Washington Times - Business
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Ex-U.S. commander sees possible tie to China in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis
A former top U.S. Navy commander says Iran-backed Houthi militants may be using anti-ship ballistic missile technology that originated in China to...
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Georgia agency awards contract to raise Savannah bridge to accommodate bigger ships
The Georgia Department of Transportation said Wednesday it has chosen a general contractor to oversee a $189 million project to raise Savannah's...
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Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change, pollution to protect sacred tradition
On a warm summer afternoon, Tina Taniguchi was on her hands and knees scraping dirt off an oblong depression in the ground. Thick brown hair peeked...
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Xerox cutting 15% of its workforce
Office equipment manufacturer Xerox announced it will cut thousands from its workforce Wednesday to streamline the business.
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Most voters want Virginia ban on gas-powered cars to be repealed, poll shows
The majority of Virginia voters say they want state lawmakers to repeal an electric vehicle mandate that would ban the sales of new gas-powered...
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Average COVID hospital stay cost more than $11,000, study finds
COVID-19 hospital admissions cost an average of $11,275 per stay in medical costs that mounted steadily during the pandemic as fewer patients died,...
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YouTube's biggest creator refuses Musk's offer to place videos on X
The loudest voice on YouTube rejected Elon Musk's proposal to post his videos on X.
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Ford recalls F-150 over rollaway risk
An issue with a rear axle hub bolt caused Ford to issue a recall Wednesday on over 112,000 F-150 trucks in the U.S.
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Indiana autoworkers gear up for major strike
United Auto Workers leadership this week said the first big strike of 2024 could happen at an Indiana transmission plant.
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Disney reaches agreement with ValueAct, secures support for company's board nominees
Disney has reached a confidentiality agreement with activist investor ValueAct Capital Management, garnering its support for the company's board...
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New Year's Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of triple disasters in 2011
The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year's Day in central Japan did not spur massive tsunamis like those that scoured the...
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What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as...