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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
A woman working alone in an office
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
6 Best Vitamins to Boost Energy (2026): Top Recommendations From Experts
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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RetailAmericans are ‘doom-spending’ as a result of Trump’s trade policy, new report reveals
By Stuart DyosApril 25, 2025
  • Scott Kirby, chief executive officer of United Airines Holdings Inc., during the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Monday, March 10, 2025.
    EconomyUnited Airlines plans for two outcomes in the economic fog — weaker but stable and full-blown recession
    By Amanda GerutApril 15, 2025
Lorenzo Simonelli speaks while seated during a panel at the CERAWeek conference in Houston.
FeaturesHow Trump’s promise of ‘Drill, baby, drill’ faded to ‘Delay, baby, delay’ for oil companies
By Jordan BlumApril 25, 2025
Huge decline at L.A. port is a hit to truckers—and a stark warning of coming tariff damage
FinanceHuge decline at L.A. port is a hit to truckers—and a stark warning of coming tariff damage
By Jeff John RobertsApril 25, 2025
Stocks surge for 3rd straight day on hopes of tariff progress
FinanceStocks surge for 3rd straight day on hopes of tariff progress
By Irina IvanovaApril 24, 2025
A Southwest Airlines jet in the air
EconomySouthwest CEO says the U.S. airline industry is already in a recession
By Mary Schlangenstein and BloombergApril 24, 2025
Half of Americans are very worried the U.S. is headed toward a recession—and point the finger to Trump’s tariffs
EconomyHalf of Americans are very worried the U.S. is headed toward a recession—and point the finger to Trump’s tariffs
By Josh Boak, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux and The Associated PressApril 24, 2025
  • CEO at $40 billion contractor raked in millions last year—plus perks like private jet trips and social club fees
    FinanceCEO at $40 billion contractor raked in millions last year—plus perks like private jet trips and social club fees
    By Alena BotrosApril 15, 2025
A man with a brown paper bag walks out of a Chipotle store.
RetailChipotle CEO warns ‘the consumer is sitting on the sideline,’ leading to the chain’s first same-store sales decline since 2020
By Sasha RogelbergApril 24, 2025
Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’
EconomyScott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’
By Alena BotrosApril 23, 2025
UPS founder’s nonprofit is ramping up donations to $130 million to fill a ‘void’ left by Trump’s policy changes
EconomyUPS founder’s nonprofit is ramping up donations to $130 million to fill a ‘void’ left by Trump’s policy changes
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressApril 23, 2025
Two Halliburton employees, clad in red coveralls, work at a pressure pumping, or fracking, operation in the Permian Basin.
FeaturesHalliburton CEO sees ‘more risk’ to company’s outlook than 3 months ago
By Jordan BlumApril 22, 2025
A phone using Google Maps searches for "Gulf of Mexico," but the map returns "Gulf of America"
FeaturesAs Big Oil producers start exploring again, the Gulf of Mexico is making a comeback with new projects from Chevron, Shell, and BP
By Jordan BlumApril 22, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump
    PoliticsThe White House pressed for fast negotiations with its shock and awe tariffs. Now it can’t drum up enough interest from a ‘first mover’
    By Eleanor PringleApril 15, 2025
Protesters holding a sign walk across Harvard Yard.
EconomyTrump’s feud with Harvard has fueled a ‘wealth spiral effect’ that could spook ultra-wealthy Boston residents into spending less, policy expert says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 22, 2025
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EconomyGold rallies to record on trade war concerns and weaker dollar
By Yihui Xie and BloombergApril 20, 2025
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee
EconomyFollowing Trump’s attacks on Powell, Chicago Fed president Goolsbee warns against undermining the credibility of the Fed
By Sydney LakeApril 20, 2025
Threat to U.S. exceptionalism spurs rush for emerging local bonds
EconomyThreat to U.S. exceptionalism spurs rush for emerging local bonds
By Marcus Wong, Matthew Burgess, Srinivasan Sivabalan and BloombergApril 20, 2025
new parents shopping for stroller
EconomyNew parents are worried Trump’s tariffs will make having a baby prohibitively expensive. ‘Babies don’t stop being born because there’s tariffs’
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressApril 20, 2025
Jerome Powell walking off stage
EconomyFiring Powell would hurt the dollar and U.S. economy, France says
By Tara Patel and BloombergApril 19, 2025
Trump’s handling of tariffs and inflation nosedives his economic approval rating to the rock bottom of his entire presidential career
EconomyTrump’s handling of tariffs and inflation nosedives his economic approval rating to the rock bottom of his entire presidential career
By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2025
An aerial view of America’s only rare earths mine
EnvironmentAmerica’s only rare earths mine is hearing from lots of anxious companies: ‘Selling our valuable critical minerals under 125% tariffs is neither commercially rational nor aligned with America’s national interests’
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressApril 18, 2025
Mark Carney stands in front of two Canadian flags
PoliticsCanada’s prime minister says removing trade barriers with other countries will be far more beneficial than Trump’s tariffs could ever hope to be
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressApril 18, 2025
George Glass, America's ambassador to Japan, welcomes representatives from Tokyo
PoliticsAmerica’s new ambassador to Japan says he’s optimistic they can reach a deal over tariffs so both countries can ‘push back against a country like China’
By Mari Yamaguchi and The Associated PressApril 18, 2025
The U.S. trade deficit: It’s time to dump do-it-yourself economics and go back to basics
CommentaryThe U.S. trade deficit: It’s time to dump do-it-yourself economics and go back to basics
By Steve H. Hanke and Caleb HofmannApril 18, 2025
Trump doubles down on claim he can remove Fed chair Jerome Powell: ‘If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast’
PoliticsTrump doubles down on claim he can remove Fed chair Jerome Powell: ‘If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast’
By Christopher Rugaber, Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak and The Associated PressApril 17, 2025
IMF says global economy slowing on trade ‘reboot’ but avoiding recession
EconomyIMF says global economy slowing on trade ‘reboot’ but avoiding recession
By Ramsey Al-Rikabi and BloombergApril 17, 2025
Chart shows U.S. propane and ethane exports to China and the rest of the world
EconomyThe U.S. doesn’t export much crude oil or gas to China, but propane and ethane exports may be strangled by tariffs
By Jordan BlumApril 17, 2025
Stocks slide deeper into the red after Fed chair’s ‘stagflation’ warning reignites tariff fears
FinanceStocks slide deeper into the red after Fed chair’s ‘stagflation’ warning reignites tariff fears
By Irina IvanovaApril 16, 2025
How do U.S. firms track and pay tariffs? A plain-English guide
FinanceHow do U.S. firms track and pay tariffs? A plain-English guide
By Jeff John RobertsApril 16, 2025
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EconomyGold breaks $3,300 as expanding trade war bolsters haven demand
By Yihui Xie, Yvonne Yue Li, Jack Ryan and BloombergApril 16, 2025
Chart shows change in stock prices for companies with high exposure to new tariffs
FinanceThe 14 Fortune 500 stocks most exposed to the tariff war
By Sheryl EstradaApril 16, 2025
Crisis on the menu: How cut-price deals and fast food are reshaping France’s sacred lunch ideals
LifestyleCrisis on the menu: How cut-price deals and fast food are reshaping France’s sacred lunch ideals
By Alex LedsomApril 16, 2025
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