Germans Combat Climate Change From Their Balconies
Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations.
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Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations.
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Japan’s economy is faltering after a rise in prices led consumers to cut back on spending.
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Officials at Japan’s central bank are considering when to raise interest rates, as their counterparts in the United States plan to cut them, which could rattle markets around the world.
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The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie.
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Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Says He Was ‘Cruel’ and ‘Uncaring’
Vivian Jenna Wilson’s remarks, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, were a response to Mr. Musk’s comments about her transgender identity.
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make With Your 401(k)
Here is what experts say are the costliest stumbles people make with their retirement savings accounts — and how to get back on course.
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Hollywood’s Message to Red States: Our Movies Are for You
After a period of openly using movies to display progressive values, studios seem to be heeding a message from many ticket buyers: Just entertain us.
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Why Is It So Hard for Olympic Host Cities to Control Costs?
An Oxford study estimates that despite cost-cutting efforts, Paris is spending more than $1 billion above the Games’ historical median cost.
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Ackman’s Wait for His Long-Awaited Fund Offering
The billionaire financier’s U.S.-listed investment vehicle is facing a delay in pricing its I.P.O., the latest speed bump in its journey to the public markets.
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Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
By Jack Ewing and Peter Eavis
Elon Musk, Reid Hoffman and other tech billionaires, many of whom are part of the “PayPal Mafia,” are openly brawling with one another over politics as tensions rise.
By Ryan Mac, Erin Griffith and Mike Isaac
While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal cancers.
By Gina Kolata
Officials at Japan’s central bank are considering when to raise interest rates, as their counterparts in the United States plan to cut them, which could rattle markets around the world.
By Joe Rennison
When Donald J. Trump tries to win over a crowd that is not inherently his own, the results can be awkward.
By Shawn McCreesh
The actor announced his return to Marvel’s superhero movie franchise five years after ending his long run as Iron Man.
By Johnny Diaz
It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems.
By Pam Belluck
The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie.
By Brooks Barnes
An Oxford study estimates that despite cost-cutting efforts, Paris is spending more than $1 billion above the Games’ historical median cost.
By Vivienne Walt and Sarah Kessler
Vivian Jenna Wilson’s remarks, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, were a response to Mr. Musk’s comments about her transgender identity.
By Aimee Ortiz
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