Tensions are rising as ship traffic slows in the Strait of Hormuz

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A ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire on Wednesday. Both sides have already accused each other of breaking it.

A study ranked over 1,300 small US cities by business potential. Here are the top 15.

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Dover, Delaware, was ranked 10th among small cities for starting a business.

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Oil prices jump again as US-Iran peace talks stall

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Global oil and jet fuel prices have spiked since February amid the ongoing war.

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A talent CEO says data centers are a 'massive opportunity' for office workers to pivot mid-career

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Carrie Charles Broadstaff
Carrie Charles is the CEO of Broadstaff, a recruiting and staffing agency.

Carrie Charles

The delivery fee crackdown is going national — from the FTC to Mamdani's NYC settlement

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Regulators are cracking down on delivery app junk fees.

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NYC's plan to tax luxury second homes, explained

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Zohran Mamdani
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a new tax on Wednesday.

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We moved to Mexico in our 60s because US retirement was unaffordable. We started an AI business and rent a house here for $1,250 a month.

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Karen Watts Nauman and Jeff Nauman moved to Mexico and founded The AI Boomers.

Karen Watts Nauman

She can't get payment relief on $137,000 in private student loans. It's a warning for millions.

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Private student-loan lenders are expecting an influx of federal borrowers after coming repayment changes.

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The US cities with the most affordable rent in 2026

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Bismarck, North Dakota, is the most affordable US city in 2026, per a WalletHub report.

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I'm an ex-Wall Street trader who drives for Uber and Lyft. Gas prices have me rethinking which trips I take.

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Bill Lewis worked on Wall Street before becoming a full-time ride-hailing driver.

Bill Lewis

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