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The New Billionaires of the A.I. Boom

Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.
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Hearing Aids Get a Bit of Jewelry Glitter

Users say Auzi’s decorative covers and jewelry attachments have changed the way they feel about wearing the devices.
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The 20-Somethings Who Raised $121 Million to Build Military Drones

Neros, a company founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, won a coveted Army contract and is gaining popularity in the defense sector.
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A Beloved Vintage Store Closed. A Customer Bought All 4,500 Items.

Everything in the shop appeared to have been abandoned. A devoted customer took it all home and started selling the items herself.
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For These Women, the American Dream Is in Mexico City

Thousands of foreign women have moved to the Mexican capital for a “life reset,” creating successful businesses and drawing more expats like them. Not all Mexicans are pleased.
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From California to the Mediterranean, Olive Tree Rescuers Restore More Than Oil

From California to the Mediterranean, abandoned groves are being restored to life in order to save shrinking towns and prevent environmental damage.
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Shelly Fireman, a Showman Restaurateur for Showgoers, Dies at 93

With considerable pizazz, he ran a string of popular restaurants in Manhattan, many aimed at hooking the crowds from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Broadway.
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Hoping to Grow in Europe, but Bogged Down by Red Tape

Start-ups are booming in the European Union, but experts say bureaucracy keeps them from expanding across borders.
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How to Scan, Edit and Sign PDF Files on Your Phone or Tablet

Free software on your phone or tablet lets you scan, create, edit, annotate and even sign digitized documents on the go.
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A Stolen Dinosaur Named Clair Is Returned to a California Gas Station

The theft of the beloved dinosaur statue upset residents of a Los Angeles neighborhood that was damaged by wildfires earlier this year. Then she was returned with an apology.
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Napa on the Aegean: A Turkish Wine Region Re-emerges

Urla, a lush district in western Turkey, is bursting with promise, with easy access to beaches, an up-and-coming gastronomy scene and a well-marked vineyard route.
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Ron DiMenna, Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder, Dies at 88

As the founder of a national chain, he was a key figure in surfing’s expansion into mainstream culture, with a life said to be “the stuff of folklore.”
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They Created a Streetwear Line From Scratch. In High School.

At a school with a basketball-themed curriculum, students were “dreaming big.” But could they find a buyer?
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A Beauty Line Built on Experience and Influence

Denise Vasi, founder of the Maed lip line, says her online profile helped her reach customers, but it also generated skepticism.
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How Aditi Shah, a Peloton Yoga Instructor, Spends Her Day in the Studio

Aditi Shah’s day stretches from a 5:30 a.m. meditation to an after-dinner walk, with business meetings in between.
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Joshua Abram Dies at 62; Gave Workspace-Sharing an Upscale Spin

He and a partner made their co-working locations feel like private clubs. Among his other ventures, he sought to slash the cost of in vitro fertilization by using robotics and A.I.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged. Kansas City Is Enchanted.

Chiefs fans have been cheering on their star football player’s romance with the pop star for two years. They have the T-shirts, earrings and baked goods to prove it.
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The All-Female Hacker House Trying to Break A.I.’s Glass Ceiling

FoundHer House, a home in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood, is the rare all-female hacker house where residents are creating a supportive community to build their start-ups.
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Trump’s Tariffs Become a Wild Card for Board Game Makers

Trade war uncertainty is forcing board and card game publishers in the United States to make tough decisions, putting the future of the industry in jeopardy.
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How Tariffs Will Affect This Unique Cheese

Stilton is a special type of blue cheese that can be made in only three English counties. There are just four producers of Stilton left, but this one was crowned best cheese in the world, according to one of the industry’s top awards last year. Eshe Nelson, a business reporter for The New York Times, went to Clawson Farms, the producer of the award-winning Stilton, which is trying to expand its business in the United States, despite the higher costs imposed by the Trump administration’s tariff policy.
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