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Trump’s welcome flirtation with the UN

When you discount the rhetorical overkill, the most surprising thing about Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations on Tuesday was how conventional it was. He supported human rights and democracy; he opposed rogue regimes; he espoused a global community of strong, sovereign nations. Pretty shocking stuff. Because he’s Trump, the zingers got the headlines: He repeated his childish, snarky ...

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The next crisis to hit Silicon Valley

It has been 10 years since the last financial crisis, and some have already started to predict that the next one is near. But when it comes, it will likely have its roots in Silicon Valley, not Wall Street. The world of finance looks very different today than it did 10 years ago. In 2007, our biggest concern was “too ...

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Maybe the recruiters are keeping people out of work

Now should be among the best of times to find a job. So why are so many Americans still not working? The answer might have something to do with the way employers hire. Demand for workers looks as strong as it has ever been. The US job openings rate stood at 4 percent in July, matching the highest point on ...

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