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China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest

China put forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from the Gulf and opposing a UN proposal to use force in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Didi Tang, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
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Trump touted cuts to ‘woke’ programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War
By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
U.S. military continues frantic search for missing F-15 airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’
U.S. military continues frantic search for missing F-15 airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’
By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
MUSCAT, OMAN - Locals visit Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Several Chinese-owned vessels were reportedly able to transit the Strait of Hormuz today, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would allow 20 ships to cross through the vital waterway. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
Iran’s military may be decimated, but it’s winning the energy war as it controls who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz
By Jordan BlumApril 4, 2026
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Scott Kupor sits at a table gesturing with both hands.
The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
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Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break a distance record for humans set by Apollo 13
InnovationArtemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break a distance record for humans set by Apollo 13
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike ‘to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly’
EnergyEuropean ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike ‘to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly’
By Derek Gatopoulos and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
In this buyer’s market, one home seller took an offer $10,000 below asking price, covered $5,000 in closing costs, and paid for $12,000 in repairs
Real EstateIn this buyer’s market, one home seller took an offer $10,000 below asking price, covered $5,000 in closing costs, and paid for $12,000 in repairs
By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn’t totally crazy
Startups & Venture3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn’t totally crazy
By Alyson ShontellApril 4, 2026
Watches like this $455,000 timepiece can’t be made by a machine—and that’s exactly why they’re the ultimate flex amid the analog revival
MagazineWatches like this $455,000 timepiece can’t be made by a machine—and that’s exactly why they’re the ultimate flex amid the analog revival
By Adam EraceApril 4, 2026
matt
CommentaryThe AI gold rush is real — but great companies don’t need to mine it
By Matt WitheilerApril 4, 2026
Microsoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
Big TechMicrosoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
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Personal FinanceCollege grads in ‘AI-proof’ careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees
By Jake AngeloApril 4, 2026
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The Philippines, ASEAN’s new chair, starts 2026 on a ‘weaker footing’ after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal
AsiaThe Philippines, ASEAN’s new chair, starts 2026 on a ‘weaker footing’ after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal
By Angelica AngJanuary 14, 2026
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    Politics‘We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders’: Local politicians reject Trump
    By The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2026
Why the $38 trillion national debt doomed Fed independence regardless of the Trump/Powell drama, top economist says
BankingWhy the $38 trillion national debt doomed Fed independence regardless of the Trump/Powell drama, top economist says
By Eva RoytburgJanuary 13, 2026
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PoliticsScott Adams, Dilbert creator who went from cubicle wars to culture wars, posts open letter to time with his death at 68
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 13, 2026
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BankingWhy the DOJ’s subpoena of Jerome Powell backfired so quickly, emboldening Republicans to stand up to Trump
By Christopher Rugaber, Josh Boak and The Associated PressJanuary 13, 2026
powell/trump
CommentaryIs Powell’s Fed head independence dead? Trump outfoxes himself this time
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldJanuary 13, 2026
Photo: President Trump.
EconomyWall Street expects Trump’s Fed plot to ‘backfire’ spectacularly—perhaps even shutting the door more firmly on rate cuts
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 13, 2026
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    PoliticsFlorida man who grabbed Nancy Pelosi’s podium during Capitol riot runs for county office
    By The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2026
President Donald Trump pointing in front of American flags.
PoliticsDefense companies like RTX and Anduril are feeling the heat on pay and stock buybacks after Trump’s executive order
By Amanda GerutJanuary 13, 2026
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods, seated to the right, listens as U.S. President Donald Trump, left, speaks during a meeting with oil company executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Jan. 9, 2026. President Trump is aiming to convince oil executives to support his plans in Venezuela, a country whose energy resources he says he expects to control for years to come. U.S. forces seized Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on Jan. 3, with Trump making no secret that control of Venezuela's oil was at the heart of his actions.
EnergyTrump threatens to keep ‘too cute’ Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO provides reality check on ‘uninvestable’ industry
By Jordan BlumJanuary 12, 2026
Former New York Mayor Eric Adams has a new act as a crypto entrepreneur—though details of his ‘NYC Token’ remain vague
CryptoFormer New York Mayor Eric Adams has a new act as a crypto entrepreneur—though details of his ‘NYC Token’ remain vague
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissJanuary 12, 2026
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PoliticsMuhammad Ali once joked he should be on a stamp because ‘that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.’ Wish granted
By Susan Haigh and The Associated PressJanuary 12, 2026
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PoliticsBillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $45 million to LGBTQ+ youth hotline organization, The Trevor Project
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressJanuary 12, 2026
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    PoliticsVenezuela’s opposition leader wants to give or share her Nobel prize with Trump, but the Norwegian panel won’t let her
    By The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2026
The FOMC has the power to pick its own chair and could keep Powell—unless the DOJ probe and Supreme Court let Trump oust him from the Fed
EconomyThe FOMC has the power to pick its own chair and could keep Powell—unless the DOJ probe and Supreme Court let Trump oust him from the Fed
By Jason MaJanuary 12, 2026
Jerome Powell adjusts his glasses, looking to his left.
EconomyGoldman Sachs top economist says Powell probe won’t change the Fed: ‘Decisions are going to be made based on employment and inflation’
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 12, 2026
paramount
CommentaryA cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons’ lose-lose Paramount positioning
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen HenriquesJanuary 12, 2026
Walken
CommentaryMolson Coors CEO: We’re doing our part to solve society’s ‘occasion problem’ – and we’re getting some unexpected help
By Rahul GoyalJanuary 12, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump
EconomyTreasury spent $276 billion in interest on the national debt in the final three months of 2025, says the CBO—up $30 billion from a year prior
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 12, 2026
Photo: Jerome Powell
Economy‘Sell America’: Investors dump U.S. assets in fear of the end of Fed independence
By Jim EdwardsJanuary 12, 2026
powell/trump
EconomyStock futures slide while gold and silver jump after Powell investigation raises fears over the Fed’s independence
By Eva RoytburgJanuary 11, 2026
DOJ probe on Powell draws swift backlash from Congress as key GOP senator says he won’t confirm anyone for the Fed until case is resolved
EconomyDOJ probe on Powell draws swift backlash from Congress as key GOP senator says he won’t confirm anyone for the Fed until case is resolved
By Jason MaJanuary 11, 2026
Powell blasts DOJ criminal probe as attack on Fed independence. ‘Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats’
EconomyPowell blasts DOJ criminal probe as attack on Fed independence. ‘Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats’
By Jason MaJanuary 11, 2026
Oil prices rise as bloody crackdown on Iran protests suggests Tehran fears a ‘dire security threat to the regime’ with loyalty of forces in doubt
EnergyOil prices rise as bloody crackdown on Iran protests suggests Tehran fears a ‘dire security threat to the regime’ with loyalty of forces in doubt
By Jason MaJanuary 11, 2026
Iran edges closer to a revolution that would reshape the world
PoliticsIran edges closer to a revolution that would reshape the world
By Paul Wallace, Golnar Motevalli, Fiona MacDonald, Ben Bartenstein, Peter Martin and BloombergJanuary 11, 2026
Reference to Trump’s impeachments is removed from Smithsonian portrait display—while Clinton’s and Andrew Johnson’s still remain
PoliticsReference to Trump’s impeachments is removed from Smithsonian portrait display—while Clinton’s and Andrew Johnson’s still remain
By Bill Barrow, Anna Johnson and The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2026
Hundreds more federal agents heading to Minnesota, Noem says
PoliticsHundreds more federal agents heading to Minnesota, Noem says
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergJanuary 11, 2026
Britain is in talks with NATO to boost Arctic security, agreeing with Trump on Russia and China risks as he continues to eye Greenland
EuropeBritain is in talks with NATO to boost Arctic security, agreeing with Trump on Russia and China risks as he continues to eye Greenland
By Brian Melley and The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2026
A Supreme Court ruling that strikes down Trump’s tariffs would be the fastest way to revive the stalling job market, top economist says
EconomyA Supreme Court ruling that strikes down Trump’s tariffs would be the fastest way to revive the stalling job market, top economist says
By Jason MaJanuary 11, 2026
Iran’s $7 monthly payments fail to ease spiraling economic unrest as Trump weighs military options against Tehran a week after Venezuela raid
Middle EastIran’s $7 monthly payments fail to ease spiraling economic unrest as Trump weighs military options against Tehran a week after Venezuela raid
By Jason MaJanuary 11, 2026
Trump vows to protect Venezuela and warns Maduro ally Cuba ‘I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE’
PoliticsTrump vows to protect Venezuela and warns Maduro ally Cuba ‘I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE’
By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2026
Iran threatens U.S. and Israel as protests enter third week
PoliticsIran threatens U.S. and Israel as protests enter third week
By Arsalan Shahla and BloombergJanuary 11, 2026
Greenland
PoliticsGreenland’s 1.5 million tons of rare earths might never get mined because there just aren’t any roads to them
By Josh Funk, Suman Naishadham and The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2026
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