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U.S. allows Russia oil sales waiver to expire despite tight market
U.S. allows Russia oil sales waiver to expire despite tight market

The expiration effectively ends for now a brief period where the administration eased sanctions on some Russian oil, enabling purchases that would otherwise be barred.

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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Walmart’s upper hand over Amazon in the $1 trillion e-commerce race: 90% of Americans live within 10 miles of a superstore
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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Argentinians wage inflation strike on red meat sending beef consumption to 20-year low
By Clara Preve and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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The new American Dream doesn’t live in a big city. It lives in Celina, Texas
By Nick LichtenbergMay 15, 2026
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AI poised to tilt job market leverage toward older workers
AIAI poised to tilt job market leverage toward older workers
By Victor Swezey and BloombergMay 16, 2026
U.S., Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil supplies tighten
PoliticsU.S., Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil supplies tighten
By Skylar Woodhouse, Jeff Mason, Arsalan Shahla and BloombergMay 16, 2026
Former top Russian official admits the country is over Putin and can ‘imagine a future without him’ — even elites bail as Kremlin seizes their assets 
PoliticsFormer top Russian official admits the country is over Putin and can ‘imagine a future without him’ — even elites bail as Kremlin seizes their assets 
By Jason MaMay 16, 2026
Trump’s IRS suit may end with a $1.7 billion compensation fund
PoliticsTrump’s IRS suit may end with a $1.7 billion compensation fund
By Zoe Tillman, Chris Strohm, Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergMay 16, 2026
World’s largest aircraft carrier returns from 11-month deployment, longest since Vietnam, after supporting Iran war and Maduro raid
PoliticsWorld’s largest aircraft carrier returns from 11-month deployment, longest since Vietnam, after supporting Iran war and Maduro raid
By The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
Oil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn
EnergyOil markets could be a month away from the moment of truth. Brace for a ‘non-linear’ price spike and panic buying, analysts warn
By Jason MaMay 16, 2026
SpaceX heads into a record-shattering IPO with the ‘deepest moat that exists today’ as investors vow to ‘never bet against Elon’
InnovationSpaceX heads into a record-shattering IPO with the ‘deepest moat that exists today’ as investors vow to ‘never bet against Elon’
By Jason MaMay 16, 2026
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AIWe talked to 12 tarot card readers who are using AI. They split in 2 camps, with big implications for the technology
By Ziv Epstein, Farnaz Jahanbakhsh, Vana Goblot and The ConversationMay 16, 2026
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Poppi cofounder Allison Ellsworth
SuccessPoppi cofounder maxed out credit cards and sold her car to fund the company—now, she’s a multimillionaire after a $1.95 billion sale
By Emma BurleighMay 11, 2026
The American housing market is broken—and 3 years in, it’s starting to look permanent
Real EstateThe American housing market is broken—and 3 years in, it’s starting to look permanent
By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressMay 11, 2026
Content creator Logan Walter
SuccessThis Gen Zer dropped out of college to become an influencer—now he’s a millionaire from selling products like Medicube and Neutrogena on TikTok Shop
By Emma BurleighMay 11, 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent adjusts his glasses during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington.
EconomyU.S. Treasury pays $3 billion a day in interest on national debt nearing $39 trillion mark
By Eleanor PringleMay 11, 2026
‘As long as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, markets remain on a knife-edge,’ Deutsche Bank warns
Politics‘As long as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, markets remain on a knife-edge,’ Deutsche Bank warns
By Jim EdwardsMay 11, 2026
This upstart stablecoin bank just won a rare OCC charter and raised $40 million. Its CEO is only 25
BankingThis upstart stablecoin bank just won a rare OCC charter and raised $40 million. Its CEO is only 25
By Jeff John RobertsMay 11, 2026
Markets sell off as U.S.-Iran ceasefire plans go nowhere, leaving Trump with military options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
EnergyMarkets sell off as U.S.-Iran ceasefire plans go nowhere, leaving Trump with military options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
By Jason MaMay 10, 2026
Mexican cartel armed with explosives launched from drones attacks rural communities, forcing 800-1,000 families to flee
North AmericaMexican cartel armed with explosives launched from drones attacks rural communities, forcing 800-1,000 families to flee
By Megan Janetsky and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026
Trump quickly blasts Iran’s response to U.S. ceasefire proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’ after warning Tehran ‘will be laughing no longer’
PoliticsTrump quickly blasts Iran’s response to U.S. ceasefire proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’ after warning Tehran ‘will be laughing no longer’
By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 10, 2026
World’s largest oil company reports 25% profit jump as exports via Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline bypass Strait of Hormuz closure
EnergyWorld’s largest oil company reports 25% profit jump as exports via Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline bypass Strait of Hormuz closure
By The Associated PressMay 10, 2026
Frontier swoops in after Spirit fails while rivals cut capacity
North AmericaFrontier swoops in after Spirit fails while rivals cut capacity
By Siddharth Philip, Vivien Ngo, Allyson Versprille and BloombergMay 10, 2026
Gas prices at more than $6 a gallon are displayed at a Mobil station on May 04, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Economy‘Americans are literally getting squeezed’: A top economist on why your wages are disappearing while the rich keep booking vacations
By Eva RoytburgMay 10, 2026
Torsten Slok, wearing a suit, speaks on a stage with a gold and black background.
AI‘The gains will be substantial’: The AI shock is looking a lot like the China shock, and a top economist says that’s actually good news
By Sasha RogelbergMay 10, 2026
Trump Media posts $405 million loss driven by crypto holdings
CryptoTrump Media posts $405 million loss driven by crypto holdings
By Yash Roy and BloombergMay 9, 2026
A federal judge weighing the future of a D.C. golf course doesn’t want to be Amy Poehler, but Trump might be interested as he remakes parks
PoliticsA federal judge weighing the future of a D.C. golf course doesn’t want to be Amy Poehler, but Trump might be interested as he remakes parks
By Steven Sloan and The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s Mideast HQ, arrests dozens with alleged links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
PoliticsBahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s Mideast HQ, arrests dozens with alleged links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
By Adam Schreck, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
Pedestrian who jumped Denver airport fence dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate
North AmericaPedestrian who jumped Denver airport fence dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate
By The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
As hantavirus outbreak unfolds, the CDC is missing in action, experts say. ‘I’m very sorry to say that we are not prepared’
PoliticsAs hantavirus outbreak unfolds, the CDC is missing in action, experts say. ‘I’m very sorry to say that we are not prepared’
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
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Arts & Entertainment‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ broke the box office. It may also be the last great victory for Hollywood’s IP machine
By Nick LichtenbergMay 9, 2026
You’re probably safe from the Hantavirus outbreak, but here’s what you absolutely must not do, experts say
PoliticsYou’re probably safe from the Hantavirus outbreak, but here’s what you absolutely must not do, experts say
By Catherina GioinoMay 8, 2026
Man driving and looking shocked.
EconomyDriving less, canceling vacations, and tightening budgets: All the ways Americans are coping with soaring gas prices
By Tristan BoveMay 8, 2026
Airfare is up 15%, gas is past $4, and SAP Concur data shows business travel is quietly breaking
Travel & LeisureAirfare is up 15%, gas is past $4, and SAP Concur data shows business travel is quietly breaking
By Catherina GioinoMay 8, 2026
Tired hispanic man in a professional suit feeling sad while waiting for the appointment of a job interview at a recruitment office
EconomyThe job market is healing for everyone—except in the office
By Eva RoytburgMay 8, 2026
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PoliticsTrump wants to repaint a historic landmark. Preservationists say it will destroy it—and cost taxpayers $7.5m
By The Associated Press and Darlene SupervilleMay 8, 2026
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North AmericaPentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs, telling public to draw their own conclusions
By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressMay 8, 2026
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EconomyWhirlpool has a word for what the Iran War is doing to its industry: recession
By Nick LichtenbergMay 8, 2026
The $39 trillion debt is set to surpass its postwar peak—and the math says Washington can’t simply cut its way out
EconomyThe $39 trillion debt is set to surpass its postwar peak—and the math says Washington can’t simply cut its way out
By Nick LichtenbergMay 8, 2026
A large oil-exporting hub will be built in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico amid the Iran war—but only because Japan and the White House are paying for it
EnergyA large oil-exporting hub will be built in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico amid the Iran war—but only because Japan and the White House are paying for it
By Jordan BlumMay 8, 2026
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Politics73-year-old Susan Collins has been a senator for decades. She only just disclosed a benign essential tremor
By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi and The Associated PressMay 7, 2026
Tapestry thinks it’s cracked the code of ‘expressive luxury’ for Gen Z: a ‘Goldilocks’ combo of aspirational and approachable
InvestingTapestry thinks it’s cracked the code of ‘expressive luxury’ for Gen Z: a ‘Goldilocks’ combo of aspirational and approachable
By Nick LichtenbergMay 7, 2026
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