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SAN FRANCISCO – Just days before Elon Musk struck a deal to buy Twitter for $ 44 billion, he said he did not “care about the economics” of the company. As the world’s richest man, with a networth of over $ 250 billion, he suggested that making money from social media services was far from…

This article is part of the On Tech Newsletter. Here is a collection Past columns, People have been predicting the demise of cable TV for a long time, but this could be it. More than a decade ago, almost all Americans – over 85 percent of U.S. households – paid for packages from cable or…

This article is part of the On Tech Newsletter. Here is a collection Past columns, This week, On Tech will examine economics, sometimes referred to as Internet Creator Economy. There are people who are so good at creating entertainment or information online that they try to make it a job. Have your favorite comedians on…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shaken the global nickel market, as the importance of the metal in electric car batteries has diminished, raising fears that higher prices could slow the transition away from fossil fuels. The price of nickel doubled in a single day last week, causing the London Metal Exchange to stabilize trading and…

At the pre-trial hearing, lawyers for both parties agreed to refrain from discussing Mrs. Holmes was charged with aggravated assault, according to the jury. Another wrinkle to get started? Trial of Ms Holmes. In four days, prosecutors questioned more than 100 potential judges, dismissing many who said they were biased after using material about Theranos,…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to call it a junk fee – adding billions to the late payment charges, hotel resort fees and other take-on costs that Americans collectively pay for goods and services. “Junk fees make it difficult for us to choose the best product or service because the true cost is…