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Behind the scenes, fellow billionaires and internet provocateurs bent the Tesla CEO’s ear. One of them had a very personal stake: Twitter’s co-founder Jack Dorsey.

Compensation for American workers grew rapidly in the first quarter, as a tight labor market put more money in workers’ pockets while also keeping pressure on inflation.

China is preparing to hit pause on its monthslong campaign against tech companies, as officials seek to arrest a deterioration in the economic outlook.

Gridlock squeezes farmers, ethanol producers, fertilizer makers and feed mills, companies say, threatening to push food prices higher.

The Tesla chief executive reported selling more than 4.4 million shares on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to regulatory filings.

The agency unveiled proposed rules for menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars that could sweep from the market more than a third of all cigarettes sold in the U.S. The plan wouldn’t take effect for at least two years.

U.S. health regulators approved a pill from Bristol-Myers Squibb, the first to treat a genetic heart disease that is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people under age 35.

The iPhone maker posted better-than-expected results for its latest quarter but warned that supply-chain disruptions remain a significant challenge.

The tech giant has seen a shopping slump and cost increases due to inflation, labor issues and supply chain challenges, while its stake in electric vehicle maker Rivian also weighed on results.

The crew members are slated to conduct scientific research in a mission that comes as the billionaire prepares to add Twitter to his company roster.