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U.S. economy expanded at just 0.7% in fourth quarter

Federal government spending and investment plunged at a 16.7% rate.

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Democrats warn Trump’s tariffs will cost American households more than $2,500 in 2026

The results of the study come at a time when consumers are already dealing with the war’s spike on energy prices.

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Online scam centers in Cambodia targeted with new legislation setting hefty fines and prison time

Cambodia, a major hub for scam centers, vows to shut them down by the end of April.

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Weather whiplash to sweep U.S. with simultaneous blizzard, polar vortex, and heat dome

Meteorologist Marc Chenard at the Weather Prediction Center in Maryland says cold and warm swings will impact the country nationwide.

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Why smaller portions are the biggest restaurant trend right now

Some restaurants are even adding menus to court users of GLP-1 drugs.

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Utah’s anti-gambling tradition takes on Kalshi and Polymarket

Kalshi has already sued the state, and the company is backed by the federal agency responsible for regulating financial markets.

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Are EVs the solution for drivers dodging the war’s spike on energy prices?

Although EV owners are mostly shielded from the rising cost of gas, electricity prices have been surging nationally.

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The war in Iran is prompting these IEA member nations to tap into strategic oil reserves

Oil reserves have been released before, during wars in Iraq, Libya, and Ukraine.

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IEA plans to release 400 million barrels of oil to curb the impact of war in Iran

According to the IEA, export volumes of crude and refined products are currently at less than 10% of prewar levels.

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The TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution

At San Francisco International Airport, private contractors kept screening operations staffed during last year’s 43-day federal shutdown.

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Iran attacks oil facilities and Dubai airport as concerns mount over global energy supplies

Iranian drones hit an area near Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel.

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Trump is headed to Ohio and Kentucky to downplay Iran war’s effect on U.S. economy

Trump’s poll numbers on the economy were down even before the start of the war in Iran.

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U.S. homes sales increase in February amid easing mortgage rates

Home prices continued to rise last month, albeit more slowly.

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4 ways the war with Iran is doing damage to the global economy

The Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, is closed off causing energy and fertilizer prices to go up.

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Trump says Iran war could end soon, but warns of U.S. strikes ‘twenty times harder’

Ali Mohammad Naini, a spokesperson for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said ‘Iran will determine when the war ends.’

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is facing a lawsuit over one of Canada’s worst school shootings

The lawsuit claims ChatGPT was a collaborator of the February 10 school shooter.

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Global stock markets jolt after surge in oil prices as attacks in the Middle East continue

Oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has come to a halt because of worries about a possible attack by Iran.

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Iran names a new supreme leader. What to know about the successor to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, is thought to have even more hard-line views than his father.

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Oil prices soar to $120 a barrel as Iran names new supreme leader

The crude oil produced in the U.S., West Texas Intermediate, surged above $119.48 per barrel before falling back down to nearly $103.

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The time change in the U.S. this weekend is a problem, and there’s no consensus on how to fix it

Millions of people will follow the seasonal routine of moving their clocks forward this Sunday at 2 a.m.

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Pentagon follows through with its threat, labels Anthropic a supply chain risk ‘effective immediately’

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the move would be challenged in court.

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The U.S. job market is still under strain: report shows unemployment rose to 4.4% in February

Employers cut 92,000 jobs from the economy in February.

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem over mounting criticism of her immigration enforcement

The president said he’ll make Noem a ‘Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.’

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Dow drops 1,000 points as oil prices rise more amid war with Iran

Financial markets are again following the cue of oil prices.

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A defiant Elon Musk takes the stand in a jury trial over Twitter takeover

It’s not the first time Musk has had to defend himself in court against allegations of deceptive practices.

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In recovery? Here’s how to handle social drinking situations in the workplace

American corporate culture is still a boozy place.

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Meta CEO Zuckerberg takes issue with the word ‘addictive’ in deposition shown at landmark trial

Jurors in the social media trial watched Zuckerberg’s deposition, which was recorded last year.

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U.S. and European stocks rebound as oil prices retreat despite escalating war with Iran

Stocks also got a boost from increased hopes for the U.S. economy.

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Trump’s MAGA base splits as leading media figures criticize the war in Iran

Much of the criticism has centered on Israel’s influence on Trump’s decision to go to war.

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‘It’s a ‘Prove it’ story’: Target’s new CEO outlines a plan to win back customer trust

CEO Michael Fiddelke has his work cut out for him.

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Elon Musk to testify in Twitter shareholder trial accusing him of deflating stock before $44 billion purchase

The billionaire Tesla CEO reached a deal to buy Twitter and take it private in April 2022.

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China’s economy is losing momentum, as its national congress prepares for meetings in Beijing

The weeklong meetings will bring nearly 3,000 deputies to Beijing.

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3 ways the attacks on Iran could impact a U.S. economy already hit by tariffs and a weak job market

Americans could see higher prices at the pump as early as this week.

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Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ is up for auction as dinosaur market hits record highs

Trey has a pre-auction estimate of $4.5 million to $5.5 million.

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Oscars race heats up as ‘Sinners’ takes top prize at SAG Actor Awards

The guild’s awards are one of the most closely watched precursors to the Academy Awards.

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‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu shares her top 4 personal finance tips

Tu started her TikTok account in 2021, which now has 2.7 million followers.

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Iran attack: Flights canceled and diverted across the Middle East amid U.S. and Israel military operation

Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain closed their airspace, with major airlines warning passengers to prepare for widespread...

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Target will remove cereals with synthetic colors by end of May

Target said it will no longer carry brands that don’t reformulate.

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Anthropic is refusing to bend on AI safeguards as dispute with Pentagon nears deadline

CEO Dario Amodei said his company ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to the Pentagon.

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Pokémon turns 30: What’s behind the media franchise’s enduring appeal?

Heather Cole, who teaches game design at West Virginia University says Pokémon offers a masterclass in character design.

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Jack Dorsey’s fintech company Block is laying off thousands, citing gains from AI

CEO Jack Dorsey announced the firm was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000-plus employees.

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Netflix says it’s not buying Warner Bros. after all: ‘no longer financially attractive’

In a stunning move, the streaming giant is walking away from the deal it struck in December after Paramount Skydance upped its bid.

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U.S. mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since 2022

It could encourage prospective home shoppers who can afford to buy at current rates to shop for a home this spring.

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Nvidia’s quarterly results exceed projections as concerns mount over AI economy

Nvidia’s profit nearly doubled in the fourth quarter to almost $43 billion, or $1.76 per share.

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As the U.S. deploys forces in the Middle East, new nuclear talks with Iran are underway in Geneva

Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, moving a second aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean Sea.

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7 tips that reveal the unspoken digital etiquette of group chats

Group chats are a way of life. Here’s how to engage properly.

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Larry Summers resigns from Harvard as the university reviews his ties to Epstein

Summers said it was a difficult decision and expressed gratitude to the students and colleagues he worked with over 50 years.

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The Louvre museum gets a new boss after the jewelry heist

Leribault brings a proven track record of running the Versailles Palace and Paris’ Orsay Museum.

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Discord delays global age verification rollout after user backlash

The global rollout is now delayed to the second half of 2026.

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State of the Union takeaways: Sales mode, heavy on patriotism, and a dark turn on Democrats

Much of the nation is worried about the direction of the economy, but Trump insisted in his address to Congress that rising costs are no longer a...

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