David Malpass’ nomination would fit President Trump’s pattern of tapping officials to lead institutions whose missions they’ve questioned.
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Idea of 70% tax on wealthiest Americans has Davos abuzz
The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.
Apple woes could signal bust in smartphone market
Falling interest in China underscores the tech giant’s dilemma: Most everyone who will buy a phone already has.
Online-only sellers branching out to Main Street with brick-and-mortar stores
Some retailers that initially focused on virtual sales plan to open 850 stores over the next five years, a report says, a bright spot in the retail sector.
New trend bubbles up: Fish pedicures
A Gaza Strip business buys into the school of thought that our feet can be fish feed.
Stocks dive again, heading for worst December since Great Depression
Investors are growing worried that global economic growth is cooling and that the U.S. could slip into a recession in the next few years.
Regulation rollback: Oil train catastrophe in the making?
The Trump administration miscalculates the potential benefits of putting better brakes on trains that haul explosive fuels.