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A Yale economist says AGI won’t automate most jobs—because they’re not worth the trouble

Pascual Restrepo’s new NBER paper argues it’s not about what AI can do. It’s about what AI will bother doing—and most human work doesn’t make the cut.

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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Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes

By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026

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Jamie Dimon says the U.S. was right to go to war with Iran: ‘Why the Western world put up with all these proxy wars for 45 years is kind of beyond me’

By Tristan BoveApril 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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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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AI AI’s next frontier is the real world

By Alex IsraelApril 4, 2026

Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home

Innovation Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home

By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026

Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs

Travel & Leisure Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs

By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026

At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’

Politics At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’

By Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026

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Cybersecurity Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and ‘it’s the tip of the iceberg’

By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026

6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts

Health 6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts

By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026

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Health What Is NMN: Everything You Need to Know From Experts

By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026

Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for April 2026

Personal Finance Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for April 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026

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American flag blowing in the wind as an airplane flies in the sky above.

Travel & Leisure Buried in Trump’s beautiful bill is a new $250 fee on travelers to the U.S. Estimates project it could cut the federal deficit by nearly $30 billion

By Nino PaoliJuly 19, 2025

Economy The U.S. debt outlook is so dire it now resembles the student loan crisis, former White House economic adviser says
By Jason MaJuly 12, 2025

Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell

Economy Fed officials grow more outspoken—and split—over interest rate cuts

By Paolo ConfinoJuly 18, 2025

6 in 10 Americans say Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will help the rich and hurt the poor in new poll

Politics 6 in 10 Americans say Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will help the rich and hurt the poor in new poll

By Leah Askarinam, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2025

Brazil’s President Lula calls Trump’s 50% tariff threat over Bolsonaro’s trial ‘unacceptable blackmail’

Politics Brazil’s President Lula calls Trump’s 50% tariff threat over Bolsonaro’s trial ‘unacceptable blackmail’

By AFPJuly 18, 2025

Fed board member and possible Powell replacement says bank should cut rate this month because growth is slowing ‘significantly’

Economy Fed board member and possible Powell replacement says bank should cut rate this month because growth is slowing ‘significantly’

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressJuly 18, 2025

Donald Trump, sitting at his desk, point in front of him.

Economy Trump’s bid to add cane sugar to Coke would cost America thousands of agricultural jobs, trade group warns

By Sasha RogelbergJuly 17, 2025

Economy Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico as letter-writing blitz hits top U.S. trade partners
By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressJuly 12, 2025

The economy enters its budget shopping era, with consumers doubling down on value even as they ramp up spending

Economy The economy enters its budget shopping era, with consumers doubling down on value even as they ramp up spending

By Irina IvanovaJuly 17, 2025

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Economy Trump’s tariffs are turning into a ‘mosaic’ that will be ‘idiosyncratic,’ Morgan Stanley says, projecting a $2.7 trillion haul over 10 years

By Nick Lichtenberg and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 17, 2025

Kinder Morgan chairman Richard Kinder sits and speaks during a Houston energy conference in 2015.

Leadership Kinder Morgan kicks off oil and gas earnings season with a bullish outlook, in part thanks to thirsty data centers

By Jordan BlumJuly 17, 2025

Long lines in a crowded grocery store

Finance The safety net companies put in place for themselves to stave off higher prices induced by tariffs is fraying

By Paolo ConfinoJuly 17, 2025

American firms in China report record-low new investment plans for 2025, and doubts about their profitability

Finance American firms in China report record-low new investment plans for 2025, and doubts about their profitability

By The Associated PressJuly 17, 2025

Economy Markets wobble after Trump threatens Canada with 35% tariff over alleged ‘flow of Fentanyl’
By Ben WeissJuly 11, 2025

Germany rejects EU proposal for €2 trillion budget

Politics Germany rejects EU proposal for €2 trillion budget

By Michael Nienaber, Jorge Valero, Lyubov Pronina and BloombergJuly 17, 2025

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Politics EU works on ‘most ambitious ever’ $2.3 trillion budget as Belgian farmers protest outside, throwing boots at parliament

By Lorne Cook and The Associated PressJuly 17, 2025

Germany and France vow to help Europe’s startups tap financing

Politics Germany and France vow to help Europe’s startups tap financing

By Zoe Schneeweiss and BloombergJuly 16, 2025

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Economy Home sellers are so fed up with cutting listing prices they’re just yanking their homes off the market altogether

By Sydney LakeJuly 16, 2025

Trump gathers 11 GOP rebels in Oval Office to save ‘crypto week’ and GENIUS Act

Economy Trump gathers 11 GOP rebels in Oval Office to save ‘crypto week’ and GENIUS Act

By Joey Cappelletti and The Associated PressJuly 16, 2025

Tim Cook throws up a peace sign

Tech Apple is pre-bunkering against China with its $500 million deal to buy American rare-earth magnets

By Dave Smith and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 15, 2025

Volvo takes a $1.2 billion hit due to U.S. tariffs and production delays

Politics Volvo takes a $1.2 billion hit due to U.S. tariffs and production delays

By AFPJuly 15, 2025

Ignore ‘Sell America’ call, says J.P. Morgan investment strategy boss—neither tariffs nor national debt are enough to clip the wings of U.S. dominance

Economy Ignore ‘Sell America’ call, says J.P. Morgan investment strategy boss—neither tariffs nor national debt are enough to clip the wings of U.S. dominance

By Eleanor PringleJuly 15, 2025

Donald Trump bangs a gavel as a group of legislators around him applaud.

Economy For the first time in 50 years, the U.S. will likely experience negative net migration, shrinking the U.S. workforce—and economic growth by extension

By Sasha RogelbergJuly 15, 2025

Stock markets are rewarding Trump’s new tariff threats with the S&P hovering near its record high

Finance Stock markets are rewarding Trump’s new tariff threats with the S&P hovering near its record high

By Irina IvanovaJuly 14, 2025

Gen Z can’t afford a house on their own—so they’re buying with friends and family

Economy Gen Z can’t afford a house on their own—so they’re buying with friends and family

By Sydney LakeJuly 14, 2025

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Economy How Gen Z killed cereal: ‘They are going about breakfast in a different way than Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers’

By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJuly 14, 2025

resident Donald Trump participates in a round table event at the Hill Country Youth Event Center to discuss last week's flash flooding on July 11, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. Trump traveled to Texas one week after flash flooding along the Guadalupe River swept through cities, mobile home parks and summer camps, killing 120 people.

Economy Markets are preparing for an international game of tariff bluff—but President Trump may no longer need to back down

By Eleanor PringleJuly 14, 2025

‘There’s a hesitancy to hire people just to lay them off in the near future’: Tariff turmoil extends manufacturing’s 3-year slump

Economy ‘There’s a hesitancy to hire people just to lay them off in the near future’: Tariff turmoil extends manufacturing’s 3-year slump

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressJuly 14, 2025

China exports surge 5.8% in June as business rush through orders during U.S. tariff reprieve

Economy China exports surge 5.8% in June as business rush through orders during U.S. tariff reprieve

By Elaine Kurtenbach and The Associated PressJuly 14, 2025

EU official says bloc to explore Asia pacts as U.S. tariffs loom

Politics EU official says bloc to explore Asia pacts as U.S. tariffs loom

By Aaron Clark, Shery Ahn and BloombergJuly 14, 2025

EU finance ministers rattle sabers at Trump as they seek a final deal: ‘If you want peace, you have to prepare for war’

Politics EU finance ministers rattle sabers at Trump as they seek a final deal: ‘If you want peace, you have to prepare for war’

By Sam McNeil and The Associated PressJuly 14, 2025

Monetary policy at the world’s most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

Economy Monetary policy at the world’s most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

By Jason MaJuly 13, 2025

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Politics A $100 billion mystery is unfolding on tariffs and inflation and economists are cracking the case

By Irina IvanovaJuly 13, 2025

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