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1.Behind the Curtain: Scaling sin

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Key Republican faces Democratic calls to resign over radio interview
2.Key Republican faces Democratic calls to resign over radio interview
Health program cuts hit home, fueling blame game
3.Health program cuts hit home, fueling blame game
Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety
4.Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety
AI-assisted hacking is already here, Google warns
5.AI-assisted hacking is already here, Google warns
    • Avery Lotz
    28 mins ago
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    Economy
    Student loan debt is delaying life milestones for young Americans

    Some two-thirds of Gen Z borrowers have pushed off one more life milestones because of their student loan debt, a new report out Tuesday found.

    The big picture: Student loan debt in the U.S. tops $1 trillion and is central to Americans' affordability pains, now coupled with the possibility of wage garnishment for those in default after a pandemic-era pause ended last year.

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    • Barak Ravid
    Updated 11 hours ago
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    World
    Trump weighs military action against Iran with ceasefire "on life support"
    Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House Friday.

    Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images

    President Trump is meeting with his national security team Monday to discuss the way forward in the Iran war, including possibly resuming military action, after negotiations with the country deadlocked Sunday, three U.S. officials said.

    Why it matters: U.S. officials say Trump wants a deal to end the war, but Iran's rejection of many of his demands and refusal to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear program puts the military option back on the table.

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    • Sara Fischer
    12 hours ago
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    Business
    Byron Allen strikes deal to buy controlling stake in BuzzFeed and become CEO

    Byron Allen, a media entrepreneur known for aggressively trying to roll up various media assets, on Monday announced a deal to buy a majority stake in BuzzFeed.

    Why it matters: The deal gives the 20-year-old digital publisher a much-needed lifeline. Without a buyer, the company likely would've been forced to file for bankruptcy.

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