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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Technology
    How Amazon innovates in ways that Google and Apple can’tHow Amazon innovates in ways that Google and Apple can’t
    Technology

    Google and Apple each thrive in one market. Amazon innovates in everything from cloud computing to retail stores.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    3 ways Trump could bring back manufacturing jobs3 ways Trump could bring back manufacturing jobs
    Politics

    Starting a trade war with China won’t bring back manufacturing jobs, but these ideas might.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    The economic case against Christmas presentsThe economic case against Christmas presents
    Business & Finance

    It’s the thought that counts, which is good because in economic terms, gift exchange is a disaster.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Fact-checking groups are about to become Facebook’s fake news cops. That won’t be easy.Fact-checking groups are about to become Facebook’s fake news cops. That won’t be easy.
    Technology

    Some conservatives say sites like PolitiFact are biased against them.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    House conservatives’ sweeping plan for Trump’s first 100 days, explainedHouse conservatives’ sweeping plan for Trump’s first 100 days, explained
    Politics

    The Freedom Caucus has a plan.

    By German Lopez, Libby Nelson and 6 more
    Technology
    This is Facebook’s plan to fight fake newsThis is Facebook’s plan to fight fake news
    Technology

    Facebook will work with third-party fact-checking organizations to flag inaccurate articles.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The Trump campaign got into a big fight with Twitter over an emoji. Really.The Trump campaign got into a big fight with Twitter over an emoji. Really.
    Technology

    The Trump transition team denies reports that it snubbed Twitter over the failed ad deal.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Interest rate hikes slow the economy. So why did the Fed just announce one?Interest rate hikes slow the economy. So why did the Fed just announce one?
    Politics

    Inflation is low now, but the Fed is worried it won’t stay that way.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Silicon Valley has good reason to make nice with Donald TrumpSilicon Valley has good reason to make nice with Donald Trump
    Technology

    Trump and these tech leaders may not like each other, but there’s a lot they can do to help each other out.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Google is launching a new self-driving car company called WaymoGoogle is launching a new self-driving car company called Waymo
    Technology

    Google is facing growing competition from other tech and car companies.

    By Timothy B. Lee