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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Politics
    The next recession could be around the corner, and the Fed isn’t ready for itThe next recession could be around the corner, and the Fed isn’t ready for it
    Politics

    The Fed’s obsession with interest rates is holding back the recovery and could produce another 2008-style meltdown.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Twitter has stopped attracting new users, and Wall Street isn’t happy about itTwitter has stopped attracting new users, and Wall Street isn’t happy about it
    Technology

    Wall Street and longtime users are both panicking about Twitter’s future.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    New Hampshire’s results were a total disaster for the Republican establishmentNew Hampshire’s results were a total disaster for the Republican establishment
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    Politics

    New Hampshire voters didn’t just hand Trump a win, they also left Trump’s GOP critics in total chaos.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    John Kasich finishes 2nd in the New Hampshire Republican primaryJohn Kasich finishes 2nd in the New Hampshire Republican primary
    Politics

    The strong finish gives him a chance to emerge as the leading Donald Trump competitor.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Yes, Donald Trump is for real — he just won New HampshireYes, Donald Trump is for real — he just won New Hampshire
    Politics

    The real estate mogul and reality TV star has prevailed in the New Hampshire Republican primary.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Everyone is underestimating Ted CruzEveryone is underestimating Ted Cruz
    Politics

    Ted Cruz, not Marco Rubio, is the biggest threat to Donald Trump.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Donald Trump really did try to take an elderly widow’s house for a limousine parking lotDonald Trump really did try to take an elderly widow’s house for a limousine parking lot
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    Politics

    The courts ultimately blocked Trump from taking the home, but other targets of eminent domain haven’t been so lucky.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The unemployment rate is below 5 percent for the first time since 2008The unemployment rate is below 5 percent for the first time since 2008
    Politics

    The economy continues to improve at a slow but steady pace.

    By Timothy B. Lee and Soo Oh
    Money
    Economists say houses are a bad investment. Here’s why they’re wrong.Economists say houses are a bad investment. Here’s why they’re wrong.
    Money

    Homeownership provides a hedge against economic uncertainty and forces people to save money every month.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Yahoo is laying off 1,700 and putting itself up for sale. Here’s why.Yahoo is laying off 1,700 and putting itself up for sale. Here’s why.
    Technology

    CEO Marissa Mayer’s turnaround effort isn’t going well.

    By Timothy B. Lee