A Federal Reserve governor just said she's resigning early, giving Trump a chance to put even more pressure on Powell

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Donald Trump points out a figure to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a visit to a Fed construction site.
President Donald Trump points out a figure to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a visit to a Fed construction site.

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Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner hours after disappointing July jobs report

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Trump called to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner following low jobs numbers.

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Why Reddit, Meta, and Apple revenue is soaring amid tariff threats and economic headwinds

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If you're wondering why tech companies like Meta, Reddit, and Apple reported strong earnings this week despite President Donald Trump's tariffs, well, the tariffs may be the answer. No, the tariffs didn't help these companies, but they did lower expectations. The lower the bar, the easier it is to clear.

A tech startup is using IoT sensors and AI to help farmers cut hefty pesticide costs

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Farmers often use pesticides to get rid of bugs and avoid crop damage.

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It's illegal in most states for private equity to buy a law firm. Lawyers have figured out a workaround.

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Dive into these six summer reads, recommended by BI's editors

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I moved from the US to Argentina for the lower cost of living. It helped me pay down student debt, but living abroad had its dark side.

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Ferguson moved to Tirana, Albania, in April 2025.

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This LinkedIn cold-outreach template helped job seekers land roles at companies like Amazon and Airbnb

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Career coach Albana Gega said job seekers should aim to reach out to people in adjacent positions.

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Big Tech's court wins in AI copyright cases could upend the internet as we know it

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

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Fourth of July celebrations may be more muted than you're expecting

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