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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
electrical transmission lines hang over a housing development on March 24, 2026 in Sylmar, California.
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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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
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 21, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 21, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 21, 2026
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiling the company's new manned spacecraft in Hawthorne, Calif. on May 29, 2014. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
NewslettersRollout complete: SpaceX files IPO prospectus
By Andrew NuscaMay 21, 2026
The SpaceX IPO is a referendum on Elon Musk and his plan to colonize Mars
NewslettersThe SpaceX IPO is a referendum on Elon Musk and his plan to colonize Mars
By Diane BradyMay 21, 2026
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AIAmerica’s new AI map shows something surprising: ‘A lot of normal people are adopting AI’
By Nick LichtenbergMay 21, 2026
Girl doing backflip into the ocean.
Travel & LeisureYour ‘flexible hot girl summer’ is going to cost you
By Catherina GioinoMay 21, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 21, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates today, May 21, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 21, 2026
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PoliticsIran dismisses diplomatic talks, says any U.S. troops would be ‘on fire’ as soon as they arrive
By Sam Metz, Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
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    PoliticsTrump said low-income housing would destroy the suburbs, but ‘soccer moms’ are still abandoning him in droves
    By Steve Peoples and The Associated PressMarch 26, 2026
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PoliticsGod isn’t pro-war, Pope clarifies: ‘He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them’
By Nicole Winfield and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way
CommentaryI helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way
By Justin RosensteinMarch 29, 2026
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Real EstateThe 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
Bruce Springsteen headlines Minnesota ‘No Kings’ rally as anti-Trump protesters march across the U.S. and Europe
PoliticsBruce Springsteen headlines Minnesota ‘No Kings’ rally as anti-Trump protesters march across the U.S. and Europe
By Mark Vancleave, Steve Karnowski, Todd Richmond, John Hanna and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
Ukraine looks to leverage its help to Arab Gulf states fighting off Iranian drones in exchange for interceptors against Russian missiles
PoliticsUkraine 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
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    PoliticsHouston airport, with nearly 40% TSA sickout, becomes symbol of America’s broken travel system
    By Juan A. Lozano, Lekan Oyekanmi and The Associated PressMarch 26, 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
PoliticsIranian 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’
EconomyU.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
Biden’s Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump’s federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals
Real EstateBiden’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
EnergyAs 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
Trump signs order to pay TSA workers after House GOP rejects deal to end shutdown. ‘America’s air travel system has reached its breaking point’
PoliticsTrump signs order to pay TSA workers after House GOP rejects deal to end shutdown. ‘America’s air travel system has reached its breaking point’
By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
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    LawMeta, YouTube face thousands of cases on whether they harmed children after bellwether cases go against them
    By Morgan Lee and The Associated PressMarch 26, 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
PoliticsIran-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
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CommentaryWhat avalanche safety training can teach corporate boards about bad decisions
By Jane SadowskyMarch 28, 2026
Elon Musk’s name alone is turning Nashville residents against his tunnel project, survey shows
Big TechElon Musk’s name alone is turning Nashville residents against his tunnel project, survey shows
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 28, 2026
Indonesia faces a ‘perfect storm’ of downgrade fears, trade tensions and now the Iran war—and 2026 has only just started
MagazineIndonesia faces a ‘perfect storm’ of downgrade fears, trade tensions and now the Iran war—and 2026 has only just started
By Nicholas GordonMarch 27, 2026
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EconomyTrump 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
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities as Tehran vows retaliation ‘will no longer be an eye for an eye’
PoliticsIsrael 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
Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a ‘Made in USA’ law that nobody can figure out how to follow
Real EstateAffordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a ‘Made in USA’ law that nobody can figure out how to follow
By Charlotte Kramon and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2026
Meet the 14-year-old running for governor of Vermont—he has a message for Gen Alpha
PoliticsMeet the 14-year-old running for governor of Vermont—he has a message for Gen Alpha
By Amanda Swinhart and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2026
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PoliticsAmericans want kids shielded from the internet. They don’t trust websites or the government to do anything about it
By Catherina GioinoMarch 27, 2026
Airports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse
PoliticsAirports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse
By John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2026
The Iran war could drag into 2027, analyst warns. The economic fallout is just getting started
Middle EastThe Iran war could drag into 2027, analyst warns. The economic fallout is just getting started
By Jason MaMarch 27, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.
EnergyThe big stock market correction that Trump can’t talk his way out of is official
By Eva RoytburgMarch 27, 2026
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EnergyTrump’s big accomplishment in Iran is ‘de facto ‘toll booth’ regime’ in the Strait of Hormuz, shipping analyst says
By David McHugh, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2026
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PoliticsTrump breaks with tradition, removing Treasury Secretary’s name with his own on the dollar
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2026
Anthropic accidentally leaked details of a new AI model that poses unprecedented cybersecurity risks
Big TechAnthropic accidentally leaked details of a new AI model that poses unprecedented cybersecurity risks
By Jim EdwardsMarch 27, 2026
U.S. judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Orwellian notion’ to label Anthropic a supply chain risk and ban Claude from the government
AIU.S. judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Orwellian notion’ to label Anthropic a supply chain risk and ban Claude from the government
By The Associated PressMarch 26, 2026
Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6
PoliticsTrump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6
By The Associated Press, Jon Gambrell and David RisingMarch 26, 2026
Young woman looks at her computer looking stressed and holding a credit card
EconomyGen Z’s credit scores are cratering—and Trump’s student loan crackdown is the biggest reason why
By Tristan BoveMarch 26, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica is handing its mRNA lead to China—and RFK Jr. is to blame
By Jeff CollerMarch 26, 2026
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