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Some students are still struggling to access college aid amid ongoing FAFSA 'disaster'

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Problems with the new FAFSA have resulted in fewer students applying for college financial aid, which could impact enrollment decisions for the fall.

Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock

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Donald Trump owns nearly 60% of Trump Media, which operates the Truth Social app. DJT shares are sharply down since their March trading debut.

Tesla recalls Cybertruck over 'trapped pedal' issue seen in owner's viral TikTok video

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Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for 3,878 of its Cybertruck vehicles to repair the "trapped pedal" issue seen in a viral TikTok video.

How much money Americans in their 30s saved in 2023—and how to save more, according to a CFP

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Despite various financial burdens, people in their 30s managed to save the most out of any age group last year — and here's how they can save even more in 2024.

Oil prices fall after brief spike as traders realize Israeli strike on Iran was limited

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Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.

Self-made millionaire who retired at 35 shares his No. 1 money regret: I was doing the 'bare minimum'

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Everything worked out for Steve Adcock, but he still wishes he has invested a larger portion of his income at an earlier age.

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Defense giant BAE Systems linked to arms deals in countries accused of human rights abuses, report finds

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British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report.

Los Angeles is using AI in a pilot program to try to predict homelessness and allocate aid

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In Los Angeles, a Homelessness Prevention pilot program aims to use predictive AI to identify individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless.

Trump trial set to pick final alternate jurors for hush money case

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The New York criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump has seated 12 jurors and one alternate, leaving five more slots to fill.

Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor has made $370 million from MicroStrategy stock sales this year

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Following a share-sale plan executed last year, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has profited handsomely from unloading stock in 2024.

Messaging app Telegram to allow Tether stablecoin payments

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Users of encrypted messaging service Telegram can now start sending money via the stablecoin USDT by using the Telegram Open Network blockchain.

IRS waives mandatory withdrawals from certain inherited individual retirement accounts — again

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The IRS has again waived required minimum distributions for some inherited retirement accounts. Here's what heirs need to know for 2024.

Procter & Gamble sales disappoint as price hikes slow down

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The Tide owner's quarterly volume was flat for the second consecutive quarter.

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Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says

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Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.

German cars are the best in the world, its finance minister insists: 'They do not have to fear Chinese competition'

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German cars are “the best in the world” and the country’s carmakers do not have to fear competition from China, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said.

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Bitcoin price drops below $60,000 before rebounding ahead of halving

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Bitcoin rose above $64,000 on Friday after dropping below the $60,000 mark as the cryptocurrency continues to see volatility ahead of the upcoming halving.

Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation?

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A full-blown Israel-Iran war would be devastating to both sides and highly destabilizing for the Middle East.

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Dutch minister confident ‘crown jewel’ chip firm ASML will stay in Netherlands after threat to leave

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Dutch Finance Minister Steven van Weyenberg told CNBC's Karen Tso he is "very optimistic about ASML's future and that it will be within the Netherlands."

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'We've never seen anything like this': Dubai Airports CEO expects normal service within 24 hours after flood chaos

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Dubai Airports CEO said he expects services to return "close to normality" soon as the major transit hub deals with the fallout from unprecedented flooding.

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Critical mineral mining is key to the green transition, but experts warn reputational risks remain

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Critical mineral mining is important to the green transition, but the mining industry's poor reputation is creating investment barriers.

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As India heads to the polls, Modi’s BJP is set to get a boost in opposition-ruled Tamil Nadu

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Politics in Tamil Nadu has been dominated by regional players with ethno-nationalist ideologies, rooted in the Tamil language and culture.

Inside the world of flying cars, or eVTOLs, which are moving closer to reality

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EVTOLs, or electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, popularly known as flying cars, are being developed by firms in the United States, Europe and Asia.

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Taiwan plays a 'very crucial role' in AI supply chain, says Taiwan Stock Exchange CEO

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Much of Taiwan's dominance can be attributed to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker.

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China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says

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China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.

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India kicks off the world's largest elections on Friday. Here’s what you need to know

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Indians head to the polls on Friday in what will be the world's largest democratic election, as close to one billion voters pick their next government.

Cramer says two recent earnings reports may indicate a slowdown is brewing — but not enough for a Fed cut

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CNBC's Jim Cramer said disappointing quarters from trucker J.B. Hunt and real estate investment trust Prologis could mean an economic slowdown is brewing.

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Here's how Caitlin Clark's $338,000 WNBA contract compares to No. 1 picks from the NFL, NBA and MLB

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Clark will earn a base salary of $76,000 from the Indiana Fever this WNBA season.

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Nordstrom family tries again to take department store private, forms special committee

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The Nordstrom family is once again considering taking the department store private and has formed a special committee to evaluate bids.

Netflix forces Wall Street to focus on profit and revenue with decision to stop reporting subscriber numbers in 2025

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Netflix will no longer report its quarterly subscriber additions, a sign that the benefits of its password sharing crackdown may be ending.

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Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year, and could still climb

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The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage sits around 7.5%, the highest level since mid-November of last year, according to Mortgage News Daily.