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The U.S. construction industry’s need for labor is soaring and will need half a million new workers next year while AI giants ramp up spending

The Associated Builders and Contractors said the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers in 2027, up 30.7% from the 349,000 needed this year.

By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
Elon Musk warns the U.S. is ‘1,000% going to go bankrupt’ unless AI and robotics save the economy from crushing debt
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
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Netflix dominates streaming. No wonder it’s trying to redefine the market
By Hal SingerFebruary 7, 2026
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Before Kevin Warsh has even taken over as Fed chair, Trump is joking about suing him. Scott Bessent is fine with that
By Fatima Hussein, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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No, judge tells Trump. You can’t cripple $16 billion in funding for New York City and New Jersey
By Anthony Izaguirre, Dave Collins and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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As Republicans slash $1 trillion out of Medicaid, Democrats see ‘a banger of an issue’ to campaign on

Despite controlling both chambers of Congress, Republicans have been unable so far to pass comprehensive legislation to offset Americans’ health costs.

By Ali Swenson, Jeff Amy and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs

Suzy Welch has some advice for people struggling to get hired.

By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 7, 2026
Inside the radical revamp of Social Security where a Wall Street CEO is changing almost everything at the $1.6 trillion benefits agency

Frank Bisignano’s quick work at the SSA elicited ‘disbelief’ from Senator Elizabeth Warren, but an audit proved he’s hitting the mark.

By Shawn TullyFebruary 7, 2026
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NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo gets in bed with sports gambling as a Kalshi shareholder

“The internet is full of opinions. I decided it was time to make some of my own,” the Greek superstar said. “Today, I’m joining Kalshi as a shareholder.”

By Jay Cohen and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
What caused the massive Bitcoin crash? Clues point to a blow-up at Hong Kong hedge funds

One crypto observer suspects a fund holding Bitcoin call options got wiped out, triggering a broader crash.

By Jeff John RobertsFebruary 6, 2026
Dow soars by 1,200 points to top 50,000 for the first time as chipmakers and airlines lead ferocious stock market rebound

Even with Friday’s surge, the S&P 500 still fell to its third losing week in the last four.

By Stan Choe and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
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Best certificates of deposit (CDs) for February 2026

If you’re looking to earn interest that won’t be negatively impacted by the market, a CD lets you lock in a set APY for its full term.

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 6, 2026
Chase CD rates February 2026

Chase offers solid CD rates with a catch. Customers have to have a Chase checking account to earn relationship rates on the bank’s CDs.

By Joseph HostetlerFebruary 6, 2026
Cash-out refinancing: How it works, what to know in 2026

Homeowners with substantial equity may consider a cash-out refinance as a savvy way to extract cash from the value of your home. But it can be costly.

By Joseph HostetlerFebruary 6, 2026
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Gen Z Patriots quarterback Drake Maye still drives a 2015 pickup truck even after it broke down on the highway—despite his $37 million contract

Maye joins the list of football stars who have lived humbly, even after receiving a generous paycheck.

By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 7, 2026
Big Tech’s $630 billion AI spree now rivals Sweden’s economy, unsettling investors: ‘We’ve never invested this much on anything before’

Big Tech’s $630 billion AI spending spree now rivals Sweden’s economy, unsettling investors: “We’ve never invested this much on anything before.”

By Jake AngeloFebruary 6, 2026
Epstein’s crypto ties: Documents reveal early Coinbase investment, publicist’s view of ‘complete creep’ Michael Saylor

A new trove of documents disclosed details on Epstein’s relationship with key figures from the early days of Bitcoin development.

By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzFebruary 6, 2026
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Current mortgage rates report for Feb. 6, 2026

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 6, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Feb. 6, 2026

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 6, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Feb. 6, 2026

Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 6, 2026
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Metals are the new oil, JD Vance pitches to America: ‘There’s no realer thing than critical minerals’

Trump officials are pitching a new framework to think about raw minerals. It’s not actually new.

By Tristan BoveFebruary 5, 2026
Over a million people are losing power during a freezing snowstorm while data centers nearby guzzle electricity

The terms of data center agreements with local governments and utilities often aren’t available to the public.

By Nikki Luke, Conor Harrison and The ConversationFebruary 4, 2026
Meta’s Hyperion AI data center will sprawl to four times the size of Manhattan’s Central Park

Meta’s latest 1,400-acre land deal in Louisiana signals plans for a vast, multiphase AI campus unlike anything the U.S. has seen.

By Sharon GoldmanFebruary 4, 2026
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Bitcoin claws back above $70,000 after worst day since FTX crash 

The original cryptocurrency swung down below $60,000 only to jolt back up.

By Carlos GarciaFebruary 6, 2026
U.S. Marshals Service under scrutiny after insider allegedly stole $25 million from federal crypto wallets

A security researcher recently found evidence that allegedly connects the theft to a subcontractor.

By Jeff John RobertsFebruary 6, 2026
Bitcoin whales and ETFs are bailing out of the market; UBS warns: ‘Crypto is not an asset’

“We see few bullish indicators that suggest we may be approaching the bottom,” Jefferies analyst Andrew Moss says.

By Jim EdwardsFebruary 6, 2026
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Future of WorkAnthropic cofounder says studying the humanities will be ‘more important than ever’ and reveals what the AI company looks for when hiring
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsIlhan Omar’s husband is rich. The Republican oversight chairman is investigating why
By Stephen Groves and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
AIAI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
By Sydney LakeFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsHarvard is too ‘woke’ for Trump’s Pentagon
By Jocelyn Gecker, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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SuccessAirbnb’s Brian Chesky says CEOs don’t have to be ‘miserable’—that’s why he got rid of emails and banned meetings before 10 a.m.
By Emma BurleighFebruary 7, 2026
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EuropeEurope reels at Epstein files, sacking top diplomats, politicians, even princes. America shrugs
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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By Claire ZillmanFebruary 7, 2026
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By Emma HinchliffeFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsGovernment shutdown odds hit 79% as Capitol Hill fractures over Minnesota shooting
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 26, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent mortgage rates report for Jan. 26, 2026: Rates steady ahead of Fed meeting
By Glen Luke FlanaganJanuary 26, 2026
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North AmericaCarney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs
By The Associated PressJanuary 25, 2026
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PoliticsEurope hates Trump’s play for Greenland so much that even far-right nationalist groups are repulsed
By Sam McNeil, Justin Spike, Sylvie Corbet and The Associated PressJanuary 25, 2026
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PoliticsThe week Europe grew a backbone: how they went from calling Trump ‘daddy’ to saying ‘no’ to the big American bully
By Laurie Kellman and The Associated PressJanuary 25, 2026
AIMeet a 70-year-old Home Depot store associate who uses AI on his phone about once an hour: ‘I think my job would suffer if I couldn’t’
By Matt O'Brien, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressJanuary 25, 2026
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AIInside KPMG’s Orlando Lakehouse: the $450 million COVID boondoggle that’s becoming a secret weapon for the AI revolution
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 25, 2026
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Real EstateTrump’s housing market plan contains a fatal flaw and multiple obstacles, Morgan Stanley says
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 25, 2026
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SuccessThe CEO of a $2 billion healthcare firm only felt rich after he paid off $100K in student loans—but that joy ‘disappeared’ in less than 3 days
By Emma BurleighJanuary 25, 2026
EconomyDays after saying ‘it’s a good thing’ for Mark Carney to sign a trade deal with China, Trump vows a 100% tariff on Canada for doing so
By Jason MaJanuary 24, 2026
NewslettersPresident Donald Trump is acting like the CEO of USA Inc. Is it the strategy America needs?
By Alyson ShontellJanuary 24, 2026
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Real EstateFrom $40 billion to $225 billion: Inside the Trump housing plan to radically change the mortgage bond buying plan
By Brian Slodysko and The Associated PressJanuary 24, 2026
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AIWhy Meta is positioning itself as an AI infrastructure giant—and doubling down on a costly new path
By Sharon GoldmanJanuary 24, 2026
SuccessMeet a 23-year-old electrician who was a ‘good student’ but skipped college to join Gen Z’s blue-collar revolution. He makes 6 figures
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 24, 2026
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RetailTarget faces new backlash amid Minnesota ICE raids after boycotts over its DEI rollback. But don’t blame politics for falling profits, analyst says
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 23, 2026
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EnergyTrump cancels Puerto Rico solar project designed to help 30,000 low-income families in rural areas
By Danica Coto and The Associated PressJanuary 23, 2026
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EconomyIMF chief sees global GDP growth as ‘beautiful but not enough’ to handle ‘the debt that is hanging around our necks’
By David McHugh, Jamey Keaten and The Associated PressJanuary 23, 2026
EconomyThe U.S. has ‘escalation dominance’ in a debt war: Europe would face a violent market crash if it dumps Treasuries
By Jason MaJanuary 23, 2026
North AmericaAs Winter Storm Fern barrels in, all eyes are on the Weather Channel. Its CEO is charting the company’s next big forecast: growth
By Phil WahbaJanuary 23, 2026
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CryptoFrom Trump to Brian Armstrong to CZ, crypto was in the Davos spotlight like never before
By Carlos GarciaJanuary 23, 2026
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Personal FinanceLaurel Road review 2026: Online banking with a focus on student loans
By Glen Luke FlanaganJanuary 23, 2026
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EconomyJamie Dimon warns that the $38 trillion national debt is ‘not sustainable’ and it’s one of two ‘tectonic plates’ that may crash in the near future
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 23, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerJanuary 23, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerJanuary 23, 2026
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SuccessApple cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976—today it’d be worth up to $400 billion
By Preston ForeJanuary 23, 2026
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PoliticsThe great power gap: Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold office than you are, and Oxfam warns it’s ruining democracy
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 23, 2026
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InvestingInside Big Pharma and VC’s big bet on AI: You wouldn’t ‘want to fly an airplane designed by hand, but all of our drugs are designed like that’
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 23, 2026
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Middle EastJared Kushner’s dream of a Gaza city full of new skyscrapers clashes with reality of 60 million tons of rubble
By Julia Frankel and The Associated PressJanuary 23, 2026
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