A United Airlines Airbus A321 plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport (DEN) on March 23, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Al Drago | Getty Images United Airlines slashed its 2026 earnings outlook Tuesday as it grapples with a surge in jet fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. United said it…
Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, speaks during CNBC’s Invest In America Forum in Washington, April 15, 2026. Aaron Clamage | CNBC Michael and Susan Dell announced Tuesday that they have committed $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin that will fund the development of a new medical center and research…
Looming jet fuel shortages could throw a wrench into Americans’ summer travel plans, especially for people flying overseas on international airlines. But there are a few steps consumers can take to insulate themselves and minimize disruption, travel experts said. The Iran war and an associated disruption to global oil supplies are triggering fears that jet…
Amazon GLP-1 treatment Source: Amazon Inc. Amazon is pushing deeper into the booming weight loss market, unveiling Tuesday a new program that aims to simplify access to popular GLP-1 treatments. The company said its primary care arm, Amazon One Medical, is launching a GLP-1 management program that integrates obesity treatment into routine care. The offering…
Ariel Skelley | Getty Images With National College Decision Day approaching, college affordability is a top concern for most students and their parents. Around 46% of 2026 high school graduates will go on to a four-year college or university, according to a new report by NerdWallet. Many of them will take out student loans to help…
FedEx and UPS delivery vans are seen in Krakow, Poland on February 22, 2022. Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty Images The refund process for tariffs has begun, but it could be months before consumers start reaping those rewards. Following the Supreme Court ruling that some tariffs were unconstitutional, U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened…
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the federal government could help struggling Spirit Airlines as the discount carrier faces the possibility of liquidation. Trump told CNBC’s “Squawk Box“: “I don’t mind mergers. I think I’d love somebody to buy Spirit, as an example. You know, Spirit’s in trouble. “Maybe the federal government should help that one…
UnitedHealthcare sign is displayed at its office building in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S., Dec. 11, 2025. Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations. The nation’s largest private insurer said it expects…
The front page of the Javan newspaper (L) and the front page of the Jam Jam newspaper, which features a cartoon of US President Donald Trump drowning in the Strait of Hormuz with the headline “Marine Bluff,” are on sale at a newsstand in Tehran on April 13, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty…
Advocates attend a news conference about the “impact of incarcerating those charged with marijuana-related offenses,” and policy reform ideas, outside the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2026. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images A White House executive order on psychedelics, signed by President Donald Trump on Saturday, aims to speed up research…