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AI isn't killing entry-level jobs. Experienced workers are taking them

Young job seekers are blaming their vanishing prospects on AI. Older employees are quietly absorbing their roles instead

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Colleges keep minting graduates the job market has no use for

A college degree no longer guarantees the job it used to promise. The labor market is running out of roles for an overinflated credentialed class

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Rich, educated Americans are suddenly the most scared about losing their jobs

White-collar workers are anxious about job security. But their concern is outrunning the actual pace of layoffs

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Manufacturing's collapse offers a grim playbook for AI's white-collar disruption

Rust Belt towns lost their jobs decades ago and never recovered. Office workers now face an identical trap from AI

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White-collar workers got raises. Years later, they're stuck doing more for less

Employers stopped raising pay years ago. Economists trace the freeze to a pandemic hiring boom that companies are now correcting

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Courts can't agree whether AI companies owe creators for training on their work

Creative work already trained the AI models replacing its makers. Judges now disagree on whether that counts as theft or fair game

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The most highly rated cribs of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

A new nursery bed often costs more than parents plan to spend. Consumer Reports tested 40 cribs for safety, assembly and construction to find the best

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The 7 best resistance bands of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Cheap bands often stretch unevenly as resistance increases. Consumer Reports tested sets for consistency to find the best performers

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The most cost-efficient laser printers, according to Consumer Reports

Laser printers vary widely in reliability and owner satisfaction. Consumer Reports tested models on quality and speed to find the best for your office

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The leadership tier that makes or breaks strategy keeps getting ignored

Most corporate transformations fail because the wrong people come up with strategy. Getting midlevel managers in the boardroom changes the odds

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Consumer Reports' 5 favorite pet water fountains

Cats and dogs drink more from moving water. Consumer Reports tested pet fountains on noise, ease of assembly, and pet appeal to find the best ones

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The 8 best workout earbuds to buy this summer: Consumer Reports

Earbuds that fall out mid-run can wreck your workout. Consumer Reports tested models on sound, fit, and sweat resistance to find the best picks

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Consumer Reports' 7 favorite bed sheets for 2026

A sheet's thread count says little about how it will actually feel. Consumer Reports tested dozens of sets to find the ones worth buying

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Consumer Reports' 6 favorite compression socks of 2026

A sock that feels too tight won't get worn, no matter the compression level. Consumer Reports tested several pairs to find the ones worth buying

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The most flavorful grocery store hot dogs, according to Consumer Reports

Spending more on a hot dog doesn't guarantee a better one. Consumer Reports tasted brands on juiciness, smokiness, and texture to find the best

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The best electric toothbrushes of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

A higher price tag doesn't predict how well an electric model performs. Consumer Reports tested dozens of brushes to find seven worth buying

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The best toilet paper brands, as tested and ranked by Consumer Reports

Picking toilet paper sounds simple until you face a wall of options. Consumer Reports tested 15 brands to find the top picks

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The 9 best battery leaf blowers of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Cordless leaf blowers now rival gas alternatives for yard work. Consumer Reports tested over 90 models on sweeping and run time to find the best ones

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The 6 best body lotions to buy in 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Most body lotions either sit on the skin or wear off within hours. Consumer Reports tested 12 on hydration and fragrance to find the best ones

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Micron's revenue and earnings surged to records on AI memory demand

The chipmaker posted $41.46 billion in quarterly revenue and guided to $50 billion next quarter as AI-driven memory demand accelerates

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The most comfortable cars on the market, according to Consumer Reports

Comfort is one of the hardest things to judge on a test drive. Consumer Reports rated vehicles on ride, noise, and seat comfort to find the nine best

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The 5 best handheld vacuums of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Handheld vacuums can scatter debris as easily as they collect it. Consumer Reports tested 27 models on run time and suction to find the five best

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No flying car has ever found a market. Electric air taxis are next in line

Flying cars don't fail in flight. They die in the market. Electric air taxi developers are falling into the same trap

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Air taxis can't take off as a business until batteries catch up

Electric flight is harder on a battery than driving. Air taxi cells fall short of profitability today, and better chemistries remain years away

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Electric air taxis need a perfect safety record. They won't get one

A single accident has derailed every new transportation technology. Electric air taxis are nearly commercial and statistically guaranteed to have one

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Electric air taxis are drawing billions. E-scooters showed what comes next

Urban mobility startups burned through billions before cities forced a reckoning. Air taxis are following the same funding logic at a greater scale

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Most corporate transformations fail because no one agrees on a plan. Pandora did

Most corporate transformations fail because executives never truly agree on a plan. The fix is forcing disagreement into the open before executing

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The 10 best nonluxury SUVs to buy in 2026: Consumer Reports

Most SUVs look alike on a spec sheet but drive very differently. Consumer Reports evaluated dozens of models to find 10 top non-luxury picks

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The 10 best cars made in America: Consumer Reports

Financing an American-made car now comes with a tax break. Consumer Reports tested 10 categories to find the top picks built in the U.S

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The 11 best string trimmers of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

String trimmers are easy to overspend on. Consumer Reports tested dozens across battery, corded, and gas types to find 11 top picks

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The 6 best shower cleaners to buy in 2026: Consumer Reports

Soap scum and hard-water buildup make the shower one of the trickiest spots to clean. Consumer Reports tested 12 products to find six top picks

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The 6 best budget soundbars to buy in 2026: Consumer Reports

Budget soundbars vary widely in audio performance. Consumer Reports tested models on sound quality and features to find six top picks

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The best aluminum-free deodorants of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Aluminum-free deodorants vary widely in how well they hold up through an active day. Consumer Reports tested nine to find the top picks

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The 13 best diapers to buy in 2026: Consumer Reports

Not all diaper brands prevent rashes and leaks equally. Consumer Reports rated examples on absorption and dryness to find the top 13 picks

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Consumer Reports' favorite wedding registry picks for 2026

Wedding registries run long with little guidance on what's worth buying. Consumer Reports tested a wide range of products to find the top picks

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The best camping gear of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Bad camping gear leaves you cold, hungry, or scrambling. Consumer Reports staff judged products on reliability and packability to find the best

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The best stainless steel cleaners to buy in 2026: Consumer Reports

Not every stainless steel cleaner removes grease without leaving a streaky film. Consumer Reports evaluated nine on grime removal to find the best

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The 10 best used cars to buy in June 2026, according to Consumer Reports

A used car can hide repair costs that dwarf its sticker price. Consumer Reports rated models on reliability and road tests to find the best for June

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The startups racing to put AI data centers in space before Big Tech gets there

Starcloud, Axiom Space, Lonestar, and others are betting they can stake claims in orbit before Google and SpaceX scale up

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The AI boom that would make AI data centers in space necessary may not last

AI infrastructure spending has never been larger. Efficiency gains are eroding the demand assumptions that make orbital data centers worth building

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States are cracking down on AI data centers. Your electricity bill is why

Power bills keep rising and data centers keep growing. Eleven states have introduced moratorium bills to slow the expansion

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Do solar panels in space produce way more power? Here's the math behind the claim

Solar power in orbit generates far more energy than panels on the ground. How big that gap actually is decides whether space computing is viable

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Elon Musk has made the impossible work. But AI data centers in space won't be easy

Elon Musk built Tesla and SpaceX by riding cost curves down. Orbital data centers need the same collapse, but terrestrial rivals keep getting cheaper

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Space is already a junkyard. AI data centers in orbit would make it worse

Low-Earth orbit is already dangerously crowded. Plans to build data centers there would accelerate a debris crisis no regulator has the power to stop

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The 5 best pillows to own in 2026: Consumer Reports

Most pillows are sold as cooling, supportive, and right for every sleeper. Consumer Reports tested more than 75 to identify five that actually deliver

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The best flushable wipes and the ones to avoid, according to Consumer Reports

Flushable wipes often fail to break down in household pipes. Consumer Reports tested 11 brands on strength, cleaning, and dispensing to find the best

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The best pet sprays for stains and odors, according to Consumer Reports

Pet urine odor outlasts most household cleaning products. Consumer Reports tested nine sprays on dog waste and onion juice to find the best picks

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Overexpansion could cost your company. Juan Valdez learned that the hard way

Wider reach doesn't guarantee stronger returns. One coffee brand cut to five markets and posted the highest EBITDA in its history

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The 10 most problem-free cars, according to Consumer Reports

Repair bills pile up fast when a vehicle is prone to problems from Day 1. Consumer Reports surveyed members to find the most reliable models

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The 6 best impact drivers of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Most homeowners use a drill for jobs that call for an impact driver. Consumer Reports tested models on power, run time, and noise to find the best

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