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Trump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing ‘seriously fractured’ Iranian government
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the two-week U.S. ceasefire with Iran, saying the extension was warranted […]
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Gates Foundation reviewing Jeffrey Epstein ties, will slash 20% of staff, WSJ reports
Bill Gates speaks during the Gates Foundation’s first global Goalkeepers event in the Nordics, which is being held in Stockholm, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2026. TT News Agency | Stefan Jerrevang | Via Reuters The Gates Foundation has launched an external review of the philanthropy’s past ties with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The Wall Street […]
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United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge
A United Airlines Airbus A321 plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport (DEN) on March 23, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Al Drago | Getty Images United Airlines slashed its 2026 earnings outlook Tuesday as it grapples with a surge in jet fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. United said it […]
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Analysis: Warsh emerges from a difficult hearing with his Fed ‘regime-change’ plan intact
Kevin Warsh faced searching questions at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Democrats and even at times Republicans challenged his complicated finances, his relationship to President Donald Trump and what often seems like a wide-eyed endorsement of the promise of artificial intelligence. But one core issue for Warsh went all but unquestioned: his plan for what […]
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White House discussing currency swap line with United Arab Emirates
Key Points The White House is considering a financial lifeline to the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. war with Iran wreaks havoc on the Gulf state’s economy, a White House official told CNBC. Such a move would provide liquidity in dollars to the oil-rich UAE, but could be politically tenuous for the administration as […]
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns, third House member to quit this month
U.S. Congresswomen Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, left, appeared in Miami federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, but did not enter a plea to charges that she stole $5 million in federal disaster relief funds. Pedro Portal | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the House of Representatives effective immediately on Tuesday, […]
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Why Tim Cook stepping down as CEO isn’t shaking Jim Cramer’s faith in Apple
Tim Cook’s act is a tough one to follow. It doesn’t mean Apple ‘s future is any less bright. The company said late Monday that John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over for longtime chief executive officer Cook, who will become executive chairman. It’s “very sad” news, Jim Cramer said […]
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Vance trip to Pakistan for Iran talks is on hold, NYT reports
An expected trip by Vice President JD Vance trip to Pakistan for a second attempt at peace negotiations with Iran has been put on hold, The New York Times reported Tuesday. The delay came after Tehran failed to respond to the latest U.S. negotiating positions, the Times reported, citing a U.S. official with direct knowledge […]
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Amazon launches GLP-1 weight loss program, promising ‘fast, convenient’ access
Amazon GLP-1 treatment Source: Amazon Inc. Amazon is pushing deeper into the booming weight loss market, unveiling Tuesday a new program that aims to simplify access to popular GLP-1 treatments. The company said its primary care arm, Amazon One Medical, is launching a GLP-1 management program that integrates obesity treatment into routine care. The offering […]
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What a looming jet fuel shortage could mean for summer travel
Looming jet fuel shortages could throw a wrench into Americans’ summer travel plans, especially for people flying overseas on international airlines. But there are a few steps consumers can take to insulate themselves and minimize disruption, travel experts said. The Iran war and an associated disruption to global oil supplies are triggering fears that jet […]
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