Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.
A powerful dome of high pressure is driving dangerous early-season heat across the Southwest, with some cities facing temperatures more typical of midsummer than late May. Forecasters warn the weekend surge could test daily records, strain power systems, and raise health risks for millions.
Aimee Bock, the central figure in the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for helping drive one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in the country. Yet even after convictions, forfeiture orders, and years of investigation, much of the stolen money remains beyond the government’s reach.
Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.
A powerful dome of high pressure is driving dangerous early-season heat across the Southwest, with some cities facing temperatures more typical of midsummer than late May. Forecasters warn the weekend surge could test daily records, strain power systems, and raise health risks for millions.
Aimee Bock, the central figure in the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for helping drive one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in the country. Yet even after convictions, forfeiture orders, and years of investigation, much of the stolen money remains beyond the government’s reach.
Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.
A powerful dome of high pressure is driving dangerous early-season heat across the Southwest, with some cities facing temperatures more typical of midsummer than late May. Forecasters warn the weekend surge could test daily records, strain power systems, and raise health risks for millions.
Aimee Bock, the central figure in the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for helping drive one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in the country. Yet even after convictions, forfeiture orders, and years of investigation, much of the stolen money remains beyond the government’s reach.
Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.
A powerful dome of high pressure is driving dangerous early-season heat across the Southwest, with some cities facing temperatures more typical of midsummer than late May. Forecasters warn the weekend surge could test daily records, strain power systems, and raise health risks for millions.
Aimee Bock, the central figure in the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for helping drive one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in the country. Yet even after convictions, forfeiture orders, and years of investigation, much of the stolen money remains beyond the government’s reach.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.
A powerful dome of high pressure is driving dangerous early-season heat across the Southwest, with some cities facing temperatures more typical of midsummer than late May. Forecasters warn the weekend surge could test daily records, strain power systems, and raise health risks for millions.
Aimee Bock, the central figure in the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for helping drive one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in the country. Yet even after convictions, forfeiture orders, and years of investigation, much of the stolen money remains beyond the government’s reach.
House Republicans abruptly pulled a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's Iran campaign, exposing deep strains inside the GOP and renewing a constitutional fight over who decides when America goes to war. The episode highlights how military action, energy markets, and election-year politics are colliding in Washington.
New federal SNAP rules are widening work requirements to include more adults ages 55 to 64, a major policy shift that could reduce or end food assistance for millions over the next decade. The change is being framed as a push toward work, but critics warn it will mostly create paperwork burdens and deeper hardship.
Texas faces a prolonged stretch of heavy rain and flash flooding danger through the weekend, with saturated ground, repeated storms, and swollen waterways increasing the threat. Forecasters say the highest concern shifts across eastern and coastal parts of the state, but much of Texas remains vulnerable.
Homeownership remains elusive for millions of Americans as high prices, elevated mortgage rates, limited inventory, and widening wealth gaps reinforce one another. Even as some indicators have stabilized, the structural barriers keeping first-time buyers out of the market remain firmly in place.
The restart of federal student loan collections marks a major turning point after years of pandemic-era relief. Its effects will extend well beyond delinquent borrowers, shaping household budgets, credit markets, labor decisions, and the politics of higher education finance.
The artificial intelligence boom is not just a computing story. It is rapidly becoming an energy story, as data centers grow larger, denser, and harder for power grids to absorb without higher costs, tougher trade-offs, and new infrastructure.
Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.
A powerful dome of high pressure is driving dangerous early-season heat across the Southwest, with some cities facing temperatures more typical of midsummer than late May. Forecasters warn the weekend surge could test daily records, strain power systems, and raise health risks for millions.
Aimee Bock, the central figure in the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for helping drive one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in the country. Yet even after convictions, forfeiture orders, and years of investigation, much of the stolen money remains beyond the government’s reach.
House Republicans abruptly pulled a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's Iran campaign, exposing deep strains inside the GOP and renewing a constitutional fight over who decides when America goes to war. The episode highlights how military action, energy markets, and election-year politics are colliding in Washington.
New federal SNAP rules are widening work requirements to include more adults ages 55 to 64, a major policy shift that could reduce or end food assistance for millions over the next decade. The change is being framed as a push toward work, but critics warn it will mostly create paperwork burdens and deeper hardship.
Texas faces a prolonged stretch of heavy rain and flash flooding danger through the weekend, with saturated ground, repeated storms, and swollen waterways increasing the threat. Forecasters say the highest concern shifts across eastern and coastal parts of the state, but much of Texas remains vulnerable.
The Trump administration has moved to ease Biden-era refrigerant rules, arguing the change will cut grocery and air-conditioning costs for households and businesses. The decision could reduce compliance expenses quickly, but it also revives a sharp debate over climate risk, industry investment, and whether consumers will see meaningful savings.
Americans are still eager to travel this summer, but rising gas prices ahead of Memorial Day are reshaping how they get away, how far they go, and how much they spend. Instead of canceling trips outright, many households are shortening vacations, staying closer to home, and hunting harder for value.
A closely watched state labor market report is due Friday morning, offering a fresh read on how hiring, unemployment, and regional momentum evolved after the national April jobs figures. The release could sharpen expectations for growth, wages, and Federal Reserve policy heading into early summer.
Boulder City’s planning commission has blocked a proposed AI-focused data center after weeks of public opposition, leaving a high-profile land use fight far from over. The vote reflects growing tension between economic development ambitions and local fears over power demand, heat, and the city’s long-term identity.
Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.
Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.