What the Trump administration’s latest tariff blow means for businesses
May 9, 2026
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What the Trump administration’s latest tariff blow means for businesses

A U.S. trade court’s ruling against a Trump administration tariff could further constrain the White House’s ability to impose import levies, according to legal and trade experts. The…

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ABC accuses FCC of violating its First Amendment rights over its scrutiny of “The View”
May 9, 2026
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ABC accuses FCC of violating its First Amendment rights over its scrutiny of “The View”

ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission of violating its First Amendment rights due to the agency’s scrutiny of its talk show “The View,” according to a petition…

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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until second half of 2027, Bank of America says
May 8, 2026
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until second half of 2027, Bank of America says

Bank of America predicts the Federal Reserve will delay lowering interest rates until the second half of 2027, mainly due to strong inflation and resilient job growth. Bank…

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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
May 8, 2026
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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts

The U.S. labor market continued to defy expectations in April, with employers surpassing economists’ forecasts and adding 115,000 jobs nationwide. By the numbers Economists predicted payroll gains of…

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AI emerges as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April’s job cuts
May 8, 2026
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AI emerges as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April’s job cuts

Artificial intelligence is the leading reason companies cite for layoffs for the second straight month, accounting for more than one in four job cuts in April, according to…

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U.S. trade court rules against Trump’s 10% tariffs
May 8, 2026
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U.S. trade court rules against Trump’s 10% tariffs

A U.S. trade court on Thursday ruled that President Trump’s latest round of global 10% tariffs are invalid. In a 2-1 decision, a panel of judges in the…

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Can AI help you figure out how much money you need to retire?
May 7, 2026
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Can AI help you figure out how much money you need to retire?

People are using artificial intelligence today for a range of tasks, from preparing work presentations and shopping to conducting scientific research. But is AI also useful in tackling…

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Good & Gather snack, other nut mixes recalled due to salmonella risk
May 7, 2026
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Good & Gather snack, other nut mixes recalled due to salmonella risk

An Illinois food manufacturer is recalling several snack products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice with the Food and Drug…

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That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
May 7, 2026
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That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs

Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the…

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iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement. Here’s what to know.
May 7, 2026
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iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement. Here’s what to know.

iPhone owners could receive up to $95 under a proposed $250 million settlement resolving claims that Apple misled customers about Siri’s artificial intelligence features, according to a recent…

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