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Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes

The travel icon and millionaire welcomed Washington’s new 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million.

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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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
Depressed worker feel tried after overwork and disappointed for his job or being fired.
The jobs report looks good ‘for the wrong reasons,’ top economist warns: It’s hiding how many Americans are giving up
By Eva RoytburgApril 3, 2026
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon
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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Bernie Sanders calls out Bezos, Musk, Bloomberg, and Buffett in billionaire tax push: ‘The richest people in America have never ever had it so good’
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
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Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home
InnovationArtemis 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 & LeisureChecking 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’
PoliticsAt 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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CybersecurityInternet 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
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Health6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts
By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026
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By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
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Participants of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Summit, including finance leaders and heads of international financial institutions, gather and prepare for the official family photo in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on May 21, 2025.
FinanceCentral banks have dumped $48 billion in Treasuries as foreign wealth officials divorce the dollar
By Greg McKennaJune 18, 2025
  • President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shake hands during Trump's visit to Riyadh.
    EconomyThe global oil and gas industry is ‘deteriorating,’ says top credit ratings agency
    By Jordan BlumJune 11, 2025
Legal experts and economists sound the alarm over the EU’s sustainability rules rollback
EconomyLegal experts and economists sound the alarm over the EU’s sustainability rules rollback
By David VetterJune 18, 2025
One kilo gold bricks in the vault of the pro aurum Goldhaus on February 19, 2013 in Munich.
FinanceCentral banks expect to swap out more of their U.S. dollar reserves for gold as greenback’s safe-haven status weakens
By Christiaan HetznerJune 17, 2025
Electric cars lose appeal with new drivers, Shell survey finds
TechElectric cars lose appeal with new drivers, Shell survey finds
By Mitchell Ferman and BloombergJune 17, 2025
A new wrinkle for executive comp at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs could become the norm across finance
FinanceA new wrinkle for executive comp at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs could become the norm across finance
By Greg McKennaJune 17, 2025
Steve Schwarzman stands in front of a Blackstone labeled podium in London.
Finance‘One person’s pessimism is another person’s opportunity’: Inside Blackstone’s $500 billion bet on Europe
By Ryan HoggJune 17, 2025
  • President Donald Trump shakes hands with Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins during Atkins' swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    FinanceTrump’s SEC will buoy ‘aggressive innovation,’ Webull president says: ‘Boundaries are going to be tested’
    By Greg McKennaJune 11, 2025
Investigative officials stand at the site of Air India Boeing 787 which crashed on June 13, 2025 in Ahmedabad, India.
FinanceAir India crash seen triggering $475 million in insurance claims
By Saikat Das, Mihir Mishra and BloombergJune 16, 2025
Fire and smoke rise into the night sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot.
Middle EastWhat the Iran/Israel conflict means for U.S. energy prices going forward
By Jordan BlumJune 16, 2025
Gene Seroka stands in front of the Port of Los Angeles and looks to his left.
EconomyPort of LA imports fell nearly 20% in May, and it may mean higher prices and fewer choices on back-to-school and Halloween items
By Sasha RogelbergJune 16, 2025
Economists predict Germany will return to growth this year
EconomyEconomists predict Germany will return to growth this year
By Mark Schroers, Harumi Ichikura and BloombergJune 16, 2025
Wilbur Ross, former U.S. commerce secretary, listens as U.S. President Donald Trump
EconomyExclusive: Trump’s fixation with 90-day pauses is less about foreign governments, and more about signing deals by mid-terms, says his former commerce secretary
By Eleanor PringleJune 16, 2025
  • Trump administration can keep collecting its tariffs while legal challenges continue, federal appeals court rules
    EconomyTrump administration can keep collecting its tariffs while legal challenges continue, federal appeals court rules
    By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressJune 11, 2025
Fed on hold leaves Wall Street asking what it will take to cut interest rates
EconomyFed on hold leaves Wall Street asking what it will take to cut interest rates
By Jonnelle Marte, Ye Xie and BloombergJune 15, 2025
Harvard graduates dressed in red and black robes sit during their commencement ceremony.
FinanceAs Harvard’s and Yale’s private equity holdings go on sale, buyers can use this technique for 1,000% windfalls. ‘It makes your brain melt’
By Greg McKennaJune 15, 2025
Energy markets are poised to be the next battlefield in the spiraling Israel-Iran conflict
EconomyEnergy markets are poised to be the next battlefield in the spiraling Israel-Iran conflict
By Jason MaJune 14, 2025
Oil prices jump and Dow plummets 1.8% after Israel’s attack on Iran stokes fears of wider war
FinanceOil prices jump and Dow plummets 1.8% after Israel’s attack on Iran stokes fears of wider war
By Stan Choe, David McHugh, Jiang Junzhe and The Associated PressJune 13, 2025
U.S. data quality has been declining for years. Now Trump’s cutbacks are leading economists to question its figures
PoliticsU.S. data quality has been declining for years. Now Trump’s cutbacks are leading economists to question its figures
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 13, 2025
Israel’s attacks on Iran may keep Fed rate cuts on hold, just as inflation was looking better
EconomyIsrael’s attacks on Iran may keep Fed rate cuts on hold, just as inflation was looking better
By Jason MaJune 13, 2025
Former U.S. President and current Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks about the economy, inflation, and manufacturing during a campaign event at Alro Steel.
FinanceOil prices surge after Israel’s attack on Iran. Trump urges Iran to ‘make a deal before there is nothing left’
By Christiaan HetznerJune 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross speak
EconomyExclusive: Trump’s tariff deal ‘quietly’ added 10% raise which nobody is complaining about anymore, says his former commerce secretary 
By Eleanor PringleJune 13, 2025
US President Donald Trump speaks about the upcoming wildfire and hurricane seasons in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2025.
EconomyTrump says he won’t fire Powell, but again demands rate cut
By Justin Sink and BloombergJune 12, 2025
Stocks scoot higher on low inflation numbers, but Boeing sinks after fatal Air India disaster
FinanceStocks scoot higher on low inflation numbers, but Boeing sinks after fatal Air India disaster
By Irina IvanovaJune 12, 2025
Rep. Billy Long
EconomyEx-congressman and auctioneer Billy Long once sought to abolish the IRS. Now he’s leading it
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressJune 12, 2025
JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon
EconomyJamie Dimon says inflation will go up and employment will shift down as economy ‘deteriorates’ amid shifting ‘tectonic plates’
By Eleanor PringleJune 12, 2025
Man walking by a jack in the box with a "now hiring" sign
EconomyRecurring jobless claims spike to highest level since 2021 at 1.96 million
By Paolo ConfinoJune 12, 2025
A woman squeezes through a door with her chicken sandwich as she exits a Dave's Hot Chicken with a line going out the door.
SuccessA high school dropout ‘manifested’ Dave’s Hot Chicken. The chain’s CEO says ‘grit’ and ‘luck’ took it from a $900 small business to a $1 billion empire
By Greg McKennaJune 12, 2025
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PoliticsTariffs are 10x higher than before Trump. Companies will have to absorb the pain because consumers are ‘tapped out,’ investment manager says
By Irina IvanovaJune 12, 2025
New grads are struggling to find jobs and they’re being locked out of the labor market because of 3 key factors 
EconomyNew grads are struggling to find jobs and they’re being locked out of the labor market because of 3 key factors 
By Brit MorseJune 12, 2025
The first, next-generation fuel rods are installed at the Plant Vogtle nuclear complex in Georgia.
FeaturesSouthern Co. quietly makes next-gen nuclear fuel history in Georgia
By Alexander C. KaufmanJune 12, 2025
World Bank warns the global economy is barreling toward its weakest decade in 50 years
EconomyWorld Bank warns the global economy is barreling toward its weakest decade in 50 years
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 12, 2025
President Donald Trump at a press conference in June.
EconomyStocks dip despite Trump’s notice of ‘DONE’ deal with China and better-than-expected inflation data
By Ben WeissJune 11, 2025
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