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More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

Geopolitical threats from China and the United States abound. That could be a tough pill to swallow for Taiwan − and American consumers.

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Jay L. Zagorsky

Planned blackouts are becoming more common − and not having cash on hand could cost you

Planned blackouts are becoming more common − and not having cash on hand could cost you

Public safety shutoffs are becoming routine in fire-prone areas. But when the grid goes down, so do digital transactions.

01.04.2025 4

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Jay L. Zagorsky

Trump Is Right to Stop Making Cents. But Let Congress Do It the Right Way.

15.02.2025 10

U.S.News

Jay L. Zagorsky

Can the president really kill off the penny – and should he?

Yes, the government makes pennies at a loss. But just stopping production could create new problems.

13.02.2025 9

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Is capitalism falling out of favor? We analyzed 400,000 news stories to find out

The death of capitalism has been greatly exaggerated.

13.01.2025 3

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Jay L. Zagorsky

Opinion: Why Cash Is King

30.11.2024 3

U.S.News

Jay L. Zagorsky

To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash

The holiday shopping season is now here, and Americans are ready to splurge. The average U.S. shopper expects to spend more than US$1,000 on gifts...

27.11.2024 10

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Jay L. Zagorsky

Los Angeles is in a 4-year sprint to deliver a car-free 2028 Olympics

With the Olympic torch extinguished in Paris, all eyes are turning to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics. The host city has promised that the next...

21.08.2024 2

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Jay L. Zagorsky