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Facebook paid contractors to transcribe Messenger audio clips

NEW YORK — Facebook has paid contractors to transcribe audio clips from users of its Messenger service, raising privacy concerns for a company with a history of privacy lapses.

Lowering earnings outlook, Macy’s sends ominous signal for retailers

Macy’s is lowering its annual earnings guidance after the department store struggled with a big earnings miss during the second quarter as it was forced to slash prices on unsold merchandise.

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Home buyers may be tempted to look to the biggest, best-known cities in the US, but they might want to consider more these more affordable cities where they can reap a substantial return on their investment.

Stocks jump after US delays plans for some China tariffs

Stocks rose sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after the U.S. government said it would delay new tariffs on certain goods imported from China and remove tariffs on other goods entirely.

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