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The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it

The Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger deserves scrutiny but also serious consideration, because the alternative is a system never built to work.

By Brigham A. McCownMay 21, 2026
Europe is considering price caps to control inflation. CEOs are shaking their heads in despair
Europe is considering price caps to control inflation. CEOs are shaking their heads in despair
By Kamal AhmedMay 21, 2026
Vice President JD Vance rebuffs question about President Trump’s stock investments, says Trump is so wealthy he doesn’t trade stocks himself
Vice President JD Vance rebuffs question about President Trump’s stock investments, says Trump is so wealthy he doesn’t trade stocks himself
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 21, 2026
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2025 was a turning point for your electricity bill and it’s just getting more expensive from here. It’s not just data centers
By Tristan BoveMay 20, 2026
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Barney Frank, legendary liberal who ripped into left-wing dysfunction on his death bed, dies at 86
By Steven Sloan and The Associated PressMay 20, 2026
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Jeff Bezos on Zohran Mamdani’s big mistake: ‘When you don’t know how to solve a problem, create a villain, blame them’
By Nick LichtenbergMay 20, 2026
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Investing‘We do not want humans to have the same fate as dinosaurs’: SpaceX IPO reads like Hollywood fantasy version of the future
By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
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Big TechJames Murdoch vows ‘ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations’ as he takes over New York, Vox brands
By Jocelyn Noveck and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
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InvestingWall Street thinks there’s a chance the S&P 500 could push 20% higher by 2027
By Eleanor PringleMay 21, 2026
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CommentaryTrump Accounts have a bigger problem than billionaire stock donations
By Jin Huang and Stephen RollMay 21, 2026
Elon Musk sits with his fists together, looking up.
NewslettersSpaceX’s IPO filing is full of surprises
By Allie GarfinkleMay 21, 2026
Top CD rates today, May 21, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, May 21, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 21, 2026
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US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC.
PoliticsTrump threatens to ‘take out’ all of Iran in one night. From blackout bombs to ‘discombobulators,’ here’s what that could actually mean
By Eva RoytburgApril 6, 2026
  • Scott Kupor sits at a table gesturing with both hands.
    PoliticsThe Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
    By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
Trump is seeking the biggest defense budget surge in 75 years as the Pentagon stays committed to ‘exquisite’ weapons
PoliticsTrump is seeking the biggest defense budget surge in 75 years as the Pentagon stays committed to ‘exquisite’ weapons
By Jason MaApril 6, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica’s CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen HenriquesApril 6, 2026
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PoliticsPolymarket apologizes after letting users bet on downed U.S. pilots in Iran: ‘It should not have been posted’
By Sasha RogelbergApril 6, 2026
US President Donald Trump blows a whistle as children participate in the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC.
EnergyWall Street knows something about Trump and Iran: Both sides are running out of time
By Eva RoytburgApril 6, 2026
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LawSupreme Court throws out ruling upholding Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction
By The Associated Press and Mark ShermanApril 6, 2026
  • MUSCAT, OMAN - Locals visit Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Several Chinese-owned vessels were reportedly able to transit the Strait of Hormuz today, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would allow 20 ships to cross through the vital waterway. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
    EnergyIran’s military may be decimated, but it’s winning the energy war as it controls who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz
    By Jordan BlumApril 4, 2026
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PoliticsSavannah Guthrie returns to the ‘Today’ show for the first time in two months since her mom’s abduction
By The Associated Press and David BauderApril 6, 2026
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CommentaryMillions of Americans paid billions in tariffs later ruled illegal — and they won’t see a dime back
By Robert HormatsApril 6, 2026
Why DOGE’s legacy is hard to measure
NewslettersWhy DOGE’s legacy is hard to measure
By Diane BradyApril 6, 2026
Oil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline
EnergyOil climbs and stock futures drop as fuel shortages spread while Trump makes series of apocalyptic threats against Iran ahead of moving deadline
By Jason MaApril 5, 2026
A CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice
PoliticsA CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice
By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
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    PoliticsTravel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes
    By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
Even if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says
EconomyEven if Iran’s regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says
By Jason MaApril 5, 2026
Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping
EconomyTrump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping
By Gerry Doyle, Peter Martin, Weilun Soon and BloombergApril 5, 2026
The U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert
PoliticsThe U.S. military set up an improvised airfield deep inside Iran to rescue the F-15 airman. Marines just practiced building one in the desert
By Jason MaApril 5, 2026
Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach a surprise deal after just 3 weeks of talks that’s longer than typical agreements
Arts & EntertainmentScreenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach a surprise deal after just 3 weeks of talks that’s longer than typical agreements
By The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
Trump vows to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if Hormuz isn’t open by Tuesday as Kuwait says attack put water desalination plant offline
PoliticsTrump vows to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if Hormuz isn’t open by Tuesday as Kuwait says attack put water desalination plant offline
By Matthew Lee, Konstantin Toropin, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind
PoliticsDuring the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind
By The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
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Health‘No one is saying, ‘I want more cancer with my candy”: Why Peeps are a ‘food chemical success story’ despite RFK Jr.’s campaign to destroy their dyes
By Catherina GioinoApril 5, 2026
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Energy‘It’s shocking how poorly prepared the administration is’: DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war
By Sasha RogelbergApril 5, 2026
U.S. airman from F-15 shot down by Iran has been rescued in mountainous region after frantic search involving ‘dozens of aircraft,’ Trump says
PoliticsU.S. airman from F-15 shot down by Iran has been rescued in mountainous region after frantic search involving ‘dozens of aircraft,’ Trump says
By Matthew Lee, Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
Trump warns Iran it has 48 hours left as airman remains missing
PoliticsTrump warns Iran it has 48 hours left as airman remains missing
By Arsalan Shahla, Patrick Sykes and BloombergApril 4, 2026
U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war
PoliticsU.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war
By Gerry Doyle and BloombergApril 4, 2026
Iran says Iraqi ships are allowed to use Strait of Hormuz
EnergyIran says Iraqi ships are allowed to use Strait of Hormuz
By Patrick Sykes, Kateryna Kadabashy, Anthony Di Paola and BloombergApril 4, 2026
Trump calms markets to fight longer and always uses the military assets he deploys as more combat power heads to Iran, Mideast expert says
EnergyTrump calms markets to fight longer and always uses the military assets he deploys as more combat power heads to Iran, Mideast expert says
By Jason MaApril 4, 2026
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PoliticsTrump sons to Gulf states: we’ve got some drone interception tech to sell you
By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
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LawFeds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control
By Susan Haigh and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
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PoliticsChina steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest
By Didi Tang, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
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PoliticsTrump touted cuts to ‘woke’ programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War
By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
U.S. military continues frantic search for missing F-15 airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’
PoliticsU.S. military continues frantic search for missing F-15 airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’
By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
North AmericaThe World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
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