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Ford books $1.3 billion tariff refund, lifting profits despite falling volumes
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Ford books $1.3 billion tariff refund, lifting profits despite falling volumes

Ford said it expects a $1.3 billion tariff refund, according to its quarterly results. Still, automakers expect to pay billions in tariffs this year.

Ben Shimkus · 29 Apr, 2026
Elon Musk blasts OpenAI 'bait-and-switch' during heated Day 2 testimony
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Elon Musk blasts OpenAI 'bait-and-switch' during heated Day 2 testimony

Elon Musk testified that he texted Sam Altman, "what the hell is going on," after learning about Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI.

Katherine Li,Natalie Musumeci · 29 Apr, 2026
Google's subscriptions business is booming — and AI is a big reason
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Google's subscriptions business is booming — and AI is a big reason

Google said it now has 350 million paying subscribers across its services. It's becoming a more important part of Google's business.

Hugh Langley · 29 Apr, 2026
What you should know about a near-miss between a United plane and a small drone
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What you should know about a near-miss between a United plane and a small drone

A United pilot reported a small drone at an altitude of 3,000 feet during the plane's approach into San Diego.

Taylor Rains · 29 Apr, 2026
'Thor' director Kenneth Branagh had a very different idea for a sequel
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'Thor' director Kenneth Branagh had a very different idea for a sequel

Kenneth Branagh, who directed the first "Thor" movie, says he had ideas for a "Thor" sequel with a more serious tone more akin to 2017's "Logan."

Jason Guerrasio · 29 Apr, 2026
Internal Microsoft CFO memo touts 'increased pace' and 'tighter' teams
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Internal Microsoft CFO memo touts 'increased pace' and 'tighter' teams

The company has introduced sweeping organizational shifts and mandates to work faster and leaner.

Ashley Stewart · 29 Apr, 2026
Dissents, oil shocks, and the future of the Fed: 3 takeaways from Powell's last rate decision as chair
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Dissents, oil shocks, and the future of the Fed: 3 takeaways from Powell's last rate decision as chair

The FOMC held rates steady in their April meeting. It's Chair Jerome Powell's last before likely successor Kevin Warsh takes the helm.

Allie Kelly · 29 Apr, 2026
King Charles has met 10 US presidents, from Dwight Eisenhower to Donald Trump. Photos show their relationships through the years.
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King Charles has met 10 US presidents, from Dwight Eisenhower to Donald Trump. Photos show their relationships through the years.

King Charles has made several visits to the Oval Office. Here's how his relationships with US presidents have changed through the years.

Talia Lakritz · 29 Apr, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel is still on the air. The real impact of Trump's fight against ABC will happen behind the scenes.
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Jimmy Kimmel is still on the air. The real impact of Trump's fight against ABC will happen behind the scenes.

The second round of Trump administration attacks on Disney, ABC, and Jimmy Kimmel has played out differently than the one we saw last fall.

Peter Kafka · 29 Apr, 2026
I saw a gap in healthcare. Now my bootstrapped nursing company is growing 80% a year
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I saw a gap in healthcare. Now my bootstrapped nursing company is growing 80% a year

Jasmin Bhatti has grown her private nursing company 80% a year while prioritizing the patient and nurse experiences.

Erin Greenawald · 29 Apr, 2026
Musk pitched naming OpenAI 'Freemind' in jab at Google, emails to Altman show
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Musk pitched naming OpenAI 'Freemind' in jab at Google, emails to Altman show

A 2015 email exchange between Elon Musk and Sam Altman shows how Musk pitched calling OpenAI "Freemind" as a "philosophical counter" to Google's AI.

Natalie Musumeci · 29 Apr, 2026
Uber is turning its app — and gig workers — into your personal assistant
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Uber is turning its app — and gig workers — into your personal assistant

Uber is adding features from hotel booking to special snacks during rides to its app as it moves closer to becoming a "super app."

Alex Bitter · 29 Apr, 2026