Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.

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Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs.

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The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis.

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The second-largest U.S. oil company may cut as many as 9,000 workers worldwide in an effort to cut costs.

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Federal regulators approved a proposal from the nation’s largest grid operator that will give primacy to 50 new power plants, a decision to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand.

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