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May 03 2026CELEBRITIES

Sometimes saying no is the best financial decision

Back in the 1990s, Suze Orman turned down a big publishing deal because she felt the price tag was too high. Her agent warned the offer might keep rising, even past a million and a half dollars. Orman didn’t budge. She believed accepting so much money would make her uneasy. Instead, she asked her ag

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May 03 2026FINANCE

How a big oil trader is shaking up an old London market

A major oil trading company is taking legal action against a historic London organization that sets shipping rates. The company claims it lost hundreds of millions of dollars because the organization’s pricing system was rigged. This legal battle is exposing how a centuries-old market still controls

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

BlackRock’s Crypto Fees: Small Bite, Big Price Tag

BlackRock’s crypto division made $42 million in fees during the first quarter, a modest amount compared to its total ETF revenue. The firm’s overall ETF business earned more than $2. 4 billion in the same period. Crypto products hold about 1. 11 % of BlackRock’s $5. 48 trillion in ETF assets,

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Government Extends Spy Powers for 45 Days

The Senate and the House have both approved a short‑term renewal of the U. S. government’s ability to conduct foreign surveillance without warrants, extending the program for 45 days. The Senate did so by unanimous consent, while the House passed its version with a 261‑to‑111 vote. After the extensi

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

AutoNation Turns to Service and Finance as Sales Slow

AutoNation’s first‑quarter earnings showed that the company is leaning more on its service and finance arms to keep profits up. The retailer earned $4. 69 per share, topping the $4. 51 forecast from analysts, while total revenue slipped 2 % to $6. 552 billion and missed the expected $6. 651 billi

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Hut 8 Raises $3. 25 Billion to Power AI Data Center

Hut 8, a Miami company, plans a $12 billion AI data center in St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish. To fund the first phase, it is selling $3. 25 billion in bonds through its subsidiary Hut 8 DC LLC. The bonds carry a 6. 192% annual rate and will mature in 2042, closing the offer this Thurs

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May 02 2026POLITICS

New U. S. Rules Aim to Tighten Pressure on Cuba

The White House recently announced wider restrictions targeting Cuba’s leadership and its supporters. These new rules focus on individuals or groups that help the Cuban government’s security forces or take part in corruption or serious abuses of human rights. They also cover anyone who works with, f

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May 02 2026HEALTH

A New Hope for Late-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Doctors in the U. S. now have another tool to fight a tough cancer. The FDA gave the green light for early use of an experimental pill called daraxonrasib. It targets pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a fast-spreading form of pancreatic cancer that has already resisted other treatments. Patients who

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Massachusetts is using tech to fight potholes before they start

Every year, Massachusetts spends millions fixing potholes that form when small cracks grow into big problems. Instead of waiting for complaints from drivers, the state now uses a truck packed with lasers and sensors to scan roads before damage becomes visible. The truck moves at normal speeds, colle

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May 02 2026HEALTH

How Cancer Research Stays Relevant and Trustworthy

Cancer studies rely on people joining big research groups called cohorts. These groups help scientists spot patterns between lifestyle choices, genes, and cancer risks. But it takes more than just collecting data. Real progress happens when researchers treat participants like partners, not just subj

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