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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits at a cafeteria table with schoolchildren.

More than two-thirds of U.S. schools say they’re unable to afford the cost of student free lunch—and MAHA’s dietary guidelines may make it worse

“These programs were already stretched thin before the guidelines changed,” food economist David Ortega said.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 29, 2026

The uncomfortable truth about AI and the American worker

By Nick LichtenbergApril 29, 2026

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CEOs got millions after boards ‘neutralized’ the impact of tariffs. Some won’t say what it was worth

By Amanda GerutApril 29, 2026

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Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026

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Mortgage rates today, April 29, 2026

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Current refi mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026

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‘Take the money and run’: Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke on why the UAE quit OPEC

‘Take the money and run’: Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke on why the UAE quit OPEC

The move didn’t surprise Hanke, who served on the UAE’s Financial Advisory Council from 2008 to 2014.

By Shawn TullyApril 29, 2026

AWS CEO Matt Garman sees huge business opportunity for Amazon in AI-powered software: ‘Everything is going to be remade’

In an interview with Fortune, the CEO of Amazon Web Services discussed the company’s new push into productivity software as well as its partnership with OpenAI.

By Alexei OreskovicApril 29, 2026

A 160-year-old paradox explains why AI will create more lawyers and accountants—not fewer, top economist says

Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok thinks AI doomers may be proven wrong. Just swap in “people” for “coal” in Jevons Paradox.

By Jake AngeloApril 28, 2026

The $39 trillion national debt just got its own version of the viral Doomsday essay

Centrist political group No Labels is using science fiction to sound the alarm: “Neither party has any credibility on the debt or deficit right now.”

By Nick LichtenbergApril 28, 2026

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Islamic finance aligns naturally with ESG, says Maybank’s first-ever chief sustainability officer

Islamic finance aligns naturally with ESG, says Maybank’s first-ever chief sustainability officer

The amount raised for sustainable finance within the 57 countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation jumped from $17.8 billion in 2017 to $82.3 billion in 2024, according to a 2025 report from the World Bank.

By Angelica AngApril 29, 2026

Bloomberg, the OG of financial data firms, has a potent new AI agent. How it built it holds lessons for other companies

Bloomberg’s “AskB” shows the potential of AI agents in finance. Building it wasn’t easy, Bloomberg CTO says.

By Jeremy KahnApril 28, 2026

Exchange startup Liquid raises $18 million Series A for leveraged trading on stocks, crypto, commodities, prediction markets, and private secondaries

The funding comes less than six months after Liquid’s $7.6 million seed round

By Jack KubinecApril 28, 2026

Top CD rates from major banks on April 28, 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 HostetlerApril 28, 2026

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Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, 8 times more than in 2020. Facebook alone cost users more than texts and emails combined

More than two-thirds of the total amount lost came from Meta-owned apps, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

By Jacqueline MunisApril 28, 2026

The frontrunner in the longevity revolution was born during the Civil War

How CEO Brooks Tingle is turning John Hancock into an enabler of healthy living.

By Diane BradyApril 28, 2026

Current price of Bitcoin for April 28, 2026

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

By Joseph HostetlerApril 28, 2026

Current price of gold as of April 28, 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 BakstApril 28, 2026

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Le PDG d'OpenAI, Sam Altman avec le PDG du groupe Softbank,

OpenAI’s bad week misses the point, says tech analyst Gene Munster: ‘I think this is a true story—it is an example of over-analyzing’

Between the Wall Street Journal’s report on what Sarah Friar said and the lawsuit by Elon Musk painting him as a liar, Sam Altman’s having a bad week.

By Eva RoytburgApril 28, 2026

‘He wanted to be CEO’: Early OpenAI VC Vinod Khosla says Elon Musk’s bid for control led to the Sam Altman feud and his major investment

The billionaire venture capitalist placed a $50 million check into OpenAI at a $1 billion valuation — and sent his own LPs an apology letter for doing it.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 28, 2026

Current price of Ethereum for April 28, 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 HostetlerApril 28, 2026

Exclusive: AI-powered recruiting startup Dex raises $5.3 million seed round

Recruitment tool that aims to match scarce AI talent with tech companies gets backing from Notion Capital, with participation from a16z Speedrun, Concept Ventures and other.

By Jeremy KahnApril 28, 2026

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Current refi mortgage rates report for April 28, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 28, 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 FlanaganApril 28, 2026

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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 FlanaganApril 28, 2026

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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 FlanaganApril 27, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 28, 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 FlanaganApril 28, 2026

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Alexei Mordashov looks forward and smiles.

A $500 million superyacht linked with Russia’s richest man was just able to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz

The Nord, a 466-foot vessel connected to Russian steel magnate Alexei Mordashov, is the 12th largest superyacht in the world.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 28, 2026

U.S. consumer confidence inches up even as the Iran war sends energy prices soaring

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index inched up to 92.8 in April from 92.2 in March.

By The Associated Press and Matt OttApril 28, 2026

BP’s profits more than doubled at the war in Iran pushed gas prices to new multiyear highs

BP is the first of the oil majors to post its financial performance, giving a preview of what to expect when other drillers like Exxon Mobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips report their earnings later this week.

By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressApril 28, 2026

Activists call surging oil and gas profits ‘horrifying’ as energy giants post profits twice as high as 2025

As drivers sour on rising fuel prices, energy firms are making a killing.

By Tristan BoveApril 28, 2026

Ten years after Ethereum’s DAO disaster, it’s time to try again

In 2016, a computer scientist foresaw how naive design choices in the original DAO could wreck Ethereum. Things are different now, he says.

By Emin Gün SirerApril 28, 2026

Bob Diamond: The settlement window is closing as 24/7 trading opens up

Hyperliquid isn’t a crypto casino, the ex-Barclays CEO says. it’s a demonstration of how financial markets look when you strip out decades of friction.

By Bob DiamondApril 28, 2026

Apple’s longtime CEO sat out the crypto revolution. His successor should choose a different path

Unlike Tim Cook, incoming CEO John Ternus has a reputation as a decisive, product-focused leader.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 27, 2026

Bitcoin drives back toward $80K—but one billionaire may be fueling much of the rally

Michael Saylor’s Strategy purchased $7.7 billion in Bitcoin in March and April.

By Jack KubinecApril 27, 2026

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AI From encyclopedias to AI: How knowledge is changing the way we work

By Bruce BroussardApril 29, 2026

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Commentary Gen Z has the wrong idea about college. Your career doesn’t start after you graduate

By Ashley BigdaApril 29, 2026

Elon Musk in Oakland, California on April 28, 2026. (Photo: Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images)

Newsletters Judge to Altman and Musk: Keep a lid on it

By Andrew NuscaApril 29, 2026

CEO turnover is up, and boards are favoring experienced insiders who can hit the ground running

Newsletters CEO turnover is up, and boards are favoring experienced insiders who can hit the ground running

By Diane BradyApril 29, 2026

From Warren Buffett to Tim Cook, these 5 Fortune 500 legends all share the same childhood job

Success From Warren Buffett to Tim Cook, these 5 Fortune 500 legends all share the same childhood job

By Sydney LakeApril 29, 2026

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Success Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says this career path will thrive in the AI era—and drive a new Industrial Revolution

By Preston ForeApril 29, 2026

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C-Suite Mark Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions back in the spotlight as Meta execs begin ‘moonshot’ mission for $9.5 trillion valuation and massive payouts

By Amanda GerutApril 28, 2026

Elon Musk arrives at the federal courthouse as opening statements begin in the trial over Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, California, on April 28, 2026.

Law Elon Musk accuses Google co-founder of loving robots as much as people: ‘Larry Page called me a ‘specieist”

By Eva RoytburgApril 28, 2026

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I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way

Commentary I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way

By Justin RosensteinMarch 29, 2026

Economy Trump moves to shield farmers rattled by tariffs and war. But the U.S. is already doling out $10B to near-millionaire and even billionaire farmers
By Jake AngeloMarch 27, 2026

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Real Estate The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America’s housing supply. It’s likely to shrink it instead

By Shawn TullyMarch 29, 2026

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Commentary America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here — and it’s being wasted

By Gregory HaileMarch 29, 2026

Jensen Huang looks to his right while onstage at Nvidia GTC.

Investing One AI bubble has already burst. The next one—a ‘rare’ kind—is still growing, economist warns

By Sasha RogelbergMarch 29, 2026

Some cried. Others were speechless. How frontline workers walked away with checks averaging $240,000, nearly equal Wall Street bonuses, when KKR sold their company

Personal Finance Some cried. Others were speechless. How frontline workers walked away with checks averaging $240,000, nearly equal Wall Street bonuses, when KKR sold their company

By Shawn TullyMarch 29, 2026

Fortune Archives: The folks who brought you Apple

Newsletters Fortune Archives: The folks who brought you Apple

By Indrani SenMarch 29, 2026

Politics Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities as Tehran vows retaliation ‘will no longer be an eye for an eye’
By Jon Gambrell, David Rising and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2026

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Commentary Former Trump official: the U.S. can win the AI race—if it gets patent policy right

By Laura PeterMarch 29, 2026

Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future

Energy Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future

By Nicholas GordonMarch 29, 2026

Saudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal

Energy Saudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal

By Emma Ross-Thomas and BloombergMarch 28, 2026

There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as mismatch widens to a record 630,000. But it’s only a buyer’s market if you can afford it

Real Estate There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as mismatch widens to a record 630,000. But it’s only a buyer’s market if you can afford it

By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026

French authorities open terrorism probe after police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

Europe French authorities open terrorism probe after police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris

By The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

Innovation The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield
By Jason MaMarch 27, 2026

Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the ‘petroyuan’ as the U.S. security shield weakens

Economy Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the ‘petroyuan’ as the U.S. security shield weakens

By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026

Ukraine looks to leverage its help to Arab Gulf states fighting off Iranian drones in exchange for interceptors against Russian missiles

Politics Ukraine looks to leverage its help to Arab Gulf states fighting off Iranian drones in exchange for interceptors against Russian missiles

By Volodymyr Yurchuk and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

Actors union is bargaining for ‘Tilly tax’ on AI film characters

AI Actors union is bargaining for ‘Tilly tax’ on AI film characters

By Victor Swezey and BloombergMarch 28, 2026

Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 15 U.S. troops while 2,500 Marines arrive in the Mideast ahead of Trump’s new Hormuz deadline

Politics Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 15 U.S. troops while 2,500 Marines arrive in the Mideast ahead of Trump’s new Hormuz deadline

By Aamer Madhani, Samy Magdy, Ben Finley and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’

Economy U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’

By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026

Airbnbs are topping $6,000 a night in World Cup housing frenzy

Travel & Leisure Airbnbs are topping $6,000 a night in World Cup housing frenzy

By Maya Davis, Brandon Sapienza and BloombergMarch 28, 2026

‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’

Economy ‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’

By John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

Biden’s Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump’s federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals

Real Estate Biden’s Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump’s federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals

By Charlotte Kramon and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

As fuel prices soar on Iran war, some lawmakers push to suspend federal gas tax that pays for highway and public transit programs

Energy As fuel prices soar on Iran war, some lawmakers push to suspend federal gas tax that pays for highway and public transit programs

By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel, raising fears they will attack ships in the Red Sea and disrupt traffic through Suez Canal

Politics Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel, raising fears they will attack ships in the Red Sea and disrupt traffic through Suez Canal

By Samy Magdy, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

The stay-at-home boyfriend is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work

Economy The stay-at-home boyfriend is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work

By Catherina GioinoMarch 28, 2026

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By Nick LichtenbergMarch 28, 2026

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By Tomas J. PhilipsonMarch 28, 2026

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By Brian BarlowMarch 28, 2026

As Gen Z and millennials regret ‘worthless’ degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London—and she’s saving over $50K-a-year. ‘It’s half the price’

Success As Gen Z and millennials regret ‘worthless’ degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London—and she’s saving over $50K-a-year. ‘It’s half the price’

By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 28, 2026

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Energy An uneasy mix of celebration and anxiety dominates the ‘Davos of energy’ as the month-long Iran war further disrupts the global economy

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Meta's Hyperion data-center site in Northeastern Louisiana.

Energy Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana—more than triple the initial plan

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