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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near

Global crude benchmark Brent fell as much as 5.2% to $98.12 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $92.

By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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
By Jacqueline MunisMay 24, 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
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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
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Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
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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AIIndia cobbles together $200 billion-plus for data-center investment
By Rajesh Roy and The Associated PressFebruary 17, 2026
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    BankingFord CEO Jim Farley knew the EV pain would be bad, but the ‘punch line’ is a $4.8 billion loss: ‘The customer has spoken’
    By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 12, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
EconomyJerome Powell is facing a ‘puzzlement’ of economic data, with contradictions likely to freeze any immediate action on the base rate
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 17, 2026
Brian Moynihan, chief executive officer of Bank of America Corp.
EconomyBrian Moynihan isn’t so worried about an AI jobs bloodbath, pointing to a 1960s theory that computers would end all management roles
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 16, 2026
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CommentaryAI is transforming science – more researchers need access to these powerful tools for discovery  
By James Manyika and Demis HassabisFebruary 16, 2026
Photo: A dollar bill.
EconomyThe ‘Sell America’ trade inflicted ‘lasting damage’ on the U.S. dollar, ING says
By Jim EdwardsFebruary 16, 2026
Image of the Capitol Building set against Social Security cards
EconomySocial Security’s trust fund is nearing insolvency, and the borrowing binge that may follow will rip through debt markets, economist warns
By Jason MaFebruary 15, 2026
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    EconomyTrump’s tariffs cancel out what he claims is ‘the largest tax cut in American history’: The average person will lose $300 even after refunds
    By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 12, 2026
Southeast Asia’s fast-growing hospitality industry has a people problem. Here’s what leading brands are doing to get the staff they need
AsiaSoutheast Asia’s fast-growing hospitality industry has a people problem. Here’s what leading brands are doing to get the staff they need
By Alice Williams and Great Place To WorkFebruary 15, 2026
One of Stanford’s original AI gurus says productivity liftoff has begun after doubling in 2025 amid transition to ‘harvest phase’ along J-curve
EconomyOne of Stanford’s original AI gurus says productivity liftoff has begun after doubling in 2025 amid transition to ‘harvest phase’ along J-curve
By Jason MaFebruary 15, 2026
U.S. literally can’t afford to lose superpower status as debt looms—so we’re stuck in an ‘increasingly loveless’ marriage with Europe, analyst says
PoliticsU.S. literally can’t afford to lose superpower status as debt looms—so we’re stuck in an ‘increasingly loveless’ marriage with Europe, analyst says
By Jason MaFebruary 15, 2026
The U.S. and Iran will hold a new round of nuclear talks as Trump sends the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Mideast
PoliticsThe U.S. and Iran will hold a new round of nuclear talks as Trump sends the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Mideast
By The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2026
Denise Martin in front of her granny pod
SuccessMeet the grandmother living out of a 400-ft ‘granny pod’ to save money and help with child care—it’s become an American ‘economic necessity’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 15, 2026
  • Donald Trump, holding two babies in his arms, leans over to kiss on on the head.
    Future of Work‘Fertility president’ Trump has demanded a baby boom, and Stanford researchers have a solution: Let more people work from home
    By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 12, 2026
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EconomyMeet Florida Man 2.0: the executive working to replace retirees and Disney tourists with Fortune 500 HQs
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 15, 2026
America’s vanishing cattle herd drives 15% price hikes for beef
EconomyAmerica’s vanishing cattle herd drives 15% price hikes for beef
By Enda Curran, Ilena Peng and BloombergFebruary 14, 2026
AI is everywhere except in the data, suggesting it will enhance labor in some sectors rather than replace workers in all sectors, top economist says
AIAI is everywhere except in the data, suggesting it will enhance labor in some sectors rather than replace workers in all sectors, top economist says
By Jason MaFebruary 14, 2026
A U.S. ‘debt spiral’ could start soon as the interest rate on government borrowing is poised to exceed economic growth, budget watchdog says
EconomyA U.S. ‘debt spiral’ could start soon as the interest rate on government borrowing is poised to exceed economic growth, budget watchdog says
By Jason MaFebruary 14, 2026
Americans wake up and smell the coffee price surge—skipping Starbucks, brewing at home, and drinking Diet Coke for caffeine
EconomyAmericans wake up and smell the coffee price surge—skipping Starbucks, brewing at home, and drinking Diet Coke for caffeine
By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressFebruary 14, 2026
TSA agents are working without pay again as DHS shuts down, and experts warn of flight delays even though air traffic controllers aren’t affected
PoliticsTSA agents are working without pay again as DHS shuts down, and experts warn of flight delays even though air traffic controllers aren’t affected
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressFebruary 14, 2026
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CommentaryYour essential services are one surprise failure away from disruption. Consider how physical AI could tackle the crisis
By Alex HawkinsonFebruary 14, 2026
Donald Trump shrugs as he stands behind the podium in the White House briefing room.
North America90% of Trump’s tariffs are paid for by American consumers and companies, New York Fed says
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 13, 2026
Top analyst warns the economy is figuring out how to grow without creating new jobs, leaving a major vulnerability
EconomyTop analyst warns the economy is figuring out how to grow without creating new jobs, leaving a major vulnerability
By Jason MaFebruary 13, 2026
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SuccessIBM is tripling the number of Gen Z entry-level jobs after finding the limits of AI adoption
By Preston ForeFebruary 13, 2026
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EconomyAI displacement trade rocks stocks again as Wall Street searches for next sector to price downward
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressFebruary 13, 2026
A woman on the street holding a carboard sign reading, "We say NO to the data center"
EnergyMiddle-class Americans are paying for the data center and AI boom with higher electric bills and even food costs, Goldman Sachs warns
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 13, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks to the media wearing a hat that reads, "Trump Was Right About Everything!," during a visit to The People's House: A White House Experience August 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.
PoliticsWe’ve probably already seen ‘peak Trump,’ says Pimco, with the Oval Office now constrained by courts and midterms
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 13, 2026
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InvestingFriday the 13th brings global selloff in stocks and gold as AI fear grips markets
By Jim EdwardsFebruary 13, 2026
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InvestingOne of Wall Street’s most feared hedge fund managers on the decline of the dollar: Gold is ‘becoming the reserve asset’
By Jake AngeloFebruary 12, 2026
People stand in a line at a job fair.
EconomyLayoffs and unemployment are quite low, actually, says BLS
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2026
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AIMatt Shumer’s viral blog about AI’s looming impact on knowledge workers is based on flawed assumptions
By Jeremy KahnFebruary 12, 2026
A home with a for sign in front.
Real EstateAmerican home buyers are still on strike as lower mortgage rates are no match for sinking January sales
By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2026
Jeff Bezos waving to a crowd and stepping on to a small boat in Venice
North AmericaThe tech billionaires aren’t just grabbing trophy Florida mansions—they have competing half-billion-dollar megayachts jostling for dock space
By Tristan BoveFebruary 12, 2026
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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a yearplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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Uber CEO says rideshare 'freed up' his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he's one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to driveplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergMay 24, 2026
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By Emma BurleighMay 22, 2026
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