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Judge says Kari Lake unlawfully ran USAGM, voids Voice of America layoffs

March 7, 2026 7:13 pm CNN Newsource

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — In a victory for Voice of America staffers, a federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake unlawfully ran the… Continue Reading

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

March 6, 2026 12:46 pm CNN Newsource

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — A system to process at least $166 billion in tariff refunds could be up and running in 45 days. That’s… Continue Reading

Are you a young man who voted for Trump and now can’t find a job?

March 6, 2026 12:44 pm CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The steep slowdown in hiring over the past year, largely due to the uncertainty sparked by President… Continue Reading

Oil prices have surged this week as the conflict in the Middle East roils markets.

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

March 6, 2026 2:20 pm CNN Newsource

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Iran war sent oil futures surging to historic gains this week, while stocks fell sharply in a… Continue Reading

This long-exposure photo shows flare trails of the interceptor missiles launched from Israeli air defense systems in Tel Aviv

How international news outlets report under Israel’s military censor during wartime

March 6, 2026 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Every reporter in Israel — and every member of the public — is subject to a military censor. On national… Continue Reading

People walk along Broadway with shopping bags on February 27

Retail sales fell more than expected in January, biggest drop in eight months

March 6, 2026 5:35 am CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Spending at US retailers unexpectedly fell in January as consumer confidence languished and harsh cold… Continue Reading

Workers at the Riverfront Development project along the Trinity River in Dallas

The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%

March 6, 2026 8:34 am CNN Newsource

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Hiring at US businesses unexpectedly plunged last month as employers shed an estimated 92,000 jobs, according… Continue Reading

Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared

March 6, 2026 11:57 am CNN Newsource

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Anthropic on Thursday said a Pentagon designation of the AI company as a “supply chain risk to America’s national… Continue Reading

Ryan Falvey works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York

Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East

March 5, 2026 1:09 pm CNN Newsource

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks sank, volatility picked up and oil prices surged to their highest level since mid-2024 as… Continue Reading

Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders

March 5, 2026 9:10 am CNN Newsource

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — US mortgage rates didn’t stay below 6% for long.The average 30-year fixed mortgage was 6% for the week… Continue Reading