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Column | Trump wants to give workers $1,000 for retirement. Can it work? - The Washington Post
business 2026/02/28 19:00:00

Column | Trump wants to give workers $1,000 for retirement. Can it work? - The Washington Post

Millions of workers don’t have employer-sponsored retirement accounts. But the president’s proposal in the State of the Union speech may not answer their needs.

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Iran is using a $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy to bypass global sanctions - CoinDesk
business 2026/02/28 18:44:19

Iran is using a $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy to bypass global sanctions - CoinDesk

The government relies on this crypto infrastructure for international trade, while ordinary Iranians use it as a financial lifeline during protests and economic crises.

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3 Chicago hospitals land spots on list of ‘World's Best Hospitals 2026' - NBC 5 Chicago
business 2026/02/28 18:20:29

3 Chicago hospitals land spots on list of ‘World's Best Hospitals 2026' - NBC 5 Chicago

Three Chicago hospitals have secured spots on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2026” list, the publication announced Wednesday.

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Big Brother Isn't Listening to Burger King Staff. But 'Patty' Is - Newser
business 2026/02/28 16:50:00

Big Brother Isn't Listening to Burger King Staff. But 'Patty' Is - Newser

Chain is testing an AI chatbot for employee headsets, in part to measure friendliness

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Amazon strikes $50B OpenAI deal to launch stateful AI services - Axios
business 2026/02/28 16:40:25

Amazon strikes $50B OpenAI deal to launch stateful AI services - Axios

AWS can offer custom OpenAI models, bolstering Amazon’s enterprise and Alexa efforts.

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Trump allies claim victory as the Ellisons expand their media empire - The Washington Post
business 2026/02/28 15:31:47

Trump allies claim victory as the Ellisons expand their media empire - The Washington Post

Paramount’s Warner Bros. deal is seen by many as a win for conservatives seeking greater sway over the media — and raises new scrutiny over President Trump’s role in it.

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