Economic News
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US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop
U.S. stocks inched to more records after oil prices fell back to where they were in mid-April
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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union
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Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing
Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media
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As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows
U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels
