They fled cities in the pandemic exodus, seeking a cheaper cost of living, safety, and more. Here's how it's panned out.
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A former Trump student-loan official calls for at least $100,000 to be returned to borrowers who faced 'unfair' credit reporting
Wayne Johnson, who oversaw student loans during Trump's first term, is launching a lawsuit challenging the administration's debt collection efforts.
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Trump says he will withhold SNAP benefits until the government shutdown ends
President Donald Trump said he will withhold November food stamps. This comes a day after the administration said it will pay partial benefits.
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The government shutdown by the numbers — as it becomes tied for the nation's longest
As the shutdown stretches into its 35th day, air traffic controllers, SNAP recipients, and federal employees are feeling the impact.
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Uber is offering AI gigs for PhDs as it becomes a 'platform for work,' CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says
Uber's Digital Tasks, which involve training AI, show that the app is becoming a place to find work, including for users with advanced degrees.
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Lyft's CEO explains why he prefers 'Falcon Mode' to being a hands-off CEO
Lyft CEO David Risher said his management style at the ride-hailing company mimics a falcon, as he dives into details and talks to teams below him.
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Breaking down Zohran Mamdani's proposals by the numbers: What has he planned and how much will it cost
The Democratic candidate is leading the polls. Here are his affordability-centered plans, and what may stand in the way.
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'We will not let this stand': Trump's new rule that blocks student-loan forgiveness for some public servants is hit with a fresh lawsuit
A coalition of labor unions and cities filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its new rule to limit Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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The Trump administration will fund SNAP after courts rule it must pay November benefits
Judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration must fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
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How workers are trying to get ahead of a job market full of uncertainty
People are getting nervous about layoffs. It could be time to start planning ahead.
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Would Nobu and private fireworks convince you to pay $23,000 an hour for a flight?
From suites at the F1 Grand Prix to appointments at the Mayo Clinic, private jet companies pull out all the stops to win customers who have it all.
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There's 'overwhelming evidence' tariffs have raised consumer prices, says Bank of America
The analysts wrote in a note on Friday that consumers have covered about 50% to 70% of the cost of tariffs to date.
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Well Spent
The old 'buy vs. rent' rule is officially dead. We break it down.
Buying a home is the biggest purchase most people will ever make. But is it always smarter to buy than to rent? Zillow's expert breaks it down.
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Trump's major student-loan repayment overhaul continues during the government shutdown
Trump's Department of Education is kicking off the second week of negotiations on its student-loan repayment changes and new borrowing caps.
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Larry Summers said the best thing about the Trump-Xi meeting was that it 'didn't spiral out of control'
The former Treasury secretary said the meeting could have had "unfortunate and destabilizing outcomes" if it had gone downhill.
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Overseas military is getting paid, but their kids' teachers aren't — and they're worried about making rent
Teachers on military bases across the pond are working without pay amid the shutdown, Their landlords are confused why they suddenly can't pay rent.
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Why most rich families lose their fortunes — and how 5 kinds of 'capital' can save them, says a legendary advisor
Jay Hughes, a pioneer in family wealth, shares the five capitals he believes keep fortunes from fading.
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The Supreme Court could strike down Trump's tariffs — or expand his power instead
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's tariffs under the IEEPA were legal, a ruling that could expand or limit presidential trade authority.
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Student-loan borrowers could lose access to public service debt relief under a new Trump rule. Here's what's changing.
Trump's Department of Education finalized a rule that would narrow eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Nearly 65,000 kids could lose access to Head Start programs if the government shutdown continues
Head Start programs nationwide risk closure amid the government shutdown impacting nearly 65,000 children and over 22,000 staff.
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There's one thing about tariffs that might seriously affect consumers, a chief investment officer at BNY warns
Sinead Colton Grant told Business Insider that BNY Wealth is watching the closing of the de minimis loophole for its potential impact on consumers.
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Some of America's oldest workers hold jobs while battling major health issues
America's oldest workers keep clocking in — many despite health issues and disabilities. And some can't afford to retire. We talked to nearly 200.
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The 35 richest families in America, ranked
The richest families in America accumulated their billion-dollar fortunes in different ways, from publishing and cosmetics to retail and hotels.
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The family office is no longer just for the superrich — here's how even smaller fortunes can use one to last generations
Julius Baer experts say entrepreneurs and smaller fortunes can use hybrid and virtual family offices to manage their assets, governance, and legacy.
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Inside the public school marketing playbook to keep its doors open
Some school administrators are offering tours. Others are hiring firms to knock on parents' doors. It's all in an effort to boost enrollment.
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I run a wine bar in Los Angeles. My sales are down by 26%, and I've raised prices due to tariffs and the economy.
Zach Negin owns a small business in Los Angeles. He said tariffs have affected the industry, but thinks his bar will make it through.
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Corporate America says AI isn't about cost-cutting, but jobs will go anyway, a Goldman Sachs banker survey finds
Goldman's analysts forecast a 4% reduction in headcount over the next year, followed by a deeper 11% cut within three years.
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Satellite images taken before and after Hurricane Melissa show the destruction it wreaked on Jamaica
Satellite images show how Hurricane Melissa decimated entire neighborhoods after it made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday.
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Trump officially limits a major student-loan forgiveness program, blocking relief for some public servants
The Department of Education said Public Service Loan Forgiveness will not "subsidize illegal activity" in its final rule limiting the program.
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How the job market could get ugly
Amazon's massive layoffs spark fears of a broader reduction in the white-collar workforce, with AI being blamed.
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3 major business takeaways from Trump and Xi's first face-to-face meeting in 6 years
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in South Korea six years after their last meeting, striking deals on tariffs, farm goods, and rare earths.
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Inside Business
Layoff panic is hiding a surprising reality about the job market
It will take a lot more Amazon-sized layoffs for the job market to actually take a hit.
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5 public school principals pitch parents on staying out of private school — and one involves flying an airplane
Florida's Broward County is struggling with declining enrollment. These principals shared how they're avoiding that trend.
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Boomers want to axe property taxes. Millennials and Gen Z would pay for it.
Boomers want to stop paying property taxes on the valuable real estate they own. That could hamstring millennials and Gen Zers trying to buy a home.
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Home Depot cofounder Ken Langone: 'New York is on the verge of making a monumental mistake'
Ken Langone also had a word of advice for people who take issue with the country overall.
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What the second rate cut of the year means for your wallet
Mortgages, auto loans, and credit card rates tend to move up and down alongside the federal funds rate, meaning a cut is good news for borrowers.
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The Fed announces its second rate cut of the year
The Fed announced a quarter-percent cut Wednesday, even as the government shutdown disrupts major data releases like the jobs and inflation.
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Photos show the catastrophic damage Hurricane Melissa wreaked on homes, businesses, and infrastructure across the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with wind speeds of up to 185 miles per hour.
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These are the 15 US cities that are being hit hardest by inflation right now
A recent study comparing monthly and over-the-past-year price increases in metropolitan areas across the US shows how inflation is affecting them.
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The San Francisco robotaxi wars are about to get even more crowded as Uber enters the fray
Uber, Lucid, and Nuro plan to put robotaxis on the streets of San Francisco in 2026.
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The public education exodus is crippling schools. This Florida county has solutions.
"It's now time for public education to evolve," Howard Hepburn, Broward County's superintendent, said.
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Breaking China's rare earth dominance could take a decade, Goldman Sachs says
President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping this week where rare earths could emerge as a key discussion point.
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How AI's spiraling power demands could slow consumer spending
BofA said that households facing higher utility bills as a result of the AI data center boom could pull back on spending to offset costs.
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Premier of Ontario said the anti-tariff Reagan ad that blew up trade talks with Trump is the 'best ad that ever ran'
Doug Ford said that the Reagan ad that derailed trade talks with Trump is the "best ad that ever ran," as Canada courts Asia for new trade relations.
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My son is thriving in a public K-8 arts academy. If it didn't expand beyond elementary, I would have switched to a private middle school.
"If I didn't have the option of keeping my son in a K-8, I probably wouldn't go into public education for a middle school," Gabriela Marte said.
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Inside Business
How Americans are dealing with the spookiest thing about Halloween: the price of candy
Families are cutting back on chocolate, buying in bulk, or skipping Halloween candy altogether as prices rise.
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A Lyft exec says robotaxis could create a big new opportunity for gig workers
Lyft's Jeremy Bird said that ride-hailing drivers could become owners of self-driving cars as their use ramps up.
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Tariffs may sound simple on paper, but they unleash a tangle of costs for small businesses
Ripple effects from President Donald Trump's tariffs include failed shipments, customs holds, surprise inspections, and contract disputes.
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How Trump's tariff feud with Canada spiraled in 48 hours over an ad featuring Ronald Reagan
By the weekend, negotiations between Washington and Ottawa were frozen, and President Donald Trump had imposed fresh tariffs.
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