Iranian projectiles continue to strike Gulf countries' infrastructure
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates report more strikes on civilian targets as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.
China says 'thorough preparations' needed as Trump-Xi meeting hangs in the balance amid Iran war
China's top diplomat Wang Yi signaled preparations are underway for a planned meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and China.
Iran vows it won't surrender as war with the U.S. and Israel enters second week
The U.S. and Israel continued their campaign to rid Tehran of its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities and push for regime change.
Iran war could make affordability bigger issue in 2026 elections
The 2026 midterm election will determine whether Democrats can win back majorities in both chambers of Congress, and check President Donald Trump's policies.
Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983
The oil market is worried that Gulf countries will have to shut production if tankers are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
'E-shaped' economy is replacing a K-shaped one in 2026, economist says: The middle class is 'spending in a nervous way' now
Economist Heather Long says the U.S. economy is diverging into three tiers of consumer behavior instead of two, amid an ongoing affordability crisis.
Middle-income homebuyers have $30,000 more buying power than a year ago, research finds. It's still not enough
While the amount that a median-income household can afford is higher than it was a year ago, it is still below the median price for a single-family home.
FDA vaccine head will step down in April after string of controversial decisions
Vinay Prasad is leaving his post as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
GOP 'big beautiful bill' poised to deliver 'shock' to ACA marketplace, health policy experts say
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" made administrative tweaks expected to reduce enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace by millions of people.
One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’
An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last year has evolved into a new social and economic order.
Iran war threatens $11.7 trillion global travel industry as passengers get caught in crossfire
Travelers who are far from falling missiles, drone attacks and other geopolitical flashpoints aren't immune to ripple effects.
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel on working with Buffett, Kraft Heinz and using all his salary to buy the stock
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel, generated some significant headlines during a roughly half-hour live interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
How China is challenging the U.S. to become the next great space power
A new report warns that the U.S. could lose its dominance in space to China in the next few years.
Here are 3 themes that drove another challenging week on Wall Street
Surprising economic data, another batch of earnings, and an intensifying conflict in the Middle East all combined to move the market, mostly downward.
Inside the booming business of wellness third spaces and membership clubs
A growing number of consumers are seeking out third spaces and membership clubs surrounding wellness, to improve their health while also socializing.
When to talk to AI chatbots about mental health—and when to stay far away, professionals say
Some Americans are using AI chatbots for therapy. Mental health experts share when it is, and isn't, safe to use those tools for emotional support.
Google joins Microsoft in telling users Anthropic is still available outside defense projects
Cloud vendors are letting customers know that Anthropic's popular AI tools can still be accessed after the Department of Defense blacklisted the company.
Average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, early filing data shows
The average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, based on early filing data. Here's what you can expect.
Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can't comply with refund order
CBP told Judge Richard Eaton that the technology upgrades it plans would save more than 4 million man-hours in processing refunds for Trump's tariffs.
Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran war
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill as the Iran war engulfs the region.
Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern
Palantir's stock had its best week since August and outperformed all of its large-cap tech peers after the U.S. attacked Iran.
2 confidence-building tools for parents to set kids up for 'a lifetime of success,' from a mental performance coach
Parents who prioritize boosting their kids' confidence are "setting them up for a lifetime of success," says mental performance coach Cindra Kamphoff.
Robinhood's venture fund, which gives investors access to private companies, tanks 11% on first day
Robinhood's Venture Fund I plunged 11% in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, casting doubt on investors' appetite for riskier investment.
Iran's internet blackout extends into second week: NetBlocks
Iran's government cut internet connectivity shortly after start of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Feb. 28.