The tariffs are a substantial new source of revenue for the federal government. The budget may start to depend on it. Source link
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Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram. Source link
Trump Fired America’s Economic Data Collector. History Shows the Perils.
Economists say unbiased data is essential for policymaking, and for democracy. Source link
Why Even Basic Airline Seats Keep Getting More ‘Premium’
As travel demand sinks, both legacy airlines and budget brands have turned to a strategy of ever-expanding upgrades. Source link
Triangles, Crescents, Slivers: Can Odd-Shaped Lots Help Ease the Housing Crisis?
As needs escalate, more U.S. cities and states are making it easier to build on irregular and long-overlooked lots. Source link
After a Lag, Consumers Begin to Feel the Pinch of Tariffs
There are growing signs that President Trump’s levies are filtering through to consumer prices, as companies exhaust options for keeping them stable. Source link
India Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say
President Trump said last week that he would punish India if it did not cut off Russian oil imports, but he did not specify what […]
Where Human Labor Meets ‘Digital Labor’
In a still largely speculative vision of the future, A.I. tools would be full employees that work independently, with a bit of management. Source link
Manhattan Has More Secure Buildings Than Most Cities. That Wasn’t Enough.
Decades of threats have heightened security in New York City. But Monday’s attack in a Park Avenue office building shows the limits of preparedness. Source […]
Ross Rowland, 85, Dies; a Railroad Preservationist by Way of Wall St.
He made a fortune as a commodities broker, then used his wealth to back the American Freedom Train and other high-profile vintage excursions. Source link