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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

While Russia has claimed its GDP expanded by about 13% between 2020 and 2024, Sweden’s analysis of nighttime luminosity shows the economy actually shrank by 8% during that span.

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
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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
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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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 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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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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Travel & LeisureWar in Iran has Croatia’s tourist hotspot wondering: will Dubrovnik host another 4 million visitors in 2026?
By Darko Bandic and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
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    EconomyThe biggest jump in 3 years: gas’ effect on core inflation in March revealed
    By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026
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EconomyGen Z is rebelling against the economy with ‘disillusionomics,’ tackling near 6-figure debt by turning life into a giant list of income streams
By Jacqueline MunisMay 2, 2026
Pope Leo XIV encourages wealthy U.S. Catholics to keep donating after Papal Foundation approves most grants in its history
PoliticsPope Leo XIV encourages wealthy U.S. Catholics to keep donating after Papal Foundation approves most grants in its history
By Nicole Winfield and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
Spirit Airlines is ending operations immediately and going out of business after 34 years, with refunds to come but no customer service
EconomySpirit Airlines is ending operations immediately and going out of business after 34 years, with refunds to come but no customer service
By Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryThe American household just took an 81% margin cut. Wall Street hasn’t priced it in
By Katica RoyMay 2, 2026
A group of people wait by a gap pump with their motorcycles.
EnergyOne economist’s ‘radical idea’ to solve the biggest energy crisis in history: a reverse OPEC
By Sasha RogelbergMay 2, 2026
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    EconomyU.S. GDP rebounds from lackluster end to 2025, grows at 2% rate in first quarter
    By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 30, 2026
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CommentaryWe need a new way of thinking about drinking: Time to replace the ‘standard drink’ with advice people can actually use
By Justin KissingerMay 2, 2026
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CommentaryAsia is being hammered by the Iran conflict’s economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to
By Wendy Cutler and Jane MellsopMay 2, 2026
Betting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?
LawBetting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?
By Catherina GioinoMay 2, 2026
Trump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration
PoliticsTrump says a ‘final proposal’ for a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines is under consideration
By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
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PoliticsTrump on Iran: ‘They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens’
By Toqa Ezzidin, Munir Ahmed, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
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    Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for April 30, 2026
    By Joseph HostetlerApril 30, 2026
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EconomyTrump says he’ll hike EU auto tariffs to 25%, jolting a world economy that really didn’t need it
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
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EnergyUtility CEOs pocket $626 million as American energy bills hit record highs
By Tristan BoveMay 1, 2026
CEOs got an 11% pay raise in 2025. Workers got 0.5%
EconomyCEOs got an 11% pay raise in 2025. Workers got 0.5%
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2026
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SuccessForget Big Tech: Small businesses will hire nearly 1 million grads in 2026—and some of the hottest roles are gloriously AI-proof
By Emma BurleighMay 1, 2026
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SuccessMIT AI expert warns automating Gen Z entry-level jobs could backfire—and cost companies their future workforce
By Preston ForeMay 1, 2026
By staying on the Fed’s board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor 
EconomyBy staying on the Fed’s board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor 
By Jason MaMay 1, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of May 1, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 1, 2026
‘Cut up the credit cards:’ Congress is getting brutal about ‘embarrassing’ $31 trillion national debt
Economy‘Cut up the credit cards:’ Congress is getting brutal about ‘embarrassing’ $31 trillion national debt
By Eleanor PringleMay 1, 2026
Newly appointed Apple CEO John Ternus (left) with outgoing CEO Tim Cook in Cupertino, Calif. (Photo courtesy Apple)
PoliticsApple’s new CEO said he will continue the company’s tradition of secrecy—and Wall Street loved it
By Jim EdwardsMay 1, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica at 250: immigration and the making of an innovative nation
By Nasser KazeminyMay 1, 2026
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CommentaryThe U.S. economy is booming — just not where 50 million Americans live
By Derek KilmerMay 1, 2026
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Personal FinanceThe national debt is the same size as the economy. It’s a ‘disturbing warning and a call to action,’ watchdog says
By Nick LichtenbergMay 1, 2026
Heavy smoke from the Highway 82 Fire in Georgia.
EnvironmentRecord heat, zero rain, millions of acres lost: Experts warn wildfires are now America’s problem to survive
By Tristan BoveApril 30, 2026
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North AmericaGM just boosted its U.S. manufacturing spend to $6 billion in one year—and it may be returning to the idea that made it great
By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica shot its arsenal empty in 2 wars. Now it needs Beijing’s permission to reload
By Steve H. Hanke and Jeffrey WengApril 30, 2026
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RetailYour laundry bill is about to get more expensive—and Unilever says the Iran war is partly to blame
By Sasha RogelbergApril 30, 2026
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Personal FinanceHigh earners are feeling the pain of wealth creep—and it’s leading to a new tradeoff in their spending
By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026
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Economy‘The national debt is now larger than the economy’: Watchdog marks 100% of GDP milestone for $39 trillion burden
By Nick LichtenbergApril 30, 2026
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., at the Norges Bank Investment Management annual investment conference in Oslo, Norway, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
EconomyFor years, the risk Jamie Dimon was most concerned about was geopolitics. His answer has shifted
By Eleanor PringleApril 30, 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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By Emma BurleighMay 22, 2026
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Apple’s Steve Wozniak says he cofounded the tech giant after 5 rejections from HP—not to ‘make money.’ For years, his paycheck was just $50placeholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 22, 2026
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