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The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend
A divided Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation
The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war
US filings for unemployment aid fall to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969
Meet 'Project 2029' — and its war on the annoyance economy
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
'Machines are collaborators' at this new museum of AI art
AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age
Could AI catch you texting and driving?
'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys
OpenAI Blocks Toymaker After Its AI Teddy Bear Is Caught Telling Children Terrible Things
AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age
Could AI catch you texting and driving?
'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys
OpenAI Blocks Toymaker After Its AI Teddy Bear Is Caught Telling Children Terrible Things
Friday, July 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know
Microdosing GLP-1s? Here's what doctors say about the weight loss trend
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say
Why GLP-1s aren't lowering employers' costs
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know
Microdosing GLP-1s? Here's what doctors say about the weight loss trend
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say
Why GLP-1s aren't lowering employers' costs
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know
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Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals!
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
The Trump gold coin is not normal
U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin
Trump's signature to appear on paper currency, says Treasury
The Trump gold coin is not normal
Marketing or a cult of personality? Trump's name and face are all over the place
New redesigned coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating today
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Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals!
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
The Trump gold coin is not normal
U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin
Trump's signature to appear on paper currency, says Treasury
The Trump gold coin is not normal
Marketing or a cult of personality? Trump's name and face are all over the place
New redesigned coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating today
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and hints at rate hike later this year
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh suggests he may take an Alan Greenspan-style approach at the central bank
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as inflation worries raise the volume on possible rate hikes
Powell ends term as Fed chair: Takeaways from his tenure
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh confirmed new Fed chair as inflation kicks higher, complicating the central bank's path
Trump’s pick to remake the Federal Reserve first has to tackle rising prices
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as divisions emerge, Powell announces he'll stay on as governor
Fed holds rates steady, Chair Powell to remain at central bank with a 'low profile'
Jerome Powell announces plans to remain on Federal Reserve board, citing 'series of legal attacks' against the central bank
Divided Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell's likely last meeting at the helm
Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate hearing that he won't be President Trump's 'sock puppet
How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess
How much power does the Fed chair really have?
America's next top Fed Chair
Are we in an economic 'doom loop'?
Just how bad are these job numbers?
Trump thinks a weaker dollar is great for America. Is he right?
Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
Fed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy
Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles
The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend
A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh suggests he may take an Alan Greenspan-style approach at the central bank
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as inflation worries raise the volume on possible rate hikes
Powell ends term as Fed chair: Takeaways from his tenure
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh confirmed new Fed chair as inflation kicks higher, complicating the central bank's path
Trump’s pick to remake the Federal Reserve first has to tackle rising prices
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as divisions emerge, Powell announces he'll stay on as governor
Fed holds rates steady, Chair Powell to remain at central bank with a 'low profile'
Jerome Powell announces plans to remain on Federal Reserve board, citing 'series of legal attacks' against the central bank
Divided Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell's likely last meeting at the helm
Warsh says he made no rate-cut promises to Trump, plans 'robust' Fed reforms
Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate hearing that he won't be President Trump's 'sock puppet
How the Fed chair succession saga could become a real mess
How much power does the Fed chair really have?
America's next top Fed Chair
Are we in an economic 'doom loop'?
Just how bad are these job numbers?
Trump thinks a weaker dollar is great for America. Is he right?
Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
Fed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy
Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles
The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend
A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Monday, June 08, 2026
With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out
$32,970 for a World Cup ticket? Fans aren't fond of FIFA prices
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Kansas City has paired 18 vacant storefronts with local businesses for the World Cup so far
FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
The final batch of World Cup tickets is about to go on sale. Here are 5 things to know
Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets?
Hosting the FIFA World Cup is really, really expensive. Cities are starting to demand more help
Iran pushes back after Trump says team shouldn't participate in World Cup 'for their own life and safety'
$32,970 for a World Cup ticket? Fans aren't fond of FIFA prices
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Kansas City has paired 18 vacant storefronts with local businesses for the World Cup so far
FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
The final batch of World Cup tickets is about to go on sale. Here are 5 things to know
Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets?
Hosting the FIFA World Cup is really, really expensive. Cities are starting to demand more help
Iran pushes back after Trump says team shouldn't participate in World Cup 'for their own life and safety'
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
So ... how long until these oil prices get REALLY bad?
Rising fuel costs ripple through Northwest’s fishing industry
Gasoline tax holiday push already sputtering in Congress
Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
Gas prices keep rising, but do big oil companies plan to drill more? Not so far
Rising fuel costs ripple through Northwest’s fishing industry
Gasoline tax holiday push already sputtering in Congress
Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
Gas prices keep rising, but do big oil companies plan to drill more? Not so far
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow
Analysis-Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia's war effort
Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year
After years of tension, Hungary and Ukraine hold talks on Hungarian minority rights
Russia attacks Odesa and Dnipro, Ukraine strikes Belgorod region
Ukraine's attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians
Zelenskiy vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24
Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine says
Trump suggests deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could set back peace efforts
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31
Russia launches huge drone attack on western Ukraine by NATO's border, killing six
No tanks, no internet, simmering discontent: Putin to host nervous May 9 parade
More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says
Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic'
Zelensky warns against attending Russia's parade as Moscow repeats threats
Zelenskyy slams Russia as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Hungary returns a seized cash and gold shipment worth $82 million to Ukraine
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt
Why hasn't the Russian economy collapsed?
Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging
'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says
Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow
Analysis-Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia's war effort
Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year
After years of tension, Hungary and Ukraine hold talks on Hungarian minority rights
Russia attacks Odesa and Dnipro, Ukraine strikes Belgorod region
Ukraine's attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians
Zelenskiy vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24
Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine says
Trump suggests deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could set back peace efforts
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31
Russia launches huge drone attack on western Ukraine by NATO's border, killing six
No tanks, no internet, simmering discontent: Putin to host nervous May 9 parade
More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says
Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic'
Zelensky warns against attending Russia's parade as Moscow repeats threats
Zelenskyy slams Russia as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Hungary returns a seized cash and gold shipment worth $82 million to Ukraine
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt
Why hasn't the Russian economy collapsed?
Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging
'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says
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Monday, May 18, 2026
Cuba grid collapse: The situation is growing more dire, experts say
Dark times for Cuba’s economic experiment
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn't a fan
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout as energy crisis deepens
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Hialeah sees Cuban regime change in sight: 'It all depends on the Americans now'
The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between
Dark times for Cuba’s economic experiment
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn't a fan
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout as energy crisis deepens
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Trump vows to 'take care of Cuba,' praises Venezuela cooperation at summit
Hialeah sees Cuban regime change in sight: 'It all depends on the Americans now'
The U.S., Cuba, and the people caught between
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Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
Judge signals trouble for Trump’s $10B lawsuit against the IRS
Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
How much money President Trump and his family have made
Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars
Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions
Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information
Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us
Judge signals trouble for Trump’s $10B lawsuit against the IRS
Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
How much money President Trump and his family have made
Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars
Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions
Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information
Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us
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Friday, May 08, 2026
With Spirit in liquidation, here's what happens next to its planes
Spirit Airlines is gone. Here are the low-cost airlines filling the gap.
Republicans and Democrats point fingers as Spirit Airlines collapses
Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game
U.S. could own up to 90% of Spirit in $500 million rescue plan
Why Spirit's crisis benefits Frontier and JetBlue
Spirit Airlines in 'tough spot' after Trump proposes $500M bailout
How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated
Spirit Airlines in 'tough spot' after Trump proposes $500M bailout
Spirit Airlines is gone. Here are the low-cost airlines filling the gap.
Republicans and Democrats point fingers as Spirit Airlines collapses
Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game
U.S. could own up to 90% of Spirit in $500 million rescue plan
Why Spirit's crisis benefits Frontier and JetBlue
Spirit Airlines in 'tough spot' after Trump proposes $500M bailout
How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated
Spirit Airlines in 'tough spot' after Trump proposes $500M bailout
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Monday, April 27, 2026
Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
‘Big sigh of relief’: Republicans finally get some good news. Can it last?
How are drivers riding out the gas crisis?
Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work
Higher gas prices put the squeeze on the people who deliver your food
‘Big sigh of relief’: Republicans finally get some good news. Can it last?
How are drivers riding out the gas crisis?
Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work
Higher gas prices put the squeeze on the people who deliver your food
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ghislaine Maxwell again asks judge to vacate her sex trafficking conviction
Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress
House Oversight releases deposition videos of 2 key Epstein associates
Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse
Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein
‘I think she will be loyal’: Jeffrey Epstein’s role in Peter Attia’s rise
Epstein's longtime accountant testifies he was 'not aware' of sex offender's crimes
Why authorities are finally searching Epstein's ranch in New Mexico
Hacker accessed FBI server that included Epstein files in 2023, files suggest
Epstein paid for a conference of top scientists in 2006. His motives are now clear
What an Epstein recording reveals about how elites get jobs
Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress
House Oversight releases deposition videos of 2 key Epstein associates
Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse
Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein
‘I think she will be loyal’: Jeffrey Epstein’s role in Peter Attia’s rise
Epstein's longtime accountant testifies he was 'not aware' of sex offender's crimes
Why authorities are finally searching Epstein's ranch in New Mexico
Hacker accessed FBI server that included Epstein files in 2023, files suggest
Epstein paid for a conference of top scientists in 2006. His motives are now clear
What an Epstein recording reveals about how elites get jobs
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