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How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections
Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
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How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer
With Christmas on the horizon, we trace children's toys from factories in China to US shelves.
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How much is the minimum wage?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
Rocket Lab’s stock slides as the company pushes back Neutron’s first launch
Neutron, a medium-lift rocket meant to rival SpaceX’s Falcon 9, will no longer launch this year.
You’re probably too invested in equities. Why a 60-40 portfolio is still the smart way to go
For most of U.S. history, an all-stock and a 60-40 portfolio have run neck-and-neck for trailing 30-year returns.
Big banks see risks in financing the AI boom, but are happy to keep writing the checks
The CEO’s the U.S.’s biggest banks all chimed in on the risks of related to the massive AI buildout, but how there’s still no sign that investments need to slow down.
From a record high to a 10% drop in just two months: Why small-cap stocks have unraveled so fast
Buckle up: Small-cap stocks just hit a market milestone they’d rather avoid.
The COLA wars are coming for Social Security
The annual cost-of-living adjustment may soon be capped, curtailed, means-tested or scrapped altogether under various proposals being actively considered
Meet the baby chasers — they’re transforming the housing market and solving the childcare crisis
Baby boomers have been the biggest force driving home sales over the last few years. Many of them are moving to be close to family, and in particular, their grandchildren.
CoreWeave’s AI bonds tumble, raising red flags for the wider market
CoreWeave’s bonds issued six months ago fell to 81 cents on the dollar earlier Wednesday, yielding more than 15%
An Introvert’s Case for Skipping Small Talk and Building Real Connections
You don’t need to over-exert yourself developing deep relationships with everyone you meet — especially as an introvert. Here’s why.
Not Every Boss Deserves a Thank-You Card. Here’s What to Do When Your Boss Is a Bully
As some of us celebrate National Boss’s Day, it’s important to remember that not everyone has a good relationship with their boss.
What to expect at the next Fed meeting now that rate-hike odds are rising
Market participants and economists are split on the question of whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by another quarter-point in two weeks.
The First AI Advantage Was About Productivity. The Next One May Give Entrepreneurs a Bigger Edge
The next AI advantage for entrepreneurs isn't about more content or productivity. It's moving from idea to execution faster.
Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.
AI Is Changing Your Company Culture Whether You Planned for It or Not. Here’s How to Shape What Happens Next
AI is changing how people work together. Leaders can shape those changes to reinforce the culture they want.
These unpopular solutions could rescue Social Security’s finances. Here’s who could pay the most
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.
Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027?
Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers
Creators Are Handing Their Video Edits to AI. Here’s Where It Starts to Backfire
AI can cut a video fast. What it can't do is know when fixing one thing just broke another, and that's the part turning full AI editing into an endless prompting loop instead of a shortcut.
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Another warning sign for China’s economy: falling consumer credit
A crackdown on aggressive debt collectors is good news and bad news
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