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Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) (R) talks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) while attend an event to mark the 14 anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act at the U.S. Capitol on March 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesThe multitrillion-dollar tax and spending package House Republican passed on Thursday contains a multitude of changes that may affect consumers’ finances.But the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is missing something health care advocates hoped to see: an extension of the premium tax credits under the enhanced Affordable Care Act that are set to expire…

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Oil prices held near two-week highs in early trading on Wednesday, supported by an agreement between the U.S. and China to temporarily lower their reciprocal tariffs and a falling U.S. dollar.Imaginima | E+ | Getty ImagesA protracted slump in crude prices has ramped up the pressure on Big Oil’s commitment to allocate cash to shareholders.Western energy supermajors have long sought to return cash to investors through buyback programs and dividends to keep their shareholders happy. Energy executives have also expressed confidence that they can continue to reward investors following a relatively robust set of first-quarter earnings.Some analysts, however, are less…

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | ReutersOpenAI’s skyrocketing valuation over the past few years has turned a lot of employees at the artificial intelligence startup into paper millionaires.But when those employees want to donate a portion of their equity to charity, they’ve been unable to do so, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The company has deprioritized the issue despite employees’ concerns, said the…

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Nashville, Tennessee, has transformed from its reputation as “Music City” into a major U.S. metro thanks to rapid population growth, job opportunities in key industries like healthcare and tech and a good quality of life.  It’s now become one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, boasting a diverse community and a competitive economy. “It’s not just economics. It’s our climate here,” said John Eldridge, founder and CEO of development company E3 Construction Services. “It’s our culture here. It’s our location.”Some of the biggest names in tech like Amazon and Oracle have invested in the region, too, fueling a rapid tech expansion. Oracle…

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