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7 industries that are fully embracing AI

These sectors are relying on AI more than ever to improve efficiencies, protect consumers, and become more profitable

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Jack Shaw

The best cities in America for trade workers

Here’s where skilled trade workers are thriving thanks to factors ranging from paychecks to job postings

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Ben Kesslen

The 10 states where it's hardest to live and work

It's hard enough to get by — and, according to a new study, these 10 states don't make it any easier

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Ben Kesslen

Trump’s big bet in Argentina

Trump’s bailout of Argentina is a fresh demonstration of his willingness to pick winners and losers — not just in corporate America, but among...

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

5 smart tax moves to make before the end of the year

Some changes are kicking in for the 2025 tax year, and financial experts recommend being proactive now to strengthen your financial position

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Deborah Kearns

The best and worst cities in America for people with disabilities

A new analysis highlights where Americans with disabilities have the best access to income, healthcare, housing, and accessible infrastructure

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Ben Kesslen

Horror is hot right now

From TikTok to the box office, fear is selling better than ever

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Catherine Baab

‘The weekend is disappearing’ for Silicon Valley’s AI startup workers

Once outlawed in China, the grueling "996" workweek is gaining traction in San Francisco as startups race to ship AI products

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Alex Daniel

7 wellness habits to strengthen your body's natural defenses

Your daily habits shape your immune health. Research shows how sleep, diet, hydration, and social bonds boost defenses

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Jack Shaw

Elon Musk is halfway to becoming a trillionaire

The CEO of Tesla, who could be in line for a $1 trillion payday, has already reached a level of wealth no one ever has

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Chris Morris

5 world records broken by Taylor Swift — and 5 she could add to the list

The world's most popular singer releases her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, Friday. It's already breaking records

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Chris Morris

Forget the Vision Pro. Apple reportedly pivots to smart glasses

Apple has reportedly paused an overhaul of its mixed reality headset to develop smart glasses to compete with Meta

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Chris Morris

Berkshire Hathaway buys OxyChem for $9.7 billion

Purchase marks the biggest deal in three years from Warren Buffett's company – and could be his last as CEO.

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Chris Morris

The jobs report is missing. What if it doesn’t come back?

A shutdown has paused the jobs report. Now, markets and the Federal Reserve are left with proxies and a bigger question: Is this the new normal?

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Shannon Carroll

OpenAI just became the world's most valuable startup

Big-name investors are lining up to buy OpenAI employees' shares, valuing the startup at $500 billion

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Catherine Baab

Here are the federal projects blocked by Trump since the shutdown started

The Trump administration began announcing it was canceling federal projects soon after the shutdown began on Wednesday

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

The Trump family is rolling out a crypto debit card

World Liberty Financial will introduce a crypto debit card either at the end of this year or the start of 2026

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Elizabeth Warren demands Trump release September jobs report despite shutdown

The White House is not likely to budge on postponing the next jobs report until the government reopens

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Winners and losers: These sectors could feel the benefits or brunt of a U.S. government shutdown

Here's how a shutdown could affect various markets — and how its duration will come into play

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Brian Oconnell

The 10 states with the worst road rage in America

More than 40,000 people die each year in the U.S. from road fatalities, and some states have particularly bad aggressive driving problems

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Ben Kesslen

AI leaders want us to get excited about universal basic income. Should we?

Universal basic income, or UBI, has been floated as a potential solution for the coming AI revolution. But experts warn it's far from a perfect fix

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Niamh Rowe

Scientists have created a mushroom-powered toilet. Really

The MycoToilet, created by Canadian scientists, will turn human waste into nutrient-rich compost without using any water

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Chris Morris

How previous government shutdowns have impacted the S&P 500

Markets have, for the most part, been resilient — but the longer the shutdown goes on, the greater the chances that stocks will drop

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Chris Morris

No shoes? No problem at a growing number of workplaces

You may have to return to the office, but a growing number of businesses are letting you kick off your shoes once you walk in the door

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Chris Morris

McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly contest after a 10-year break — with big changes

Monopoly will be a digital game when it returns on Oct. 6, and you'll need to be a member of the fast food chain's loyalty program to play

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Chris Morris

Taiwan says Trump’s chip production demand wasn't even discussed in recent talks

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had floated the idea that half of chips for the U.S. market would need to be produced domestically

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Catherine Baab

The Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook stay at the Fed — for now

The decision means Cook will be able to cast votes on interest rates for at least two more Federal Reserve meetings this year after Trump tried to...

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

The 11 major metro areas where rent is falling the most

In these major cities, rents are dropping — even if they're still higher than they were before the pandemic

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Ben Kesslen

The government is shut down. Here’s what will be closed until it’s over

The shutdown isn't affecting every federal agency the same. See which ones are staying open and which are temporarily shuttering

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Ben Kesslen

When will the government reopen? What U.S. history tells us about the longest shutdowns

Markets predict the government shutdown will last weeks, not days. That would put it up against the longest and most costly closures in U.S. history

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Shannon Carroll

The White House threatens 'imminent' mass firings of federal workers

The shutdown will upend much of the government's daily operations, disrupting national parks, museums, and food safety inspection, among others

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

6 solar-powered innovations reshaping sustainable infrastructure

Six developing technologies could relieve electric grid demand with more solar power access in the coming years

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Jack Shaw

Private sector sheds jobs, says ADP, as shutdown halts official data

With the government shutdown canceling the official jobs report, policymakers are turning to data from the private payroll firm

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Alex Daniel

The AI boom will require $7 trillion in global investment, Brookfield says

Brookfield is one of the major players involved in the buildout of AI infrastructure such as data centers

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Alex Daniel

Trump yanks his BLS pick, throwing the agency into further chaos

The president had nominated EJ Antoni last month, after removing Erika McEntarfer following employment numbers that showed the jobs market stalling

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Alex Daniel

The U.S. will still collect tariffs even if the government shuts down

The Department of Homeland Security said in its latest contingency plans that it will keep collecting import taxes

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Nike earnings beat analysts' expectations — but CEO says 'we still have work ahead'

Nike exceeded analysts' expectations for its fiscal first quarter, but the company’s CFO warned that progress won’t be linear

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Hannah Parker

The 5 best states for teachers — and the 5 worst

Where teachers are more likely to thrive — or struggle — has a lot to do with where they live and work

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Ben Kesslen

September stock slump? Not this year

A Fed rate cut, tech’s AI surge, and expanding corporate margins have stocks rallying in the month that usually drags them down

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Catherine Baab

Trump's new timber tariffs could drive up housing costs

The tariffs include a 10% duty on lumber and timber, plus a 25% tariff on upholstered wood products such as kitchen cabinets and vanities

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Catherine Baab

What are the best rewards credit cards for frequent flyers?

Here's an overview of the leading airline rewards credit cards for luxury and casual travelers alike

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Sarah Stasik

The government shutdown means no jobs report. But is it time to kill the jobs report anyway?

The employment report blackout comes at a time when the BLS faces both an accounting and a public relations problem

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Brian Oconnell

The art of asking questions

Here's what leaders need to know about asking questions — and about being asked questions themselves

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Matthew Fray

Consumer confidence in the economy hits the lowest level since April

Consumers' outlook on business and labor market conditions saw its largest drop in a year

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Hannah Parker

Markets brace for a government shutdown as stock futures and the dollar slip

The vice president warned of a likely shutdown after talks with Trump and congressional leaders failed to break a deadlock

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Alex Daniel

New York Fed president says tariffs haven't fueled inflation as much as feared

John Williams’ remarks came after Cleveland's Fed president warned inflation may stay elevated until 2027, highlighting divisions among policymakers

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Alex Daniel

Six Flags' latest coaster will set six world records

The ride, called Tormenta Rampaging Run, will reach 87 mph and feature a 95 degree drop

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Chris Morris

SEC chief to fast-track Trump's push to scrap quarterly reporting rules

Paul Atkins argued that disclosure should be market-driven, not political, insisting the shift is not a retreat from transparency

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Chris Morris

A government shutdown is looming. What it means for your Social Security, mail, and more

If leaders can't come to an agreement by the Tuesday deadline, here's what you can expect

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Chris Morris

It's National Coffee Day. Here's where to get a free cup of joe

Grab a cup of go juice and get your caffeine fix on one of the favorite food holidays for working people

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Chris Morris