American Dream

Stressed high income woman
Success

Even most six-figure earners say buying a house is unattainable—half of Americans can’t afford to dine out or vacation in a cost of living crisis

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March 5, 2026
Teacher with her hands on her head
Success

The average American teacher makes $72,000, but one in three are so broke they’re taking on side hustles like Uber driving

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March 4, 2026
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Economy

It’s more than George Clooney moving to France: America is becoming the ‘uncool’ country that people want to move away from

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February 27, 2026
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Politics

People really did have a kind of millennial optimism in 2016, Gallup finds, as hopes for the future fade

By Linley Sanders and The Associated Press
February 10, 2026
birthday
Commentary

America marks its 250th birthday with a fading dream—the first time that younger generations will make less than their parents

By Mark Robert Rank and The Conversation
February 8, 2026
Investing icon Kevin O'Leary
Success

Kevin O’Leary blasts attacks on billionaire entrepreneurs as a ‘huge mistake’—He says they don’t get enough credit for the jobs they’ve created

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February 4, 2026
Pharrell Williams
Success

After decades in the music industry, Pharrell Williams admits he never stops working: ‘If you do what you love everyday, you’ll get paid for free’

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February 3, 2026
Match Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse
Success

Match Group says a ‘readiness paradox’ is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse

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January 21, 2026
Clooney
Europe

George Clooney moves to France and sends a strong message about the American Dream

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December 30, 2025
Jim Farley
Success

Ford’s CEO: America is ignoring the ‘essential economy’ as AI eats entry-level white-collar jobs

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September 23, 2025
American Dream
Success

You need at least $5 million—and a college degree—to reach the American Dream, new report says

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September 23, 2025
A protestor stands on a stage speaking on a microphone, with protestors behind them holding up a sign that says 'solidarity.'
Travel & Leisure

From rail strikes to white pants, the Gilded Age shaped both Labor Day and America’s summer economy

By Jamie Stengle and The Associated Press
August 29, 2025
Taylor Swift hugs her boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field, wearing gloves and red lipstick.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Love Story’ for markets: Travis Kelce unveils American Eagle collection right after Taylor Swift engagement

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August 27, 2025
College students
Commentary

I’m a VC founder and mother to 5 Gen Z kids. My listening tour of 50 young adults shows a hunger to work hard and rewrite the American Dream

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August 10, 2025
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Success

Chef Boyardee’s founder sold the brand for $6 million in 1946—Conagra has just sold it for $600 million to a private equity firm

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July 7, 2025

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