How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College

With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers’ 529 accounts.

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Who Wants to Buy the Miracle Tonic of Mass Deportation?

For the former president, removing millions of undocumented immigrants is the solution to most of the nation’s most pressing challenges.

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Supreme Court Lets Biden Plans on Mercury and Methane Move Forward

Republican-led states and industry groups argued that the Environmental Protection Agency had moved too fast and imposed onerous regulations.

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Can Ozempic Treat Binge Eating Disorder?

Doctors are already using weight loss drugs to treat binge eating disorder. But some experts warn that it’s a Band-Aid, not a fix.

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Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106

He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America’s declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it.

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OpenAI Completes Deal That Values Company at $157 Billion

The A.I. start-up’s valuation has risen by more than $70 billion in nine months.

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Iran’s Strikes on Israel Appear Aimed at Shoring Up Regional Alliance

Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel is unlikely to deter its foe, experts say, but may help retain the support of the “Axis of Resistance” it has built up over years.

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The Vance-Walz VP Debate and the Value of a Boring Suit

A night of few fireworks between the candidates was also a night of little sartorial flair. And that was the goal.

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60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors.

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MacArthur Foundation Announces 2024 ‘Genius’ Grant Winners

On Tuesday, 22 anonymously nominated Americans were recognized with fellowships and an $800,000 stipend.

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California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Universities

The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state.

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