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Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe is giving away $10 million to get Gen Z into trades—and says the skills gap has never been worse

The TV host’s foundation is doubling the amount of scholarship money it awards to people entering the trades, as he receives 10 times the average number of applications.

By Jake AngeloApril 14, 2026
paramount
‘Unequivocal opposition’: Over 1,000 members of Hollywood royalty lobby against Paramount/Warner merger
By Jake Coyle and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
IMF
IMF slashes global growth forecast, blaming ‘war in the Middle East’ for halted momentum
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
Photo: Sam Altman
Man charged in arson attack on Sam Altman’s house had AI CEO kill list, prosecutors say
By Jim EdwardsApril 14, 2026
tax
Americans rate Trump’s tax cuts a loser as most believe they’re still too high
By Linley Sanders and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, is seen during the House Budget Committee markup of the "Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY2025,"
‘We have to be able to walk and chew gum’ on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing debt crisis and national security
By Eleanor PringleApril 14, 2026
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Ally Bank reached 50/50 spend on men’s and women’s sports. Now its CMO is taking on ‘fanflation’
NewslettersAlly Bank reached 50/50 spend on men’s and women’s sports. Now its CMO is taking on ‘fanflation’
By Emma HinchliffeApril 14, 2026
Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations
CryptoBitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations
By Ben WeissApril 14, 2026
Sam Altman’s attacker had a kill list of AI executives. Experts warn this is just the beginning
AISam Altman’s attacker had a kill list of AI executives. Experts warn this is just the beginning
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 14, 2026
James Quincey
SuccessCoca-Cola chairman calls work-life balance a ‘weird phrase’ and says success is down to survival—’kind of like Squid Game’
By Preston ForeApril 14, 2026
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
SuccessUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps—and he says it doesn’t mean he’s accomplished any less
By Emma BurleighApril 14, 2026
Warren Buffett’s first tax return showed $7 owed to the IRS. The then-paperboy and former Berkshire Hathaway CEO is now worth $143 billion
SuccessWarren Buffett’s first tax return showed $7 owed to the IRS. The then-paperboy and former Berkshire Hathaway CEO is now worth $143 billion
By Sydney LakeApril 14, 2026
Nava founders Brianna Montgomery and Vyas Krishnan pose for a photo
CryptoNava raises $8.3 million in seed funding to keep AI financial agents from going off the rails
By Jack KubinecApril 14, 2026
AI
AI‘I don’t need help’: Meet some of the AI resisters who smell their own extinction
By Matt O'Brien, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentSeeking to save Gen Z from foreign influence, China has quietly banned K-Pop for a full decade
By Ken Moritsugu, Juwon Park and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
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    EuropeDonald Trump Jr. says ‘the biggest names’ think Europe is a ‘disaster’ that needs to be fixed
    By The Associated PressApril 8, 2026
chick-fil-a
North AmericaWhy Chinese immigrants to America love Chick-fil-A so much
By Fu Ting and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
inflation
EnergyBiggest jump in gas prices in 60 years, biggest jump in inflation since Biden: CPI carnage in March
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressApril 10, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 10, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 10, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 10, 2026
‘Downward mobility is incredibly radicalizing’: The college bargain is broken. What comes next could reshape America
Economy‘Downward mobility is incredibly radicalizing’: The college bargain is broken. What comes next could reshape America
By Nick LichtenbergApril 10, 2026
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.
EconomyThe next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in its lap: Social Security’s impending insolvency and no plan for the national debt
By Eleanor PringleApril 10, 2026
  • Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
    EconomyThe U.S. had a national debt ‘home run’ in its grasp, says Jamie Dimon. But the government did nothing, and now its best option is crisis management
    By Eleanor PringleApril 8, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump
EconomyU.S. and Iran begin peace talks as Trump’s White House goes to war against the media, insider traders, and the Pope
By Jim EdwardsApril 10, 2026
stressed worker
EconomyThe job market is so bad, workers now think they have worse odds of finding a role than during the pandemic
By Jake AngeloApril 10, 2026
A view of a bus shelter at Pennsylvania Avenue and 22nd Street NW where an electronic billboard and a poster display the current U.S. National debt per person and as a nation at 38 Trillion dollars on October 28, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy‘We owe it to the next generation’ to get national debt under control, says think tank boss, as U.S. borrowing hits $1.2 trillion in just six months
By Eleanor PringleApril 10, 2026
‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power
Economy‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power
By Nick LichtenbergApril 10, 2026
 The world’s 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire
Economy The world’s 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire
By Jacqueline MunisApril 9, 2026
  • Photo: Donald Trump
    EconomyTrump’s ceasefire gives Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz—and Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly alive
    By Jim EdwardsApril 8, 2026
Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin
EnergyOnly five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin
By Eva RoytburgApril 9, 2026
iran
EnergyA global food emergency: Why the closed Strait of Hormuz puts half the world’s calories at risk
By Aya S. Chacar and The ConversationApril 9, 2026
Willie Walsh, wearing a blue suit, looks to his right with his mouth slightly open.
EnergyJet fuel supply disruptions are comparable to 9/11 and could take months to replenish even if Hormuz Strait is reopening, airline trade group warns
By Sasha RogelbergApril 9, 2026
erewhon
EconomyAmericans hate the economy so much, they’re buying $22 smoothies
By Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui, Patrick Van Esch and The ConversationApril 9, 2026
You’re looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing
AIYou’re looking at the AI revolution all wrong, top economist says: 40% unemployment and a 3-day work week are the same thing
By Nick LichtenbergApril 9, 2026
oil
EnergyGoldman flags $100-plus Brent if Hormuz shut another month
By Jake Lloyd-Smith and BloombergApril 9, 2026
strait
EnergyFirst, Iran and Hormuz, second, China and Taiwan? The dangerous implications of a tollbooth on the open sea
By David McHugh, John Leicester and The Associated PressApril 9, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 9, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of Bitcoin for April 9, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 9, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 9, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 9, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump, left, and Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary,
EconomyThe U.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt—equal to spending on defense and education combined
By Eleanor PringleApril 9, 2026
Photo: A fireball rises from a building hit by an Israeli airstrike in the area of Abbasiyeh, on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, on April 8, 2026. Lebanon's army warned people against returning to the country's south on April 8, where the Israeli military is still launching attacks, as Israel said the ceasefire with Iran did not include its conflict with Hezbollah. (Photo by Kawnat HAJU / AFP via Getty Images)
PoliticsToo much fire, not enough cease: Iran tightens its grip on global oil trade on eve of peace talks
By Jim EdwardsApril 9, 2026
quiet
AIWhite-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates
By Nick LichtenbergApril 9, 2026
Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate fell apart
AsiaWhy a proposed merger to create Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate fell apart
By Angelica AngApril 9, 2026
barista
SuccessGen Z doesn’t want your full-time job. They want several part-time roles, and it’s reshaping the entire workforce
By Jake AngeloApril 9, 2026
Trump’s 2027 budget gambles on rosy assumptions—and if they don’t pan out, America edges closer to a fiscal crisis driven by runaway interest costs
EconomyTrump’s 2027 budget gambles on rosy assumptions—and if they don’t pan out, America edges closer to a fiscal crisis driven by runaway interest costs
By Shawn TullyApril 9, 2026
The Iran war is either concluding with the world worse off, or escalation is just delayed again
EnergyThe Iran war is either concluding with the world worse off, or escalation is just delayed again
By Jordan BlumApril 8, 2026
How dual incomes and the tech boom turned the upper middle class into America’s biggest income group
Personal FinanceHow dual incomes and the tech boom turned the upper middle class into America’s biggest income group
By Sam Klebanov and Morning BrewApril 8, 2026
A woman shops in the produce aisle
Economy‘You can never really catch up’: The Iran war is exacerbating already high grocery bills, and it will only get worse if the war continues, experts say
By Jacqueline MunisApril 8, 2026
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on April 7, 2026.
EconomyFrom brinkmanship to TACO: Trump’s Iran pause triggers $1.5 trillion market rally
By Eva RoytburgApril 8, 2026
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By Fortune EditorsApril 13, 2026
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'People are trying to be creative': Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loansplaceholder alt text
By Fortune EditorsApril 12, 2026
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'This is the last warning.' Iran threatens U.S. warships after they throw down the gauntlet for winner-take-all Strait of Hormuzplaceholder alt text
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