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2025 was a turning point for your electricity bill and it’s just getting more expensive from here. It’s not just data centers

The AI construction boom is not blameless, but it’s only one of the many reasons electricity is getting so pricey.

By Tristan BoveMay 20, 2026
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Prices at the pump hit $4 a gallon in all 50 states—just as summer driving season begins
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Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown spent years podcasting about trade before this book. They think the U.S. needs to get comfortable with unAmerican economics.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 20, 2026
U.S. national debt officially hits $39 trillion—adding approximately $5 billion a day since October

According to Treasury data, updated retrospectively for May 18, the debt landed at $39,008,999,901,378.68.

By Eleanor PringleMay 20, 2026
The bond market is firing a warning shot in the direction of Washington, D.C.

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Eleanor PringleMay 20, 2026
Milken-Harris Poll: 80% of Americans want AI workforce programs now — and Washington hasn’t delivered

Our poll finds workers and business leaders agree: the U.S. needs a coordinated national response, even a new social safety net, for AI job disruption.

By Karen Kornbluh and Libby RodneyMay 20, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks May 20, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on May 20, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 20, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 20, 2026

There are still high-yield savings accounts offering APYs around 5%. See which banks have the highest savings account rates available on May 13, 2026.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 20, 2026
Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land’s rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%.

By Nicholas GordonMay 19, 2026
Exclusive: Advocacy groups file complaint against Roblox, alleging its manipulative design puts kids at risk

The complaint follows a parent who lost her son to people who groomed him on the platform.

By Catherina GioinoMay 20, 2026
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Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 20, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 20, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 20, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 20, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 20, 2026
SoFi® private student loans review 2026

Investing in your education is one way to effectively make yourself worth more—and a SoFi private student loan can be is one of the best ways to finance it.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 20, 2026
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How Metropolis built a $5 billion AI infrastructure company out of America’s parking problem

CEO Alex Israel says the company’s “recognition economy” thesis could reshape physical infrastructure, blending computer vision, biometrics, and next-generation mobility.

By Lily Mae LazarusMay 20, 2026
Google’s I/O conference showed how the company is being completely rebuilt for AI—for better or for worse

Even Google’s iconic search box is being revamped to accommodate AI.

By Alexei Oreskovic and Sharon GoldmanMay 19, 2026
‘Blood in the streets’: Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham pulls back the curtain on the AI wars to reveal a ‘brutal, competitive world’

GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham says the era of Big Tech monopoly profits is over — and AI is the reason why.

By Nick LichtenbergMay 19, 2026
The 30-year yield hasn’t been this high since the Great Recession. Do the bond vigilantes ride again?

“Wow.” Analysts can’t decide if the bond market rout is nothing or everything.

By Eva RoytburgMay 19, 2026
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How the multibillion dollar AI data center boom has transformed CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate company
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The AI buildout is reshaping everything from power grids to rural land markets—and turning CBRE into a key player in the infrastructure boom.

By Sharon GoldmanMay 20, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 20, 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 FlanaganMay 20, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 20, 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 FlanaganMay 20, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 20, 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 FlanaganMay 20, 2026
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When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 19, 2026
Americans’ AI hate wave might just be gathering steam: Data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030

The AI infrastructure boom is coming for Americans’ utility bills, and public patience is already running out.

By Tristan BoveMay 19, 2026
NextEra’s $67 billion Dominion takeover creates the world’s largest utility—just in time to win the AI data-center power surge

NextEra’s move to buy Dominion is a big bet on scale and affordability to win over AI data center developers.

By Jordan BlumMay 18, 2026
High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map

The largest global energy-supply shock in history is causing chaos around the world. Here are the winners and losers.

By Jordan BlumMay 19, 2026
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Variational raises $50 million Series A to bring liquidity from traditional markets to blockchain rails

The startup is seeking to set itself apart from Hyperliquid by sourcing liquidity from traditional providers.

By Jack KubinecMay 20, 2026
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $30 million for Series A ‘AI-native bank’ Catena Labs

Sean Neville’s startup aims to build banking tools especially designed for AI agents.

By Ben WeissMay 20, 2026
Harvard sold off its entire $87 million Ethereum stake just one quarter after buying it

The university was the largest new buyer of BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF in Q4 of 2025

By Jack KubinecMay 18, 2026
Eisen raises $18.5 million to help Americans recover forgotten funds before they are sent to state governments

The startup says it is helping people recover unclaimed money turned over to states in a process known as escheatment

By Jack KubinecMay 19, 2026
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