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Sofia Terenzio

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  • One reason companies have replaced human customer service representatives? Bots are cheaper, says Emily Stewart at Business Insider.
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    To reach a human representative, some companies have started charging a premium. Those unwilling to pay will have to stick with the bots.

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  • "The fall is really where we shine," says Gary LeBlanc of Scenic RailRiders. Above, riders pedal custom bikes on abandoned New Hampshire tracks through the autumn foliage.
    Courtesy Gary LeBlanc

    Gary LeBlanc, owner of Scenic RailRiders in Concord, explains why he opened his business and what he loves about it.

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  • The working man’s Burning Man
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    In Santa Fe, a marionette effigy of the year’s “glooms” draws thousands every year. Plus, pedaling an abandoned New Hampshire railroad.

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  • Is it cheaper to borrow now?
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    Not really. Most lenders preemptively lowered rates when it became clear the Fed would cut this month. But more business investment and stepped-up hiring may be on the horizon.

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  • Powell’s value-added messaging
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    Communication experts say the Fed chair uses specific strategies to come across as a trustworthy, cautious policymaker to the public — and the markets. Plus, the history of multiple listing services.

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  • Shop online till you drop
    John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images

    How much more could we possibly buy online? Plus, dingbat apartment complexes and growing up indoors.

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  • Boeing machinists on strike
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    Boeing is in the headlines again. No, not for 737 Max reasons. Plus, the culture of selling soft drinks and dollar stores aren’t making big bucks.

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  • This is the sound of an inverted yield curve
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    The so-called yield curve that tracks U.S. Treasury debt has been inverted for 20 months. Plus, credit card trouble and a chocolatier check-in.

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  • "My daughter is nine years old, so it's certainly too soon to say whether or not she'll follow in my footsteps," say owner Jessica Mozeico of Et Fille Wines. "But what I do know is that it inspires how I want to move the business forward."
    Carolyn Wells Kramer

    Jessica Mozeico, owner of Et Fille Wines, started the business with her father. She hopes she can pass it along to the next generation.

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  • Closer, but not there
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    Inflation’s down, but not enough to meet the Federal Reserve’s target. Seems services are the sticky point. Plus, the older the car, the cheaper the car — sort of.

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