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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

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
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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
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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
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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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EconomyU.S. student loan rate set to be 6.39%, extending borrower squeeze
By Claire Ballentine and BloombergMay 6, 2025
  • Americans are clamoring to buy big-ticket items before Trump’s tariffs send inflation soaring
    EconomyAmericans are clamoring to buy big-ticket items before Trump’s tariffs send inflation soaring
    By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 30, 2025
A cargo ship carrying foreign trade containers in China
EconomyTrump’s tariffs have reportedly caused an up to 50% plummet in exports at some ports, and goods expected to arrive in the next month ‘simply won’t’
By Paolo ConfinoMay 6, 2025
U.K., India seal trade deal amid fallout of Trump tariff wars
EconomyU.K., India seal trade deal amid fallout of Trump tariff wars
By Shruti Srivastava, Joe Mayes and BloombergMay 6, 2025
Traders on the NYSE floor
FinanceStocks sink as AI mania dies down and companies scrub their forecasts due to economic uncertainty
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressMay 6, 2025
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EconomyU.S. trade deficit widens to a record on pre-tariff drug imports
By Mark Niquette and BloombergMay 6, 2025
Donald Trump, walking on grass, points his index finger in the air.
EconomyTrump’s 100% movie tariff could backfire and trigger the ‘biggest risk’ for U.S. studios, analyst warns
By Sasha RogelbergMay 5, 2025
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    EconomyPrivate hiring slowed in April out of fear of tariff impacts. ‘Unease is the word of the day,’ ADP chief economist says
    By Sydney LakeApril 30, 2025
Treasury secretary touts ‘golden age economy’ in Milken speech but says little on tariffs
FinanceTreasury secretary touts ‘golden age economy’ in Milken speech but says little on tariffs
By Jeff John RobertsMay 5, 2025
First-year baby expenses already top $20,000, and tariffs are adding to the bill as China dominates key imports
EconomyFirst-year baby expenses already top $20,000, and tariffs are adding to the bill as China dominates key imports
By Jason MaMay 5, 2025
Meet the man Warren Buffett trusts with his $1.2 trillion empire
NewslettersMeet the man Warren Buffett trusts with his $1.2 trillion empire
By Ruth Umoh and Lily Mae LazarusMay 5, 2025
Map shows the top North American shale oil and gas basins
FeaturesAs the mighty Permian Basin slows, Canada stands to rise in the shale oil and gas world
By Jordan BlumMay 5, 2025
Trump pushes back on recession warnings: ‘the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy’
EconomyTrump pushes back on recession warnings: ‘the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy’
By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressMay 4, 2025
  • A close-up of Donald Trump's face
    EconomyHow much deterioration in the world’s largest economy could be traced to Trump’s policies? ‘All of it,’ one economist says
    By Paul Wiseman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 30, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett at the 'Becoming Warren Buffett' World Premiere
EconomyBuffett warned about trade deficits in a 2003 Fortune op-ed and proposed ‘import certificates’ but says trade should not be a weapon
By Stuart DyosMay 3, 2025
OPEC+ agrees to another supply surge in June to deepen oil rout
EconomyOPEC+ agrees to another supply surge in June to deepen oil rout
By Grant Smith, Salma El Wardany, Nayla Razzouk and BloombergMay 3, 2025
Stocks climb back to ‘Liberation Day’ levels after surprise jobs report
EconomyStocks climb back to ‘Liberation Day’ levels after surprise jobs report
By Ben WeissMay 2, 2025
A picture of people milling about and talking with recruiters at a job fair with a "Now Hiring" sign in the background.
FinanceTrump got a strong jobs report, but not in the way he necessarily wanted
By Greg McKennaMay 2, 2025
Donald Trump at podium
PoliticsTrump’s 2026 budget claws back $163 billion in domestic spending while boosting national security
By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 2, 2025
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SuccessU.S. Secretary of Commerce says the ‘new model’ is factory jobs for life—for you, your kids, and your grandkids
By Emma BurleighMay 2, 2025
Warren Buffett could finally address Trump’s tariffs at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. Here’s how to watch for free – and without cable.
FinanceWarren Buffett could finally address Trump’s tariffs at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. Here’s how to watch for free – and without cable.
By Chris MorrisMay 2, 2025
Sign reads: "The comeback starts soon! Now hiring"
EconomyEmployers hired steadily in April, unfazed by tariff announcements
By Irina IvanovaMay 2, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru attends a join press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not pictured) at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 9, 2025.
PoliticsJapan prepared to use its role as America’s largest creditor as leverage in Trump trade talks
By Christiaan HetznerMay 2, 2025
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EconomyInside Washington’s tech summit, Silicon Valley’s elite gently make the case for skilled immigration to keep an edge in the AI arms race
By Paolo ConfinoMay 2, 2025
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FinanceStocks close higher as tech giants report profits and expansion plans
By Irina IvanovaMay 1, 2025
A McDonald's worker scoops fries into a container.
RetailMcDonald’s CEO warns the fast-food giant is ‘not immune’ to economic volatility after worst sales slump since 2020
By Sasha RogelbergMay 1, 2025
The CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead
LeadershipThe CEO of Kraft Heinz is focusing on ‘core innovation’ as he tries to win over a pinched consumer in a tough year ahead
By Azure GilmanMay 1, 2025
A worker is shown installing utility-scale solar panels in Nevada under the sun.
EnvironmentTop US solar firm sees stock plunge after big guidance drop from ‘significant challenges’ of Trump tariffs
By Jordan BlumApril 30, 2025
Stocks close mixed on news of GDP decline, recession fears grow
FinanceStocks close mixed on news of GDP decline, recession fears grow
By Alicia AdamczykApril 30, 2025
A man leans over and reaches for a bottle while standing in front of a shelf on medications.
EconomyTariffs threaten a pharmaceuticals shortage, as 95% of ibuprofen comes from China
By Sasha RogelbergApril 30, 2025
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak with Donald Trump Jr. during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024
PoliticsDonald Trump Jr. plans to open an exclusive new Beltway club dubbed ‘Executive Branch’ catering to the wealthy
By Christiaan HetznerApril 30, 2025
Worried about high prices from tariffs? Wait till the aluminum crunch America isn’t ready for
CommentaryWorried about high prices from tariffs? Wait till the aluminum crunch America isn’t ready for
By Annie SartorApril 30, 2025
NYC lost $9 billion of income to Miami, Palm Beach in five years
EconomyNYC lost $9 billion of income to Miami, Palm Beach in five years
By Michelle Kaske and Laura NahmiasApril 30, 2025
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