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Trump administration moves to reclassify cannabis in major shift that could expand research
The Trump administration moved Thursday to reclassify cannabis under federal law, which could significantly expand scientific research into the drug’s medical uses. The change would not legalize the drug at the federal level, but shift cannabis from its current status as a Schedule I substance to Schedule III under the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s controlled […]
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Regeneron inks drug pricing deal with Trump, will offer new hearing-loss therapy for free
U.S. President Donald Trump (C) speaks during an event on advancing health care affordability in the Oval Office of the White House on April 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images Regeneron agreed to lower U.S. drug prices for some Americans as part of a deal with President Donald Trump, the White […]
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What $1 million buys you in real estate around the world
France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, French Riviera, Alpes-Maritimes, Principality of Monaco. Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images A million dollars isn’t what it used to be — especially in luxury real estate. According to the new Knight Frank Wealth Report, $1 million buys you only 16 square meters (or about 172 square feet) in Monaco, the […]
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Starbucks’ loyalty program changes are drawing value-conscious customers
A customer inside a Starbucks coffee shop in Hercules, California, US, on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Starbucks is seeing early signs that changes to its loyalty program are paying off as value-minded consumers take advantage of its rewards, CNBC has learned. Last month, the coffee chain brought […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount acquisition
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the company’s proposed merger with Paramount Skydance in a preliminary vote on Thursday, bringing a buzzy sale process one step closer to the finish line. Paramount has offered $31 per share for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery — its cable TV networks […]
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Comcast beats revenue, earnings expectations as broadband losses improve
Comcast topped Wall Street’s revenue and earnings estimates for the first quarter on Thursday, lifted by NBC’s sports slate in February and improving broadband customer losses. The company said it lost 65,000 broadband customers compared with 183,000 losses in the same period last year. Heightened competition from wireless providers like Verizon and T-Mobile has led […]
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How the Iran war is hitting homebuilders
Key Points Homebuilder sentiment dropped sharply in April, according to a monthly index from the National Association of Home Builders. The war with Iran has pushed mortgage rates higher and layered on big increases in costs for materials and transportation due to the spike in oil prices. A slew of building suppliers reported price hikes […]
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Kevin Warsh’s wealth shows how top family office employees can cash in
Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, prepares to testify during his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnick | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s […]
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Gas prices are rising, but don’t count on significantly lower car insurance premiums as a result
A customer fills his vehicle with fuel at a gas station on April 13, 2026 in Miami, Florida. As the United States military blockades the Strait of Hormuz fuel prices rose above $100 dollars a barrel. Joe Raedle | Getty Images As war in the Middle East pushes the national average for gas to around […]
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Lululemon names former Nike exec Heidi O’Neill as new CEO
Lululemon store sign on March 2,, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. Peter Dazeley | Getty Images Lululemon on Wednesday named Heidi O’Neill as the athleisure company’s new CEO, effective Sept. 8. The news comes after the company has seen more than a year of disappointing performance and been embroiled in a dramatic proxy battle, with […]
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