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The United States has been under a partial government shutdown since February 14, affecting a single, vast department: the Department of Homeland Security.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is mired in a partisan battle between Democrats and Republicans.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listDemocrats are calling for reform at the department in the wake of the violence in the immigration crackdown. Republicans have rejected the request as unreasonable.But while the Department of Homeland Security has a variety of missions from border security to emergency management, the closure’s most visible impact has been felt at the nation’s airports.The U.S. Transportation…
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Margaret Skiff began considering buying her first home in 2025, at the age of 26, after her landlord refused to renew the lease on her apartment. She wasn’t intimidated by the prospect of doing it herself. Skiff says she was inspired by her aunt, who bought her own home when she was 26 years old.”There was never a question of whether I wanted to buy a house myself,” the now 27-year-old tells CNBC Make It. “It always instilled in me that this is something that will really set me up for future success.”Skiff, who was making about $151,000 in 2025…
Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field appeared on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesfigma’s Concerns about artificial intelligence fueled a downward trend this year, which then worsened over the past two days. google We have introduced design products that utilize AI.On Tuesday, Google released a beta version of a new product called Stitch. This allows users to enter prompts and create designs for their projects. Google claims the feature is a voice-responsive “design agent” that can critique designs in real time. Google doesn’t charge a fee for Stitch…
The proposed agreement includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars to Gulf allies including the UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.Published March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Amid rising tensions with Iran, the US State Department has approved a $16.5 billion arms sales deal to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan.On Thursday, the State Department explained that $8.4 billion worth of weapons would be sent to the United Arab Emirates to purchase drones, missiles, radar systems, and F-16 aircraft.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listAs part of the agreement, Washington also approved approximately $8 billion for air and missile defense radar…
Even as more Americans shop around for better insurance, most still pay more than they need to. A recent J.D. Power study found 57% of U.S. drivers shopped for new auto insurance last year (a 19-year high), yet average premiums jumped an astonishing 11.3%. Why do so many consumers face renewal shock instead of savings? The missing link is timing: when you shop matters. We explain the hidden timing mistake and how consumers can fix it – and end with one clear call to action to start saving now. Driver’s Nightmare. On a sunny morning, a middle-aged driver opens her mailbox and freezes. Inside is an envelope…
Crystal Palace qualified for the Europa Conference League quarter-finals by defeating Larnaca 2-1 on aggregate after a dramatic night that required extra time.This was a game that had just about everything, including two red cards, a second-half penalty scare for the visitors, and ultimately Palace players stepping up when needed, as Ismaila Sarr was able to make the difference with two goals and keep their European dreams alive. The reward is a mouth-watering quarter-final against Fiorentina. This draw will be a huge improvement in quality and a real test of Palace’s European credentials. image: Sarr scored twice against Cyprus. The…
Jeff Bezos is reportedly seeking $100 billion for a new fund that will be used to buy companies in key industry sectors and eventually modernize and automate companies with AI, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. This initiative is related to Bezos’ AI startup Project Prometheus. Bezos, whose involvement in the company was first reported in November, is co-founder and co-CEO along with former Google executive Vik Bajaj. Prometheus, launched with $6.2 billion in funding, is focused on creating high-level AI models to improve manufacturing and engineering in aerospace, automotive, and other fields. The new manufacturing fund…
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in New York, USA. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMajor League Baseball announced Thursday that it has named Polymarket its official prediction market partner. The association also signed a memorandum of understanding with Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig.According to the announcement, Polymarket and its intermediaries will have exclusive access to MLB’s logo and official data and will receive “brand exposure” throughout league events. MLB said the agreement includes a “comprehensive integrity framework.””Polymarket aims to bring fans closer to…
Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club hosts a “Morning Meeting” livestream weekdays at 10:20 a.m. ET. A recap of Thursday’s key moments. 1. Stock prices fell on Thursday as oil prices continued to rise. Brent international crude oil briefly hit $119 per barrel after Iran attacked a major LNG facility in Qatar. The Iranian government said it was in retaliation for an Israeli attack on one of its energy centres. For the first time since May of last year, the S&P 500 index fell below its 200-day moving average, a technical level that many long-term investors look for support. Jim Cramer…