Airlines are absorbing up to 50% of surging jet fuel costs. Alaska is still betting on premium international flights

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An Alaska Airlines plane lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 20, 2026 in Burbank, California
An Alaska Airlines executive said most carriers are absorbing up to 50% of increased jet fuel costs.

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Why your barbecue will cost more this summer (and it's not just beef prices)

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People around a grill at a barbecue
Rising costs of beef, propane, and other items might make Americans' cookouts costly this summer.

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Forgotten passwords, misclassified handbags: Businesses face headaches getting tariff refunds

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A ship loaded with shipping containers sails through turquoise water as cranes and other port infrastructure sit in the distance.
Some businesses are still trying to access a government website to file for refunds for Donald Trump's tariffs.

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There's a new type of VC in Silicon Valley: the creator-investor

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Claire Zau, partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Claire Zau wants to use her social media acumen to help Lightspeed get an edge with founders.

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I make $300,000 and don't feel financially secure living in Seattle. It's still not enough to support my family of four.

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Senior Product Manager Eshaan Jain
Senior product manager Eshaan Jain

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Trump's plan to limit student-loan forgiveness for public servants is inching closer to borrowers

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President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump's plan to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is getting closer to reality.

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JetBlue CEO says flyers are requesting wheelchairs to cut airport lines. Policing this travel 'hack' could backfire.

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JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty at the Semafor World Economy Summit in April 2026.
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said able-bodied people are requesting wheelchairs to skip the line.

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Trump admin says new green card enforcement likely won't apply to those who provide an 'economic benefit'

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A Department of Homeland Security logo next to a sign for US Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Trump administration's recent order, which would require immigrants to return to their home country to apply for a green card, will not apply to those who provide an "economic benefit" to the US.

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Shein acquiring Everlane feels like the end of the millennial sustainable fashion dream

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everlane store in new york city
Millennial darling Everlane was bought by Shein.

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I tried Taco Bell's new Mexican Pizza. It's even better than the original.

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Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell's new Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza is a spin on one of its most iconic menu items.

Courtesy of Taco Bell

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