America runs on funny money now

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A 100 dollar bill with Ben Franklin using hypnotic eyes

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI

The $165 billion economy devoted to making you annoyed

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I went to LaGuardia. The security line looped around the terminal four times.

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The lines were long at LaGuardia.

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He applied to 1,600 jobs. He finally got one, but it came with a 50% pay cut

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A businessman holding a pair of scissors ready to cut a paycheck.

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI

Compass declares victory over Zillow in real-estate listing war

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The 'hidden' housing costs sinking homeowners

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Our chaotic Big Mac pricing test

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Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for BI

The price is the price. At least it's supposed to be.

I talked to over 100 grandparents — they say their role is wildly different than they expected

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Many of America's grandparents are taking on more responsibilities, from caring for grandchildren full-time to providing more financial assistance.

Maggie Shannon, Annie Flanagan and Mike Kai Chen for BI; Courtesy of Susan Freeman and Noe Parenteau

Dorenne Simonson didn't anticipate being a mother again — especially not at 66.

The 'Chinese Dream' is shrinking. That's bad news for the global economy.

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A urban scene in China.

Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

2025 was another strong year for China's economy — on paper.

Beijing reported the world's second-largest economy hit its 5% GDP growth target for the year. Exports held up. Industrial output stayed resilient.

How rage room happy hours became all the rage

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A group of colleagues from a school in the Bronx smashes teacups, printers and other electronics in a

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