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As the United States and other economic powers reduce their investment, aid and presence in Africa, the United Arab Emirates is wielding its wealth.

Two years later, no major legislation or regulation has passed, and the basic problem that caused the crisis persists.

The federal government has taken a reactive approach to aviation policy, often leading to delays in modernization efforts and inadequate staffing and funding.

A thief stole 401(k) checks out of the mail. But why was Paychex, a major industry player, using paper at all given how often check fraud happens?

Plus, how to know when the problem is actually you.

What’s causing major flight delays and disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport? Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times covering transportation, explains how a staffing shortage has contributed to the chaos and what’s being done to address it.

A farm stop in Ann Arbor, Mich., has found success with its local-first approach. But is the model replicable?

Now all three major credit rating firms no longer give the United States their best rating.

In an internal memo to staff on Friday, the central bank’s chair, Jerome H. Powell, said it would offer a voluntary deferred resignation program.

Questions about the credit for a famous photograph from the Vietnam War have divided the photojournalism community for months.

Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.

Their union objected to the unilateral policy change. Starbucks said the disruption has been minimal.

A decision by the Justice Department not to pursue a guilty plea from Boeing would be the latest about-face in a long effort to hold the plane maker accountable for the crashes of two 737 Max jets.

Seth Miller, a New Hampshire lawmaker, placed billboard ads protesting Avelo Airlines’ decision to operate flights for ICE. Avelo accused him of copyright infringement.

The combination, which must pass muster with antitrust authorities, would create one of the biggest TV and internet providers in the United States.

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.

An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver.

The Danish drugmaker, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, has seen its stock tumble as competition in the weight-loss drug market has grown fiercer.

Individuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a new report found.

Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions.