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Billionaire Mike Bloomberg warns Trump’s AI ownership plan would make ‘George Orwell blush’

“Somewhere, Karl Marx is smiling,” the media company founder wrote in an op-ed, calling current markets a “smoke-filled backroom.”

By Eva RoytburgJuly 21, 2026
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‘Without these funds, we face critical shortfalls’: Hegseth on additional defense spending following $37.5B Iran War price tag
By The Associated Press and Lisa MascaroJuly 21, 2026
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In Lesotho, the country’s only fully operational ski resort offers snowy slopes for Africa’s ski enthusiasts
By The Associated Press and Mogomotsi MagomeJuly 21, 2026
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‘The audience is telling the industry something’: even IMAX is stunned by Christopher Nolan’s runaway ‘Odyssey’
By Tatiana SatauaJuly 21, 2026
Moldova’s parliament elects 44-year-old businessman investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister
Moldova’s parliament elects 44-year-old businessman investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister
By The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
UN’s worst-case scenario: Energy and fertilizer shock from Iran war could push nearly 19 million more into chronic hunger by 2030
UN’s worst-case scenario: Energy and fertilizer shock from Iran war could push nearly 19 million more into chronic hunger by 2030
By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 21, 2026
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Jamie Dimon says six-figure shipyard jobs are the new ‘American Dream’—but candidates will need to endure hours of extreme heat, cold, and rain

Shipyard jobs can pay upwards of $100K without a college degree—and nearly a quarter of a million maritime workers are needed. But it comes with tradeoffs.

By Preston ForeJuly 21, 2026
Jamie Dimon won’t put more of his own money into the long end of the bond market right now—thanks to the $39 trillion national debt

“These are very high debt numbers … Usually you have to have like a great recession or a depression to have or war to have numbers like that,” Dimon said.

By Eleanor PringleJuly 21, 2026
Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades: Skilled trades shaped America’s past. Here’s how they can build America’s future

Ford, Carhartt, BlackRock and Google have created the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, as 2.1 million jobs could go unfilled by 2030.

By Jim Farley, Linda Hubbard, Bayo Ogunlesi and Ruth PoratJuly 21, 2026
Money talks—as the Iran war continues, options for the Strait of Hormuz are coalescing around one solution— tolls

With missiles replacing merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, activity in the world’s most critical energy corridor is grinding to a halt—and a controversial proposal to charge for safe passage is gaining traction.

By Melissa HancockJuly 21, 2026
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Jamie Dimon says insecurity, not ego, is what destroys the careers of top CEOs
Jamie Dimon says insecurity, not ego, is what destroys the careers of top CEOs

The JPMorgan CEO says leaders get into trouble when their insecurity discourages employees from delivering bad news.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 21, 2026
Jersey Mike’s tests how far investors will stretch on restaurant IPO valuations

Jersey Mike’s is aiming for a near-$8 billion listing, testing investors’ appetite for franchise-driven growth.

By Sheryl EstradaJuly 21, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on July 21, 2026

Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates well above 4%.

By Glen Luke FlanaganJuly 21, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on July 21, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerJuly 21, 2026
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Despite a $156 million contract, Knicks star Jalen Brunson still calls his parents for financial advice any time he makes a big purchase

Despite earning millions and being a “grown” man, NBA’s Jalen Brunson said he isn’t above asking his parents for a second opinion on big purchases.

By Emma BurleighJuly 21, 2026
Current price of gold as of July 21, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstJuly 21, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for July 21, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerJuly 21, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for July 21, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerJuly 21, 2026
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Kalshi’s ‘chronically online’ war room figured out World Cup virality — and realized AI might be bringing back the monoculture

Here’s how a 20-person team turned the World Cup into a $24 billion trading moment, and discovered something unexpected about what AI is doing to culture.

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 21, 2026
Shipping transits slow to a trickle as Strait of Hormuz faces “worst-case scenario” 

From shipping lane to battleground: Hormuz crisis forces industry rethink.

By Melissa HancockJuly 21, 2026
The American Dream according to Bill Ackman

The billionaire investor on reviving Americans’ faith in capitalism—and the family crisis reshaping his legacy.

By Jeff John RobertsJuly 20, 2026
Jersey Mike’s IPO valuation could reach eight times Sweetgreen’s market cap

Jersey Mike’s is targeting a valuation that would rank among the largest recent restaurant IPOs, highlighting the premium investors are placing on fast-growing, asset-light franchise businesses.

By Sheryl EstradaJuly 21, 2026
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HUD suspends disaster funding to U.S. Virgin Islands housing authority, saying mismanagement has kept $1.3 billion from hurricane survivors

Nine years after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the territory has spent only $570 million of $1.9 billion in federal recovery funds, HUD claims.

By Danica Coto and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for July 21, 2026

Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

By Glen Luke FlanaganJuly 21, 2026
Mortgage rates today, July 21, 2026

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

By Glen Luke FlanaganJuly 21, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for July 21, 2026

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

By Glen Luke FlanaganJuly 21, 2026
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Trump’s $3.47 ‘Freedom Fuel’ gas network leans on an NFL kicking coach, a GOP fundraiser and a N.J. entrepreneur with a fuel theft rap sheet

Untangling exactly who is behind the Philadelphia-area venture has proven difficult. How they got Trump’s attention also remains a mystery.

By Brian Slodysko, Michael Biesecker, Josh Boak and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
What I keep hearing from Fortune 500 CEOs: ‘We have no idea what we’re actually paying for power’

One CFO told me they missed their quarterly earnings per share (EPS) target because of a single regional utility’s price change.

By Kiran BhatrajuJuly 21, 2026
U.S. military launches 10th straight night of airstrikes on Iran as Houthi allies threaten Red Sea, but glimmers of hope appear on diplomatic front

Iran’s interior minister traveled to Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, for talks.

By Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressJuly 20, 2026
Current price of oil as of July 21, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerJuly 21, 2026
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Student loan defaults hit record $233 billion with 1 in 5 borrowers over 9 months behind

Many of the states with the highest concentrations of defaulted borrowers are in the South, an AP analysis found. Trump states lead the way.

By Nicky Forster, Heather Hollingsworth and The Associated PressJuly 20, 2026
Coinbase’s big Base mistake offers an important lesson for the crypto industry

The project showed how Coinbase was building for the last era of crypto, not the new and emerging one.

By Jeff John RobertsJuly 20, 2026
White House insists it has ‘extremely strict ethical guidelines’ as teleprompter op goes on unpaid leave over $100,000 insider trading allegations

A longtime aide is on unpaid leave after Kalshi flagged trades tied to presidential speeches and referred them to the CFTC.

By Bill Barrow and The Associated PressJuly 17, 2026
World Cup final is already the biggest ever prediction market as Kalshi bets top $1.27 billion—with Spain favored to beat Argentina

Overall prediction market bets tied to the World Cup on Kalshi and Polymarket have collectively exceeded $29 billion in total trading volume.

By Camila Grigera NaónJuly 17, 2026
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Smithsonian director derides a White House report branding the museum as ‘woke’
By The Associated Press and Steven SloanJuly 21, 2026
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U.N. reports Southeast Asia’s criminal networks are using tech to build a global illicit economy
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Seeds, schmear, sesame: How a bagel’s toasted crunch that became a reflection of America’s identity
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Anthropic to pay authors $1.5 billion over pirated books used to train Claude in first major AI copyright settlement
By The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
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Lawmakers say they’re protecting kids—but their age checks are quietly building an ID requirement for the entire internet
By Catherina GioinoJuly 21, 2026
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  • Markets brace for return to all-out war in Iran amid rising U.S. death toll, while former NATO commander warns Suez Canal could be next
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    Markets brace for return to all-out war in Iran amid rising U.S. death toll, while former NATO commander warns Suez Canal could be next
    By Jason MaJuly 19, 2026
Top CD rates today, July 21, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.40%
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Top CD rates today, July 21, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.40%
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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, invoking the ‘nuclear option’ that could unleash a new wave of economic chaos and inflation
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Trump to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, invoking the ‘nuclear option’ that could unleash a new wave of economic chaos and inflation
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressJuly 20, 2026
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U.S. bombs Iran for ninth straight night as Tehran strikes Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain
By The Associated Press and Jon GambrellJuly 20, 2026
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Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it’s to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stock
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 20, 2026
The Treasury is walking a tightrope on U.S. debt by relying so much on short-term rates that are at the mercy of a suddenly very hawkish Fed
Economy
The Treasury is walking a tightrope on U.S. debt by relying so much on short-term rates that are at the mercy of a suddenly very hawkish Fed
By Jason MaJuly 20, 2026
  • Prediction markets Swell to 27% of sports bets during World Cup
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    Prediction markets Swell to 27% of sports bets during World Cup
    By Nathaniel Popper, Chloe Cresswell and BloombergJuly 19, 2026
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Types of mortgage loans: A guide to choosing the right one
By Joseph HostetlerJuly 20, 2026
Volvo car CEO pushes back on Navarro’s ‘Pirate’ China comments
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Volvo car CEO pushes back on Navarro’s ‘Pirate’ China comments
By Rafaela Lindeberg and BloombergJuly 20, 2026
‘I want to die broke’: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford dies after giving away $4 billion
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‘I want to die broke’: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford dies after giving away $4 billion
By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2026
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Meet a 40-year-old who filed for bankruptcy in 2022 but still can’t erase $94,000 in student-loan debt: ‘you’re just lost in the system somewhere’
By Heather Hollingsworth, Nicky Forster and The Associated PressJuly 20, 2026
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  • The U.K. is getting a new prime minister, but bond investors are really in charge and ‘hyper-reactive,’ Wall Street veteran says
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    The U.K. is getting a new prime minister, but bond investors are really in charge and ‘hyper-reactive,’ Wall Street veteran says
    By Jason MaJuly 19, 2026
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By Sheryl EstradaJuly 20, 2026
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Andy Burnham accuses UK of taking wrong turns since the 1980s in first speech as Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressJuly 20, 2026
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Gas prices snap back to $4 as Trump’s Iran truce unravels
By The Associated PressJuly 20, 2026
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Japan’s monetary conundrum — why the yen hit a 40-year low as interest rates hit a 31-year high
By Steve H. Hanke and John GreenwoodJuly 20, 2026
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How soon after closing can you refinance a mortgage?
By Joseph HostetlerJuly 20, 2026
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Gas prices spiral over $4 as U.S.-Iran war heats up again, amid warning that ‘economic gravity’ will soon catch up to American families
By Eleanor PringleJuly 20, 2026
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By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2026
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By Sasha RogelbergJuly 20, 2026
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