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Rise in Deaths Spurs Effort to Raise Alcohol Taxes

Alcohol taxes have been stagnant for years. But after the pandemic sent alcohol-related deaths soaring, activists in Oregon said higher taxes could save lives.  » mehr lesen

Fed’s Exit Puts World’s Biggest Bond Market on Shakier Ground

Some traders worry that the $25 trillion U.S. Treasury market is becoming more fragile, and the Federal Reserve’s removal of support could make it worse.  » mehr lesen

So You Wanted to Get Work Done at the Office?

Some are nostalgic for the silence they had at home, especially since in-office perks, aimed at luring people back, can make it harder to concentrate.  » mehr lesen

Billy McFarland Is Out of Jail and Ready for His Next Move

Five years after the Fyre Festival, the convicted fraudster is planning a comeback.  » mehr lesen

Wall Street’s Favorite Sport Is a Failing Business

Tennis may appear to be on a roll, with exciting young players and record ratings. But if it were a company, activist shareholders would have already called for a restructuring.  » mehr lesen

The Olive Oil Capital of the World, Parched

Spain’s Jaén Province, home to one fifth of the world’s supply of “green gold,” copes with climate change and threats to its way of life.  » mehr lesen

Guaranteed Income Programs Spring Up City by City

Since 2020, four dozen pilot programs have started, with Los Angeles running one of the largest to provide cash assistance.  » mehr lesen

Downsizing in Retirement: Expenses They Didn’t Expect

On the way to spending less, people often have to shell out more, at least temporarily — especially when selling a home. Here’s what to consider.  » mehr lesen

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