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U.S. debt hits $40 trillion faster than forecasters expected
The landmark number was reached in part because of lost revenue from invalidated tariffs.
Bond yields fall, markets rally after Treasury doubles debt buybacks
The decision came just after bond yields reached their highest level since 2007.
Universities will let students pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo
The digital payment apps are now available at several universities, with more to come.
American manufacturers are hiring again. Could tariffs be the reason?
For some sectors, like cars, tariffs may be helping, economists said. But job growth is sluggish, and other sectors are suffering from the president’s signature policy.
What a $15,000 used car budget actually buys you right now
Used cars have become more expensive. Here's how to navigate a tougher auto market.
The bond market is sounding an alarm. Here’s what it means.
Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest point since 2007, creating another headwind for the economy and lifting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
Trump says he has paused 50% Canadian tariffs, touts last-minute deal
The steep levies, announced last month, were set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Trump said the pause would last three days, subject to the finalization of the agreement.
Young Americans really hate AI. These two charts show how much.
A new survey adds to the evidence that Americans are skeptical that artificial intelligence will have positive effects on daily life or the job market.
Publisher suspends sales of journalist’s book after plagiarism review
New York Magazine said it updated 67 of Ross Barkan’s columns that did not include proper attribution. His Penguin Random House book on Mayor Zohran Mamdani was set for the fall.
ABC sues FCC, claiming First Amendment violations, escalating months-long feud
The lawsuit dials up a battle that has involved Jimmy Kimmel, “The View” and diversity policies.
U.S. debt is set to hit $40 trillion, months earlier than expected, as bond yields rise
Faster borrowing — driven in part by lost revenue from invalidated tariffs — means the next debt-limit fight is also likely to arrive ahead of schedule.
Fewer American adults say they’re gambling
In a new survey, 45 percent of adults said they participated in at least one form of gambling in the past year, down from 64 percent in 2016.
White House attacks CNN reporter after Trump clash, invoking her children
The president shushed CNN’s Kristen Holmes in the Oval Office, and later an official White House account said her children would be “embarrassed” by her.
They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames.
Modern vehicles don’t need to be moving — or even turned on — to catch fire. That’s fueling lots of safety recalls and tough choices.