‘Fantasy math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money

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Legislation passed by Republicans in the House and now being considered in the Senate would increase the U.S. debt by more than $3 trillion after interest and economic effects, according to estimates.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is a “debt bomb ticking,” one GOP lawmaker said.
The debt can have a big impact on household finances, by raising the cost of borrowing and reducing the value of investors’ bond holdings, according to economists.

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China’s Baidu adds OpenClaw AI into search app for 700 million users ahead of Lunar New Year

February 13, 2026

Key Points Baidu added OpenClaw to its search app for 700 million users. Previously, the AI agent could only be accessed from chat-based apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram. The integration comes as Chinese tech companies compete for new AI users ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Source

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Rivian, Applied Materials, Airbnb, Pinterest, DraftKings & more

February 12, 2026

Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Applied Materials — The California-based semiconductor equipment company jumped 11% on the back of blowout earnings results. Applied Materials reported adjusted earnings of $2.38 per share on revenue of $7.01 billion, while analysts polled by LSEG expected earnings of $2.20 per share on revenue of $6.87 […]

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Crocs, Cisco, Lululemon, AppLovin & more

February 12, 2026

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in midday trading: Crocs — Shares of the clogs manufacturer surged 21% after Crocs reported upbeat guidance for the current quarter. The company sees adjusted earnings ranging from $2.67 to $2.77 per share, surpassing the FactSet consensus call for $2.52 per share. The earnings outlook for the […]