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40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs

Suzy Welch has some advice for people struggling to get hired.

By Jacqueline MunisMay 24, 2026
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BofA says you’ll be 10x more productive with AI. Ignore the 0.1% result so far
By Nick LichtenbergMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief
The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
By Magdalena Del Valle and BloombergMay 23, 2026
U.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn
U.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
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Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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HealthThe quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away
By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Health500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Travel & LeisureThe travel industry has been taking body blows. Here comes an airport ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyInvestors are writing off any move from the Fed this month. Collapsing talks in Iran have sealed the deal
By Eleanor PringleApril 13, 2026
  •  The world’s 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire
    Economy The world’s 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire
    By Jacqueline MunisApril 9, 2026
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PoliticsAs the U.S. Navy attempts to take control of the Strait of Hormuz today, Trump asks the Pope to shut up
By Jim EdwardsApril 13, 2026
Hungarian voters oust Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump and Putin, despite late campaign push from JD Vance
EuropeHungarian voters oust Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump and Putin, despite late campaign push from JD Vance
By Justin Spike, Sam McNeil and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
Iran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll
EconomyIran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll
By Jason MaApril 12, 2026
In 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
AsiaIn 2011, Barack Obama said it was time to ‘pivot’ to Asia. But 15 years later, the U.S. is still at war in the Middle East
By Didi Tang and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
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Economy‘Almost unmanageable’: Raising a child in the U.S. now costs more than $300,000
By Jacqueline MunisApril 12, 2026
  • Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin
    EnergyOnly five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin
    By Eva RoytburgApril 9, 2026
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EnergyHaiti stares down starvation as Iran War drives 200,000 into acute food emergency status
By Evens Sanon, Danica Coto and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
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Economy‘I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting more expensive’: New car prices are up 30% over 6 years
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
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EconomyTurns out the American middle class didn’t die. It got richer—and felt poorer
By Nick LichtenbergApril 12, 2026
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Economy‘People are trying to be creative’: Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans
By Sasha RogelbergApril 12, 2026
JD Vance leaves Pakistan after marathon talks with Iran end without a deal as Tehran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
PoliticsJD Vance leaves Pakistan after marathon talks with Iran end without a deal as Tehran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
By Munir Ahmed, E. Eduardo Castillo, Samy Magdy, Cara Anna, Ben Finley, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
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    EnergyA global food emergency: Why the closed Strait of Hormuz puts half the world’s calories at risk
    By Aya S. Chacar and The ConversationApril 9, 2026
The petrodollar faces increased risk, but a petroyuan is ‘far-fetched’ as fears of U.S. losing superpower status are overhyped, strategist says
EconomyThe petrodollar faces increased risk, but a petroyuan is ‘far-fetched’ as fears of U.S. losing superpower status are overhyped, strategist says
By Jason MaApril 11, 2026
Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out
EconomyAverage price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out
By Alexa St. John and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
Boeing’s moon rocket faces uncertain future under Trump’s NASA
PoliticsBoeing’s moon rocket faces uncertain future under Trump’s NASA
By Sana Pashankar and BloombergApril 11, 2026
Some of cheapest fuel can be found on Native American reservations as tribes are exempt from state gas taxes
EnergySome of cheapest fuel can be found on Native American reservations as tribes are exempt from state gas taxes
By Mead Gruver and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
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EnergyOver a third of Ireland’s fuel stations are empty and truck and tractor drivers are protesting nationwide
By Brian Melley and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
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Real EstateThe ‘affordability economy’ has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sunbelt, soaring in the Rust Belt
By Shawn TullyApril 11, 2026
Fed seeks details on U.S. banks’ exposure to private credit firms
BankingFed seeks details on U.S. banks’ exposure to private credit firms
By Katanga Johnson, Dawn Lim, Silla Brush, Lydia Beyoud and BloombergApril 10, 2026
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EconomyInflation goes up by a whopping monthly rate of nearly 1%—and it’s hitting you at the grocery store and gas station
By Catherina Gioino and Eva RoytburgApril 10, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s gift to China: a booming market for cheap, state-of-the-art EVs amid the Iran War
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentSeeking to save Gen Z from foreign influence, China has quietly banned K-Pop for a full decade
By Ken Moritsugu, Juwon Park and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
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North AmericaWhy Chinese immigrants to America love Chick-fil-A so much
By Fu Ting and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
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EnergyBiggest jump in gas prices in 60 years, biggest jump in inflation since Biden: CPI carnage in March
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 10, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 10, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 10, 2026
‘Downward mobility is incredibly radicalizing’: The college bargain is broken. What comes next could reshape America
Economy‘Downward mobility is incredibly radicalizing’: The college bargain is broken. What comes next could reshape America
By Nick LichtenbergApril 10, 2026
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.
EconomyThe next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in its lap: Social Security’s impending insolvency and no plan for the national debt
By Eleanor PringleApril 10, 2026
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EconomyU.S. and Iran begin peace talks as Trump’s White House goes to war against the media, insider traders, and the Pope
By Jim EdwardsApril 10, 2026
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EconomyThe job market is so bad, workers now think they have worse odds of finding a role than during the pandemic
By Jake AngeloApril 10, 2026
A view of a bus shelter at Pennsylvania Avenue and 22nd Street NW where an electronic billboard and a poster display the current U.S. National debt per person and as a nation at 38 Trillion dollars on October 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy‘We owe it to the next generation’ to get national debt under control, says think tank boss, as U.S. borrowing hits $1.2 trillion in just six months
By Eleanor PringleApril 10, 2026
‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power
Economy‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power
By Nick LichtenbergApril 10, 2026
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