Economy
The Fed raises interest rates again in what could be its final attack on inflation
It was the tenth rate hike in 14 months, and possibly the last for a while.
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The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1, Yellen warns Congress
The Treasury Secretary warned lawmakers that unless the debt ceiling is raised soon, the federal government may not have enough money to pay its bills as early as June 1.
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Over 20% of the city’s affordable housing complexes are set to expire over the next decade. But there are ways to mitigate the loss.
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JPMorgan Chase buys troubled First Republic Bank after U.S. government takeover
JPMorgan Chase is buying First Republic Bank's deposits, and a "substantial amount of their assets and certain liabilities."
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How will we know if the U.S. economy is in a recession?
Many economists, though, still expect a recession to hit as soon as the current April-June quarter — or soon thereafter.
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Could a Sixers arena ‘completely transform’ Market East?
Real estate experts say the struggling stretch of Philly needs more investment. But opponents worry the project will destroy an irreplaceable neighborhood.
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Listen 6:11House Republicans pass U.S. debt bill, push Biden on spending
The president says he's happy to talk with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but will not negotiate over America's legal debt obligations.
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First Republic Bank shares plummet, reigniting fears about U.S. banking sector
Trading of First Republic Bank shares were halted multiple times today, as investors sold off shares, alarmed by financial disclosures from the bank.
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Homeware giant Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy
The retailer founded in Springfield, N.J., which also owns the BuyBuy Baby chain, has lost shoppers and money after a series of ineffective or mistimed turnaround attempts.
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Lyft is the latest tech company to cut jobs
"Lyft will 'significantly reduce' its staff as part of a company-wide restructuring", said on friday by CEO David Risher.
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Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city
Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.
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Listen 4:16BuzzFeed to close news division, cut 15% of all staff
Pulitzer prize winning digital media company BuzzFeed will shut down its news division as it cuts about 15% of its entire staff.
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Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?
Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.
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Listen 6:52Haven’t filed taxes yet? Don’t panic. Here’s what to know
Experts recommend pulling together all of the documents you need and then giving yourself a chunk of time to sit down and get it done.
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The EPA says Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its auto emissions plan
The agency's projection, included in the 758-page report detailing its proposed regulations, calculates savings of up to $1.1 trillion in consumer gas pricing.
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