Humbug holiday season: US retail sales dropped 1.2 percent in December

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Humbug holiday season: US retail sales dropped 1.2 percent in December

WASHINGTON — Humbug holiday season: US retail sales dropped 1.2 percent in December .

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Humbug holiday season: US retail sales dropped 1.2 percent in December

Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.

Euro slides to 17-month low, boosting dollar’s standing

Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races

Trump administration announces new additions to hospital price transparency regulations

CNN C.E.O. Mark Thompson Says He Will Stay On Under New Owner Skydance

Justices appear unconvinced of oil companies’ bid to quash climate suits

5 Challenges David Ellison Faces as Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Merge

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