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People protesting against tax giants.
How a free tax filing system from the government went from 296,000 users to zero in just one year

A wildly popular IRS pilot let hundreds of thousands file taxes for free. After two decades and $103 million in lobbying, H&R Block and Intuit helped convince Republicans and Trump to pull the plug.

By Catherina GioinoApril 15, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
Trump says the Iran war is ‘very close to over’—despite no deal, a live blockade, and threats mounting
By Eva RoytburgApril 15, 2026
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Polarized Minnesota politicians find something to agree on: the meat raffle
By Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brainpower. That’s why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London
Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brainpower. That’s why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London
By Kamal AhmedApril 15, 2026
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Iran, U.S. close to agreeing cease-fire extension, officials say
By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Munir Ahmed and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
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A retired general’s warning: America can’t fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn’t control
By Robert F. DeesApril 15, 2026
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The Bezos-Musk space rivalry is shooting for the moon and the winner will not just dominate the cosmos—but the future of AI infrastructure
AIThe Bezos-Musk space rivalry is shooting for the moon and the winner will not just dominate the cosmos—but the future of AI infrastructure
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 15, 2026
A sign hangs on the front door of a shuttered Allbirds store on April 02, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
AIAllbirds ditches sneaker business to pivot to AI compute, stock surges over 700%
By Eva RoytburgApril 15, 2026
Dow COO Karen Carter wearing a white lab coat and sitting while smiling
NewslettersWhat to know about Dow’s next CEO, the Fortune 500’s third Black female chief today who started at the $40 billion chemical maker as an intern
By Emma HinchliffeApril 15, 2026
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SuccessA $24 billion Dutch lender is cutting its workforce—and to get the remaining staff on board, the CEO is having sandwiches with them
By Emma BurleighApril 15, 2026
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SuccessThis CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard—and it will only cost $10,000 to attend
By Preston ForeApril 15, 2026
Why insurance giant Travelers’ CTO is placing fewer, bigger bets on AI
NewslettersWhy insurance giant Travelers’ CTO is placing fewer, bigger bets on AI
By John KellApril 15, 2026
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AIA16z’s Ben Horowitz sees ‘AI anxiety’ consuming Silicon Valley founders. Workers’ fear of something else is killing adoption
By Nick LichtenbergApril 15, 2026
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it
EnvironmentJeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it
By Sydney LakeApril 15, 2026
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EnergyGas prices under Trump just hit a benchmark from the Biden inflation era
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMarch 31, 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
Ken Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
EconomyKen Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
By Jim EdwardsMarch 31, 2026
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CommentaryCongress is violating the Constitution—and a $39 trillion debt is the proof
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 31, 2026
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PoliticsThe federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 31, 2026
Two people stand in front of a sign urging support for California’s billionaire tax
EconomyWealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. ‘They should pay their fair share’
By Catherina GioinoMarch 30, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is ‘not unsustainable,’ but warns the trajectory ‘will not end well’
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 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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C-SuiteMark Carney lays down the gauntlet: ‘It is essential that the next CEO of Air Canada is bilingual’
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2026
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LawTrump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports
By Steve Karnowski and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2026
Elon Musk is escalating his feud with a Delaware judge over a ‘heart’ on a LinkedIn post
LawElon Musk is escalating his feud with a Delaware judge over a ‘heart’ on a LinkedIn post
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 30, 2026
Trump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation
EconomyTrump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation
By Eva RoytburgMarch 30, 2026
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EnergyBessent says U.S. to ‘retake’ Hormuz Strait control, eyes escorts
By Daniel Flatley and BloombergMarch 30, 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
War against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say
EconomyWar against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say
By Jim EdwardsMarch 30, 2026
ICE agents called in to help ease airport security lines may not be leaving anytime soon, even after Trump ordered pay for TSA officers
PoliticsICE agents called in to help ease airport security lines may not be leaving anytime soon, even after Trump ordered pay for TSA officers
By John Raby, Matt Sedensky, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
Tehran briefly loses power after strikes as peace push ramps up
EnergyTehran briefly loses power after strikes as peace push ramps up
By Patrick Sykes, Sherif Tarek and BloombergMarch 29, 2026
The Iran and Ukraine wars have merged into a single conflict, but ‘we are still not at a true world war,’ expert says
PoliticsThe Iran and Ukraine wars have merged into a single conflict, but ‘we are still not at a true world war,’ expert says
By Jason MaMarch 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity‘There are a lot more attacks happening that aren’t being reported’: Iran’s cyber response creeps across the globe
By David Klepper and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
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PoliticsSony raises PlayStation price another $100, second price hike in under a year
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressMarch 29, 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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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
Senator Elizabeth Warren
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
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
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
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