19 of the highest-paid mayors in the US, ranked by salary

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Zohran Mamdani joined a list of US mayors making over $200,000 a year.

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The California wealth tax is a window into billionaires' risk tolerance

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Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Google's Larry Page had different responses to California's proposed billionaire's tax.

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Angi is cutting 350 jobs 'in light of AI-driven efficiency improvements'

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Angi, the parent company of Angie's List, is laying of around 350 people as it seeks to save money with AI.

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Trump took a big swipe at business — and called out one company in particular

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The move could affect big firms that have invested in homes.

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Vintage photos show Venezuela before its economic collapse, when oil wealth made it one of the world's richest nations

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circa 1955: A policeman directing traffic around a busy corner of central Caracas, Venezuela.
Venezuela underwent major economic and social changes in the mid-20th century.

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Jensen Huang said he is 'perfectly fine' with the California billionaire wealth tax and breaks with other tech CEOs

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Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang speaks about the Vera Rubin AI platform during a question and answer session with reporters at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he is "perfectly fine" with California's proposed billionaire wealth tax.

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Donald Trump says Venezuela would give 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, to be controlled by him

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President Donald Trump announced a plan to import over 30 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to the US market.

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Can you easily see a doctor, or is it a struggle? Tell us your healthcare story.

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Business Insider wants to hear about your healthcare experience.

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Putin demands more taxes as Russia's growth slows to a crawl in the wartime economy

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A roughly 20% drop in oil prices in 2025 has squeezed Russian President Vladimir Putin's war chest.

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Welcome to the new, sorta socialist era of American capitalism

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This is the first story in Business Insider's new series "The Future of Capitalism." The series looks at ways Americans' confidence in capitalism has been eroding, and what related changes in our economy mean for your work and wealth.

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