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 Sequoia Capital to cut policy team and shutter Washington, D.C. office just as the tech industry increases its visibility under Trump thumbnail
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 Sequoia Capital to cut policy team and shutter Washington, D.C. office just as the tech industry increases its visibility under Trump

The changes at Sequoia are in contrast to other billion-dollar venture firms that have been adding to their policy teams. Sequoia Capital, one...

Donald Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs against ‘friend and foe’ with a 10% minimum  thumbnail
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Donald Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs against ‘friend and foe’ with a 10% minimum 

“We’re not taking it anymore,” the president said, announcing the U.S.’ tariffs would amount to half of trading partners’. President Donald Trump announced...

Even the wealthiest Americans are suffering from shorter lifespans than those in Europe. A new study cites 3 major reasons thumbnail
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Even the wealthiest Americans are suffering from shorter lifespans than those in Europe. A new study cites 3 major reasons

Americans are dying earlier than Europeans—and the rich are not exempt.  In a new study published today, researchers at Brown University analyzed the...

Summers blasts Trump threat to Harvard funds as ‘authoritarian’ thumbnail
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Summers blasts Trump threat to Harvard funds as ‘authoritarian’

Former Harvard University President Lawrence Summers blasted moves by the Trump administration to scrutinize or freeze federal funding to top universities. Former Harvard...

A $1.8 billion accounting error snowballed over 10 years in South Carolina—and could cost the state’s treasurer his job thumbnail
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A $1.8 billion accounting error snowballed over 10 years in South Carolina—and could cost the state’s treasurer his job

For the first time in over two centuries as a U.S. state, South Carolina lawmakers are going to try to remove a statewide...

Trump’s new tariffs will make equity markets ‘suffer,’ economist says, with the ‘downside risk of retaliatory tariffs around the globe’ thumbnail
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Trump’s new tariffs will make equity markets ‘suffer,’ economist says, with the ‘downside risk of retaliatory tariffs around the globe’

President Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff and “discount” reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday during a widely anticipated Rose Garden address. On “Liberation Day,”...

Las Vegas casino fined $10.5 million after gifting private jet flights and discounts to a bookmaker with ties to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani thumbnail
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Las Vegas casino fined $10.5 million after gifting private jet flights and discounts to a bookmaker with ties to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani

The fine settles a Gaming Control Board complaint that one of the largest casinos on the Strip welcomed people with ties to illegal...

Musk says his xAI startup bought X at $33 billion valuation thumbnail
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Musk says his xAI startup bought X at $33 billion valuation

“This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach.” Billionaire Elon Musk said his...

The top 6 exercises this strength coach thinks everyone should do to stay fit thumbnail
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The top 6 exercises this strength coach thinks everyone should do to stay fit

These foundational movements are essential to keep you strong and stable. While everyone’s fitness journey will vary, strength training, according to the Centers...

Wall Street changes its tune on China as DeepSeek and policy hopes win back investors: ‘Confidence does feel like it’s returned’ thumbnail
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Wall Street changes its tune on China as DeepSeek and policy hopes win back investors: ‘Confidence does feel like it’s returned’

“Absolutely [China] is investable,” said Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, in Hong Kong on Thursday. What a difference a year makes.  In...