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 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

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How banning big investors from buying homes could affect prices

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Mega landlords own a higher share of single-family homes in a handful of big Sun Belt cities.

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A Guggenheim heir is raising $50 million to back media and creator startups. Here are 4 areas he's betting on.

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Dillon Lawson-Johnston and Criswell Fiordalis see opportunity to invest at the intersection of Hollywood and creators.

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All the tech and gadgets announced at CES 2026

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It's the first week of a new year and there's no time for the tech world to slowly ease back into things following the holidays. That's because CES 2026 is upon us. All manner of companies descended on Las Vegas to reveal their latest innovations and what they're planning to bring your way in the near future. 

Jobs report recap: US added fewer jobs in December than expected, capping off a tough 2025 for job seekers

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It's jobs day in America.

The US added 50,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly report on the employment situation.

Economists expected to see 70,000 jobs added in the final month of 2025, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.

WEF mapped out 4 AI-driven futures for jobs by 2030, and only one looks good for humanity

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The World Economic Forum says AI will reshape work by 2030 — and only one future avoids major worker displacement.

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I run alcohol-free nightlife events in NYC. Most of my guests aren't sober — they just don't want to drink.

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Sam Bail, hosts nightlife events in New York — without alcohol

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Trump calls to ban Wall Street from buying homes, but industry insiders say the business model has already moved on

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Two story homes being built in a Texas neighborhood.

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