May one read newspapers on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mishnah Berurah reports that many authorities prohibit reading newspapers on Shabbat because they contain business information. The Aruch HaShulchan permits newspapers on weekdays but problematizes Shabbat reading when business content is present.
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