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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reportedly sells home in Washington in fast deal

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Tech billionaire Bill Gates now has one fewer home. He reached a deal earlier this month to sell a 2,430-square foot house he owned in Washington, according to Realtor.com.

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Elon Musk says he opposes TikTok ban as bill returns to Capitol Hill

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Elon Musk said Friday he doesn't support a new proposed TikTok ban that was introduced by Republicans and could be voted on as early as Saturday.

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LARRY KUDLOW: Biden has made it a far more dangerous world

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FOX Business host Larry Kudlow shreds President Biden's "feckless, weak and indecisive" policies and reveals how lawmakers should respond to conflicts worldwide on "Kudlow."

Friday, Apr 19

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Tesla's troubles, inflation sticks, Boeing whistleblower warning and WNBA wows

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Stock investors wrapped a choppy week after an admission on inflation by the Fed, gold prices climb and more woes for Elon Musk's Tesla ahead of earnings next week.

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China orders Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads, other apps in censorship move: report

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Apple has reportedly removed messaging apps including WhatsApp and Telgram from its iPhone store for users in China, following orders from the Chinese government.

Gas prices crept up this week, but not by much as oil prices fell

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Demand for gas is up, but oil prices are down, causing gas prices to go up by just four cents.

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JetBlue, Southwest jets have close call at Washington airport after ATC mishap

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The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into an incident when a JetBlue plane was forced to abort a takeoff because another plane was attempting to cross the runway.

Tesla recalls nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue

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The recall of the nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks was prompted by accelerator pedal pads in them that 'may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped.'

California loses 2 more property insurers in growing crisis

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Two more property insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving more homeowners in the state facing loss of coverage and surging premiums as insurers flee.

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Mortgage rates sail past 7% as market moves into critical spring homebuying season

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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.10% for the week ending April 18, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Trump Media flags Nasdaq on possible short-selling of shares

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Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company have been on a wild ride since going public in March. joining the meme club. Now, the company alleges its being manipulated in financial markets.

Trump Media and Technology Group CEO letter to Nasdaq: Read Here

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The CEO of Trump's media company is calling foul, alleging the shares are the target of short sellers. Read his full letter to the CEO of Nasdaq where the shares are listed.

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Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 19, 2024

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Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

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The cost of buying a house hit another record high as mortgage rates spike again

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Buying a house just became even more expensive for would-bve homebuyers as mortgage rates shot above 7% for the first time this year, according to Redfin.

Modi doesn't need Musk to win elections, but billionaire's visit a boon for India, expert says

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India's electric vehicle market remains underdeveloped, with EV's making up around 2% of car sales in the country, which ranks as the third-biggest automobile market.

Will GameStop survive? Here's what its co-founder says

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GameStop co-founder Gary Kusin talks to FOX Business about what he thinks current CEO Ryan Cohen needs to do to ensure the company turns around.

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Inflation pushing next generation farmers out of the business: 'Can’t believe what things cost'

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Farmers in Missouri share how inflation has impacted their profits in the past couple years. Several said the high cost of doing business is squeezing out the new generation of farmers.

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Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups with 20% less plastic

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Starbucks unveiled a new line of cold drink cups made with less plastic that the company says will reduce 13.5 million pounds of plastic waste annually.

Salmonella prompts Trader Joe's to recall basil sold in 29 states

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Trader Joe's and the Food and Drug Administration are warning consumer not to eat Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil due to cases of salmonella linked to the herb.

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Mercedes-Benz workers at Alabama plant slated for union vote in May

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Workers at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Vance, Alabama, are scheduled to vote next month on whether to the join the United Auto Workers amid the union's organization push.

Wendy's launching free fries promotion for Fridays

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Wendy's revealed it will be debuting a Friday-specific promotion this week that will offer fast-food eaters a free order of french fries. It will keep the promo all year.

LARRY KUDLOW: College presidents are afraid to label antisemitism a ‘hate crime’

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FOX Business host Larry Kudlow reacts to anti-Israel protests outside of college universities following the Oct. 7 attack on "Kudlow."

Netflix password crackdown delivers millions of new customers

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Netflix showed that its password-sharing crackdown continues to bear fruit, delivering its strongest first-quarter customer additions since the pandemic.

Thursday, Apr 18

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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $34,583,094,965,544.54 as of 4/19/24

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The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.

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Toyota recalls 55,000 Prius models from 2023 and 2024

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Toyota has a voluntary recall underway in the U.S. for tens of thousands of Prius and Prius HEVs from the model years 2023-2024. The recall relates to part of the rear doors.

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'Unhealthy dose' of pesticides found in popular produce, new report reveals

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Consumer Reports published a report on fruits and vegetables that have an unhealthy level of pesticides. About 20% of the fruit and vegetables posed a "significant" risk.

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Higher March inflation boosts Social Security COLA forecast for 2025

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The latest Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLA) jumped considerably after a spike in inflation last month, according to one estimate.

Costco takes on rival Trader Joe's by offering popular frozen dish for sale

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Costco is expanding its frozen dish section with kimbap, the product's manufacturer has confirmed. A similar item has been very popular at Trader Joe's.

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IMF sounds alarm on ballooning US national debt: 'Something will have to give'

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The International Monetary Fund sounded an alarm over huge levels of government spending in the U.S., which it said poses a "risk" to the global economy.

This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, fall for 5-year terms

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The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.