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The 5 best cities in America to raise a family — and the 5 worst

The average American moves about a dozen times throughout their life. Whether for school, work, love, a change of pace, or some combination of the...

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Ben Kesslen

Noom wants to be the Duolingo of health

In a sea of health apps pinging you to meditate more and eat less, Noom is taking a different tack. Think streaks, badges, and bite-size wins — the...

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Shannon Carroll

5 states where people spend the most on healthcare — and 5 states where they spend the least

Healthcare costs across the U.S. are out of control, with the average American spending around $1,500 out of pocket every year. But in some states,...

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Ben Kesslen

United Airlines tries to lure customers back to Newark with lower prices as a shuttered runway reopens

Newark Liberty International Airport will reopen a runway on Monday that had been under construction and contributed to its recent chaos, as United...

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Ben Kesslen

How to eat healthy on a cruise

Cruises are known for turning every meal into an experience, and today’s ships take that to the next level. With more dining and beverage options...

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Leigh Morgan

America's housing market is cracking

A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to exclusive newsletters...

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Jackie Snow

Meta is going all-in on AI advertising

Meta (META) believes that the source of 97% of its revenue can be fully automated by AI: its ads.Read more...

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Michael Barclay

What is a recession?

Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, but there’s some disagreement on what constitutes a recession and what it means for you. Find...

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Leigh Morgan

Elon Musk says don't blame him for everything Trump is doing

In a CBS (PARA) interview Sunday, Elon Musk tried to distance himself from the Trump administration’s controversial second-term agenda.Read more...

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Shannon Carroll

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more: The top 15 cryptocurrencies everyone should know

Cryptocurrency is a growing sector in finance, influencing how we approach financial systems and investment opportunities. Each digital asset in...

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Leigh Morgan

There's still a way to get interest rate cuts this year, Fed governor says

A fleeting inflation bump might pave the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, according to a top Fed official.Read more...

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Elon Musk's Neuralink is getting more competition

A brain-computer interface (BCI), a fusion of man and machine, has sparked human imagination since the Industrial Revolution. This week, the small...

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Michael Barclay

The Trump administration is delaying a 25% tariff on Chinese-made graphics cards

Graphics cards and motherboards assembled in China are avoiding President Donald Trump’s import taxes, for now.Read more...

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Tesla chargers booted off the New Jersey Turnpike — and Musk cries 'corruption'

Sixty-four Tesla (TSLA) Superchargers will be removed from the New Jersey Turnpike, starting on Friday. Upon hearing the news, Elon Musk tweeted, “...

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Michael Barclay

Disney is laying off hundreds of employees

The magic might be wearing thin at Disney (DIS) — for employees, at least. The company is laying off several hundred workers on Monday, in CEO Bob...

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Shannon Carroll

The 10 highest-paid CEOs in 2024

It’s no secret that CEO pay is out of control. A 2024 study from the Economic Policy Institute found that it’s risen an astronomical 1,085% since...

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Ben Kesslen

The tariff truce is teetering as Trump and China trade fresh threats

The fragile U.S.-China tariff truce is showing signs of unraveling. Read more...

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Catherine Baab

Jamie Dimon says he's not retiring from JPMorgan Chase for 'several years'

Don’t expect JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon to step down anytime soon. That’s still “several years away,” he said on Monday.Read more...

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Tinder tests a controversial height filter as paid dating apps users keep dropping

Love is a lot less lucrative lately—if you’re the company that owns Tinder (MTCH), Hinge and OKCupid. Read more...

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Michael Barclay

Japan's warning, the trade war's next phase, and Trump Media's Bitcoin buy: Markets news roundup

Demand for Japan’s 40-year government bonds plunged Wednesday to its lowest level since last July, reinforcing fears that appetite for ultra-long...

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Catherine Baab

Dollar Tree, Lululemon, layoffs, and jobs numbers: What to watch in the stock market this week

It’s a new month, and investors are heading into it amid fresh inflation data and rising pessimism that’s dominating headlines. With the Fed’s next...

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Catherine Baab

6 eco-friendly sports stadium innovations

With concern about the state of the environment growing, many major global centers are doing their part to achieve sustainability. That includes...

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Jack Shaw

Tourism's perfect storm, Walmart and Costco's gas stations, and Musk leaves DOGE: Business news roundup

On a recent Finnair flight from Helsinki to Los Angeles, something felt off. The economy cabin — typically packed with tourists eager to explore...

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Catherine Baab

Nvidia can't be stopped, Apple falls behind, and the AI data center race: Tech news roundup

When Microsoft (MSFT) pulled the plug on planned data centers in Ohio last month and a Wells Fargo (WFC) report suggested Amazon (AMZN) Web...

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Catherine Baab

The 5 most bizarre electric vehicle designs

Modern electric vehicles are not synonymous with bizarre aesthetics. They more or less look similar to gas-powered cars. Electrification happens...

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Jack Shaw

The 10 best cities in America for running a marathon

More than one million people run a marathon every year globally, and in the U.S., there are plenty of races to choose from. But what are the best...

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Ben Kesslen

How Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk fell behind Eli Lilly in the weight loss drug race

Novo Nordisk (NVO) makes Ozempic, the best-known GLP-1 drug out today. And until quite recently, the Danish pharma giant consistently led the pack...

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Harri Weber

Scott Bessent says U.S.-China trade negotiations are 'stalled'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that trade negotiations with China are “a bit stalled,” just weeks after both sides declared a...

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Catherine Baab

Costco's $1.50 hot dog is still a winner

The $1.50 Costco hot dog — a still point in a turning world, immune to tariffs, inflation, or even Jay Powell — remains the most reliable deal in...

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Catherine Baab

CVS and Express Scripts sued to block a new law restricting drug middlemen

CVS and Cigna-owned Express Scripts filed lawsuits Thursday to block an Arkansas law that tries to curb the power of pharmacy benefit managers...

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Ben Kesslen

Trump says China 'totally violated' early trade agreement with the U.S.

President Donald Trump lambasted China again on Friday and claimed it “totally violated” a trade agreement with the U.S.Read more...

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

The SEC drops its lawsuit against Binance, bringing crypto enforcement close to an end

The Trump administration abandoned a lawsuit against crypto giant Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, signaling a friendlier approach to the...

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Oil companies are facing the first-ever climate change wrongful death lawsuit

In what could become a landmark case for climate accountability, a Washington state woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit believed to be the...

30.05.2025 2

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Shannon Carroll

Google's antitrust case could hinge on the definition of AI

On the final day of the most consequential tech antitrust trial in decades, a question from the bench may have gotten to the core of Google’s...

30.05.2025 2

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Shannon Carroll

Elon Musk's company town warns residents it might send them packing

Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars. He’s starting with a tiny Texan town of 500 people — 260 of whom work for SpaceX — and a recent memo suggests the...

30.05.2025 1

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Michael Barclay

Taylor Swift buys her early work, puts bad blood behind her

“All the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me,” wrote Taylor Swift on her website on Friday.Read more...

30.05.2025 2

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Michael Barclay

The maker of Oreos is suing Aldi for copying its packaging

They may look like Oreos. The packaging uses the same colors as Oreos packaging. But the product seen on shelves of the Aldi supermarket chain are...

30.05.2025 1

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Michael Barclay

6 memorable moments from Elon Musk's time leading DOGE

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk announced this week that his time as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency...

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Kevin Williams

There are nearly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers right now

The U.S. housing market has undergone an unprecedented shift: Sellers now outnumber buyers by approximately 490,000.Read more...

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Niamh Rowe

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is getting into military technology

American soldiers on the battlefield will soon be receiving a boost from Facebook. Meta (META), Facebook’s parent company, has entered into a...

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Kevin Williams