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Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’

Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet.

By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 19, 2026
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
By Jim Morris and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
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Thousands of CEOs admit AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago
By Sasha RogelbergApril 19, 2026
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8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was ‘unlike anything most of us have ever seen,’ police say
Politics8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was ‘unlike anything most of us have ever seen,’ police say
By Gerald Herbert, John Seewer and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
PoliticsTrump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’
PoliticsFederal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
Blue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft
InnovationBlue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft
By Sana Pashankar, Edward Ludlow and BloombergApril 19, 2026
The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
LawThe FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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Future of WorkElon Musk bans résumés and cover letters in hiring for his chip team. These are the 3 bullet points he’s looking for instead
By Jake AngeloApril 19, 2026
About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence
LawAbout 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence
By The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump can continue building his $400 million White House ballroom, appeals court says after judge tried to block above-ground construction
LawTrump can continue building his $400 million White House ballroom, appeals court says after judge tried to block above-ground construction
By Darlene Superville and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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Gambling stocks sag as prediction markets steal Super Bowl bets
InvestingGambling stocks sag as prediction markets steal Super Bowl bets
By Peyton Forte, Denitsa Tsekova and BloombergFebruary 8, 2026
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    InvestingChina trader who made $3 billion on gold bets big against silver
    By Alfred Cang, Jin Wu and BloombergFebruary 5, 2026
Japanese prime minister’s landslide win gives her party a lower-house supermajority and more room to enact a right-wing agenda
PoliticsJapanese prime minister’s landslide win gives her party a lower-house supermajority and more room to enact a right-wing agenda
By Mari Yamaguchi, Foster Klug and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
Trump’s plan to send home prices higher will help him with baby boomer voters ahead of midterm elections but could spark a ‘generational war’
Real EstateTrump’s plan to send home prices higher will help him with baby boomer voters ahead of midterm elections but could spark a ‘generational war’
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are the biggest threat to its economy, which could shrink as much as 3%
EconomyRussian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are the biggest threat to its economy, which could shrink as much as 3%
By Kamila Hrabchuk and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
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CommentaryI’m the chief growth officer at a payments app and I know how America really tips. Connecticut, I’m looking at you
By Ricardo CiciFebruary 8, 2026
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RetailGrocery prices have surged 25% in Colorado since the pandemic with Kroger and Walmart sharing half the market. Enter Aldi
By Jack Buffington and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
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    Future of WorkThis Gen Z woman applied for 1,000 jobs and offered to cut her own pay because she was ‘really broke and struggling.’ She’s not alone
    By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 5, 2026
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CommentaryWe studied 70 countries’ economic data for the last 60 years and something big about market crashes changed 25 years ago
By Josh Ederington, Jenny Minier and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica marks its 250th birthday with a fading dream—the first time that younger generations will make less than their parents
By Mark Robert Rank and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
We may be looking at the housing affordability crisis all wrong. Higher earners are driving home prices, not lack of supply, researchers say
Real EstateWe may be looking at the housing affordability crisis all wrong. Higher earners are driving home prices, not lack of supply, researchers say
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
Malaysia’s economy minister sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains
AsiaMalaysia’s economy minister sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains
By Nicholas Gordon and Angelica AngFebruary 7, 2026
ICE protests, Bad Bunny flip script on Trump’s midterms playbook
PoliticsICE protests, Bad Bunny flip script on Trump’s midterms playbook
By Alicia Diaz, Augusta Saraiva and BloombergFebruary 7, 2026
  • The ‘dumb money’ steps in as traders lose $1 trillion on the realization that AI will eat tech companies first
    InvestingThe ‘dumb money’ steps in as traders lose $1 trillion on the realization that AI will eat tech companies first
    By Jim EdwardsFebruary 5, 2026
The Super Bowl made scarcity its superpower
Arts & EntertainmentThe Super Bowl made scarcity its superpower
By Randall Williams and BloombergFebruary 7, 2026
Dorsey’s Block cutting up to 10% of staff in efficiency push
EconomyDorsey’s Block cutting up to 10% of staff in efficiency push
By Natasha Mascarenhas, Emily Mason and BloombergFebruary 7, 2026
The U.S. construction industry’s need for labor is soaring and will need half a million new workers next year while AI giants ramp up spending
EconomyThe U.S. construction industry’s need for labor is soaring and will need half a million new workers next year while AI giants ramp up spending
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
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EconomyElon Musk warns the U.S. is ‘1,000% going to go bankrupt’ unless AI and robotics save the economy from crushing debt
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
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CommentaryNetflix dominates streaming. No wonder it’s trying to redefine the market
By Hal SingerFebruary 7, 2026
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BankingBefore Kevin Warsh has even taken over as Fed chair, Trump is joking about suing him. Scott Bessent is fine with that
By Fatima Hussein, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsNo, judge tells Trump. You can’t cripple $16 billion in funding for New York City and New Jersey
By Anthony Izaguirre, Dave Collins and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsAs Republicans slash $1 trillion out of Medicaid, Democrats see ‘a banger of an issue’ to campaign on
By Ali Swenson, Jeff Amy and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
Future of Work40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 7, 2026
Inside the radical revamp of Social Security where a Wall Street CEO is changing almost everything at the $1.6 trillion benefits agency
EconomyInside the radical revamp of Social Security where a Wall Street CEO is changing almost everything at the $1.6 trillion benefits agency
By Shawn TullyFebruary 7, 2026
USAID division killed by Trump is reborn after 2 mysterious donors give $48 million
PoliticsUSAID division killed by Trump is reborn after 2 mysterious donors give $48 million
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
Trump boasts that tariffs are an American economic miracle. The real data tells a different story
EconomyTrump boasts that tariffs are an American economic miracle. The real data tells a different story
By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
Stressed out woman looks at her notebook and computer while sitting at a desk.
Personal FinanceTrump may hand out fatter tax refunds this year, but whether a short-staffed IRS can get it to you is a different matter, watchdog warns
By Tristan BoveFebruary 6, 2026
Two young men participate in a meeting.
SuccessMeet a 27-year-old software engineer who turned a 1.0 GPA in high school into a six-figure career at American Express
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 6, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentYour Super Bowl party can beat inflation, Wells Fargo says. Just double down on wings and guac and skip the beef
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 6, 2026
A woman holds up a peace sign as she runs in the New York City Marathon.
RetailGen Z’s latest status symbol is running a marathon—and it’s terrible news for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 6, 2026
Vice President JD Vance looking at a crowd during a speech.
North AmericaMetals are the new oil, JD Vance pitches to America: ‘There’s no realer thing than critical minerals’
By Tristan BoveFebruary 5, 2026
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EconomyTrump is giving the U.S. economy a $65 billion tax-refund shot in the arm, mostly for higher-income people, BofA says
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 5, 2026
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CommentaryKevin Warsh’s Fed criticisms make sense, but he’s got a ‘cleanest dirty shirt’ problem. Here’s the triple dilemma he faces
By Daniel J. ArbessFebruary 5, 2026
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'We should absolutely be concerned about non-college-educated men today': higher rents, living at home, falling out of the labor marketplaceholder alt text
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The record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parchedplaceholder alt text
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