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Australia Moves to Force Tech Platforms to Fund News
Australia is preparing a new levy on major digital platforms in a fresh attempt to make companies such as Google and Meta pay for journalism, sharpening a global fight over…
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Columbia University Considers $485 Million Bond Sale After Failure to Protect Jewish Students on Campus Triggers Federal Funding Cuts
JBizNews – Columbia University is considering the issuance of approximately $485 million in bonds to support capital projects as the Ivy League institution confronts severe financial strain resulting from federal…
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Bill Maher says nearly 60% of his income goes to taxes, calls out ‘rich don’t pay’ narrative
Even for liberal HBO host Bill Maher, the math behind Tax Day no longer adds up. Maher took to his platform on “Real Time” to sound the alarm on a…
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Verizon Returns to Postpaid Phone Growth in First Quarter with Surprise Subscriber Gains and Raised 2026 Outlook
JBizNews – Verizon Communications Inc. on April 27, 2026, reported its first positive first-quarter postpaid phone net additions since 2013, marking a significant return to subscriber growth in its core…
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Fed Official Puts Rate Hike Back on Table as Persistent Inflation Forces Policy Reversal Warning
JBizNews – Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, stated that the central bank might need to raise interest rates if inflation remains persistently above its 2…
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United Arab Emirates’ Sudden Exit from OPEC and OPEC+ Sends Shockwaves Across Global Oil Markets
JBizNews – The United Arab Emirates on April 28, 2026, announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1, a…
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JetBlue Airways Widens First-Quarter 2026 Loss as Surging Fuel Costs Outpace Revenue Growth, Prompting Deeper Cost Cuts
JBizNews – JetBlue Airways Corp. on April 28, 2026, reported a significantly wider first-quarter net loss as sharply higher jet fuel prices eroded margins and outstripped modest revenue gains, intensifying…
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Claire’s Exits UK High Street for Good, Leaving 1,300 Out of Work
London | April 27, 2026 — JBizNews Desk The iconic purple storefronts of Claire’s Accessories have gone dark across the United Kingdom and Ireland for the final time, marking the…
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Markets Open Mixed as UAE Quits OPEC, OpenAI Doubts Rattle Tech, and Fed Meeting Kicks Off
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — 9:35 AM ET | JBizNews Desk Wall Street opened Tuesday navigating a convergence of geopolitical shocks, corporate uncertainty, and central bank anticipation, as investors digested…
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Paramount Seeks FCC Approval for $24 Billion Middle East Investment in Warner Bros. Megadeal
By JBizNews Desk | April 27, 2026 Paramount Global on Monday formally petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval of a major foreign investment structure tied to its proposed…
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FTC Cracks Down on ‘Made in USA’ Fraud Following Trump Executive Order, Secures $868,000 in Settlements
Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has intensified enforcement against deceptive “Made in USA” claims, announcing a series of actions totaling $868,000 in settlements across multiple industries, as regulators…
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Trump Policy Shift Unlocks Venezuela Oil Leverage as Private Credit Moves In EarlyInvestors target high-upside positioning in one of the world’s most underpriced energy markets
By JBizNews Desk | April 27, 2026 Private credit firms are moving aggressively into Venezuela’s oil sector, positioning themselves ahead of a broader wave of institutional capital following a major…
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3,800 Meatpacking Workers Reach Deal at Major JBS Plant as Labor Strife Fuels Record Beef Prices
By JBizNews Desk | April 27, 2026 Nearly 3,800 meatpacking workers at JBS USA’s Swift Beef Company plant in Greeley, Colorado have ratified a new two-year labor agreement, ending the…
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American Airlines Raises $1.14 Billion in Aircraft-Backed Bonds to Fund Fleet and Refinance Debt
American Airlines Group Inc. is tapping the debt markets with a $1.14 billion aircraft-backed bond offering, underscoring how major U.S. carriers are leaning on structured financing to fund fleet expansion…
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Boeing Accelerates Factory Hiring as Production Ramp and Retirement Wave Drive Workforce Expansion
Boeing is ramping up factory hiring at its fastest pace in nearly two years, signaling renewed industrial momentum as the aerospace giant works to scale production across key aircraft programs…
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Kennedy’s MAHA Agenda Reshapes U.S. Healthcare Economics, From Drug Prices to Hospital Menus
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rapidly reshaping the economic foundations of American healthcare, driving sweeping changes that extend far beyond Washington…
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Elon Musk Warns U.S. Will “1,000%” Go Bankrupt From Debt — Says AI Is the Only Solution
Markets & Economy | April 27, 2026 | JBizNews Desk Has the United States crossed a line that markets and policymakers can no longer ignore? With federal borrowing now roughly…
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Steel, Copper, and Aluminum Shortages Disrupt U.S. Construction as Government Demand Tightens Supply
The U.S. construction industry is running into a growing problem that is no longer just about rising prices—materials are increasingly unavailable. Contractors across the country report they cannot secure enough…
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LARRY KUDLOW: Trump gets an A-Plus for grace and courage
Even President Trump’s toughest critics should acknowledge his grace and courage under fire. He showed it once again in his presser Saturday night after the shooting at the White House…
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Canada: Rogers Communications Opens Buyouts to 10,000 Staff in Cost Push
Rogers Communications has opened voluntary buyout offers to about 10,000 employees, a sweeping cost-cutting move that underscores how aggressively Canada’s telecom sector now needs to defend margins while carrying elevated…
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Google co-founder rips California billionaire tax: ‘I fled socialism’
Google co-founder Sergey Brin slammed the proposed billionaire tax in California, likening it to the socialism that he fled with his family from the former Soviet Union. Brin is one…
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U.S. Government Awards Palantir $300 Million to Help Farmers Solve Hard Problems with Smart Technology
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Palantir Technologies a contract worth up to $300 million to help solve difficult problems that farmers face when dealing with government…
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King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Britain‘s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the US president has…
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Budget airlines reportedly ask federal government for $2.5B in aid tied to rising jet fuel costs
A group of budget airlines is reportedly seeking financial assistance from the federal government that could convert to an equity stake in the air carriers. The Wall Street Journal reported…
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Former Apple CEO sees OpenAI poses largest competitive threat to tech giant in years
Former Apple CEO John Sculley identified OpenAI as the largest competitive threat facing Apple in years, marking a potential shift after decades of dominance by the iPhone maker in the…
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Companies Rush to Sell Debt in U.S. Market
Companies moved aggressively on Monday to raise fresh money in the U.S. bond market, taking advantage of a short-lived opening in credit conditions before a packed calendar of corporate earnings…
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Electric ‘air taxis’ are traveling between JFK Airport and Manhattan this week
New York City’s airspace, one of the nation’s busiest, is getting a new addition: electric flying taxis between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan. Joby Aviation on Monday announced…
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Chocolate Makers Reset Supply Plans After Cocoa Price Swings Reshape Global Industry
The global chocolate industry is undergoing one of its most consequential structural resets in decades, as extreme volatility in cocoa prices forces the world’s largest confectionery companies to rethink sourcing,…
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Markets Close at Record Highs as Iran Proposal, Big Tech Earnings Preview, and AI Rally Drive Historic Session
New York, April 27, 2026 — U.S. equities closed at fresh record highs Monday, capping a session shaped by geopolitical tension, artificial intelligence-driven momentum, and mounting anticipation ahead of a…
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United Airlines drops merger pursuit with American, CEO Kirby details why
United Airlines on Monday announced that it’s ending its pursuit of a potential merger with American Airlines after its rival rebuffed an initial approach to discuss a deal. United CEO…
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Global Consumer Giants Face Pricing Stress Test as Oil Shock Threatens Demand Recovery
Major global consumer goods companies are entering a new phase of pricing pressure as surging oil prices ripple through supply chains, threatening to derail a fragile recovery in consumer demand…
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GOP senator drops opposition to Trump Fed chair nomination after DOJ decision
Now that the Justice Department has dropped its Federal Reserve probe, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said he is willing to vote to confirm Kevin Warsh to serve as the next…
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Princess Cruises ship recovers 5 bodies in Mediterranean during voyage
A Princess Cruises ship recovered five bodies from the water during a voyage in Europe this month, the company confirmed. The Sapphire Princess altered course on April 21 after crew…
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21 space-saving kitchen essentials that fit in your NYC apartment
New Yorkers know space is always at a premium in small kitchens. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the stylish and functional items that make…
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Gordon Chang: US should expand sanctions on China-linked networks to hit Iran oil revenue
The United States is ramping up pressure on Iran by targeting the economic lifelines that help keep its oil flowing, with a particular focus on China’s role in facilitating those…
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California billionaire tax nears ballot after union collects nearly double required signatures
After months of campaigning for a first-of-its-kind retroactive wealth tax in California, the union-led effort is now taking its next step. The Service Employees International Union–United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW)…
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Federal Reserve Poised to Hold Rates Steady in Powell’s Potential Swan Song Meeting Amid Oil and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Washington — Federal Reserve policymakers convene this week in what may be Jerome Powell’s last meeting as Chair, with markets pricing in a near-certain hold on benchmark interest rates as…
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Tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman head to court in trial over OpenAI: What to know
Elon Musk’s lawsuit claiming that OpenAI violated its mission as a nonprofit organization moves to trial on Monday as jury selection gets underway in a federal court in Oakland, California.…
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Trump’s Next Tariff Wave Begins Tomorrow: USTR Hearings Open On New Section 301 Duties As Radio Flyer, American Manufacturers Brace For Impact
Trump’s Next Tariff Wave Begins Tomorrow: USTR Hearings Open On New Section 301 Duties As Radio Flyer, American Manufacturers Brace For Impact April 27, 2026 | JBizNews Desk The Trump…
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Brazil Moves to Restrict “Prediction Markets” — Sites That Let Users Bet on Real-World Events — Raising Global Regulatory Stakes
Brazilian regulators on Friday moved to restrict so-called “prediction markets”—online platforms that allow users to place money on the outcome of real-world events—announcing a ban on election- and sports-related contracts…
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Chocolate sold nationwide recalled over undeclared allergen posing potential ‘life-threatening’ risk
A gourmet chocolate maker is recalling select bonbon collections sold nationwide after a labeling error failed to disclose the presence of walnuts, posing a potentially life-threatening risk to some consumers.…
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California producers warn of the “master program” suffocating household farms
. The Golden State is losing its appeal in Malibu’s tough, salt-sprayed rocks and Moorpark’s sun-drenched hills. Larry Thorne’s family has watched the Pacific fog pour over the community’s food-producing…
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China Orders Meta Platforms to Unwind $2 Billion AI Acquisition of Manus Startup
By Staff, April 27, 2026 Beijing — Chinese regulators on Monday ordered Meta Platforms to unwind its roughly $2 billion acquisition of the agentic AI startup Manus, a decisive intervention…
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Talks Stall and Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Persist
By Staff, April 27, 2026 New York — Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent crude hovering above $106 per barrel, as stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and continued restrictions…
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Chevron CEO warns aviation strain could worsen as jet fuel crunch deepens
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that strain on the aviation industry could intensify in the coming weeks as jet fuel supplies tighten, driven by disruptions tied to the Iran war.…
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Meta Teams Up With Overview Energy To Harness ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ Space Solar Power For Its Data Centers
April 27, 2026 | JBizNews Desk Meta Platforms Inc. is moving beyond Earth in its race to power artificial intelligence. The company announced Monday a pair of ambitious energy partnerships…
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ICE Expands To 1,734 Law Enforcement Partnerships Across 39 States As Houston Reverses Sanctuary Policy, Arrests Drop 12% Post-Minnesota — And The Economic Toll Mounts
April 27, 2026 | JBizNews Desk The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement apparatus reached a new milestone this week, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expanded its network of local law…
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Markets Open Lower As Iran Peace Talks Collapse, Goldman Raises Oil Forecast; Organon Surges On $11.75B Acquisition, Big Tech Earnings Week Begins
April 27, 2026 | JBizNews Desk Wall Street opened Monday under a cloud of geopolitical uncertainty, oil-driven inflation pressure, and Federal Reserve transition risk — a mix that is keeping…
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Can Police Track Your Phone Location Without a Warrant? U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up High-Stakes ‘Geofence’ Privacy Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a closely watched dispute over police use of geofence warrants, a case that could reshape how investigators obtain location data from technology…
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$2.5B Airline Bailout Push as Jet Fuel Tops $4 — Frontier, Avelo Warn Low-Cost Model at Risk Amid Iran War Shock
April 27, 2026 | JBizNews Desk U.S. budget airlines are escalating their appeal to Washington. Frontier Group Holdings and Avelo Airlines are leading a coalition seeking $2.5 billion in federal…
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