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Fungi and plants have something to teach humans about global trade and cooperation
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a surprise visit to Ukraine and announced $1.25 billion in economic aid as the country's war with Russia goes into its second year. -
The comic's creator, Scott Adams, said a recent opinion poll changed his mind about "helping Black Americans." -
The report is part of a growing body of research into whether institutions and policies reinforce preexisting racial disparities. -
Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy. -
The home appliance brand Cosori received more than 200 reports of air fryers overheating, burning or melting — several of which led to minor burn injuries and property damage. -
Sure, you may resent how much of your energy gets sucked up by your job. But research finds that keeping up relationships with colleagues may have a big upside to your health and happiness. -
Shoppers are far more interested in hybrids than all-electric vehicles, but environmentalists believe cars like the Prius are an unnecessary detour on the path to electrification. -
The Fairness Project has won campaigns to raise the minimum wage and expand Medicaid in nine states dominated by Republicans. Next is abortion. But there's growing pushback from state lawmakers. -
State and local governments, and some private funders, are launching dozens of pilot projects making direct, monthly payments to low-income residents to help meet basic needs. Researchers will study what happens next. Key question: will this money add to, reform, or supplant current welfare programs? -
The track last hosted in 2021 at 50% capacity before of coronavirus pandemic restrictions but still set a then-record all-sources handle of more than $183 million. This year’s Breeders’ Cup will be held at Santa Anita on Nov. 3-4.
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