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Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster

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Meet a 71-year-old who retired as a radiologist and professor, and now runs a banana-skewer business: ‘I never want to retire. Why would you do that?’

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Elon Musk’s DOGE swiped $329 million in humanitarian funding from Nepal, leaving a Gen Z tech revolution to transform the budding country’s economy
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The Bank of Mom and Dad has a new line item: guilt

U.S. Bank executives say “financial nihilism” is a myth — but parental guilt over unaffordable homes is very real.

By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 21, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the state of the international financial system on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2026.
U.S. Treasury’s bond scheme is not a national debt management tool, say top economists, but it did show Wall Street what makes Scott Bessent flinch
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 21, 2026
Dollar General CEO says consumers making $100,000 a year don’t feel like high-income shoppers anymore as high gas prices and inflation reshape habits
Dollar General CEO says consumers making $100,000 a year don’t feel like high-income shoppers anymore as high gas prices and inflation reshape habits
By Jason MaSeptember 20, 2026
On issue after issue, Trump has given Xi Jinping a pass — even on reports China is helping Iran. ‘I think he’s behaved reasonably well’
On issue after issue, Trump has given Xi Jinping a pass — even on reports China is helping Iran. ‘I think he’s behaved reasonably well’
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026
Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
By Jason MaSeptember 20, 2026
The economy has undergone a structural transformation that ended the low-cost era. ‘The regime change in inflation and interest rates is the outcome’
The economy has undergone a structural transformation that ended the low-cost era. ‘The regime change in inflation and interest rates is the outcome’
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2026
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You can blame America’s plummeting fertility rate on the iPhone, study finds: ‘People are all depressed and alone and doomscrolling’
By Sasha RogelbergJune 12, 2026
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    Trump says Fed rate increase would be wrong ahead of Warsh debut
    By Tony Czuczka, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergJune 7, 2026
Melania launches Trump Accounts for foster kids — and Democratic governors want no part of it
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Melania launches Trump Accounts for foster kids — and Democratic governors want no part of it
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressJune 12, 2026
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Trump says Europe freeloads on defense. Britain’s own (former) Defense Secretary just agreed
By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka and The Associated PressJune 11, 2026
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Full Coverage Car Insurance: What It Covers, What It Costs, and Who Needs It
By Joseph HostetlerJune 11, 2026
Inflation is roaring back globally, 2022 style. The Iran war is only half the problem
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Inflation is roaring back globally, 2022 style. The Iran war is only half the problem
By Eva RoytburgJune 11, 2026
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Success
Ken Griffin’s Citadel companies just hired 350 interns—only 0.36% of over 115,000 young applicants made the cut
By Emma BurleighJune 11, 2026
  • Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone’
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    Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone’
    By Eva RoytburgJune 7, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for June 11, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 11, 2026
Current price of oil as of June 11, 2026
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Current price of oil as of June 11, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 11, 2026
T-minus 24 hours: On the eve of SpaceX IPO liftoff some Wall Street analysts say the stock is worth only half of Elon Musk’s price
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T-minus 24 hours: On the eve of SpaceX IPO liftoff some Wall Street analysts say the stock is worth only half of Elon Musk’s price
By Jim EdwardsJune 11, 2026
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Social Security and Medicare are heading toward insolvency. Congress has 6 years to act
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerJune 11, 2026
‘I love the inflation’: Trump is ‘not concerned’ about inflation hitting 4% for the first time since 2023. ‘The numbers were great’
Economy
‘I love the inflation’: Trump is ‘not concerned’ about inflation hitting 4% for the first time since 2023. ‘The numbers were great’
By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberJune 10, 2026
  • U.S. floats steering frozen Iran assets to Gulf allies for repairs
    Politics
    U.S. floats steering frozen Iran assets to Gulf allies for repairs
    By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergJune 7, 2026
Kevin Warsh (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump after being sworn in as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve in the East Room of the White House on May 22, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Economy
Inflation is back above 4% for the first time since 2023—but Kevin Warsh might catch a break
By Eva RoytburgJune 10, 2026
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Europe
Switzerland to cast world’s first ever vote on whether to cap population
By Jamey Keaten and The Associated PressJune 10, 2026
The U.S. strategic petroleum reserve is so low it’s near panic levels
Energy
The U.S. strategic petroleum reserve is so low it’s near panic levels
By Jim EdwardsJune 10, 2026
Saudi economy redraws ambitions—‘going local’ is the new buzz phrase 
Middle East
Saudi economy redraws ambitions—‘going local’ is the new buzz phrase 
By Melissa HancockJune 10, 2026
America’s emergency oil reserve is about to hit its lowest level since Reagan was in office
Energy
America’s emergency oil reserve is about to hit its lowest level since Reagan was in office
By Jordan BlumJune 10, 2026
President Donald Trump signing an executive order introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas.
Law
Trump’s $100,000 visa fee is dead in one court and alive in another, setting up Supreme Court brawl
By Michael Casey and The Associated PressJune 9, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump on Liberation Day.
Economy
China’s exports to the US are surging at a pre-Liberation Day pace, defying Trump’s tariff goals
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressJune 9, 2026
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Economy
‘We are rapidly running out of time’: Watchdog sounds Social Security alarm after 22% cut confirmed for 2032
By Nick LichtenbergJune 9, 2026
The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?
Middle East
The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?
By Melissa HancockJune 9, 2026
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Success
Around 22 million teenagers are making their pocket money on video games, online reselling, and in-game platforms like Roblox
By Emma BurleighJune 9, 2026
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Politics
Lockheed, Palantir, and Amazon helped fund Trump’s White House ballroom. They also share more than $50 billion in federal contracts
By Catherina GioinoJune 9, 2026
A for sale sign in front a Spanish style house
Real Estate
Home sales are finally recovering and outpacing economists predictions even as mortgage rates remain high
By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressJune 9, 2026
SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
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SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
By Melissa HancockJune 9, 2026
‘We expect it to leak’: OpenAI is frontrunning the narrative around its $1 trillion IPO
AI
‘We expect it to leak’: OpenAI is frontrunning the narrative around its $1 trillion IPO
By Jim EdwardsJune 9, 2026
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Economy
70% of fourth-graders aren’t reading proficiently, report finds—one of several areas where education is failing America’s kids
By Tristan BoveJune 8, 2026
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Economy
Gen Z might be the flakiest generation when it comes to career and life decisions. They might also be the most intentional
By Tristan BoveJune 8, 2026
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Success
Walmart CEO John Furner says even wealthy shoppers are now shopping at the discount grocery chain as high prices stretch six-figure earners
By Emma BurleighJune 8, 2026
‘We didn’t see this coming’: Wall Street eats its forecasts as stocks sell off globally on fear of AI bubble ahead of SpaceX IPO
Economy
‘We didn’t see this coming’: Wall Street eats its forecasts as stocks sell off globally on fear of AI bubble ahead of SpaceX IPO
By Jim EdwardsJune 8, 2026
Markets face triple threat of Iran war reigniting, AI bubble popping, and Fed rates rising while epic SpaceX IPO could fuel even more chaos
Investing
Markets face triple threat of Iran war reigniting, AI bubble popping, and Fed rates rising while epic SpaceX IPO could fuel even more chaos
By Jason MaJune 7, 2026
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