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Mike Rowe on America’s great tradesperson shortage: ‘I don’t care what your politics are. Math doesn’t care, either’

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Jeff Bezos is giving $25 million to protect the Pacific—but his climate fund still has about $7 billion left to spend in four years

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An employee stands behind a counter at a Starbucks coffee shop in Seoul on May 19, 2026.
8 in 10 Gen Z and millennials have two jobs to make ends meet, Goldman Sachs finds, as the affordability crisis ‘crowds out’ any retirement hopes

69% of Gen Z respondents told Goldman Sachs they find it difficult to focus at work because they worry about debt or household costs, as did 67% of millennials.

By Eleanor PringleOctober 1, 2026
David Amiel, the French Minister of Public Action and Accounts, speaks during a press conference to present the 2027 State Budget, PLF and PLFSS, at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bercy, in Paris, France.
‘We cannot sweep the dust under the carpet’: French national debt is projected to grow to 122% of its GDP, prompting ideas to cancel government bonds
By The Associated Press and Samuel PetrequinOctober 1, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House.
‘He said Make America Great Again. And I have not seen him do that’: Only 17% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of cost of living
By The Associated Press, Jill Colvin and Linley SandersOctober 1, 2026
U.S. added 90,000 jobs last month, says ADP—including in manufacturing and construction, where trade bosses say six-figure jobs are sitting empty
U.S. added 90,000 jobs last month, says ADP—including in manufacturing and construction, where trade bosses say six-figure jobs are sitting empty
By Eleanor PringleOctober 1, 2026
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Current price of Bitcoin for Oct. 1, 2026
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Current price of oil as of Oct. 1, 2026
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AI that you can get behind: Syracuse claims snow complaints have dropped 30% since it partnered with the right GPS tech firm
By Jeff McMurray and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
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Top economist Mohamed El-Erian warns of stagflation gripping the entire world economy the longer the Iran war goes on
By Tristan BoveMarch 3, 2026
Why the stock market thinks the Iran war will last 4 weeks, according to Goldman’s head of oil research
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Why the stock market thinks the Iran war will last 4 weeks, according to Goldman’s head of oil research
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Target sales, profits decline for another quarter, but shares rise on solid outlook
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
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Goldman finds ‘no meaningful relationship between AI and productivity at the economy-wide level,’ but a 30% boost for 2 specific use cases
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Jamie Dimon has a feeling inflation will be the ‘skunk at the party’—and the Iran conflict may already be enough to scare off the Fed for good
By Eleanor PringleMarch 3, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it
By Jason MaMarch 2, 2026
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Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020, and it already costs taxpayers more than defense and Medicaid
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 2, 2026
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Trump’s strikes on Iran could cost American economy as much as $210 billion, top budget expert says
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 2, 2026
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‘Could it kill someone?’ A Seoul woman allegedly used ChatGPT to help carry out two murders in South Korean motels
By Catherina GioinoMarch 2, 2026
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    Top diplomat on Middle Eastern regime change as a losing game: ‘U.S. history in that area of the world is not good with this’
    By Donald Heflin and The ConversationMarch 1, 2026
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Energy markets offer ‘relatively small reaction’ to Iran war, but prices could spike if oil and gas aren’t flowing by the end of the week
By Jordan BlumMarch 2, 2026
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Energy
Oil markets are bracing for $100 barrels and a redux of a 1970s-era crisis but ‘three times the scale,’ analyst warns
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 2, 2026
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Energy
The war in Iran could lead to a ‘guaranteed global recession’ because of one chokepoint that is crucial to the world economy, analyst says
By Tristan BoveMarch 2, 2026
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Crypto
A brief collapse in Bitcoin price echoes earlier geopolitical conflicts—but a rapid bounceback shows the long term impact of Iran strikes are unclear
By Carlos GarciaMarch 2, 2026
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How the Oct. 7 attacks led to a multiyear destruction of Iran’s proxy militias
By Adam Geller, Abby Sewell and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2026
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’90s nostalgia seizes the Fed and White House as Warsh and Trump see AI as an internet-style productivity boom
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2026
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Oil prices spike above $70 per barrel as Iran’s Straight of Hormuz grows tangled
By David McHugh and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2026
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Economy
Trump’s action against Iran is yet another wobble for government debt, warns UBS
By Eleanor PringleMarch 2, 2026
European markets slide as Iran ‘war trade’ joins the global AI ‘scare trade’
Europe
European markets slide as Iran ‘war trade’ joins the global AI ‘scare trade’
By Kamal AhmedMarch 2, 2026
An intercepted projectile falls into the sea near Dubai's Palm Jumeirah archipelago on March 1, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and US bases across the Gulf. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
Energy
Stocks enter global selloff, but some on Wall Street are looking for assets that respond well to war
By Jim EdwardsMarch 2, 2026
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By Preston ForeMarch 2, 2026
Dow futures fall 350 points on U.S.-Iran conflict, but oil prices pare gains as Trump hints at sanctions relief for new leadership
Energy
Dow futures fall 350 points on U.S.-Iran conflict, but oil prices pare gains as Trump hints at sanctions relief for new leadership
By Jason Ma and Amanda GerutMarch 1, 2026
This American tourist stranded in Dubai due to Iran’s bombardment doesn’t think she’ll be back — ‘the universe was trying to tell us something’
Politics
This American tourist stranded in Dubai due to Iran’s bombardment doesn’t think she’ll be back — ‘the universe was trying to tell us something’
By Brian Melley and The Associated PressMarch 1, 2026
At least 22 people killed and more than 120 injured in Pakistan after Iran supporters try to storm U.S. Consulate
Asia
At least 22 people killed and more than 120 injured in Pakistan after Iran supporters try to storm U.S. Consulate
By The Associated PressMarch 1, 2026
UAE stock markets to close for two days amid Iran strikes
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UAE stock markets to close for two days amid Iran strikes
By Sherif Tarek, Omar Tamo, Farah Elbahrawy and BloombergMarch 1, 2026
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NBA star’s partnership with a prediction market raises new questions for a troubled sports betting landscape
By Carlos GarciaMarch 1, 2026
U.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict
Middle East
U.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict
By Jason MaMarch 1, 2026
As Iran attacks Dubai, the tax-free haven for the global elite could see ‘catastrophic’ fallout — ‘this can also send shockwaves globally’
Middle East
As Iran attacks Dubai, the tax-free haven for the global elite could see ‘catastrophic’ fallout — ‘this can also send shockwaves globally’
By Jason MaMarch 1, 2026
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Finance
Gen Z can’t afford the American Dream—so they’ve traded homeownership for paying off debt. ‘Their debt feels heavier because it hits earlier’
By Sydney LakeMarch 1, 2026
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