Martin Luther King Jr. was talking about a universal basic income before it was cool

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Martin Luther King Jr. fought for both racial and economic equality.

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The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the Fed's independence in a case that goes beyond Jerome Powell

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She was a first-generation college grad. Now, she has $55,000 in student loans and is postponing having kids.

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Eryn Bostwick, 37, is delaying having kids because of her student loan debt.

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Hundreds of America's rural hospitals have vanished. Maps show closures by state.

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Rural hospital closures limit healthcare for millions of Americans.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's Greenland push is about avoiding a 'hot war'

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a key figure in US-China trade talks.

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Student-loan borrowers behind on payments now have more time to figure out a plan — and protect their tax refunds

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Some student-loan borrowers are at risk of having their tax refunds seized this year.

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Ask Gavin Newsom: The future of capitalism is on the agenda at Davos

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will attend Davos to counter President Donald Trump.

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America's homebuilding is powered by immigrant workers. Here are the places that rely on them the most.

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The cities building the most homes rely more heavily on immigrant labor.

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Gavin Newsom used to be a Davos regular. What's behind his surprising return this week?

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California Governor Newsom is returning to Davos
California Governor Newsom is returning to Davos

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America's largest labor movement says ICE is a danger to 'innocent working people'

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ICE officers have made over 2,500 arrests in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.

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