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Christian Science Monitor - Business

January job growth tops expectations, but economists question sustainability -- Job growth is up and unemployment is down, but hiring numbers show that 2025 was historically slow. The economy's direction could be key to midterms. -- Laurent Belsie

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As some tech stocks tumble, cryptocurrency goes over a cliff -- Laurent Belsie

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In 'K-shaped' economy, football fans' experiences vary – based on what they can pay -- Simon Montlake

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How profits and resources drive foreign policy in the Trump era -- Laurent Belsie

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The Trump economy: No recession, but no boom either

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Powell pushes back on Fed probe as Trump denies intimidation charge

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2026 could be a 'defining' year for AI, from shopping to electricity

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Trump wants US companies to produce Venezuelan oil. But will they?

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What's for dinner? If it's beef, it'll cost you.

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Quitting 'on my own terms': Why more women are exiting the workforce

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US Nvidia chips to China: What does that mean for the AI race?

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Stablecoins are the low-risk type of crypto. But they aren't risk-free for economy.

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Will AI rules stifle innovation? Inside the tussle between states, federal government.

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As mills close, timber industry pins its future on innovation, not tariffs

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To a T: How Phillip Eng got Boston's subway system back on track

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Most Americans have avoided shutdown woes. That might change.

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Oh Canada, the US women won hockey gold, but you won hearts -- The U.S. women's hockey team trounced Canada 5-0 in the preliminary round. But when the rivals met again in the Olympic gold medal match on Thursday, it was a different story. -- Mark Sappenfield

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