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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns

Trump’s proposal would be “by far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in the post-WWII era,” the CRFB said.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about
By Jake AngeloApril 2, 2026
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Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift
By Carlos GarciaApril 2, 2026
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The Iran war is effectively ‘a tax’ on U.S. households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
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After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
Traders signal offers in the S&P options trading pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange on March 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Markets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption
By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
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Dell’s CFO built a 27-year career without leaving the company. Here’s how he kept moving up
NewslettersDell’s CFO built a 27-year career without leaving the company. Here’s how he kept moving up
By Sheryl EstradaApril 3, 2026
The startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
NewslettersThe startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
By Allie GarfinkleApril 3, 2026
With an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
NewslettersWith an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
By Alexei OreskovicApril 3, 2026
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NewslettersLeaders push for a ‘Manhattan Project’ and public-private solutions around AI and labor
By Diane BradyApril 3, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
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InnovationGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai says we’re just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
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SuccessThe world’s wealthiest families adopt these 7 key habits for success, according to JPMorgan
By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
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EconomyJobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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    BankingJamie Dimon says the American Dream is ‘slipping out of reach’—and JPMorgan is spending billions to fix it
    By Nick LichtenbergMarch 31, 2026
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EnergyUK accuses Iran of Hormuz ‘hijack,’ holding global economy hostage
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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EconomyElon Musk, world’s first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO
By Bernard Condon, Ken Sweet and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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RetailMcDonald’s joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for April 2, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 2, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 2, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
  • America and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark
    MagazineAmerica and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark
    By Francesca CassidyMarch 31, 2026
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CommentaryWhat HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ gets right—and wrong—about treating alcohol use disorder
By Jonathan Hunt-GlassmanApril 2, 2026
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Future of WorkFord CEO Jim Farley says America is sleepwalking past its ‘essential economy’ crisis. Goldman Sachs just showed how big it really is
By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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CommentaryThe SpaceX IPO is great — but it won’t deliver 100x returns 
By Jeffrey StewartApril 1, 2026
Deutsche Bank asked AI if it’s true that AI will solve the economy’s inflation problems. The robots answered
EconomyDeutsche Bank asked AI if it’s true that AI will solve the economy’s inflation problems. The robots answered
By Nick LichtenbergApril 1, 2026
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EconomyRetail sales tick up 0.6% in February before Iran war, gas price spike
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressApril 1, 2026
  • Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
    Future of WorkIs the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
    By Nicholas GordonMarch 31, 2026
Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days
RetailGen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days
By Jeena Sharma and Retail BrewApril 1, 2026
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Economy‘Inflationary surge’: Fed economists warn AI hype is overheating the economy whether or not the technology ever delivers
By Jake AngeloApril 1, 2026
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AIAI is saving workers up to an hour a day—but Goldman Sachs says 80% of companies aren’t using it yet
By Nick LichtenbergApril 1, 2026
COVID gave us hybrid work. The Iran war might give us a four-day week—and this time, experts say it could stick
SuccessCOVID gave us hybrid work. The Iran war might give us a four-day week—and this time, experts say it could stick
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 1, 2026
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CommentaryThe EPA just valued a human life at $0. That’s not just a moral crisis — it’s a market crisis
By Andrew BeharApril 1, 2026
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PoliticsTrump has no good options in Iran—here are 5 of them ahead of his speech to the nation tonight
By Jim EdwardsApril 1, 2026
The more women earn, the more housework they do: Inside the paradox a Wharton economist calls ‘an existential problem for men’
SuccessThe more women earn, the more housework they do: Inside the paradox a Wharton economist calls ‘an existential problem for men’
By Catherina GioinoApril 1, 2026
MUSCAT, OMAN - MARCH 22: The Albina Bulk carrier sits anchored on March 22, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman.President Donald Trump had threatened to attack Iran's energy infrastructure if it did not end its de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by just before midnight GMT of March 23. A subsequent statement from President Trump said the U.S. and Iran had held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East," and that he would postpone any attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. Maritime traffic through the strait, which conveys about 20% of the world's oil and gas, has mostly come to a halt after the joint U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that began on February 28.
EnergyTrump has a labyrinth of bad options in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why some warn that walking away could transcend ‘our defeat in Vietnam’
By Jordan BlumMarch 31, 2026
Wall Street just had its best day in nearly a year over a rumor
EconomyWall Street just had its best day in nearly a year over a rumor
By Eva RoytburgMarch 31, 2026
Bobby Witt Jr. throws a baseball. He is standing in front of a FanDuel sign on a baseball field.
BankingCredit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting—even in states where it’s illegal, new Fed study finds
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 31, 2026
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Energy‘Go get your own oil’: Trump’s message to allies who haven’t backed war in Iran
By Jon Gambrell, Mike Corder, Darlene Superville and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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EconomyA Wall Street vet’s Walmart recession indicator just hit its highest point since 2008—and he says the fear ‘just keeps multiplying’
By Jake AngeloMarch 31, 2026
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SuccessMore parents are done pushing college. 1 in 3 are now betting on trade school instead
By Sydney LakeMarch 31, 2026
Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was ‘closed down literally’ during COVID, top economist says
EconomyHiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was ‘closed down literally’ during COVID, top economist says
By Eva RoytburgMarch 31, 2026
Parent with Gen Z adult kid talking about money
SuccessTwo-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially  for support—even though it’s putting them under strain
By Emma BurleighMarch 31, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC
EnergyMarkets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon Iran war, but Jamie Dimon sides with allies: ‘Win this thing and clean up the straits’
By Eva RoytburgMarch 31, 2026
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EnergyWhy Trump just can’t talk the oil price down—and why markets and Americans are starting to tune him out
By Josh Boak, Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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EnergyGas prices under Trump just hit a benchmark from the Biden inflation era
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
Ken Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
EconomyKen Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
By Jim EdwardsMarch 31, 2026
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