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Albert Bourla
Only one U.S. university ranks in the world’s top 10 in STEM. Pfizer’s CEO is calling for change

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla warns U.S. and European universities are falling behind as Chinese institutions surge ahead in research output: “We need to become better.”

By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
How AI and ‘experience creep’ are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs
How AI and ‘experience creep’ are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs
By Claire ZillmanApril 3, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 3, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 3, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 3, 2026
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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns
By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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Trump insists $1.5 trillion military budget for a war Congress didn’t approve ranks above day care, Medicare, Medicaid
By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
jobs
U.S. jobs report bounces back from dismal February with surprisingly strong 178,000 payrolls
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
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Microsoft’s spending billions on AI—but even NASA astronauts can’t escape Outlook headaches
LawMicrosoft’s spending billions on AI—but even NASA astronauts can’t escape Outlook headaches
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 3, 2026
Starbucks baristas working in store
SuccessStarbucks is offering $1,200 bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly payouts to boost the pay of its U.S. baristas
By Emma BurleighApril 3, 2026
Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return
RetailRed Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return
By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026
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PoliticsA $10 billion ‘slush fund’ to pay TSA agents: Trump’s latest unilateral loophole, explained
By Jake AngeloApril 3, 2026
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EnvironmentNewt Gingrich wants to drop a nuke on the Strait of Hormuz. America actually looked at the same thing in 1977 in Latin America
By The Conversation and Christine KeinerApril 3, 2026
The short, uneasy tenure of Pam Bondi
NewslettersThe short, uneasy tenure of Pam Bondi
By Emma HinchliffeApril 3, 2026
The Wells Fargo logo on a green layered background.
Personal FinanceWells Fargo CD rates 2026: How to qualify for the best returns
By Joseph HostetlerApril 3, 2026
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CommentaryAI adoption isn’t the hard part, it’s building employee agency
By Teuila Hanson and Mohak ShroffApril 3, 2026
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Jerome Powell
EconomyPowell says ‘shifting balance of risks’ may warrant a sooner rate cut
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 22, 2025
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    Personal FinanceThe best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts on Aug. 19, 2025
    By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 19, 2025
China’s economic data is famously unreliable—and could be a warning if Trump meddles with the Bureau of Labor Statistics
EconomyChina’s economic data is famously unreliable—and could be a warning if Trump meddles with the Bureau of Labor Statistics
By Nicholas GordonAugust 22, 2025
Friedrich Merz
EconomyThe German economy actually shrank more than thought in the second quarter
By The Associated PressAugust 22, 2025
Paying bills on desk
Future of WorkThe white-collar job market is frozen—now bartenders and baristas are seeing bigger wage growth than desk workers
By Jessica CoacciAugust 21, 2025
From left, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., conduct a news conference to oppose President Donald Trump's executive order to abolish the Department Of Education
EconomyBernie Sanders and Donald Trump form an unlikely alliance over billions in chipmaker subsidies
By Eva RoytburgAugust 21, 2025
The next recession will likely be ‘triggered by a political act,’ says former Deutsche Bank chair and Allianz CFO
EconomyThe next recession will likely be ‘triggered by a political act,’ says former Deutsche Bank chair and Allianz CFO
By Jesse Klein and CFO BrewAugust 21, 2025
  • How Chili’s and Cheesecake Factory are defying consumer gloom and beating McDonald’s and Chipotle at their own game
    EconomyHow Chili’s and Cheesecake Factory are defying consumer gloom and beating McDonald’s and Chipotle at their own game
    By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 19, 2025
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.
InvestingWalmart weighs down S&P 500 after earnings fall short of analysts’ expectations
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressAugust 21, 2025
Donald Trump
Economy‘The nation’s finances have deteriorated’ since Trump took office, CRFB says, gaming out the scenarios up to a $28.5 trillion deficit
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 21, 2025
How Walmart’s CEO navigated tariffs to post a solid quarter: ‘We’re keeping our prices as low as we can for as long as we can’
EconomyHow Walmart’s CEO navigated tariffs to post a solid quarter: ‘We’re keeping our prices as low as we can for as long as we can’
By Phil WahbaAugust 21, 2025
How crypto’s top lobbyist persuaded lawmakers—and President Trump—to embrace the blockchain industry
EconomyHow crypto’s top lobbyist persuaded lawmakers—and President Trump—to embrace the blockchain industry
By Leo SchwartzAugust 21, 2025
Guy walks by a sign that says "now hiring."
EconomyU.S. unemployment claims surge to nearly 2 million, the most in almost 4 years
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressAugust 21, 2025
  • A woman sitting in an office looks to the side, disappointed.
    SuccessWorkers are ‘job hugging’ in a stagnant labor market, but growing resentment means they could bail as soon as the next Great Resignation comes
    By Sasha RogelbergAugust 18, 2025
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C-SuiteCEOs at America’s 100 largest low-wage employers are paid 632 times as much as the average worker, study finds
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 21, 2025
Wall Street is scared that we’re looking at the end of the Fed’s independence
EconomyWall Street is scared that we’re looking at the end of the Fed’s independence
By Jim EdwardsAugust 21, 2025
A woman sits at a red table outside and looks at a man sitting across from her.
EconomyBeyond snubbing Tinder, Bumble, and casual flings, more than half of Gen Z is spending $0 monthly on dating, BofA finds
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 21, 2025
Southeast Asia’s ‘incredibly dynamic’ Islamic finance market is drawing in non-Islamic players
EconomySoutheast Asia’s ‘incredibly dynamic’ Islamic finance market is drawing in non-Islamic players
By Lionel LimAugust 20, 2025
Jerome Powell
EconomyFed minutes reveal concern over ‘the effects of higher tariffs’ as central bank left rates unchanged
By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberAugust 20, 2025
A Playstation 5 console and controller
EconomySony will pass on tariff costs to U.S. consumers by hiking PlayStation 5 prices
By Dave SmithAugust 20, 2025
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EconomyWashington DC leads America in unemployment rate for 3rd straight month
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressAugust 20, 2025
Cape Cod is considering taxing luxury home sales of $2+ million to raise funds for the housing market’s ‘missing middle’
Real EstateCape Cod is considering taxing luxury home sales of $2+ million to raise funds for the housing market’s ‘missing middle’
By Sydney LakeAugust 20, 2025
Target stock is down 64% over 4 years—and investors who were ‘hoping for an external CEO’ are disappointed by the choice of its next leader
C-SuiteTarget stock is down 64% over 4 years—and investors who were ‘hoping for an external CEO’ are disappointed by the choice of its next leader
By Phil WahbaAugust 20, 2025
The exact salary the ultra-wealthy say they’d need to feel ‘comfortable’ in the current climate has been revealed—and it starts at $500,000
SuccessThe exact salary the ultra-wealthy say they’d need to feel ‘comfortable’ in the current climate has been revealed—and it starts at $500,000
By Emma BurleighAugust 20, 2025
Photo of Donald Trump
BankingTrump may want lower interest rates for consumers, but it sure is convenient for the national debt he’s creating, too
By Eleanor PringleAugust 20, 2025
A pile of gold coins and bars.
Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of August 20, 2025
By Danny BakstAugust 20, 2025
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EconomyGoldman Sachs says we’re on the verge of a stablecoin gold rush worth trillions
By Jim EdwardsAugust 20, 2025
Pop Mart shares soar 11% as CEO announces new mini Labubu
EconomyPop Mart shares soar 11% as CEO announces new mini Labubu
By BloombergAugust 20, 2025
Broker
InvestingThe last time the Fed cut rates against rising inflation was right before the Great Financial Crisis. BofA warns of the ‘Ghosts of 2007’
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 19, 2025
Target hasn’t gotten its mojo back after boycotts and backlash over retracted DEI efforts. Foot traffic and revenue are still down
GlobalTarget hasn’t gotten its mojo back after boycotts and backlash over retracted DEI efforts. Foot traffic and revenue are still down
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewAugust 19, 2025
Home Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
EconomyHome Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 19, 2025
Stock trader
BankingHome Depot leads Dow higher as Wall Street holds steady in summer lull
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2025
Photo of Sam Altman
EconomySam Altman might be right: He’s not the only one who thinks the stock market is in ‘bubble’ territory
By Jim EdwardsAugust 19, 2025
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