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Some American teens are already using AI chatbots 'almost constantly'

Companies such as OpenAI, Google, and Meta are coming under increased scrutiny over safeguard measures for children

yesterday 30

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Alex Daniel

The 7 most reliable used sedans and hatchbacks for under $10,000

Consumer Reports picked out some great small sedans and hatchbacks you can buy without breaking the bank

yesterday 20

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Ben Kesslen

6 U.S. travel destinations with the biggest bang for your buck

Explore affordable lodging, low-cost attractions, and budget-friendly experiences for travelers who want a memorable trip without overspending

yesterday 10

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Haley Chamberlain

Welcome to the AI loop-de-loop economy

A few giants finance each other's buildouts, pre-sell years of infrastructure to each other, and then point to those contracts as proof it can’t...

yesterday 10

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Shannon Carroll

Trump is slashing science funding. Tech billionaires are stepping in with AI

Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are trying to recreate what capitalism destroyed. The key difference is artificial intelligence

yesterday 5

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Jackie Snow

In-N-Out is sick and tired of the 6-7 trend — so it removed order 67 from its system

Teens celebrating when the ticket number was called were causing chaos in the burger chain's locations

yesterday 0

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Chris Morris

Which English-speaking country curses the most? A new study has the answer

A study of how often the f-bomb is dropped on social media shows which nation is the effin' king of cursing

yesterday 0

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Chris Morris

The U.S. may demand social media histories of visitors from dozens of countries

A new proposal could impact not only conventional tourism to the U.S., but could have a chilling effect on business travel

yesterday 0

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Chris Morris

Does Google owe you money? Here's how to check after its $700 million settlement

State AGs pushed Google into a $700 million Play Store settlement. Millions of US customers will get refunds — of at least $2 via PayPal or Venmo

yesterday 0

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Shannon Carroll

The Fed prepares to cut interest rates again — even as it flies half-blind

Another rate cut is all but certain today. But lingering data delays, layoffs, and soaring bond yields may make this Jerome Powell’s toughest call...

yesterday 0

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Catherine Baab

Top economist Mark Zandi has a new recession warning

If the pace of layoffs accelerates, "it would certainly be a jobs recession," Zandi said in a new interview

yesterday 0

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Trump wants kids to own fewer dolls. It's the last thing toymakers want to hear

Even Republicans expressed frustration with Trump's messaging at a moment Americans are unnerved about rising prices

yesterday 0

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

McDonald's pulled a widely mocked 'AI slop' Christmas ad

McDonald's called the ad an "important learning as we explore the effective use of AI." Viewers were not lovin' it

yesterday 1

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Alex Daniel

China's purchases of American soybeans are moving slowly as Trump bails out farmers

China’s purchases of U.S. soybeans are well behind schedule to hit the agreed amount by the end of 2025, and U.S. officials are pushing that...

yesterday 0

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Alex Daniel

Elon Musk says he wouldn't do DOGE again

The Tesla CEO said DOGE was only "somewhat successful" and that he wants to focus only on his companies now

yesterday 0

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Alex Daniel

GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik Breaks Down Key Highlights from the 2025 Investor Update

CEO Scott Strazik details the raised outlook and cost-cutting strategies from the 2025 Investor Update that drove GEV stock to new record highs.

yesterday 0

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Nyse

Instacart is taking dynamic pricing to new levels

A new study shows how Instacart’s algorithmic “smart rounding” is quietly hiking grocery bills without customers even realizing

yesterday 0

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Brian Oconnell

Elon Musk's SpaceX is chasing a $1.5 trillion IPO

Musk's company is reportedly working on a mid- to late-2026 IPO that could raise more than $30 billion and give SpaceX the biggest market debut ever

yesterday 0

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Shannon Carroll

Trump reaches final stages of his Fed chair search: 'I'm looking for somebody that will be honest with interest rates'

Trump zeroes in on a Fed chair who shares his appetite for lower interest rates

yesterday 0

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

GOP senators are warming up to Kevin Hassett as Trump's next Fed chair

Some investors are keeping a wary eye on Hassett, who hasn't been timid in demanding Trump-style policy changes at the central bank

previous day 2

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

The best all-season tires for winter, according to Consumer Reports

1 / 6 List slides The best all-season tires for winter, according to Consumer Reports List slides Previous Start over Autos The best all-season...

previous day 2

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Ben Kesslen

Understanding the Fed's AI doom loop

A.I. Understanding the Fed's AI doom loop What if the Fed's interest rate cuts, intended to support a struggling jobs market, end up accelerating...

previous day 2

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Catherine Baab

The public isn't buying the AI hype – even if CEOs are going all-in

Big spending on AI hasn’t won over the public, who worry about safety, jobs, and who really benefits from the tech boom

previous day 2

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Alex Daniel

How 'Trump accounts' stack up against traditional savings vehicles for your kids’ futures

Personal Finance How 'Trump accounts' stack up against traditional savings vehicles for your kids’ futures Financial advisors say "Trump accounts"...

previous day 3

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Deborah Kearns

Jamie Dimon is enlisting Jeff Bezos and Condoleezza Rice in a $1.5 trillion spending spree

The JPMorgan Chase boss is pulling in tech titans, ex-generals, and political heavyweights to steer a huge national-security spending drive

previous day 1

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Alex Daniel

10 of the highest-paying technical jobs

1 / 12 List slides 10 of the highest-paying technical jobs List slides Previous Start over Tech & Innovation 10 of the highest-paying technical...

previous day 1

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Haley Chamberlain

How to throw out what doesn’t work at work

Leadership How to throw out what doesn’t work at work One strategic, year-end maneuver to employ or fine-tune as a kind of organizational cleanse is...

previous day 2

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Matthew Fray

Trump's Nvidia move could help China win the AI war, analysts say

Policy experts say Trump’s Nvidia plan weakens America’s only clear advantage in AI compute — even as Beijing limits H200 access and backs local...

previous day 3

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Shannon Carroll

Trump expects his Fed pick to cut interest rates right away

It's the latest comment from Trump indicating he's inclined to pick a replacement for Powell that aligns with his views on turbocharging rate cuts

previous day 1

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

5 of the best cities in the world for public transit right now

1 / 7 List slides 5 of the best cities in the world for public transit right now List slides Previous Start over Tech & Innovation 5 of the best...

previous day 2

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Haley Chamberlain

Nvidia’s China business basically went to zero. A new deal could change that

A.I. Nvidia’s China business basically went to zero. A new deal could change that Nvidia’s year at 0% in China may shift as Washington reportedly...

monday 2

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Shannon Carroll

The 5 best cities for singles — and the 5 worst in 2026

1 / 12 List slides The 5 best cities for singles — and the 5 worst in 2026 List slides Previous Start over Lifestyle The 5 best cities for singles...

monday 1

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Ben Kesslen

Netflix gets outbid by Paramount as the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery goes hostile

Business News Netflix gets outbid by Paramount as the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery goes hostile Paramount made an all-cash offer to acquire...

monday 1

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Chris Morris

Younger workers are heading back to the office to save their careers

Workplace Younger workers are heading back to the office to save their careers Early-career workers with "more to prove" are ditching remote work...

monday 10

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Brian Oconnell

The 5 best states in America to raise a family — and the 5 worst

1 / 12 List slides The 5 best states in America to raise a family — and the 5 worst List slides Previous Start over Lifestyle The 5 best states in...

monday 3

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Ben Kesslen

How space became the hottest market on Earth (and off)

Air and Space How space became the hottest market on Earth (and off) While Starlink and Katy Perry capture the public attention, companies are...

monday 2

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Jackie Snow

OpenAI says ChatGPT is saving workers an hour a day

OpenAI is hoping to corner the business AI market amid growing challenges on the consumer front, which is where most of its revenue comes from

monday 2

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Alex Daniel

5 ways to refresh your career before the New Year — without quitting

Workplace 5 ways to refresh your career before the New Year — without quitting Discover actionable strategies to re-energize your career, build...

monday 3

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Haley Chamberlain

China shrugs off Trump's tariffs with a world-record $1 trillion trade surplus

Economic Indicators China shrugs off Trump's tariffs with a world-record $1 trillion trade surplus China is emerging from Trump’s 2025 trade wars...

monday 2

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Catherine Baab

Trump says he's signing an executive order to block states from regulating AI

Business News Trump says he's signing an executive order to block states from regulating AI The order would hand a victory for companies like...

monday 1

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Checkbooks could go the way of the penny

The payment method has seen a steep drop in popularity in recent years, prompting the Fed to question if it needs to remain

monday 5

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Chris Morris

GameStop asked for people's weirdest trade-ins on Trade Anything Day. The people delivered

1 / 9 List slides GameStop asked for people's weirdest trade-ins on Trade Anything Day. Boy, did people deliver List slides Previous Start over...

monday 2

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Chris Morris

Jamie Dimon says AI could help us have 'wonderful lives'

The JPMorgan Chase CEO sounded bullish on AI's transformative power, but said it needs to be properly regulated

monday 1

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Ben Kesslen

Elon Musk says the E.U. should be 'abolished'

After a $140 million fine over X’s blue checks, ads, and research access, Elon Musk is campaigning against the E.U. itself

monday 1

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Shannon Carroll

The viral Starbucks Bearista mug that vanished in hours is back — and maybe even harder to get

Starbucks teased a second wave of its Bearista cup, telling fans that their “chance” at the sold-out glass bear is in the app today

monday 1

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Shannon Carroll

The Fed could give investors a 'Santa Rally' to end the year

Federal Reserve policymakers are meeting this week to consider a third interest rate cut in a row

monday 4

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Trump on Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery: 'I'll be involved in that decision'

Trump’s comments could amplify existing antitrust concerns. The deal will face a lengthy Justice Department review

monday 4

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Alex Daniel

More home sellers are giving up instead of cutting prices

For-sale signs are coming down much faster than usual this fall, as sluggish demand leaves many homes sitting without offers

monday 1

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Alex Daniel

4 tips for buying a new or used car, according to Consumer Reports

With car prices at all-time highs, it's worth taking some time to review your finances and understand your priorities before visiting a dealership

07.12.2025 6

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Ben Kesslen

Everyone hates Microsoft Copilot. Does it even matter?

The passion behind the complaints may be, ironically, a sign of Copilot’s enormous visibility and spread thus far.

07.12.2025 2

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Catherine Baab