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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns

Trump’s proposal would be “by far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in the post-WWII era,” the CRFB said.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about
By Jake AngeloApril 2, 2026
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Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift
By Carlos GarciaApril 2, 2026
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The Iran war is effectively ‘a tax’ on U.S. households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
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After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
Traders signal offers in the S&P options trading pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange on March 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Markets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption
By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
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With an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
NewslettersWith an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
By Alexei OreskovicApril 3, 2026
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NewslettersLeaders push for a ‘Manhattan Project’ and public-private solutions around AI and labor
By Diane BradyApril 3, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
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InnovationGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai says we’re just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
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SuccessThe world’s wealthiest families adopt these 7 key habits for success, according to JPMorgan
By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says
Personal FinanceWhat it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says
By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026
Cyprus and Ireland top list of best places to retire—as boomers are forced to ‘unretire’, the only real solution is to move abroad
SuccessCyprus and Ireland top list of best places to retire—as boomers are forced to ‘unretire’, the only real solution is to move abroad
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 3, 2026
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EnergyTrump promised to fill America’s oil reserves ‘right to the top.’ A year later, oil has exceeded $100 and they’re still less than 60% full
By Tristan BoveMarch 9, 2026
  • OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla believes AI will be able to do 80% of all jobs by 2030. Here’s how life could be affordable after mass unemployment
    AIOpenAI investor Vinod Khosla believes AI will be able to do 80% of all jobs by 2030. Here’s how life could be affordable after mass unemployment
    By Nick LichtenbergMarch 6, 2026
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AIPeople really hate AI but not as much as Iran—or Democrats
By Jake AngeloMarch 9, 2026
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Middle EastInvestors priced in a 6-week Iraq War, but it lasted 8 years and cost $3 trillion. They’re doing it again
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 9, 2026
The ‘Singapore-washing’ strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots
RetailThe ‘Singapore-washing’ strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots
By Angelica AngMarch 9, 2026
Odds of a stock market meltdown with 1970s-style stagflation jump to 35% this year, veteran strategist warns
EconomyOdds of a stock market meltdown with 1970s-style stagflation jump to 35% this year, veteran strategist warns
By Jason MaMarch 9, 2026
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PoliticsTravelers wait as long as 3 hours in Houston airport on partial government shutdown
By Becky Bohrer and The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
  • Nearly 1,000 workers laid off at SK Battery plant in Georgia as companies cancel EVs and Trump Admin eliminates auto company incentives
    Future of WorkNearly 1,000 workers laid off at SK Battery plant in Georgia as companies cancel EVs and Trump Admin eliminates auto company incentives
    By The Associated Press, Jeff Amy and Alexa St. JohnMarch 6, 2026
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EnergyThe Iran oil shock is really bad for countries in a region where cars and roads transport almost all food: Africa
By The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
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EnergyDow, Nasdaq, S&P all falling as oil spikes briefly over $120 per barrel
By Elaine Kurtenbach, Matt Ott and The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
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EconomyMeet the African cocoa farmers who are letting their crops rot because the commodity price has fallen so much
By Edward Acquah, Ope Adetayo and The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
Oil over $100, markets in free fall, and Iran’s new supreme leader is Trump’s ‘worst case’ scenario
EnergyOil over $100, markets in free fall, and Iran’s new supreme leader is Trump’s ‘worst case’ scenario
By Jim EdwardsMarch 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump salutes during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
EconomyWhen it comes to the war in Iran don’t go betting on the TACO trade, says top J.P. Morgan investment strategist
By Eleanor PringleMarch 9, 2026
  • A Minneapolis Fed report details how much Trump’s immigration crackdown hurt businesses and workers: ‘There are not any people to hire’
    EconomyA Minneapolis Fed report details how much Trump’s immigration crackdown hurt businesses and workers: ‘There are not any people to hire’
    By Jason MaMarch 6, 2026
Oil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea’s KOSPI taking the biggest hit
EconomyOil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea’s KOSPI taking the biggest hit
By Angelica AngMarch 9, 2026
Oil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
EconomyOil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
Asia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap
CommentaryAsia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap
By Naina Subberwal BatraMarch 8, 2026
Here’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
EconomyHere’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
U.S. considers idea of special operation to seize Iran’s uranium
PoliticsU.S. considers idea of special operation to seize Iran’s uranium
By Jonathan Tirone, Donato Paolo Mancini, Josh Wingrove and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
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Energy‘Nightmare scenario’ looms as global markets head for the biggest oil output disruption in history, top energy guru warns
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
Oil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
EnergyOil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
By Yongchang Chin and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
Trump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
EconomyTrump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Joseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
AIJoseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
By Catherina GioinoMarch 8, 2026
UAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
EnergyUAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
By Fiona MacDonald, Anthony Di Paola and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
PoliticsThe U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
By Emma Burrows and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
Saudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
PoliticsSaudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
By Donato Paolo Mancini, Fiona MacDonald, Samy Adghirni, Sam Dagher and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
Regular gasoline is now $3.41 a gallon, up 43 cents since Trump launched his war on Iran, as oil prices soar 36% from a week ago
EnergyRegular gasoline is now $3.41 a gallon, up 43 cents since Trump launched his war on Iran, as oil prices soar 36% from a week ago
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
As Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
PoliticsAs Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
With little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
PoliticsWith little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
By Hallie Golden, Rio Yamat, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
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AI‘Society needs radical restructuring’: AI seems to hate ‘the grind’ of hard work as much as you
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 7, 2026
The unexpected 92,000 drop in payrolls is a clue we might be reading the AI jobs narrative all wrong
AIThe unexpected 92,000 drop in payrolls is a clue we might be reading the AI jobs narrative all wrong
By Shawn TullyMarch 7, 2026
An explosion in Tehran.
EnergyOil and gas shutdowns in Iraq and Kuwait widen the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, while the U.S. lines up insurance and naval escorts in response
By Jordan BlumMarch 7, 2026
Nobel laureate Joe Stiglitz says not only can AI take your job, it’ll make the ‘tech bro’ class richer while doing so
AINobel laureate Joe Stiglitz says not only can AI take your job, it’ll make the ‘tech bro’ class richer while doing so
By Catherina GioinoMarch 6, 2026
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