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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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HealthWhat Is NMN: Everything You Need to Know From Experts
By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
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Personal FinanceBest certificates of deposit (CDs) for April 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
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By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026
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ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance speaks while seated on stage at an energy conference in Houston.
FeaturesAs the oil industry freezes up, ConocoPhillips CEO warns against cutting production too fast: ‘Don’t whipsaw this thing too hard right now’
By Jordan BlumMay 8, 2025
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    EnvironmentTop US solar firm sees stock plunge after big guidance drop from ‘significant challenges’ of Trump tariffs
    By Jordan BlumApril 30, 2025
Trump calls Fed Chairman Powell a ‘fool’ but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason
EconomyTrump calls Fed Chairman Powell a ‘fool’ but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 8, 2025
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EconomyGold holds drop as Powell says Fed in no hurry to adjust rates
By Yvonne Yue Li and BloombergMay 7, 2025
Alexander Lacik stands over a display case and has a group of people around him, listening to him speak.
RetailPandora CEO says producing jewelry in America ‘simply won’t work’: ‘I can’t find that amount of talent that actually has this craft experience in the U.S.’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2025
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PoliticsU.S. and China officials agree on first high-level trade talks since Trump announced tariffs
By Zeke Miller, Fatima Hussein, Didi Tang and The Associated PressMay 7, 2025
A car dealer shows prospective buyers a Toyota truck in a dealership lot.
RetailAmericans rushing to buy cars might get stuck with high interest rates and bad loan terms
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2025
  • Stocks close mixed on news of GDP decline, recession fears grow
    FinanceStocks close mixed on news of GDP decline, recession fears grow
    By Alicia AdamczykApril 30, 2025
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EconomyU.S. student loan rate set to be 6.39%, extending borrower squeeze
By Claire Ballentine and BloombergMay 6, 2025
A cargo ship carrying foreign trade containers in China
EconomyTrump’s tariffs have reportedly caused an up to 50% plummet in exports at some ports, and goods expected to arrive in the next month ‘simply won’t’
By Paolo ConfinoMay 6, 2025
U.K., India seal trade deal amid fallout of Trump tariff wars
EconomyU.K., India seal trade deal amid fallout of Trump tariff wars
By Shruti Srivastava, Joe Mayes and BloombergMay 6, 2025
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FinanceStocks sink as AI mania dies down and companies scrub their forecasts due to economic uncertainty
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressMay 6, 2025
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EconomyU.S. trade deficit widens to a record on pre-tariff drug imports
By Mark Niquette and BloombergMay 6, 2025
  • A man leans over and reaches for a bottle while standing in front of a shelf on medications.
    EconomyTariffs threaten a pharmaceuticals shortage, as 95% of ibuprofen comes from China
    By Sasha RogelbergApril 30, 2025
Donald Trump, walking on grass, points his index finger in the air.
EconomyTrump’s 100% movie tariff could backfire and trigger the ‘biggest risk’ for U.S. studios, analyst warns
By Sasha RogelbergMay 5, 2025
Treasury secretary touts ‘golden age economy’ in Milken speech but says little on tariffs
FinanceTreasury secretary touts ‘golden age economy’ in Milken speech but says little on tariffs
By Jeff John RobertsMay 5, 2025
First-year baby expenses already top $20,000, and tariffs are adding to the bill as China dominates key imports
EconomyFirst-year baby expenses already top $20,000, and tariffs are adding to the bill as China dominates key imports
By Jason MaMay 5, 2025
Meet the man Warren Buffett trusts with his $1.2 trillion empire
NewslettersMeet the man Warren Buffett trusts with his $1.2 trillion empire
By Ruth Umoh and Lily Mae LazarusMay 5, 2025
Map shows the top North American shale oil and gas basins
FeaturesAs the mighty Permian Basin slows, Canada stands to rise in the shale oil and gas world
By Jordan BlumMay 5, 2025
Trump pushes back on recession warnings: ‘the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy’
EconomyTrump pushes back on recession warnings: ‘the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy’
By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressMay 4, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett at the 'Becoming Warren Buffett' World Premiere
EconomyBuffett warned about trade deficits in a 2003 Fortune op-ed and proposed ‘import certificates’ but says trade should not be a weapon
By Stuart DyosMay 3, 2025
OPEC+ agrees to another supply surge in June to deepen oil rout
EconomyOPEC+ agrees to another supply surge in June to deepen oil rout
By Grant Smith, Salma El Wardany, Nayla Razzouk and BloombergMay 3, 2025
Stocks climb back to ‘Liberation Day’ levels after surprise jobs report
EconomyStocks climb back to ‘Liberation Day’ levels after surprise jobs report
By Ben WeissMay 2, 2025
A picture of people milling about and talking with recruiters at a job fair with a "Now Hiring" sign in the background.
FinanceTrump got a strong jobs report, but not in the way he necessarily wanted
By Greg McKennaMay 2, 2025
Donald Trump at podium
PoliticsTrump’s 2026 budget claws back $163 billion in domestic spending while boosting national security
By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 2, 2025
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SuccessU.S. Secretary of Commerce says the ‘new model’ is factory jobs for life—for you, your kids, and your grandkids
By Emma BurleighMay 2, 2025
Warren Buffett could finally address Trump’s tariffs at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. Here’s how to watch for free – and without cable.
FinanceWarren Buffett could finally address Trump’s tariffs at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. Here’s how to watch for free – and without cable.
By Chris MorrisMay 2, 2025
Sign reads: "The comeback starts soon! Now hiring"
EconomyEmployers hired steadily in April, unfazed by tariff announcements
By Irina IvanovaMay 2, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru attends a join press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not pictured) at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 9, 2025.
PoliticsJapan prepared to use its role as America’s largest creditor as leverage in Trump trade talks
By Christiaan HetznerMay 2, 2025
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EconomyInside Washington’s tech summit, Silicon Valley’s elite gently make the case for skilled immigration to keep an edge in the AI arms race
By Paolo ConfinoMay 2, 2025
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FinanceStocks close higher as tech giants report profits and expansion plans
By Irina IvanovaMay 1, 2025
A McDonald's worker scoops fries into a container.
RetailMcDonald’s CEO warns the fast-food giant is ‘not immune’ to economic volatility after worst sales slump since 2020
By Sasha RogelbergMay 1, 2025
The CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead
LeadershipThe CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead
By Azure GilmanMay 1, 2025
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