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America’s energy bills are soaring. The pain is no longer just for the poor. - MS NOW
business 2026/02/21 11:00:00

America’s energy bills are soaring. The pain is no longer just for the poor. - MS NOW

One in six U.S. households is behind on utility bills, owing billions to electric and gas utilities.

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New data from OpenAI shows consumer ChatGPT users are shifting away from work tasks - Axios
business 2026/02/21 10:42:43

New data from OpenAI shows consumer ChatGPT users are shifting away from work tasks - Axios

An increase in personal use could attract lucrative ad revenue.

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$2.67B settlement payout: Blue Cross Blue Shield customers to receive compensation - NewsNation
business 2026/02/21 10:31:36

$2.67B settlement payout: Blue Cross Blue Shield customers to receive compensation - NewsNation

Millions of Americans who previously had health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Association may soon receive settlement payments as a part of a massive $2.67 billion class-action agreement resolving antitrust claims.

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New CBO report shows national debt spiraling into uncharted territory by 2035—and Trump’s tariff defeat will make the picture even worse - Fortune
business 2026/02/21 10:00:00

New CBO report shows national debt spiraling into uncharted territory by 2035—and Trump’s tariff defeat will make the picture even worse - Fortune

By 2035, the CBO expects the deficit to reach $2.96 trillion or 6.2% of GDP versus 5.8% today, and almost double the multi-decade, pre-pandemic average.

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Blue Owl Creates a New Private Credit Escape Hatch - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/02/21 08:00:29

Blue Owl Creates a New Private Credit Escape Hatch - Bloomberg.com

More circular financing.

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Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81 - BBC
business 2026/02/21 03:02:20

Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81 - BBC

The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch’s news outlets.

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