The US is temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil, a key pressure point for the Kremlin's war chest

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference at Trump National Doral Miami in March.

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Atlanta 'Housewives' newcomer Pinky Cole breaks down what drove her to bankruptcy

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Aisha "Pinky" Cole founded Slutty Vegan in 2018.

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Why one of Asia's poorest countries grows Japan's cash

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Japan has long harvested a shrub called mitsumata for its money supply. But when mitsumata started dying out, Japan frantically searched for alternatives to make yen.

A Costco shopper is suing, saying members deserve a slice of any tariff refunds

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Costco is suing the government over tariffs, and now Costco is getting sued.

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The 25 happiest cities in the US in 2026, ranked

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Fremont, California, was ranked the happiest city in the US in a recent study.

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Sam Altman says AI isn't very popular in the US right now, with people blaming it for electricity price hikes and layoffs

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted that his industry is on the rocks with the American people.

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Big Law's outlaw has something to prove

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Max Junestrand.

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Silicon Valley loves a rivalry, and right now one of its most closely watched showdowns is unfolding in an unlikely arena: corporate law.

The K-shaped economy is more split than ever — and it's showing up in groceries, credit cards, and the workplace

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Lower-earning Americans are cutting back on some grocery spending, while higher earners are buying meats and fruits.

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China rushed to use OpenClaw. Now, some stressed-out users are forking out cash to uninstall the AI agent.

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After China's OpenClaw "lobster" craze, some users are forking out cash to uninstall the AI agent.

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Social media giants have grand plans for AI. Creators fear they'll be left out.

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