How America's high schools are teaching capitalism

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Arthur Johnson
Arthur Johnson, a North Carolina high school teacher, attended an institute on democracy and capitalism amid Americans' declining views on capitalism over time.

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Pop quiz: The airline industry is an example of what market structure?

Trump warns Cuba to make a deal 'before it is too late'

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President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with US oil companies executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on January 9, 2026.
President Donald Trump has now set his sights on Cuba.

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We heard from over 400 student-loan borrowers. Here's what's on their minds, from repayment to relief.

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Over 400 student-loan borrowers shared their repayment and debt relief stories.

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Here are the winners and losers in the frozen US job market

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Healthcare workers
The US added a lot of jobs in the healthcare sector in 2025.

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Trump is moving forward with his student-loan repayment overhaul — this time focused on unaffordable debt

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President Donald Trump's Department of Education is negotiating its gainful employment rule for student-loan borrowers.

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When can you file taxes in 2026? Federal and state deadlines, extensions, and refunds

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The US federal tax deadline is April 15.

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I'm 84 and grateful to work for my son's business. I made sacrifices for him, and now he's helping me.

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Linda Kemp, 84, works for her son's law firm.

Linda Kemp

Trump calls for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest in a Truth Social post

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Donald Trump on Friday said he would impose a cap on credit card interest.

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Trump posted jobs data early on Truth Social

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Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 2025
Donald Trump has a close relationship with the Ellison family, which owns Paramount and wanted to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.

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A well-timed Maduro bet on Polymarket paid out big. A new bill would keep government insiders out.

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Rep. Ritchie Torres
Rep. Ritchie Torres

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