The New York Times – Business:
Airports have been consistently busier in recent weeks than at any point in the past year, although passenger screenings are still down more than 40 percent compared with the same period in 2019.
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As the U.S. government spends big, the Fed’s vice chair pushed back on inflation worries.
The New York Times – Business:
Lawrence H. Summers, a former Treasury secretary, is among those who have voiced concerns about inflation as Washington does more to boost the economy.
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Giant Ship Blocking Suez Canal Could Take ‘Days, Even Weeks’ to Free
The New York Times – Business:
Tugboats and dredgers were toiling to release the wedged container vessel, which is obstructing the crucial artery of global trade like “a very heavy beached whale,” one expert said.
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American Whiskeys Find Their Middlemen
The New York Times – Business:
Independent bottlers and blenders are helping small distillers reach a wider audience, and helping consumers discover new flavors.
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The New Republic names a new top editor and will return to Washington.
The New York Times – Business:
Michael Tomasky, editor of the policy journal Democracy: A Journal of Ideas and a columnist for The Daily Beast, will take over as The New Republic’s top editor.
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Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper empire buys a financial tip sheet.
The New York Times – Business:
The deal signals a return to acquisitions after Mr. Murdoch spent the last few years slimming down and selling off parts of his businesses.
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Ad Agencies Step Away From Oil and Gas in Echo of Cigarette Exodus
The New York Times – Business:
A queasiness has set in among some people who have made ads promoting fossil fuels. One executive likened the shift to the ad industry’s move away from tobacco.
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The oil market can absorb a blocked Suez Canal, for now.
The New York Times – Business:
Analysts say the problem is unlikely to alter more important concerns facing the industry, including worries that an economic recovery may be slower than expected.
