of Tariff Policy, Jobs Report Shows
The picture of a steady job market, even if backward looking, reassured investors worried about a trade-induced economic slowdown.
Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget
Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.
Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods
Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.
Republicans Wrestle With Trump’s Demands for Tax Cuts
House Republicans are planning to include several of President Trump’s campaign promises in the first draft of the bill, which they hope to release soon.
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