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This community college student is America’s entrant in the Olympics of skilled trades. ‘I always wanted to be the first female to do something’
This community college student is America’s entrant in the Olympics of skilled trades. ‘I always wanted to be the first female to do something’

The 21-year-old from Dexter, Michigan, will be the first woman to represent the United States in welding at the WorldSkills Competition in China.

By Mike Householder and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026
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‘The Butterfly Trust’: How Deutsche Bank maintained Jeffrey Epstein as a client until he was arrested
By Lily Mae LazarusMay 17, 2026
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve nominee for US President Donald Trump, during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Wall Street is keeping a close eye on Kevin Warsh at the Fed. These are the red (and green) flags they’re watching for
By Eleanor PringleMay 17, 2026
U.S. allows Russia oil sales waiver to expire despite tight market
U.S. allows Russia oil sales waiver to expire despite tight market
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 16, 2026
Ray Dalio says China’s ascent ushers in era of ‘tribute system’
Ray Dalio says China’s ascent ushers in era of ‘tribute system’
By David Westin, Edward Dufner and BloombergMay 16, 2026
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Spring Hamptons traffic nightmare as Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike
By Philip Marcelo, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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BlackRock private credit fund’s valuations are probed by DOJ
InvestingBlackRock private credit fund’s valuations are probed by DOJ
By Olivia Fishlow, Ava Benny-Morrison and BloombergMay 17, 2026
Ukraine brings the war to Moscow with one its largest drone attacks on the capital, adding to the ‘darkening cloud of anxiety over Russia’
EuropeUkraine brings the war to Moscow with one its largest drone attacks on the capital, adding to the ‘darkening cloud of anxiety over Russia’
By Samya Kullab and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant, the first time it’s been attacked since the Iran war started
EnergyDrone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant, the first time it’s been attacked since the Iran war started
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026
Some states blast utilities for ‘blatant corporate greed’ as profits rise while consumers revolt against AI-fueled electric bills
EnergySome states blast utilities for ‘blatant corporate greed’ as profits rise while consumers revolt against AI-fueled electric bills
By Marc Levy and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026
 Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in Jan. 6 impeachment, loses primary as president retains grip on GOP — ‘that’s what you get’
Politics Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in Jan. 6 impeachment, loses primary as president retains grip on GOP — ‘that’s what you get’
By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Brook, Stephen Smith and The Associated PressMay 17, 2026
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CommentaryOpenAI paid $100 million for a talk show. James Murdoch is eyeing an even bigger deal. The hot new asset class is humanity
By Lin CherryMay 17, 2026
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CommentaryFreshworks CEO: why agile enterprises are winning the AI race — and what they did differently
By Dennis WoodsideMay 17, 2026
A man with a headset sits at a desk in a call center.
EconomyThe AI boom hasn’t stopped U.S. companies from hiring cheap offshore labor, and overseas call center employment is still skyrocketing
By Sasha RogelbergMay 17, 2026
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AIStarbucks wants you to ask ChatGPT about what coffee to get, right as America boils over with AI backlash vibes
By Tristan BoveApril 15, 2026
The Bezos-Musk space rivalry is shooting for the moon, and the winner will dominate not just the cosmos—but the future of AI infrastructure
AIThe Bezos-Musk space rivalry is shooting for the moon, and the winner will dominate not just the cosmos—but the future of AI infrastructure
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 15, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
PoliticsTrump says the Iran war is ‘very close to over’—despite no deal, a live blockade, and threats mounting
By Eva RoytburgApril 15, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 15, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 15, 2026
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PoliticsPolarized Minnesota politicians find something to agree on: the meat raffle
By Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
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LawHampshire College closes, the latest in a string of small schools to fold under demographic, financial pressure
By Michael Casey, Leah Willingham and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
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CommentaryI was a government official in the 1990s and watched the economy get turned upside-down. It’s happening again
By Maria FlynnApril 15, 2026
Gavin Newsom stands behind a podium with a piece of paper in his hands as people celebrate around him.
EconomyEconomists warned California not to raise the minimum wage to $20. They were wrong in almost every way so far, another economist says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 15, 2026
A couple being shown around a home by a realtor.
Real EstateHome sales just fell 3.6%—and the spring buying season may not save them
By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
EconomyTrump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men—in nursing and teaching
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
Transmission lines stand at the American Electric Power Co. (AEP) coal-fired John E. Amos Power Plant at dusk in Winfield, West Virginia. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images
EnergyU.S. utilities are planning a $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, over the next five years amid the AI construction boom
By Jordan BlumApril 14, 2026
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Real EstateThe starter economy is broken
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s agricultural tariffs hit all 50 states—driving up food prices, crushing exports, and leaving farmers with nowhere to turn
By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026
After attacks on Sam Altman’s home, experts see parallels to the Industrial Revolution
AIAfter attacks on Sam Altman’s home, experts see parallels to the Industrial Revolution
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 14, 2026
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
SuccessUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps—and he says it doesn’t mean he’s accomplished any less
By Emma BurleighApril 14, 2026
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Law‘If I am going to advocate for others to kill and commit crimes, then I must lead by example’: OpenAI suspect’s chilling manifesto
By Olga R. Rodriguez, Juan Lozano, Lekan Oyekanmi and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
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PoliticsTrump tips $100 to DoorDash driver who dropped off 2 McDonald’s bags at White House
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
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PoliticsTrump finds a tough guy from Chicago that he can’t intimidate: Pope Leo
By Bill Barrow and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of oil as of April 14, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 14, 2026
Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, is seen during the House Budget Committee markup of the "Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY2025,"
Economy‘We have to be able to walk and chew gum’ on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing debt crisis and national security
By Eleanor PringleApril 14, 2026
Donald Trump walks outside, putting a fist in the air.
PoliticsTariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 14, 2026
United CEO has pitched possible combination with rival American
PoliticsUnited CEO has pitched possible combination with rival American
By Siddharth Philip, Allyson Versprille, Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 13, 2026
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EnvironmentColombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country
By Manuel Rueda and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
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PoliticsTrump refuses to apologize to the Pope, offers implausible explanation for tweeting himself as Jesus
By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
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LawUnion workers win their beef: New labor contract sealed at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants
By The Associated Press and Jessica HillApril 13, 2026
Sean Duffy speaks behind a podium. An American flag hangs behind him.
PoliticsThe FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America’s air traffic controller crisis—and offering $155,000 to do it
By Sasha RogelbergApril 13, 2026
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
SuccessBillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated again—a week after gifting millions to a college, she’s just given $70 million to Meals on Wheels America
By Emma BurleighApril 13, 2026
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PoliticsZohran Mamdani’s promise at 100 days: ‘At our stores, eggs will be cheaper. Bread will be cheaper’
By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
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PoliticsEric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor, rocking wide-open contest
By MIchael R. Blood and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
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