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Sales of Hulking Pickups and S.U.V.s Sag as Fuel Prices Soar

2 October 2026 at 14:07
Sales of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have dipped as more Americans buy hybrids and smaller cars.

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Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado were up, but the growth came from a light-duty version of the truck. Sales of heavy-duty Silverados slumped as Americans shift away from full-size pickups and S.U.V.s.

Choking Global Trade

10 September 2026 at 15:15
Low rainfall and shrinking rivers are causing shipping bottlenecks, and higher prices, around the world.

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The Rhine River near DΓΌsseldorf, Germany, last month.

Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999?

10 September 2026 at 13:20
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.

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Apple’s iPhone Duo will cost $1,999 when it arrives in October to compete with Samsung’s $1,900 Galaxy foldable.

FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices

31 August 2026 at 18:26
Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have. The company denies the claims.

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The Federal Trade Commission and the states said Amazon misled brands and sellers into paying more for ads; the company is denying the accusations.

California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

27 August 2026 at 10:41
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.

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A plug-in solar panel on the balcony of a home in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Apple Removes Some Fees for App Developers in European Union

19 August 2026 at 10:49
The move followed a long battle with regulators over the company’s tight controls of its App Store.

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Starting in October, Apple will remove several fees for app developers in the European Union.
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