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We ranked all 50 state economies from best to worst — then had 6 AI economists argue about it

We ranked all 50 state economies, then rebuilt the list six times under rival economic schools of thought. One state always finished at the top

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Armando Roggio

American Airlines will stop bumping passengers off oversold flights

The carrier accounted for 60% of all involuntary bumps in the U.S. last year, more than the rest of the industry combined

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Quartz Staff

What happens to state economic rankings when taxes stop counting as a cost

The Keynesian economic position is that taxes fund the public investment that makes a workforce productive in the first place.

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Armando Roggio

Kansas ran the experiment. Nobody agreed on the result.

Sam Brownback cut Kansas taxes and called it a real live experiment. Nine years later, both sides still claim the result — and our state rankings...

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Armando Roggio

What happens to our state rankings when taxes count double

What our 2026 ranking of all 50 state economies looks like under supply-side weighting: taxes count double, inequality counts zero, and Texas finishes...

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Armando Roggio

The 5 U.S. states with the best economies in 2026 — and the 5 worst

Our 2026 ranking of all 50 state economies, scored on income, jobs, poverty, housing, and taxes. Here are the 5 best and the 5 worst.

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Armando Roggio

How we built our ranking of state economies — including the parts that didn't work

We ranked all 50 state economies for 2026. Here's every metric, every source, the four errors we caught before publishing, and seven we haven't fixed.

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Armando Roggio

The best budgeting apps of 2026, according to CNBC Select

Three budgeting apps stand out for 2026, each built on a different mechanism for keeping spending inside the plan.

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Cris Tolomia

Gartner's top 10 technology trends for 2026 — and what each means for you

Gartner's top technology trends for 2026 span AI-native development, physical AI and geopatriation — here's what each means for you

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Cris Tolomia

The best dog breeds for apartments in 2026, according to the AKC

The AKC highlights 10 best dog breeds for apartments, from low-energy Bulldogs to sedentary Greyhounds, for renters in 2026

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Cris Tolomia

The 3 best paper towels: Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports tested leading paper towel brands for absorbency and strength. These three models topped its rankings for performance and value.

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Colleen Cabili

Is an all-in-one washer-dryer combo worth it? Consumer Reports has the answers

An all-in-one washer-dryer combo saves space and skips the vent, but trades speed and drum size to get there

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Colleen Cabili

Workflows deserve closer attention as businesses seek AI returns

Businesses seeking AI returns may benefit from focused automation, better workflows, and concrete measures of time saved and operational improvements.

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James Roberts

These 10 neighborhoods are ranked the coolest on Earth in 2026

From a Seoul food-stall revival to a reclaimed Roman piazza, these are 2026's standout neighborhoods.

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Anthony Lopopolo

The most punctual airlines in the world, region by region

August 2026 on-time data shows which airlines kept flights arriving on schedule across 5 global regions.

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Colleen Cabili

NextBlock leads $3M funding round for Soda Labs

NextBlock finances Soda Labs’ $3 million seed round to expand programmable privacy for financial institutions operating on public blockchain networks.

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James Roberts

Consumer Reports' 4 top picks for damage-free wall hanging

Adhesive hooks and strips are a damage-free option for hanging wall art. Consumer Reports tested eight products for durability to find four top picks

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Colleen Cabili

The high-stakes engineering behind the Blue Water Bridge

Blue Water Bridge inspections protect a vital U.S.-Canada trade route while giving a new generation of engineers hands-on experience at great heights.

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Jake Cole

From Charleston to Honolulu: 10 small cities that outpunch their size

These 10 best small cities in the US pair walkable charm with real culture, food and history, without the sprawl of a major metro

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Colleen Cabili

The 10 best countries for expats in 2026

InterNations' 2026 Expat Insider survey ranks the best countries for expats, from Panama to Luxembourg, on cost and ease of settling in

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Cris Tolomia

The 5 hottest U.S. housing markets of 2026, according to Zillow

Zillow's 2026 forecast names Hartford, Buffalo and San Jose the hottest markets, while Phoenix gives buyers the most leverage

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Cris Tolomia

Zero-click searches hit 68% — what it means for your business

Zero-click searches now make up 68% of Google queries, and AI Overviews are accelerating that shift for publishers and brands

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Cris Tolomia

10 most stressful U.S. airports, ranked by delays and cancellations

A new ranking scores busy U.S. airports on delays, cancellations and distance from downtown to find the most stressful ones

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Colleen Cabili

Trump bought up to $25M in Meta stock and SpaceX debt ahead of space policy signing

The August filing covers more than 500 transactions totaling between roughly $74M and $273M, according to a CNBC analysis

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Cris Tolomia

Fortastra is raising $30 million to build satellite-protecting spacecraft

The Southern California startup launched its first 2 prototype spacecraft last week and plans to scale to hundreds or thousands of units

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Cris Tolomia

Agile Robots is training its factory robots by filming humans at work

The Munich startup's Robot Academy captures how workers move their hands and fingers to help machines master factory tasks

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Cris Tolomia

Oil jumps 4% after Trump says he doesn't want a deal with Iran

Brent crude is trading above $104 a barrel after a fresh tanker attack in the Persian Gulf added to pressure on equity markets

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Cris Tolomia

Google is launching a universal Gemini agent for enterprise workplace tasks

The agent can handle tasks across Gmail, Drive, Docs and third-party platforms like Slack and Microsoft 365, with built-in cost controls and security...

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Cris Tolomia

Wolfspeed wins conditional $1.5 billion loan commitment from Pentagon

The Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital sent the chipmaker a 30-year conditional commitment letter, with warrants attached

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Cris Tolomia

Ray Dalio warned stocks are losing their buffer against rising bond yields

The Bridgewater Associates founder said the cushion that earnings growth once provided equities is shrinking as bond yields climb

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Cris Tolomia

Malaysian chip firm SQAI is considering a $73 million IPO in early 2027

SQ Advanced Interconnect, based in Penang, may seek a valuation of up to 1.5 billion ringgit in the listing

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Cris Tolomia

Imperial Brands is launching a £1.5 billion buyback for fiscal 2027

The tobacco company expects adjusted operating profit growth of 3% to 5% and free cash flow of more than £2.2 billion for fiscal 2026

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Cris Tolomia

Xbox is launching a film, TV, and experiences division called XP

The new unit, led by a former Lucasfilm executive, will oversee Xbox's expansion into merchandise, live events, and theme parks

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Cris Tolomia

Amazon is replacing its Fire tablet lineup with pricier Alexa-branded tablets starting at $230

The new three-model lineup runs Android and includes Google Play Store access, marking a departure from Amazon's budget-device strategy

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Cris Tolomia

Skydance co-CEOs outline vision for combined Paramount-Warner Bros. company

David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz said the merged entity, with more than 200 million streaming subscribers, is positioned to compete across every segment

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Cris Tolomia

The 12 cities selling the most $10 million homes in the world

Ultra-wealthy buyers keep crowding into the same handful of cities. Knight Frank tracked every $10 million-plus home sale across 12 global markets

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Anthony Lopopolo

7-Eleven's parent posted lower quarterly profit as Japan stores dragged on earnings

Seven & i Holdings said net profit fell 12% in the second quarter despite stronger fuel-driven earnings from its North American business

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Cris Tolomia

Lululemon is appointing Athleta's CEO as its new president and chief product officer

Maggie Gauger, who also spent more than two decades at Nike, will take over a newly created role effective Oct. 26

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Cris Tolomia

Applied Digital revenue surged 322% in fiscal first quarter, topping analyst estimates

The AI data center company posted $341.9 million in revenue, far above the $116.3 million analysts had expected

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Cris Tolomia

NFL is urging the Supreme Court to let states regulate sports prediction markets as gambling

The league filed an amicus brief backing New Jersey regulators against Kalshi, arguing prediction contracts are sports bets, not federal financial...

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Cris Tolomia

EasyJet CEO says Apollo's £5.7 billion takeover is on track for early 2027

CEO Kenton Jarvis said he sees no major barrier from shareholders, though regulatory approval remains uncertain

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Cris Tolomia

Devon Energy is selling its Eagle Ford shale assets to Crescent for $4.2 billion

The deal covers roughly 90,000 net acres in South Texas and is expected to close around year-end 2026

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Cris Tolomia

OpenAI is bringing interactive visuals to ChatGPT with GPT-6

The new Intelligent UI feature lets ChatGPT respond with diagrams, charts, calculators, and tappable buttons alongside text

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Cris Tolomia

Shell, Chevron, and Harbour Energy are cutting Gulf of Mexico output as Hurricane Isaias closes in

About 512,000 barrels a day — 25% of Gulf production — had been shut in as of midday Wednesday as the storm nears the Gulf Coast

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Cris Tolomia

Manus raised $500 million in its first funding round since China blocked Meta's acquisition

Boyu Capital and IDG Capital led the round, with existing investors Tencent and ZhenFund among those participating

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Cris Tolomia

Hershey updated Reese's Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit was dismissed

The candy now carries a "Carving not on actual product" label after a $5 million deceptive marketing case was thrown out in September

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Cris Tolomia

Without tariffs, prices on many everyday goods would have fallen

Without the levies, prices on many everyday goods would have fallen slightly, researchers found

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Cris Tolomia

Tencent is weighing a $5 billion offshore bond sale to fund AI spending

The Chinese tech giant raised nearly $4.7 billion in a similar offering in June and has been ramping up AI capital expenditures

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Cris Tolomia

Greer's financial disclosure reveals $10,000 Coupang payment before USTR meeting

The trade chief received a $10,000 honorarium from the Korean e-commerce company in May 2024, nearly a year before meeting with it at USTR

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Cris Tolomia

Trump is set to announce $100 million-plus in STEM fellowships for American PhD students

The White House is also reviving a National Science Foundation program that was shut down in 1996, with backing from trading firm Jane Street

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Cris Tolomia