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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
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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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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
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    CryptoRumors are swirling about Venezuela holding $60 billion in Bitcoin—but crypto experts are skeptical
    By Carlos GarciaJanuary 9, 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
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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
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CommentaryMillions of Americans are grappling with years of declining economic wellbeing and affordability needs a rethink
By Gene Ludwig and Shannon MeyerJanuary 11, 2026
Fortune Archives: A dispatch from the oil crisis in Caracas
NewslettersFortune Archives: A dispatch from the oil crisis in Caracas
By Jeremy KahnJanuary 11, 2026
Venezuela slow-walks prisoner releases with 11 freed while over 800 remain locked up, including son-in-law of opposition presidential candidate
PoliticsVenezuela slow-walks prisoner releases with 11 freed while over 800 remain locked up, including son-in-law of opposition presidential candidate
By Regina Garcia Cano and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
  • The future depends on copper, but a coming shortage makes it a ‘systemic risk’ to the economy and a strategic flashpoint, S&P Global warns
    EconomyThe future depends on copper, but a coming shortage makes it a ‘systemic risk’ to the economy and a strategic flashpoint, S&P Global warns
    By Jason MaJanuary 9, 2026
Thousands protest in Minneapolis after deadly ICE shooting as agents continue raids throughout city. ‘We’re all living in fear right now’
PoliticsThousands protest in Minneapolis after deadly ICE shooting as agents continue raids throughout city. ‘We’re all living in fear right now’
By Rebecca Santana and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
PoliticsU.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
By The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
Trump order says Venezuelan oil revenue is being held by the U.S. for ‘governmental and diplomatic purposes’ and not subject to private claims
PoliticsTrump order says Venezuelan oil revenue is being held by the U.S. for ‘governmental and diplomatic purposes’ and not subject to private claims
By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
If Trump takes control of Greenland, he would have to build a welfare state ‘that he doesn’t want for his own citizens,’ expert says
PoliticsIf Trump takes control of Greenland, he would have to build a welfare state ‘that he doesn’t want for his own citizens,’ expert says
By Emma Burrows, Ben Finley and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
As U.S. debt soars past $38 trillion, the flood of corporate bonds is a growing threat to the Treasury supply
EconomyAs U.S. debt soars past $38 trillion, the flood of corporate bonds is a growing threat to the Treasury supply
By Jason MaJanuary 10, 2026
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    PoliticsRenee Good’s ex-husband describes her as no kind of activist whatsoever, she was heading home before ICE encounter
    By Michael Biesecker, Jim Mustian, Giovanna Dell'Orto and The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2026
ICE shooting sets up budget standoff before shutdown deadline as deeper reforms eyed. ‘We must dismantle it and build it from the ground up again’
PoliticsICE shooting sets up budget standoff before shutdown deadline as deeper reforms eyed. ‘We must dismantle it and build it from the ground up again’
By Jason MaJanuary 10, 2026
Dozens feared dead as Iran hit by largest protests in years
PoliticsDozens feared dead as Iran hit by largest protests in years
By Arsalan Shahla and BloombergJanuary 10, 2026
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. But such limits could harm consumers, experts warn
Personal FinanceTrump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. But such limits could harm consumers, experts warn
By Preston ForeJanuary 10, 2026
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PoliticsNo, Trump can’t use example of fraud in Minnesota to block childcare subisidies to 5 blue states, judge says
By Geoff Mulvihill, Hannah Schoenbaum and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
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PoliticsMinneapolis is so unsafe in the ICE shooting aftermath that families can choose remote learning for their kids for the next month
By Rebecca Santana, Steve Karnowski, Bianca Vázquez Toness and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
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PoliticsCongress debates what to do about ICE after giving Trump billions of funding to expand the program
By Matt Brown, Lisa Mascaro, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
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Politics‘That’s fine, I’m not mad at you’: New video of Minnesota shooting shows crucial moments before incident
By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto and The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2026
Trump calls for one-year cap on credit card rates at 10%
BankingTrump calls for one-year cap on credit card rates at 10%
By Romy Varghese and BloombergJanuary 10, 2026
Fractures start to show in Trump’s GOP as some Republicans push back on Greenland, Venezuela, and health care
PoliticsFractures start to show in Trump’s GOP as some Republicans push back on Greenland, Venezuela, and health care
By Stephen Groves and The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2026
Facing a 682% inflation rate, Venezuelans work three or more jobs and still can barely afford any food. ‘Everything is so expensive’
EconomyFacing a 682% inflation rate, Venezuelans work three or more jobs and still can barely afford any food. ‘Everything is so expensive’
By Regina Garcia Cano, Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
EnergyTrump pushes for $100 billion in oil investments in Venezuela while Exxon and others say it’s currently ‘uninvestable’ without major reforms
By Jordan BlumJanuary 9, 2026
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LawMinneapolis shooter revealed as Jonathan Ross, Iraq War veteran with nearly two decades of Border Patrol, Immigration experience
By Ryan J. Foley and The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2026
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BankingBessent’s visit to Minnesota comes with more vows to crack down on fraud as tensions flare with state, Somalia government
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2026
Wife of Renee Good, the Minnesota woman killed in ICE shooting, says ‘We had whistles. They had guns’
PoliticsWife of Renee Good, the Minnesota woman killed in ICE shooting, says ‘We had whistles. They had guns’
By Michael Biesecker and The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2026
Donald Trump speaks behind a podium with Marco Rubio frowning in the background.
Energy‘What we call corruption’: Harvard economist and former Venezuelan minister says Trump’s oil profit motives have no place in Venezuela’s future
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 9, 2026
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HealthHow the new protein and dairy diet flies in the face of modern guidelines, according to a nutritionist who served on the advisory board until 2024
By Cristina Palacios and The ConversationJanuary 9, 2026
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LawMost police forces banned shooting at moving vehicles decades ago, and Biden asked ICE to do it in 2022. So why isn’t it policy?
By Ben Jones and The ConversationJanuary 9, 2026
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following their meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump invited Zelensky to his private club to work on the U.S.-proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, as the conflict approaches four years since the sudden full-scale invasion by Russia on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
PoliticsWhite House says it’s ‘reviewing protocols’ after Trump seemingly violated federal policy by disclosing jobs data early
By Eva RoytburgJanuary 9, 2026
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EconomyArgentina has repaid its $20 billion credit line from Trump administration, Scott Bessent says
By The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2026
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