As the world’s population grows, so does demand for land. One upshot is that setting aside big tracts to protect endangered species and carbon-rich forests is increasingly expensive. Enter the Airbnb economic model.
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Amazon’s ambitions have few limits, and when the company appears interested in expanding its business into a new area, it can spook investors in potential competitors. The mere specter of its entry into a particular industry can shape markets.
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Gina Mezzacappa avoided the mall for her holiday shopping, but an ill-fitting pair of Michael Kors boots brought her back this week. The shoes, a gift for her daughter, had come from Macy’s website, but Ms. Mezzacappa visited the Galleria at White Plains to return them in person.
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Veepstakes describes the quadrennial process in which candidates for President of the United States select a running mate. If the ticket wins, the running mate becomes the Vice President of the United States and first in line to the presidency.
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LOS ANGELES — On any given day, something crazy is likely to be happening at 1600 Vine Street, a 550-unit apartment complex in Hollywood.
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The billionaire investor Ronald S. Baron flashed the grin of a proud father at his annual investor jamboree in November, as the chief executives of his favorite companies explained how slashing prices stoked their bottom lines.
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PRESCOTT, Ariz. — It first dawned on Erin Burk that her town had become a haven for drug treatment soon after she noticed the fleet of white vans zooming through her neighborhood.
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The 1940 Allan Cup was the Canadian national senior ice hockey championship for the 1939-40 Senior season. Kirkland Lake Blue Devils beat Calgary Stampeders 3-0 on series.
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At first glance, the gaming apps — with names like “Pool 3D,” “Beer Pong: Trickshot” and “Real Bowling Strike 10 Pin” — seem innocuous. One called “Honey Quest” features Jumbo, an animated bear.
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Facing a barrage of criticism after acknowledging the existence of a feature that can reduce the processing power of old iPhones, Apple said Thursday that it would reduce the price of battery replacements to regain customers’ trust.
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