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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

“MAGA was told an untruth by Trump—no foreign wars, no adventurism,” Steve Hanke told Fortune. “This is a massive militarization.”

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
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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Only one U.S. university ranks in the world’s top 10 in STEM. Pfizer’s CEO is calling for change
By Preston ForeApril 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
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
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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
A person taking a supplement.
HealthWhat Is NMN: Everything You Need to Know From Experts
By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for April 2026
Personal FinanceBest certificates of deposit (CDs) for April 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
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HealthHers Hair Growth Review 2026: Pros, Cons, and More From Hands-On Testing
By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026
The Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Expert-Approved Advice
HealthThe Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Expert-Approved Advice
By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
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Two young men participate in a meeting.
SuccessMeet a 27-year-old software engineer who turned a 1.0 GPA in high school into a six-figure career at American Express
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 6, 2026
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    PoliticsGerman FA slaps down proposal to boycott World Cup as Trump rebuke: ‘debates on sports policy should be conducted internally and not in public’
    By Ciaran Fahey and The Associated PressFebruary 3, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentYour Super Bowl party can beat inflation, Wells Fargo says. Just double down on wings and guac and skip the beef
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 6, 2026
A woman holds up a peace sign as she runs in the New York City Marathon.
RetailGen Z’s latest status symbol is running a marathon—and it’s terrible news for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 6, 2026
Vice President JD Vance looking at a crowd during a speech.
North AmericaMetals are the new oil, JD Vance pitches to America: ‘There’s no realer thing than critical minerals’
By Tristan BoveFebruary 5, 2026
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EconomyTrump is giving the U.S. economy a $65 billion tax-refund shot in the arm, mostly for higher-income people, BofA says
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 5, 2026
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CommentaryKevin Warsh’s Fed criticisms make sense, but he’s got a ‘cleanest dirty shirt’ problem. Here’s the triple dilemma he faces
By Daniel J. ArbessFebruary 5, 2026
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    CommentaryWhile elites debate geopolitics, Americans are rethinking college in the search for economic mobility
    By Ed MitzenFebruary 3, 2026
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InvestingChina trader who made $3 billion on gold bets big against silver
By Alfred Cang, Jin Wu and BloombergFebruary 5, 2026
A woman sits and contemplates.
Future of WorkThis Gen Z woman applied for 1,000 jobs and offered to cut her own pay because she was ‘really broke and struggling.’ She’s not alone
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 5, 2026
The ‘dumb money’ steps in as traders lose $1 trillion on the realization that AI will eat tech companies first
InvestingThe ‘dumb money’ steps in as traders lose $1 trillion on the realization that AI will eat tech companies first
By Jim EdwardsFebruary 5, 2026
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InvestingS&P rings up 5th loss in 6 days as tech stocks drag index down, led by AMD’s 17.3% drop
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026
Pinterest cracks down on dissent, fires engineers for an internal layoff tool as AI shake-ups keep employees on edge and in line
AIPinterest cracks down on dissent, fires engineers for an internal layoff tool as AI shake-ups keep employees on edge and in line
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 4, 2026
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    EconomyIndia tight-lipped on true scope of Trump, Modi trade deal as lawmakers seek details
    By Rajesh Roy and The Associated PressFebruary 3, 2026
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EconomyScott Bessent’s ‘gotcha’ moment on Trump’s tariffs and inflation: He denies writing ‘tariffs are inflationary’ in letter to hedge fund investors
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 4, 2026
Ray Dalio, wearing a suit and sitting in a beige chair, speaks and gestures with his hand.
InvestingRay Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink’ of a capital war of weaponizing money—and gold is the best way for people to protect themselves
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 4, 2026
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North AmericaJeff Bezos’ mass layoffs at the Washington Post a ‘case study in near-instant, self-inflicted brand destruction,’ former editor says
By David Bauder and The Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026
PepsiCo is cutting prices for snacks like Doritos by ‘up to 15%’ to appease customers pinched by the K-shaped economy
RetailPepsiCo is cutting prices for snacks like Doritos by ‘up to 15%’ to appease customers pinched by the K-shaped economy
By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewFebruary 4, 2026
Young woman dressed in a suit completing an online payment with her credit card
EconomyHaving a college degree still matters for being one of the wealthier Americans, New York Fed says
By Tristan BoveFebruary 4, 2026
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AIPalmer Luckey says AI will make hardware so cheap you’ll be able to buy a ‘Ford F-150 for $1,000’
By Jake AngeloFebruary 4, 2026
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SuccessKevin O’Leary blasts attacks on billionaire entrepreneurs as a ‘huge mistake’—He says they don’t get enough credit for the jobs they’ve created
By Emma BurleighFebruary 4, 2026
In 2026, it’s time for CEOs to rethink HQs and look to Dubai’s playbook for growth
C-SuiteIn 2026, it’s time for CEOs to rethink HQs and look to Dubai’s playbook for growth
By Abdulla BelhoulFebruary 4, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
EconomyTrump may have shot himself in the foot at the Fed, as Powell could stay on while Miran resigns from White House post
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 4, 2026
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EconomySomething broke in the economy in 2023 that explains why so many people are miserable about it, New York Fed says
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026
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EconomyJD Vance appeals to allies for new ‘trading bloc’ that keeps Trump’s tariffs in place, secures access to rare earths
By Didi Tang, Josh Funk, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026
Ken Griffin is apparently done with ‘sucking up’ to the White House
EconomyKen Griffin is apparently done with ‘sucking up’ to the White House
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 4, 2026
Photo: A man chopping wood with an axe.
InvestingTech stocks go into free fall as it dawns on traders that AI has the ability to cut revenues across the board
By Jim EdwardsFebruary 4, 2026
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SuccessLevi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie helped lure the Super Bowl when Levi’s Stadium was under construction. Now he’s mayor for the $440 million windfall
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 3, 2026
Protesters in coats and hats hold up signs protesting ICE
Economy‘Immigrants are subsidizing the U.S. government’: how the undocumented helped shrink the deficit by $14.5 trillion over 3 decades
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 3, 2026
Aerial image of the first offshore wind farm in the U.S., off the coast of Rhode Island.
EnergyTrump hates the way wind farms look. Too bad, America’s court system says
By Tristan BoveFebruary 3, 2026
Meet the Palm Beach billionaire who paid $2 million for a private White House visit with Trump
PoliticsMeet the Palm Beach billionaire who paid $2 million for a private White House visit with Trump
By Tristan BoveFebruary 3, 2026
Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison’s next big bet: Redefining how long–and how well–we live
MagazineOracle billionaire Larry Ellison’s next big bet: Redefining how long–and how well–we live
By Kamal AhmedFebruary 3, 2026
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Workplace CultureOne of the most generous welfare states in the world is no match for the ‘motherhood penalty’
By Alexandra Killewald and The ConversationFebruary 3, 2026
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Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech townsplaceholder alt text
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