I'm an ICU nurse in New York City. I start my day at 5:30 am with a prayer, a cup of coffee, and rounds with my trauma patients.

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Nancy Hagans, president of the New York State Nurses Association, at a recent union rally.

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Millions of student-loan borrowers' accounts are being transferred to the Treasury

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Top economist Steve Hanke says Iran is channeling Muhammad Ali — and could deal a 'knockout blow' to the US

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Steve Hanke.

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What smart people are saying about oil's latest spike to nearly $120 a barrel

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Nobel economist Paul Krugman warned a prolonged oil shock could trigger stagflation.

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A new bill takes aim at retailers' sweetheart deals with suppliers — and would extend to apps like Uber Eats

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A bill Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is introducing on Thursday takes aim at backroom deals that impact the prices of groceries and food delivery.

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Gen Z's Far East fascination

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Gen Z's fascination with China is about their disillusionment with capitalism

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Reed Adams' interest in China started on Google Maps.

The USPS is nearing a financial breaking point, postmaster general warns: 'We were thrown an anchor'

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USPS is running out of cash, the Postmaster General warned during congressional testimony.

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3 big takeaways from the Fed's March meeting

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Jerome Powell hasn't ruled out remaining on the FOMC after his time as chair ends.

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Fed meeting recap: FOMC holds rates steady as oil prices soar

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It's the second Fed day of 2026, and America's economic woes are making headlines.

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