Why fuel prices may go higher still
Oil-related prices are high, but poised to go even higher. Afry Harvy/iStock / Getty Images PlusIf you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
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Under Trump, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Scales Back Enforcement, Worrying Farmers
The fate of two cotton brokers highlights how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has scaled back its regulatory actions not just for crypto cases but also for the kinds of cases it has long policed.
Trump has gotten rid of many of the checks and balances that could stop him from demolishing the Kennedy Center
Musicians perform during a rally against the closing of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 18, 2026. AP Photo/Jose Luis MaganaWho gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John F. Kennedy, and who holds those decision-makers to account?
Gen Z communicates differently in the workplace, but older colleagues can still decode them
Young workers often share values with older colleagues, but the environment where they learned about workplace behavior is different.
Tech Titans Mingle With Trump and Xi at State Dinner
Prominent executives attended a dinner at the White House Thursday night, as the countries wrangled over tariffs, trade and potential A.I. regulation.
Why making Americans bet with cash could protect people from gambling problems
U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke, left, was indicted for making wagers on the arrest of Nicolás Maduro while being part of the military operation that captured the Venezuelan leader. Edna Leshowitz/Getty ImagesGambling has exploded in the United States.
How Trump’s crypto winnings undermined the industry’s push for looser regulation
The crypto industry tried to seize the chance to legislate massive deregulation once President Donald Trump started his second term.
Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?
As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.
Trump speculates on diesel fuel export ban as high prices ripple across US economy
Demand for rail freight shipping is up, as trucking becomes more expensive. Both use diesel fuel, but trains are more efficient at carrying heavy loads long distances. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesDiesel fuel powers long-distance trucks, freight locomotives, boats and barges, farm machinery, construction and mining equipment, and backup generators.
How Unions Are Confronting A.I. Threats in the Workplace
The machinists union shows how workers are negotiating for a say in the ways artificial intelligence is used in their workplaces.
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