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The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now

Fans from three qualifying nations are banned from entering the U.S while others face up to $15,000 bonds and pricey visa fees.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
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A Yale economist says AGI won’t automate most jobs—because they’re not worth the trouble
By Nick LichtenbergApril 4, 2026
MUSCAT, OMAN - Locals visit Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Several Chinese-owned vessels were reportedly able to transit the Strait of Hormuz today, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would allow 20 ships to cross through the vital waterway. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
Iran’s military may be decimated, but it’s winning the energy war as it controls who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz
By Jordan BlumApril 4, 2026
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MIT created duplicate AI workers to tackle thousands of different tasks. The verdict? Most of the time AI is still just ‘minimally sufficient’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
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Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
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Trump just raised the $39 trillion national debt with the largest budget hike since World War II—and nobody can figure out how to pay for it
By Nick LichtenbergApril 3, 2026
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U.S. military continues frantic search for missing F-15 airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’
PoliticsU.S. military continues frantic search for missing F-15 airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’
By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn’t totally crazy
Startups & Venture3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn’t totally crazy
By Alyson ShontellApril 4, 2026
Watches like this $455,000 timepiece can’t be made by a machine—and that’s exactly why they’re the ultimate flex amid the analog revival
MagazineWatches like this $455,000 timepiece can’t be made by a machine—and that’s exactly why they’re the ultimate flex amid the analog revival
By Adam EraceApril 4, 2026
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CommentaryThe AI gold rush is real — but great companies don’t need to mine it
By Matt WitheilerApril 4, 2026
Microsoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
Big TechMicrosoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
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Personal FinanceCollege grads in ‘AI-proof’ careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees
By Jake AngeloApril 4, 2026
Delta CEO Ed Bastian
SuccessHow Delta uses Tom Brady to train its 100,000 workforce on leadership and a winner’s mindset
By Emma BurleighApril 4, 2026
Scott Kupor sits at a table gesturing with both hands.
PoliticsThe Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
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BankingTrump may want lower interest rates for consumers, but it sure is convenient for the national debt he’s creating, too
By Eleanor PringleAugust 20, 2025
  • Jobless claims
    EconomyJobless claims remain in post-COVID trench, falling unexpectedly in early August
    By Matt Ott and The Associated PressAugust 14, 2025
A pile of gold coins and bars.
Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of August 20, 2025
By Danny BakstAugust 20, 2025
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EconomyGoldman Sachs says we’re on the verge of a stablecoin gold rush worth trillions
By Jim EdwardsAugust 20, 2025
Pop Mart shares soar 11% as CEO announces new mini Labubu
EconomyPop Mart shares soar 11% as CEO announces new mini Labubu
By BloombergAugust 20, 2025
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InvestingThe last time the Fed cut rates against rising inflation was right before the Great Financial Crisis. BofA warns of the ‘Ghosts of 2007’
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 19, 2025
Target hasn’t gotten its mojo back after boycotts and backlash over retracted DEI efforts. Foot traffic and revenue are still down
GlobalTarget hasn’t gotten its mojo back after boycotts and backlash over retracted DEI efforts. Foot traffic and revenue are still down
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewAugust 19, 2025
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    EconomyAnother tariff warning sign as wholesale inflation surges unexpectedly in July
    By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 14, 2025
Home Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
EconomyHome Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 19, 2025
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BankingHome Depot leads Dow higher as Wall Street holds steady in summer lull
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2025
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EconomySam Altman might be right: He’s not the only one who thinks the stock market is in ‘bubble’ territory
By Jim EdwardsAugust 19, 2025
The best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts on Aug. 19, 2025
Personal FinanceThe best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts on Aug. 19, 2025
By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 19, 2025
How Chili’s and Cheesecake Factory are defying consumer gloom and beating McDonald’s and Chipotle at their own game
EconomyHow Chili’s and Cheesecake Factory are defying consumer gloom and beating McDonald’s and Chipotle at their own game
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 19, 2025
  • AI spending added 0.5% to GDP growth, and the Magnificent 7 stocks are driving the market
    EconomyAI spending added 0.5% to GDP growth, and the Magnificent 7 stocks are driving the market
    By Jim EdwardsAugust 14, 2025
A woman sitting in an office looks to the side, disappointed.
SuccessWorkers are ‘job hugging’ in a stagnant labor market, but growing resentment means they could bail as soon as the next Great Resignation comes
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 18, 2025
Massive AI spending has a ‘crowding out’ effect that could slow other sectors, top economist says
EconomyMassive AI spending has a ‘crowding out’ effect that could slow other sectors, top economist says
By Jason MaAugust 18, 2025
Donald Trump holds up a chart alleging BLS data has been inaccurate
EconomyEven if you can’t trust the data, these 13 warning signs will tell you the economy is in trouble
By Dave SmithAugust 18, 2025
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, at the Jackson Hole economic symposium in Moran, Wyoming, US, on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
EconomyWall Street is banking that Powell will signal a rate cut at Jackson Hole—but the closer it gets, the less likely it looks
By Eleanor PringleAugust 18, 2025
Fed Chair Jerome Powell may seriously disappoint Wall Street at Jackson Hole
EconomyFed Chair Jerome Powell may seriously disappoint Wall Street at Jackson Hole
By Jason MaAugust 17, 2025
We still aren’t sure what’s going on with tariffs and inflation — or what will happen next
EconomyWe still aren’t sure what’s going on with tariffs and inflation — or what will happen next
By Jason MaAugust 17, 2025
Rolex Land-Dweller watches displayed in a window
RetailGen Z was growing obsessed with luxury watches. New tariffs on Switzerland could cool the expensive hobby
By Nino PaoliAugust 17, 2025
The Nitro Cart parked on the sidewalk
SuccessA millennial couple grew their side hustle into a business bringing in $4.5 million a year—here’s how the cofounder would start it again, with nothing
By Jessica CoacciAugust 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump
EconomyTrump says tariffs are going to be enough to pay down national debt. They likely won’t even touch the sides
By Eleanor PringleAugust 17, 2025
Government forces Air Canada and flight attendants back to work and into arbitration, after strike strands over 100,000 travelers
EconomyGovernment forces Air Canada and flight attendants back to work and into arbitration, after strike strands over 100,000 travelers
By Rob Gillies, Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2025
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could be struck down as soon as this month—and the administration is warning of economic apocalypse
EconomyTrump’s reciprocal tariffs could be struck down as soon as this month—and the administration is warning of economic apocalypse
By Jason MaAugust 16, 2025
To stop a flesh-eating cattle parasite in Mexico from crossing the border, the U.S. will build a $750 million factory that breeds sterile flies
EconomyTo stop a flesh-eating cattle parasite in Mexico from crossing the border, the U.S. will build a $750 million factory that breeds sterile flies
By John Hanna and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2025
A man is surrounded by ICE agents who appear to be detaining him.
EconomyTrump is deporting so many immigrants that it could cause inflation to hit 4% next year, top economist says
By Eva RoytburgAugust 16, 2025
You’re welcome, world: U.S. tariffs may cool inflation for the rest of the global economy 
EconomyYou’re welcome, world: U.S. tariffs may cool inflation for the rest of the global economy 
By Jason MaAugust 15, 2025
Warren Buffett looking dapper
EconomyWarren Buffett’s $1.6 billion bet on UnitedHealth sends the struggling insurer’s stock soaring
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2025
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EconomyThe mighty American consumer keeps shrugging off tariffs as retail sales rise 0.5% in July
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2025
The bond market is signaling that a September cut from the Fed is no longer locked in
EconomyThe bond market is signaling that a September cut from the Fed is no longer locked in
By Jim EdwardsAugust 15, 2025
Oil and fuel prices hang in the balance as Trump and Putin meet to broker peace
PoliticsOil and fuel prices hang in the balance as Trump and Putin meet to broker peace
By Jordan BlumAugust 15, 2025
Memecoins are fusing with popular culture, and their influence will grow, says crypto pioneer Olaf Carlson-Wee
The CoinsMemecoins are fusing with popular culture, and their influence will grow, says crypto pioneer Olaf Carlson-Wee
By Jeff John RobertsAugust 14, 2025
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