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Ignore ‘Sell America’ call, says JPMorgan investment strategy boss—neither tariffs nor national debt are enough to clip the wings of U.S. dominance
EXCLUSIVE: Despite recent market volatility and political pressure on the Fed, JPMorgan’s Jacob Manoukian tells Fortune he remains confident in the U.S. economy’s long-term dominance, dismissing “sell America”...
Scott Bessent confirms moves to replace Jerome Powell are under way: ‘There’s a formal process that’s already starting’
Scott Bessent confirms moves to replace Jerome Powell are under way: ‘There’s a formal process that’s already starting’ The search for the next leader of...
Elon Musk spent months slashing federal contracts — Now his AI company is celebrating a $200M Pentagon contract and new unit to get government...
Elon Musk’s xAI has signed an important new customer: the U.S. government. The two-year old AI company—most recently in the news when its chatbot praised Hitler—said...
Trump says Bondi should release ‘whatever she thinks is credible’ on Epstein
Under pressure from MAGA supporters, President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on the Jeffrey Epstein...
U.S. inflation meets expectations, but that’s not necessarily good
Key Points U.S. President Donald Trump announces a trade deal with Indonesia. Inflation in the U.S. reaccelerated in June. The Nasdaq Composite hits a record even as...
Mira Murati’s AI startup Thinking Machines valued at $12 billion in early-stage funding
Thinking Machines Lab, the artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, said on Tuesday it has raised about $2 billion at...
2,000 National Guard members released from duty following Los Angeles area protests
The Trump administration is cutting the number of National Guard members in the Los Angeles area by 2,000 after their deployment last month in...
Eating late in the evening could make blood sugar control harder for the body
Our bodies process food differently depending on the time of day, with metabolism generally more active in the morning. While late eating is linked to obesity...
Kremlin reacts icily to Trump but some Russian officials are blunter
The Kremlin on Tuesday reacted icily to Donald Trump's warnings to President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, saying that recent decisions by the U.S. president and...
Senate GOP blows through 2nd hurdle of the night, teeing up Trump’s clawback bill for hourslong debate
Senate Republicans again coalesced behind President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar spending clawback package and propelled the legislation through its final procedural hurdle, again with the aid of...
A Timeline of Trump and Epstein’s Relationship
It’s been six years since sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide while incarcerated, but his crimes—and his relationship with President Donald Trump—continues to loom large. Trump and...
Russia sees Trump’s 50-day window as a green light to keep up brutal offensive in Ukraine
President Trump has effectively handed Vladimir Putin an extraordinary green light: 50 days to finish off his brutal summer offensive in Ukraine before facing...
Bongino still in limbo as Trump fumes and JD Vance seeks to play mediator, sources say
Several of President Donald Trump’s top officials went to work on Monday with a key question unanswered: would Dan Bongino show up? Hours later, two...
Trump doubles down on autopen claims as Biden blasts president, supporters as ‘liars’
Former President Joe Biden, in an interview with the New York Times published on Sunday, said that he personally made every clemency and pardon decision during...
Elon Musk in 2025: What to know about the world’s richest person
Elon Musk has risen to fame by founding some of the most innovative tech companies in the world today, including electric vehicle maker Tesla...
States sue over ‘plainly against the law’ Trump $6B education funding pause
About two dozen state attorneys general and Democratic governors sued the Trump administration on Monday for withholding more than $6 billion in federal funds for several...
Trump brandishes tariffs for peace, not a trade war
Key Points U.S. President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russian export buyers. Stocks in the U.S. tick up even after renewed tariff threats. "Patriotism" buying is...
Dollar holds near three-week high before CPI data; Bitcoin hovers above $120,000
The dollar hovered near a three-week high versus major peers on Tuesday as traders awaited the release of U.S. inflation data later in the...
More Americans than ever are struggling to afford their prescriptions
For millions of Americans, affording prescription medications is getting harder, not easier. According to new survey data from GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, people...
Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’
Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated...
White House Speaks Out Amid ‘Trump as Superman’ Meme Uproar
The White House has responded after drawing ire and backlash over its recent memes, one of which included a fake movie poster depicting President Donald...
Trump ‘very disappointed’ in Putin as he vows to send Ukraine Patriot missiles ahead of meeting with NATO boss
President Donald Trump said the United States will be sending Ukraine’s armed forces additional Patriot air defense missiles and more “very sophisticated” military equipment, as he...
Three dead, including gunman, in Kentucky shootings at church and airport
A gunman shot a trooper and then fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where another shooting occurred, according to state officials. Three people are dead,...
This Remote Italian Beach Was Named Best in the World—and the Water Is ‘Unbelievably Clear’
Key Points Cala Goloritzé in Sardinia, Italy has been named the world’s best beach by The World’s 50 Best Beaches thanks to its stunning limestone spire, crystal-clear...
Tesla is in deeper trouble than you think
Tesla’s troubles go far beyond CEO Elon Musk’s recent dust-up with President Donald Trump, who accused the former “first buddy” of going “completely ‘off...
Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to...
FIFA Club World Cup Final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium offers preview of excitement for 2026 World Cup
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final. Chelsea overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain in the first...
Two of these fruits a day can boost gut health, fight cancer risk, doctor says
Eating two of a specific type of fruit each day may keep the gastroenterologist away. Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical...
Do millionaires keep their money in checking accounts?
Checking accounts are important financial tools — even for the rich. The habits of millionaires are a topic of interest when it comes to financial...
Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport
Emergency services raced Sunday to the scene of a small plane crash at London Southend Airport. No details on where the plane was heading or...
Blood and bravado: the Trump shooting upended an election and shook the US
A year ago the image of Trump’s raised fist became a political touchstone, helping force Joe Biden from the race and fuelling a presidency...
The deadly drug that’s complicating US-China trade
Since US President Donald Trump – just days into his second term – began imposing tariffs on China for its role in the flow...
Trump says he’s considering revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship, reigniting decades-long feud
President Donald Trump reignited a decades-long feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell Saturday, taking to his Truth Social platform to write he was considering revoking...
Musk’s xAI seeks up to $200 billion valuation in next funding round, FT reports
Elon Musk's xAI is preparing to raise more money from investors in a deal that could value the artificial-intelligence company between $170 billion and...
Can you use scent to boost your brain health?
You may know that there’s a connection between smell and memory. But new research suggests that you can actually improve your cognitive health through...