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Iran and White House say the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open.’ But it definitely isn’t—at least for now

Iran remains unwilling to give up its control over the Strait of Hormuz for now.

By Jordan BlumApril 17, 2026
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OpenAI’s policy chief says AI companies ‘need to do a much better job’ talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks
By Jake AngeloApril 17, 2026
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Trump says Iran to suspend nuclear program, won’t get funds
By Kate Sullivan and BloombergApril 17, 2026
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Man carrying AR-style gun arrested near Aetna headquarters, police say
By The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
A woman taking a picture of the Statue of Liberty.
Tourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP via Getty Images)
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz—but experts say it now holds a card that works ‘almost like a nuclear deterrent’
By Eva RoytburgApril 17, 2026
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The power has swung back to employers—and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage
Workplace CultureThe power has swung back to employers—and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 17, 2026
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North AmericaRanch dressing’s secret history literally includes a Hidden Valley
By Holly Meyer and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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PoliticsZohran Mamdani’s wife apologizes for ‘harmful’ social media posts surfacing from her past
By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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EuropeTrump still furious about NATO: ‘useless when needed, a Paper Tiger!’
By Sylvie Corbet, Jill Lawless and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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EnergyIran says it fully reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says blockade will ‘remain in force’
By Kareem Chehayeb, Aamer Madhani, Elena Becatoros and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
Sam Altman holds hands in the air with Narendra Modi on his left. Altman and Dario Amodei do not hold hands.
AIIllinois is OpenAI and Anthropic’s latest battleground as the state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI
By Jacqueline MunisApril 17, 2026
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Block
SuccessTwitter cofounder Jack Dorsey breaks down his thought process when he laid off 40% of his Block staff because of AI
By Emma BurleighApril 17, 2026
She learned accounting before she was a teenager. Now she’s bringing Wall Street to the blockchain
NewslettersShe learned accounting before she was a teenager. Now she’s bringing Wall Street to the blockchain
By Sheryl EstradaApril 17, 2026
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins during Atkins' swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.
FinanceTrump’s SEC will buoy ‘aggressive innovation,’ Webull president says: ‘Boundaries are going to be tested’
By Greg McKennaJune 11, 2025
  • Trump and Xi greet a crowd of cheering people
    EconomyAs China restricts rare earths, Trump targets ethane in plastics manufacturing blow
    By Jordan BlumJune 4, 2025
Trump administration can keep collecting its tariffs while legal challenges continue, federal appeals court rules
EconomyTrump administration can keep collecting its tariffs while legal challenges continue, federal appeals court rules
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressJune 11, 2025
U.S. and China agree on framework to resolve trade dispute after 2 days of London talks about rare earth metals and tech export controls
PoliticsU.S. and China agree on framework to resolve trade dispute after 2 days of London talks about rare earth metals and tech export controls
By Jill Lawless, Ken Moritsugu and The Associated PressJune 11, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks during an "Invest in America" roundtable with business leaders at the White House, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Washington.
EconomyTrump’s tax bill backfire: Foreign companies could avoid U.S. investment over steep hikes
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressJune 10, 2025
Jerome Powell surrounded by darkness
PoliticsForget about the Fed’s dual mandate—this investment advisor says they’ve added a third mandate, and won’t be cutting rates anytime soon
By Irina IvanovaJune 10, 2025
Commuters wait at a bus stop where there is a National Debt Clock billboard-sized running total display that shows the United States gross national debt as $105,866 per person in Washington, DC, on December 30, 2024.
FinanceGovernment borrowing binge could crowd out mortgages and business investment
By Greg McKennaJune 10, 2025
  • A group of young women sit around a table at a restaurant.
    HealthThe Ozempic boom could be bad news for restaurants as more than half of GLP-1 users report cutting back on dining out, report finds
    By Sasha RogelbergJune 4, 2025
Bill Ackman smiles and raises his right hand as he speaks in front of a microphone.
FinanceFannie and Freddie could make hedge funds a huge payday if they go public. One expert wants a ‘utility model’ for the Fortune 500 giants
By Greg McKennaJune 10, 2025
Two traders talking
FinanceStocks push higher despite clashes in Los Angeles and trade uncertainty
By Irina IvanovaJune 9, 2025
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF becomes fastest-ever ETF to accumulate $70 billion
The CoinsBlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF becomes fastest-ever ETF to accumulate $70 billion
By Catherine McGrathJune 9, 2025
Bitcoin surges to $108,000 as top US and Chinese officials meet to discuss tariffs 
The CoinsBitcoin surges to $108,000 as top US and Chinese officials meet to discuss tariffs 
By Catherine McGrathJune 9, 2025
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AIKlarna CEO predicts AI-driven job displacement will cause a recession
By Ryan HoggJune 9, 2025
  • Trump speaks into a microphone and points into the crowd in front of an American flag
    EconomyThe Budget Office says Trump’s spending bill would add $2.4 trillion to the national debt—just one day after Elon Musk slammed Congress over this same fear
    By Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressJune 4, 2025
U.K. remains Europe’s top spot for finance investment, EY says
FinanceU.K. remains Europe’s top spot for finance investment, EY says
By Meg Short and BloombergJune 9, 2025
Vanishing immigration is the ‘real story’ for the economy and a bigger supply shock than tariffs, analyst says
EconomyVanishing immigration is the ‘real story’ for the economy and a bigger supply shock than tariffs, analyst says
By Jason MaJune 8, 2025
US seeks deal in London on China rare earth flows, Hassett says
EconomyUS seeks deal in London on China rare earth flows, Hassett says
By Se Young Lee and BloombergJune 8, 2025
New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London
EconomyNew disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London
By Ken Moritsugu and The Associated PressJune 8, 2025
A hot trend in the housing market is Gen Z buying homes with siblings
EconomyA hot trend in the housing market is Gen Z buying homes with siblings
By Jason MaJune 7, 2025
China approves some exports of rare earths ahead of US talks
EconomyChina approves some exports of rare earths ahead of US talks
By Felix Tam and BloombergJune 7, 2025
What Elon Musk’s feud with Trump means for Tesla shareholders
FinanceWhat Elon Musk’s feud with Trump means for Tesla shareholders
By Shawn TullyJune 7, 2025
Strong jobs report, Tesla rebound buoy markets as S&P 500 nears all-time highs
EconomyStrong jobs report, Tesla rebound buoy markets as S&P 500 nears all-time highs
By Ben WeissJune 6, 2025
woman shopping for Campbell's soup in grocery store
EconomyElon Musk predicts a recession this year. 8 sneaky signs we actually could be headed for one
By Sydney LakeJune 6, 2025
Two people shake hands at a job fair
EconomyHiring is slowing but still solid, with 139,000 jobs added last month
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressJune 6, 2025
The dredger vessel Ohio works on dredging the Port of Corpus Christi's inner harbor in 2022 with downtown Corpus seen in the background.
FeaturesHow a little-known Texas city turned into the energy export gateway of the country
By Jordan BlumJune 6, 2025
Ireland joins the likes of China and Vietnam on list of countries the U.S. is monitoring for currency manipulation
EconomyIreland joins the likes of China and Vietnam on list of countries the U.S. is monitoring for currency manipulation
By Ryan HoggJune 6, 2025
Which tech mogul will replace Elon Musk as Trump’s new tech industry BFF?
TechWhich tech mogul will replace Elon Musk as Trump’s new tech industry BFF?
By Alexei OreskovicJune 5, 2025
US President Donald Trump, right, and Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Finance‘Have a nice day, DJT!’ Raging feud between Trump and Musk tanks Tesla after Trump-Xi call calmed markets 
By Amanda GerutJune 5, 2025
Trump speaks behind a podium while holding up a sign listing reciprocal tariffs.
EconomyNY Federal Reserve finds a ‘significant share’ of companies saying they raised prices on goods not affected by tariffs
By Sasha RogelbergJune 5, 2025
The only ‘Made in America’ smartphone maker has a message for Apple about manufacturing in the Trump tariff era
TechThe only ‘Made in America’ smartphone maker has a message for Apple about manufacturing in the Trump tariff era
By Verne KopytoffJune 5, 2025
Trump points his finger at Musk inside the White House
PoliticsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump is ‘not delighted that Elon did a 180’ after the pair spent four months working closely together
By Dave SmithJune 5, 2025
Elon Musk shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump as they speak to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Economy‘Kill Bill’: Elon Musk urges Americans to rebel against president’s policy, but White House says his ‘debt slavery’ claims are a hoax
By Eleanor PringleJune 5, 2025
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaks with attendees at the Thomas Laubach Research Conference in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 15, 2025
EconomyTrump hiring freeze threatens key economic data as the Fed zeroes in on inflation
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressJune 4, 2025
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