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How Allbirds Lost Its Footing
It turns out that not everyone wants to dress head-to-toe in merino wool, which although better for the environment than nylon or […]
Forecast Suggests Accelerating U.S. Growth in Third Quarter
An early sign of how much the U.S. economy will grow in the third quarter is pointing to accelerating growth.
Want to Look Cooler (and Possibly Taller)? Consider These Pants
More subtle, far less cheesy than their “Saturday Night Fever” ancestors, men’s flares are striding back into style and making (open-minded) guys […]
University of North Carolina Bars Race From Hiring and Admissions Essays
The decision is a response to the Supreme Court’s ruling against the school admissions policy, trustees said.
Biden Administration Poses Strict Targets for Vehicle Fuel Economy
The rules would mandate 58 mpg by 2032, likely prodding carmakers to sell more EVs.
Pro Take: Pieces Come Together in Fed’s Inflation Fight, but Big Ifs Remain
Curbing housing-price growth is key in the central bank’s effort to achieve 2% inflation.
Police Drones Could Turn America Into a Surveillance State
They’re a useful tool for law enforcement, but without safeguards, we’ll end up being watched everywhere.
Russia Uses Little-Known Traders to Sell Oil to the World
The success of Rosneft’s recent oil tender adds to signs that the financial squeeze on Russian oil producers from sanctions is abating.
Lawmaker Calls for House Hearing on Telecom Lead Cables
Rep. Pat Ryan, a New York Democrat, calls for “swift and effective” action.
Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court’s Plain-Spoken Defender
He has emerged as an important justice with a distinctive interpretive method that is pragmatic yet rooted in originalism and textualism.
Sifting for the Right Questions in Science
Big, vague queries need to be brought down to earth so that researchers can look for evidence