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Florida settled potential Medicaid-related claims against Centene for $67 million, but $10 million was directed to the Hope Florida Foundation. Within weeks, most of it
JPMorgan has not predicted an imminent AI crash. But its strategists are seeing a market divergence reminiscent of the dot-com era as AI spending moves
The U.S. Treasury is increasing long-term bond buybacks just as federal debt crosses $40 trillion and long-term yields approach 20-year highs. It is not technically
Outside political spending does not simply buy elections—but it can buy a disproportionate share of voters’ attention. An analysis of Democratic primaries from 2020 through
AI data centers can require major new generation, substations, and transmission lines. This explainer shows how some costs reach ordinary customers, why current pricing rules
The Supreme Court invalidated broad IEEPA tariffs, and Customs is refunding eligible duties to importers of record. Here is why that can leave consumers without
Falling cardboard demand signals weakness in the goods economy, but mill closures do not prove a recession. Here is what the latest 2026 data really
China did not rescue the global economy out of charity. By drawing inventories, cutting refinery activity and stepping away from the global oil auction, Beijing
Tipping was once a token of appreciation—now it’s a psychological trap. In today’s America, digital screens demand 30% before service is even delivered, while billion-dollar
Many early-stage founders fear debt and rush to give away equity—often sacrificing long-term ownership, control, and financial upside. This article breaks down the real tradeoffs