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Federal Government to Restart Collections on Defaulted Student Loans This May

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Federal Judge Halts DOGE Access to Social Security’s Private Data Systems

Sensitive records of millions of Americans — including Social Security numbers and medical data — shielded from unauthorized access by controversial government unit.

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David Goldfarb

Federal Government to Restart Collections on Defaulted Student Loans This May

Millions of Americans face withheld tax refunds, garnished wages, and suspended benefits as debt collection resumes after a four-year pause.

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Calder Monroe

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Leah Rosenfeld

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Google Warns DOJ's Proposed Breakup Could Undermine U.S. Tech Leadership Amidst AI Race with China

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Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low Amid Tariff Turmoil and Inflation Fears

Public confidence wanes as aggressive trade policies and rising inflation stir economic uncertainty

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Rachel Steinberg

U.S. Economy Faces Potential Summer Slowdown Amid Preemptive Buying Frenzy Triggered by Trump Tariffs

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Junia Wells

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Berry Giant Fruitist Eyes IPO After Soaring to $400M in Sales

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Leah Rosenfeld

Google Faces Second Antitrust Setback, Raising New Concerns About its Ads Business and Future Growth

Federal judge rules that Google’s dominance in online advertising is illegal, compounding challenges for the tech giant amidst increasing competition from AI and economic pressures.

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Berry Giant Fruitist Eyes IPO After Soaring to $400M in Sales

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Sensitive records of millions of Americans — including Social Security numbers and medical data — shielded from unauthorized access by controversial government unit.

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David Goldfarb

Federal Government to Restart Collections on Defaulted Student Loans This May

Millions of Americans face withheld tax refunds, garnished wages, and suspended benefits as debt collection resumes after a four-year pause.

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Calder Monroe

Google Warns DOJ's Proposed Breakup Could Undermine U.S. Tech Leadership Amidst AI Race with China

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Tesla Stock Plunges Nearly 6% Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Mounting Investor Concerns

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Roche Commits $50 Billion to U.S. Expansion Amid Tariff Pressures

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How Long Will $2 Million in Retirement Savings Last in Each U.S. State?

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Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low Amid Tariff Turmoil and Inflation Fears

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Navigating Retirement Amid Tariff Turbulence: Strategies to Safeguard Your Nest Egg

With over 4 million Americans turning 65 in 2025, understanding how to protect retirement savings from market volatility is more crucial than ever.

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Leah Rosenfeld

U.S. CEO Says Sales Soared 3x During Trump Tariffs: Could This Shift How Americans Buy Electronics for Good?

As trade tensions with China escalate, a surge in demand for refurbished tech reveals a potential long-term shift in American consumer behavior—and a booming opportunity for the secondary electronics market.

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David Goldfarb

Asian Nations Eye $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan consider investing in a massive Alaskan natural gas pipeline to mitigate trade tensions and secure energy supplies.

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Calder Monroe

Sen. Van Hollen’s Visit to El Salvador Sparks Debate Over Due Process and U.S. Constitutional Crisis

Maryland Senator says the mission was to defend the U.S. Constitution and due process, not the individual, as the Trump administration continues to face scrutiny for wrongful deportation.

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Rachel Steinberg

Trump’s Draft Order Seeks Major Overhaul of State Department, Slashing Embassies and Reworking Diplomatic Core

A leaked 16-page draft order reveals Trump’s plan to reshape U.S. foreign policy by closing embassies in Africa, axing climate and human rights offices, and revamping the hiring and structure of America’s diplomatic corps.

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Leah Rosenfeld

U.S. Economy Faces Potential Summer Slowdown Amid Preemptive Buying Frenzy Triggered by Trump Tariffs

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that early-year economic activity may be artificially inflated due to businesses and consumers rushing purchases ahead of impending tariff hikes, potentially leading to a downturn in the coming months.

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Junia Wells

China Holds Lending Rates Steady to Defend Yuan as U.S. Tariff Pressure Mounts

With Trump’s steep import duties rattling currency markets, China keeps key loan prime rates unchanged to maintain economic stability amid promising Q1 growth.

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David Goldfarb

China Warns of Retaliation Against Nations Aligning with U.S. Trade Policies

Beijing signals firm countermeasures as global trade tensions escalate

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Calder Monroe

Paris Hilton’s Grand Ambition: “I’m Building the Next Disney Empire”

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Leah Rosenfeld

Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle IRS Direct File Program

Decision Sparks Debate Over Taxpayer Costs and Corporate Influence

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Junia Wells

Trump Administration's IRS Intervention Sparks Controversy Over Political Favoritism

Treasury official's request to halt audits of Trump allies, including Mike Lindell, raises concerns about the politicization of the IRS.

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Lisa Murkowski Breaks Silence: GOP Senator Cites Fear of Retaliation in Trump-Era Politics

Alaska's senior senator reveals a climate of fear within the Republican Party, highlighting concerns over executive overreach and internal pressures.

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Calder Monroe

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Defends Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions Amid FTC Antitrust Trial

Zuckerberg's Testimony Highlights Meta's Competitive Landscape and Strategic Decisions

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Calder Monroe

Chinese Manufacturers Leverage TikTok to Circumvent U.S. Tariffs

In response to escalating U.S. tariffs, Chinese factories are directly marketing to American consumers via TikTok, raising concerns over counterfeit goods and trade policy implications.

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Hong Kong Halts Parcel Shipments to U.S. Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute

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Coca-Cola Reinvents BodyArmor to Challenge Gatorade’s Dominance

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Ford Warns of Potential Price Hikes Amid Ongoing Auto Tariffs

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Tesla Resolves Racial Harassment Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Workplace Discrimination Allegations

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Quantum Leap: How Google's Willow Chip Could Revolutionize AI

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U.S. Coffee Prices Set to Rise Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Warns Importer with $3 Million in Annual Sales

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David Goldfarb

How Trump's Tariffs Are Fueling a Wave of Nationalism Among Canadian Small Businesses

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Calder Monroe

Google Faces Major Legal Setback as Judge Rules Ad Tech Monopoly Violates Antitrust Laws

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New Jersey Sues Discord Over Alleged Child Safety Failures

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Federal Government to Restart Collections on Defaulted Student Loans This May

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Sen. Van Hollen’s Visit to El Salvador Sparks Debate Over Due Process and U.S. Constitutional Crisis

Lisa Murkowski Breaks Silence: GOP Senator Cites Fear of Retaliation in Trump-Era Politics

Elizabeth Warren Warns: Firing Fed Chair Powell Could Trigger a U.S. Market Meltdown

Personal Finance

Federal Judge Halts DOGE Access to Social Security’s Private Data Systems

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Federal Government to Restart Collections on Defaulted Student Loans This May

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

From Prison Walls to Modern Living: Inside the $190M Transformation of Lorton Reformatory

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Economy

Google Warns DOJ's Proposed Breakup Could Undermine U.S. Tech Leadership Amidst AI Race with China​

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low Amid Tariff Turmoil and Inflation Fears​

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

U.S. Economy Faces Potential Summer Slowdown Amid Preemptive Buying Frenzy Triggered by Trump Tariffs​

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Investing

Berry Giant Fruitist Eyes IPO After Soaring to $400M in Sales

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

The Japanese investment giant aims to grow its global footprint and increase AUM to $770 billion with the strategic all-cash acquisition.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Google Faces Second Antitrust Setback, Raising New Concerns About its Ads Business and Future Growth

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

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Berry Giant Fruitist Eyes IPO After Soaring to $400M in Sales

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Federal Judge Halts DOGE Access to Social Security’s Private Data Systems

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Federal Government to Restart Collections on Defaulted Student Loans This May

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Google Warns DOJ's Proposed Breakup Could Undermine U.S. Tech Leadership Amidst AI Race with China​

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Tesla Stock Plunges Nearly 6% Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Mounting Investor Concerns​

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Asia-Pacific Markets Waver as Trump Blasts Fed Chair Powell, Sending Wall Street Into a Tailspin

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

The Japanese investment giant aims to grow its global footprint and increase AUM to $770 billion with the strategic all-cash acquisition.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Modi and Vance Signal Breakthrough in U.S.-India Trade Talks Amid Hopes for $500 Billion Goal

Contributor:

Junia Wells

CATL Surpasses BYD with Revolutionary EV Battery: 520 km Range in Just 5 Minutes​

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Roche Commits $50 Billion to U.S. Expansion Amid Tariff Pressures​

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

How Long Will $2 Million in Retirement Savings Last in Each U.S. State?

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low Amid Tariff Turmoil and Inflation Fears​

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

From Prison Walls to Modern Living: Inside the $190M Transformation of Lorton Reformatory

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Sam Altman getting signed up for Worldcoin. (Photo: Twitter/Sam Altman)

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Orb of Contention: Sam Altman’s Biometric Identity Project Faces Scrutiny

Google Warns DOJ's Proposed Breakup Could Undermine U.S. Tech Leadership Amidst AI Race with China

Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low Amid Tariff Turmoil and Inflation Fears

U.S. Economy Faces Potential Summer Slowdown Amid Preemptive Buying Frenzy Triggered by Trump Tariffs

Google Warns DOJ's Proposed Breakup Could Undermine U.S. Tech Leadership Amidst AI Race with China

Tesla Stock Plunges Nearly 6% Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Mounting Investor Concerns

CATL Surpasses BYD with Revolutionary EV Battery: 520 km Range in Just 5 Minutes

Roche Commits $50 Billion to U.S. Expansion Amid Tariff Pressures

Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low Amid Tariff Turmoil and Inflation Fears

U.S. Economy Faces Potential Summer Slowdown Amid Preemptive Buying Frenzy Triggered by Trump Tariffs

Chinese Manufacturers Leverage TikTok to Circumvent U.S. Tariffs