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Congress has reintroduced the Social Security 2100 Act, which could affect some 71 million Americans. Here’s what to know.
Bessent made the comments in an interview on Tuesday—but economists say the data tells a different story.
Zillow will let go of 500 more employees in a restructuring plan, the company said ahead of its second-quarter 2026 earnings report Wednesday.
Researchers developed ‘very accurate’ models for whether children developed mental health conditions, based on what they said during stressful events.
The report comes less than 2 months after the much-hyped IPO of Elon Musk’s rocket company, which has delivered less-than-stellar returns.
Only 25 theaters across the U.S. are showing the blockbuster Greek epic in the ultra-high-res Imax 70 mm format.
Situational Awareness, a hedge fund run by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, reportedly sold its investments after massive losses.
FVRR shares were down over 20% Wednesday after the company reported lackluster second-quarter 2026 earnings.
On Tuesday the tech giant launched Apple Upgrade, a new program from a partnership with ‘buy now, pay later’ service Klarna.
Neuroscientists looked into how long-term finances affect cognitive aging. What they found is fascinating.
Cracker Barrel was finally clawing its way back from last year’s logo debacle, but the news today sent CBRL shares tumbling.
Now in 9 states, the outbreak has been linked to Taylor Farms lettuce products, which are also used in shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell...
As Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster movie is smashing box-office records this summer, ‘The Odyssey’ ebooks and audio books are seeing a spike as well.
Beyond paying higher prices at the gas pump, consumers may need to brace for higher inflation and a potential Fed rate hike.
63 million Americans currently receive Social Security payments, and the SSA just sent them a ‘politicized message’ in July, Senate Democrats argue.
Mary Gates’ Social Security checks never came. Here’s what happened next.
States from Texas to Florida can expect high winds and heavy rains, with agencies issuing weather warnings in the region.
Summer 2026 has already been full of extreme weather, including wildfires in Canada and a massive heat wave. Now, brace for an Atlantic Niña.
As AI-driven mega IPOs flood the market, and amid a regulatory crackdown, smaller companies are vanishing from the Nasdaq and NYSE.
There’s a new demand for blue collar jobs, with incomes rising well into the six figures.
A new trend is emerging amid a massive heat wave, now hitting much of the United States and Europe.
Baby boomers are worth $93 trillion, and they’re ready to pass down inheritances. But where will that money go?
Hiring may have slowed down during the summer months, but that doesn’t mean Gen Z’s job search has, too.
They’re spending big on group travel and events, but a whopping number of them never fully settle up, says a survey from Zelle.
Health officials are warning Americans about the illness that’s caused ‘explosive’ diarrhea in hundreds of cases this year, across over a dozen...
The company announced on Monday that it’s downsizing its workforce by 2.1% in its latest round of cost cuts.
The Social Security Administration revealed this week that will be commemorating American independence in a unique way.
The new trend has 20-to-30-somethings sharing their post-separation transformations—to fitter, better dressed, happier versions of their married...
A new ‘PaperTok’ AI tool is turning dense, time-consuming academic scholarship into short, 45-second science clips for a general audience.
Two catastrophic earthquakes Wednesday, the most powerful to strike the nation in more than a century, have killed at least 589 people.
In a rare move, Apple on Thursday raised prices on several of its best-selling products, including MacBooks and iPads.
The big banks are usually some of the biggest sticklers against remote work—just not this summer.
LastPass has been affected by the recent data breach of market intelligence platform Klue, which compromised sensitive customer details.
A California class action suit claims a slew of gas stations, convenience stores, and big-box retailers violated antitrust and algorithmic...
Lucid Motors will decrease its U.S. workforce by 1,500 employees in a cost-cutting plan estimated to save $158 million annually, the company said...
Josh Hokit’s remark, made after he won the White House UFC bout on Sunday, drew major internet backlash and criticism from UFC president Dana White.
A growing number of groups are sounding the alarm that Social Security will run out of funds. The only debate is when.
AI disrupted the current job market—and created a long list of new roles with impressive salaries across tech, medicine, HR, IT, marketing, and more.
The company’s chief people officer said there are two human traits every employee needs to succeed.
Ron Friedman spent years studying why so-called ‘superteams’ are successful at work—and he found they do 3 things differently.
An estimated 5 billion people globally will watch the games, and some are already planning ‘sick days’ to do so, a new survey says.
Elon Musk’s rocket company is in its final countdown, and the anticipation is hitting a fever pitch from Wall Street to Main Street.
New research shows work from home has unexpected mental health effects.
‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ counters Trump’s White House UFC fight with a star-studded NYC celebration and 500 watch parties across the country.
Travelers can now clear security before reaching the airport in a first-of-its-kind test that could spread nationwide.
Americans could see their payments drop by $500 a month, with the agency’s money predicted to run out in just 7 years.
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama will battle New York’s Jalen Brunson for the championship, with the first tip-off tonight. Here’s how to catch...
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Noah Wyle are among the celebrities supporting the events, which oppose recent cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and more.
New research examined data from 500,000 people and found a sleep ‘sweet spot’ for older and middle-aged adults.
The S&P 500 closed out May on a record high, amid a historic boom driven by the Magnificent Seven stocks. How long can it last?