Why Is Las Vegas Tourism Declining? It’s a Perfect Storm.

As prices skyrocket and international travel declines, the city finds itself caught in a perfect storm.

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Shutdown Puts a Divided Fed in a Perilous Position

Some policymakers at the central bank are in a rush to lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve’s first cut this year, while others are urging caution.

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How a Government Shutdown Will Affect Social Security

Retirement, survivor and disability payments will continue, but some services may be temporarily unavailable.

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Will the Government Shutdown Affect Flights? What to Know.

During the last government shutdown, which began in late 2018, many demoralized workers called out sick or did not show up to work.

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Markets Brace for the Costs of a Shutdown

An economic data blackout, potential delays to I.P.O.s, and a furlough tab of perhaps $400 million dollars a day could add volatility, investors fear.

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For New York Taxpayers, the Check’s in the Mail

The state is sending out “inflation refund” checks of up to $400. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed the program.

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This Is Not Free Speech

Trump is known for saying a lot of things that he can’t or won’t back up. This time, the threats are real.

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Tony Blair, Tapped by Trump for Gaza Plan, Brings Peace Expertise and Baggage

After helping negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, the former prime minister’s reputation was tarnished by his role in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Is he stepping into another diplomatic quagmire?

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Trump Promises to Defend Qatar, a Reassurance After Israel’s Strike

An executive order says an attack on Qatar would be treated as a threat to the U.S., bolstering security commitments to a key Gulf ally after Israel’s strike on Doha last month.

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