A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests

New York Times - Nov 14, 2026

As retirees live longer, governments need to spend more on pensions. That makes it harder to fund other services, spurring protests like those planned this weekend in France.

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Asian Americans Share Disappointment and Fear After Jensen Huang Scandal

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Jensen Huang’s Resignation From Nvidia Worries the A.I. Start-Up World

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Fewer Fed Meetings Raise Stakes of Warsh’s Communications

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The Federal Reserve will vote on interest rates less frequently beginning next year as part of a plan by the central bank’s chairman, Kevin M. Warsh, to overhaul how it operates.

Jensen Huang’s Fall Costs Asia an A.I. Ambassador to the U.S.

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Mortgage Rates Remain High as Affordability Challenges Persist

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The average 30-year, fixed-rate home loan fell slightly, to 7.11 percent, pushing buyers and sellers to the sidelines until conditions improve.

Shoplifters 'stealing to order' in Scottish shops

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