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United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls

The stocks of both airlines soared two weeks ago when reports surfaced that Kirby had floated the idea of combining two of the biggest U.S. airlines to the White House.

By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump addresses the media.
A manifesto, a train ride, and gaps in security that let a shooter get near Trump
By Jim EdwardsApril 27, 2026
A bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
A bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
By The Associated Press and Mark ShermanApril 27, 2026
Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp in Davos, Switzerland in January 2026. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)
Palantir staff reportedly question company’s commitment to civil liberties
By Andrew NuscaApril 27, 2026
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AISalesforce CEO Marc Benioff says AI won’t kill entry-level jobs. He’s hiring 1,000 new grads to prove it
By Jake AngeloApril 27, 2026
Daughter of former Uzbek president accused of masterminding $100 million crime ring known as ‘The Office’
LawDaughter of former Uzbek president accused of masterminding $100 million crime ring known as ‘The Office’
By Jamey Keaten and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
John Ternus, incoming CEO of Apple
SuccessIncoming Apple CEO John Ternus tells Gen Z an early mistake taught him an important lesson: ‘The care you put into your work really matters’
By Emma BurleighApril 27, 2026
Ronald Wayne holding a can of Busch Light Apple, leaning up against a stacked package of the beer.
SuccessApple cofounder Ronald Wayne—whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976—says that at 91, he has no regrets
By Preston ForeApril 27, 2026
Wael Sawan, chief executive officer of Shell Plc, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The event convenes more than 11,000 participants from over 2,350 companies across 90 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition. Photographer: F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via Getty Images
EnergyShell reverses course in Canada and buys ARC Resources for $14 billion, doubling down on oil and gas
By Jordan BlumApril 27, 2026
She left Citigroup after 18 years as one of its top women. Why Ida Liu chose HSBC as her next move
NewslettersShe left Citigroup after 18 years as one of its top women. Why Ida Liu chose HSBC as her next move
By Nicholas GordonApril 27, 2026
Intel Chief Exec, Lip-Bu Tan, on stage
EuropeIntel’s share price just blew the doors off. One man thinks he knows the reason why
By Kamal AhmedApril 27, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
BankingTop CD rates from major banks on April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Danny BakstApril 27, 2026
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Trump’s border czar says ICE agents could guard exits and check IDs at airport screening areas as long lines plague travelers
PoliticsTrump’s border czar says ICE agents could guard exits and check IDs at airport screening areas as long lines plague travelers
By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
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    PoliticsIran threatens to attack tourist sites across the world as Israel and U.S. kill top leaders
    By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, David Rising and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse of the entire energy grid this month alone
EnergyCuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse of the entire energy grid this month alone
By Andrea Rodriguez and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
After Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns the region’s vital infrastructure, like desalination facilities, will be targeted
PoliticsAfter Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns the region’s vital infrastructure, like desalination facilities, will be targeted
By Alon Bernstein, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
The Indian Ocean base targeted by Iran is ‘an all but indispensable platform’ for U.S. security operations in the Mideast, South Asia and East Africa
PoliticsThe Indian Ocean base targeted by Iran is ‘an all but indispensable platform’ for U.S. security operations in the Mideast, South Asia and East Africa
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
A charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren’t getting paid
PoliticsA charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren’t getting paid
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Thalia Beaty, James Pollard and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
A turning point at the Pentagon: Anduril’s new mega‑deal rewrites the rules for Silicon Valley—and raises new risks
Startups & VentureA turning point at the Pentagon: Anduril’s new mega‑deal rewrites the rules for Silicon Valley—and raises new risks
By Jessica MathewsMarch 22, 2026
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    PoliticsUkraine is quietly helping five Middle East nations shoot down Iranian drones, even as Trump says he doesn’t need Kyiv’s help
    By The Associated Press and Hanna ArhirovaMarch 20, 2026
Donald Trump, standing behind a podium, frowns and points a finger upward.
Economy‘Almost exactly offsetting the boost’: Higher gasoline prices this year could wipe out tax refunds from Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 22, 2026
Trump gives Iran 48 hours on Hormuz, threatens power plants
PoliticsTrump gives Iran 48 hours on Hormuz, threatens power plants
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMarch 21, 2026
Israel says ‘war is not close to ending’ as its nuclear research center is targeted for first time, hours after Iranian enrichment site was hit
PoliticsIsrael says ‘war is not close to ending’ as its nuclear research center is targeted for first time, hours after Iranian enrichment site was hit
By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
U.S. allows sale of stranded Iran oil to cap fuel-price rises
PoliticsU.S. allows sale of stranded Iran oil to cap fuel-price rises
By Se Young Lee, Millie Munshi, Yongchang Chin and BloombergMarch 21, 2026
The U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own 
PoliticsThe U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own 
By Jason MaMarch 21, 2026
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    AIThe White House has a plan for AI regulation, and it starts with keeping states out of it
    By The Associated Press and Seung Min KimMarch 20, 2026
Trump says he will order ICE to airports for security amid government shutdown and vows to arrest ‘all illegal immigrants’
PoliticsTrump says he will order ICE to airports for security amid government shutdown and vows to arrest ‘all illegal immigrants’
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
It’s not just vaccines. Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns—even protection from severe bleeding and blindness
HealthIt’s not just vaccines. Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns—even protection from severe bleeding and blindness
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led agency after 9/11 and investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81
PoliticsFormer FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led agency after 9/11 and investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81
By Eric Tucker and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Iran launches missiles at U.K.-U.S. base 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran has weapons with much longer range than once thought
PoliticsIran launches missiles at U.K.-U.S. base 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran has weapons with much longer range than once thought
By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran as regime continues with executions and crackdown on dissent during war
PoliticsA 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran as regime continues with executions and crackdown on dissent during war
By Lee Keath, Julia Frankel, Sarah El Deeb and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom
PoliticsIran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom
By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
DEA names Colombian president ‘priority target’ as U.S. prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers
PoliticsDEA names Colombian president ‘priority target’ as U.S. prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers
By Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
The U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there
PoliticsThe U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there
By Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price, Julie Watson and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
PoliticsTSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
EconomyTariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 20, 2026
Trump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
PoliticsTrump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
By Jeff Mason, Courtney Subramanian and BloombergMarch 20, 2026
It’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran
Middle EastIt’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran
By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026
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LawTrump’s DOJ sues Harvard, claiming failure to tackle antisemitism
By Moriah Balingit, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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PoliticsScott Bessent’s Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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PoliticsCBS News won’t celebrate the 100th anniversary of Edward R. Murrow’s radio network. It will cancel it instead
By David Bauder and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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PoliticsGavin Newsom supports renaming Cezar Chavez day after bombshell abuse allegations
By Trân Nguyễn, Haven Daley, John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro shows the ballots before voting in legislative elections in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
PoliticsThe president of Colombia has just been labeled a “priority target” for his alleged drug ties by the DEA
By The Associated Press, Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman and Alanna Durkin RicherMarch 20, 2026
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CommentaryThe U.S. just hit $39 trillion in debt. Here’s the constitutional fix that Congress won’t touch
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 20, 2026
300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
Investing300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026
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