From free buses to work from home: How the world is reacting to spiking oil prices

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The AAA said that prices

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The USPS is suspending contributions to employee pensions as it warns of a 'pending liquidity crisis'

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A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker carries containers and packages from a vehicle in Tracy, California, US, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The USPS plans to raise prices in some of its mail categories by 8% come April 26.

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Tell us about how your city has tried to make life more affordable

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani focused on affordability during his campaign.

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Former Google X exec warns the AI era will break the old rules

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Mo Gawdat is a former chief business officer at Google X and a longtime tech leader who worked on scaling Google in emerging markets.

Gen Z’s Use of AI Is Plateauing as Youth Feel Less Hopeful About the Tech

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Adoption by the rising generation in the workforce could have big implications for the economy.

Inflation is expected to rise — and Iran war costs could linger for months despite the ceasefire

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Economists expect inflation increased in March because of higher energy prices.

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The 4 biggest US airlines are all hiking checked bag fees. See which carriers are increasing prices.

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Airport passengers walk while carrying suitcases on the Delta Air Lines curbside.
Some airlines have increased checked-bag fees amid rising jet fuel costs.

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When bread was 36 cents: How grocery prices from the 1970s compare to today

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A woman shops at a Gelson's Super Market in California in 1970.

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Jamie Dimon shared a key career lesson he's 'learned and relearned' — don't make big decisions on Fridays

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JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon at Fox News Channel Studios on March 31, 2026, in New York City.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says one of his biggest career lessons is to avoid making big decisions when you're tired on a Friday.

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TikTok superstar Khaby Lame did a $975 million deal. Then the red flags piled up.

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TikToker Khaby Lame's $975 announced deal has hit a snag.

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Khaby Lame's mysterious $975 million deal has hit a snag: Brokerages are restricting or blocking trading in the stock behind it.

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