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Could the government pull a TV station off the air over its news coverage? Trump’s comments raise the question

Recent threats from Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have revived a long-running debate about how much power regulators actually have over TV news...

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The IRS may owe you money from the pandemic years — but you have to claim it

Tax lawyers say Americans who paid IRS penalties or interest during the COVID-19 emergency could qualify for refunds after a federal court ruling...

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Why Bluesky’s CEO is stepping down at a critical moment for the platform

Jay Graber will remain at Bluesky as chief innovation officer, focusing on the platform’s technology as the company hires a new CEO to run its...

09.03.2026 3

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Anthropic sues the Pentagon after being labeled a national security risk

Anthropic’s lawsuit argues the government violated its constitutional rights after the Defense Department restricted its technology over guardrails...

09.03.2026 2

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Jet fuel prices just jumped 80%. Will airline tickets get more expensive next?

Fuel typically accounts for up to 40% of an airline’s operating costs. With jet fuel prices soaring, some carriers warn the financial impact could...

06.03.2026 4

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NYSE stock exchange operator partners with OKX to launch crypto futures and tokens

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is also making an undisclosed minority investment that values the crypto platform at $25 billion.

05.03.2026 3

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Oil prices surge to 18-month high as Middle East conflict escalates. Here’s what it means for your gas prices

Geopolitical risk in the Gulf spooks markets, pushing the global benchmark close to $85 and squeezing consumer wallets.

03.03.2026 6

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Bitcoin price is rising again in a sharp market reversal. Why the Middle East crisis has investors turning to crypto

After tumbling in the wake of Saturday’s attack on Iran, major cryptocurrencies and related stocks are on the upswing again. Here’s what could be...

02.03.2026 10

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Europe just approved a combined flu and COVID shot. Why hasn’t the US?

European regulators cleared Moderna’s first-of-its-kind vaccine as US approval remains uncertain.

27.02.2026 10

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Archer Aviation and Starlink hope your first ride in an air taxi will include in-flight internet

As vertical takeoff vehicles move toward commercial operations, one leading aviation firm is teaming up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for better onboard...

27.02.2026 10

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Circle stock price: Why the crypto company is soaring over 25% today

The USDC stablecoin issuer got some good news Wednesday after better-than-expected Q4 2025 earnings.

25.02.2026 8

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Can I get a tariff refund from DHL, UPS, or FedEx after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs?

Consumers likely have many questions about what happens to the $230 billion in tariff revenue collected by the U.S. government last year.

20.02.2026 10

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UPS is closing package facilities: See the list of doomed locations across several states in 2026

After announcing mass layoffs in January, the shipping giant has disclosed in a court filing almost two dozen facilities marked for closure.

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They helped Dave’s Hot Chicken become a sensation. Now they say this fast-casual taco restaurant could be the next Chipotle

San Diego-based Mike’s Red Tacos only has two locations, but it’s eyeing a nationwide expansion with a new franchise development agreement.

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Bob’s Discount Furniture IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today amid trail of chain retail bankruptcies

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Are LTMs the next LLMs? This new type of AI can do what large-language models can’t

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Bitcoin is having a bad year as price tumbles to fresh lows today: Why does crypto keep falling in 2026?

04.02.2026 7

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Where’s my refund? These 2 changes at the IRS could slow down your check this tax season

02.02.2026 6

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Liftoff Mobile IPO: Stock listing date nears for Blackstone-backed advertising technology startup

30.01.2026 6

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Silk in diapers? P&G’s unusual plan to boost sales in China

23.01.2026 10

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Bitcoin and XRP are tumbling today as Trump ramps up tariff threats. What’s happening with crypto?

20.01.2026 10

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Daniel Ek believes prevention is the key to a long life. He’s bringing a ‘new healthcare experience’ to NYC for the first time

14.01.2026 10

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LMT stock: Lockheed Martin benefits from Trump’s eye-popping budget, ‘dream military’ comments

08.01.2026 10

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Quantum computing momentum grows: D-Wave announces first major breakthrough of 2026

06.01.2026 8

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Versant stock price sinks on Nasdaq trading debut as Comcast spinoff tests investor appetite for legacy cable TV

05.01.2026 8

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Quantum computing stocks soar, then fall, in holiday week trading. What’s up with D-Wave, Rigetti, and IonQ?

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Trump moves to downgrade marijuana, breaking with GOP hard-line stance

19.12.2025 10

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Trump Media stock price skyrockets on surprise announcement of merger with TAE Technologies

18.12.2025 6

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DJT stock price rises on surprise news that Truth Social parent Trump Media is merging with TAE Technologies

18.12.2025 8

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XRP price takes another hit today as digital asset slide continues. What’s happening with the crypto market?

15.12.2025 10

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Wealthfront IPO: Stock price closely watched today as financial platform starts trading on the Nasdaq

12.12.2025 9

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Multicity flights are a mess. Navan says it finally fixed them

10.12.2025 7

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Block insiders talk about how Jack Dorsey turned Square into a multidimensional financial services giant

05.12.2025 10

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Inside the NYSE’s surprising partnership with TBPN, the LA-based video podcast dominating tech media

04.12.2025 10

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Is Bitcoin going back up? BTC price watchers might be a bit less ‘fearful’ this week

25.11.2025 7

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AI agents are about to change how you shop—here’s what that means

20.11.2025 10

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Meta’s AI spending spree has even the most bullish stock analysts wondering: How much capex is too much?

19.11.2025 9

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Bitcoin ‘death cross’ worries investors as crypto prices keep struggling to gain ground. Here’s what that means

18.11.2025 10

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‘This is the right time to retire’: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon steps down. Retail giant names new boss

14.11.2025 10

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The wizard of crops: Microsoft’s ‘Oz’ aims to transform farming

12.11.2025 10

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To end the shutdown, the Senate voted to destroy the hemp industry

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‘De-extinction’ startup Colossal Biosciences makes its first acquisition: a company that clones pets

04.11.2025 8

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong flips prediction markets with last-minute earnings call word salad

31.10.2025 9

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Navan IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today as travel startup goes public on the Nasdaq amid the shutdown

30.10.2025 8

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Markets are soaring today—with this exception. Here’s why these stocks are dropping double digits

27.10.2025 9

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Sports media startup OffBall is finding traction with a new way to engage fans: WhatsApp group chats

18.10.2025 9

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This new credit card is giving the world’s wealthy an AmEx Platinum alternative—no SSN required

16.10.2025 10

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D-Wave stock rises again after it strikes a deal to bring its Advantage2 quantum computer to Italy

16.10.2025 10

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Is Citi about to make crypto boring—and safe?

14.10.2025 9

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Square’s big comeback: AI, Bitcoin, and the neighborhood next door

11.10.2025 10

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