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Even potato-chip tasters are temporary in the economy of 2026 — there’s nearly 57 million of these ‘disposable workers’

MIT labor economist Paul Osterman tracks them in his new book, “Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment.”

By Paul Osterman and The ConversationAugust 19, 2026
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The IRS is scrutinizing how UnitedHealth moved money through foreign subsidiaries—and whether it underpaid taxes
The IRS is scrutinizing how UnitedHealth moved money through foreign subsidiaries—and whether it underpaid taxes

The agency wants to raise the health giant’s taxable income for four straight years. Neither side will say how much is at stake.

By Tatiana SatauaAugust 19, 2026
The U.S. built its brand by attracting the world’s best and brightest. It must not lose that advantage

As any chief executive knows, the strongest brands are rarely destroyed by their competitors. This principle applies to nations as well.

By John A. QuelchAugust 18, 2026
2 Penn State frats were main suppliers in ‘upper level trafficking’ cocaine ring, authorities say

Over a dozen former and current Penn State University students face charges of felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy and other offenses.

By The Associated Press and Josh KeletyAugust 18, 2026
Biden’s favor to Trump on cheaper drug prices includes a largely forgotten law to make Medicare more powerful

Trump touts “most favored nation” deals and TrumpRx for the 3.1% annual price drop.

By The Associated Press and Ali SwensonAugust 18, 2026
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Tesla asked Las Vegas for 5,000 robotaxi permits. Sin City gave it 10, capped the speed at 45mph, and banned airport trips
Tesla asked Las Vegas for 5,000 robotaxi permits. Sin City gave it 10, capped the speed at 45mph, and banned airport trips

Nevada capped Tesla’s fleet at a fraction of its request and kept it away from Harry Reid airport.

By Catherina GioinoAugust 19, 2026
Top economist on Trump’s ‘deadly cocktail’ for the bond market—and how the bond vigilantes have crossed Scott Bessent’s ‘red line’

“The bond vigilantes have come out of hibernation,” Johns Hopkins’ Steve Hanke told Fortune, and “the inflation genie is out of the bottle.”

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 19, 2026
Nelson Peltz might take Wendy’s private following six straight quarterly sales declines as customers flee its poor franchise models and bad marketing

Peltz spent two decades helping shape Wendy’s into the burger conglomerate it is today. Now he’s considering buying the rest of the struggling chain.

By Tatiana SatauaAugust 19, 2026
Inside the $8 billion cybersecurity acquisition that rescued ServiceNow from the ‘Saaspocalypse’

The deal for Yevgeny Dibrov’s Armis was Israel’s second-largest tech startup exit ever.

By Lily Mae LazarusAugust 19, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz chaos has incentivized China to use an alternative trade route: a 3,400 mile frozen Arctic channel dubbed the ‘Ice Silk Road’

Chinese shipping company Sea Legend Line just announced a shipping route through the Arctic, which takes half the time as established shipping routes.

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 19, 2026
Alibaba’s $2 billion gaming exit signals where Beijing wants its money

The e-commerce giant sells its gaming studio and pours $53 billion into AI as the US-China tech rivalry heats up

By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 18, 2026
AWS’s Asia chief is relocating to Japan as the country scrambles to modernize its legacy IT systems

Last year, Japan began a push to reboot its innovation engine with a plan to channel $2.3 trillion in investments to 17 strategic sectors by 2040.

By Angelica AngAugust 18, 2026
China, the EU, and Singapore are pushing back against the White House’s new ‘Great Transshipment Scam’ report

The White House claimed last week that the rerouting of Chinese goods cost the U.S. as much as $303 billion.

By Angelica AngAugust 17, 2026
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Iran has Trump right where it wants him and suggests he seek ‘a dignified exit’

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Jim EdwardsAugust 19, 2026
One of the VC world’s biggest stars is doubling down on sports in a big way, and there’s a compelling tax reason behind the strategy

Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner’s $12.5 billion deal with former Disney CEO Bob Iger to buy the Los Angeles Lakers vaults him into an elite club.

By Jason MaAugust 19, 2026
How the UAE has emerged as a ‘leading light’ for tokenization  

Coinbase’s decision to base its global tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi is the latest sign that the emirate’s bet on regulated digital assets is paying off—with $500 billion in GCC assets predicted to move onto blockchain by 2030.

By Melissa HancockAugust 19, 2026
USC just shattered its fundraising record by nearly $100 million—thanks partly to the billionaire family behind the Houston Texans

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation donated $25 million to the University of South Carolina in 2026.

By Sydney LakeAugust 19, 2026
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By propping up the yen, the U.S. and Japan are actually admitting dollar dominance isn’t what it used to be, top economist warns
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By propping up the yen, the U.S. and Japan are actually admitting dollar dominance isn’t what it used to be, top economist warns
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Trump is betting that the U.S. naval blockade choking Iran’s economy can achieve what bombs and missiles couldn’t as more oil sneaks out of the Gulf
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Mysterious drone flights continue plaguing Europe after an explosive-laden drone was found at a German airport used to support Ukraine
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Pentagon tells defense execs to submit plans in 3 weeks to boost weapons production dramatically. ‘Years-long development cycles are not acceptable’
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This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem
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Drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file a class action lawsuit, claiming the front-seat logo gets so hot that it literally brands them and causes burns
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Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage
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Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage
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Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
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Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
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