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The Economist has said a "second Trump term would be a watershed in a way the first was not" and the "fate of the world" will depend on the ballots of "tens of thousands of voters in just a handful of states" in the 2024 presidential election

The Economist has said a "second Trump term would be a watershed in a way the first was not" and the "fate of the world" will depend on the ballots of "tens of thousands of voters in just a handful of states" in the

72% of Millennials and 67% of Gen Z say money can buy happiness

72% of Millennials and 67% of Gen Z say money can buy happiness, per Empower. Empower's "Financial Happiness" study reveals that 59% of Americans, including 72% of Millennials and 67% of Generation Z, believe money can buy happiness, with the perceived price tag being $1.2

Microsoft, $MSFT, will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act

Microsoft, $MSFT, will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act, per Windows Central. Microsoft has outlined changes to Windows 11 to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA). Users within the EEA

The U.S. will enter the 22nd century with a shrinking population unless immigration increases

The U.S. will enter the 22nd century with a shrinking population unless immigration increases, per the Census. The United States is projected to face a declining population in the 22nd century unless there is an increase in immigration, according to new projections from the U.S. Census Bureau released

Almost a third of millionaires in the US now say they're part of the middle class

Almost a third of millionaires in the US now say they're part of the middle class, per CNBC. Approximately 60% of investors with investable assets exceeding $1 million classify themselves as upper middle class, according to a recent survey by Ameriprise Financial. Additionally, nearly one-third (31%) of this

Biden has said: Hidden junk fees are taking real money out of the pockets of families

Biden has said: Hidden junk fees are taking real money out of the pockets of families. Surprise banking overdraft fees, excessive credit card late fees, & hidden hotel fees add up. My Administration is banning junk fees to lower the cost of everyday living for Americans. President Joe Biden, alongside

Google Chrome will limit ad blockers starting June 2024

Google Chrome will limit ad blockers starting June 2024, per Ars Technica. Chrome's renewed plan to limit adblock extensions is in motion. The company had halted the introduction of the new "Manifest V3" extension format a year ago due to concerns about its impact on Chrome&

Sam Bankman-Fried is now trading fish to pay for services in prison

Sam Bankman-Fried is now trading fish to pay for services in prison, per BI. The founder of crypto exchange FTX, facing legal challenges, has been engaging in barter with food items for services while awaiting sentencing on seven felony counts, including wire fraud and money laundering. His recent well-groomed appearance

The Pentagon is moving toward letting AI weapons autonomously decide to kill humans

The Pentagon is moving toward letting AI weapons autonomously decide to kill humans, per BI. The development of AI-controlled drones capable of autonomously deciding whether to engage human targets is advancing, according to The New York Times. Countries like the US, China, and Israel are reportedly working on lethal autonomous

Mysterious respiratory outbreak in China gets attention of World Health Organization

Mysterious respiratory outbreak in China gets attention of World Health Organization, per NYP. The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested information from China regarding an outbreak of respiratory illnesses and cases of reportedly undiagnosed pneumonia. The WHO's inquiry follows the circulation of videos on local media depicting crowded

55% of workers say their pay isn’t keeping up with inflation

55% of workers say their pay isn’t keeping up with inflation, per CNBC. Salary increases are not keeping up with the cost of living increases, per J.P. Morgan. Per CNBC:  40% of Americans say they feel “financially unhealthy, per CNBC. Some 58% of Americans feel that their quality

UnitedHealthcare, $UNH, has been accused of using AI that denies critical medical care coverage

UnitedHealthcare, $UNH, has been accused of using AI that denies critical medical care coverage, per TechSpot Two families, whose former beneficiaries with UnitedHealth have passed away, have filed a lawsuit against the healthcare giant. The suit alleges that UnitedHealth knowingly employed a faulty artificial intelligence algorithm to reject coverage for

The share of Americans who are mortgage-free is at an all-time high

The share of Americans who are mortgage-free is at an all-time high, per Bloomberg. While potential homebuyers contend with persistently high mortgage rates, an increasing portion of Americans is relishing the freedom of mortgage-free living. In 2022, almost 40% of homeowners in the United States possessed homes with no outstanding

Millennials have stated they need $525,000 a year to feel happy

Millennials have stated they need $525,000 a year to ‘feel happy,' per Empower. According to an Empower survey conducted by the Harris Poll, Millennials express the need for a $525,000 annual salary to attain financial happiness, surpassing the salary aspirations of other generations. The survey delves into

Bill Gates has said that Warren Buffett taught him to value free time: Filling ‘every minute of your schedule’ doesn’t make you more serious

Bill Gates has said that Warren Buffett taught him to value free time, per CNBC: Filling ‘every minute of your schedule’ doesn’t make you more serious. Per CNBC: Buffett’s sparser schedule taught Gates an important lesson: “You control your time ... It’s not a proxy of your seriousness

YouTube, $GOOGL, says it might make your viewing experience worse if you don't turn off your ad-blocker

YouTube, $GOOGL, says it might make your viewing experience worse if you don't turn off your ad-blocker, per BI. YouTube is intensifying its battle against ad blockers, issuing clear warnings that the use of such tools may adversely affect the viewing experience. As part of its broader strategy

Elon Musk wants to start selling humanoid robots by 2027

Elon Musk wants to start selling humanoid robots by 2027, per BI. During Tesla's annual AI Day last year, the CEO hinted that Optimus could be available for orders within three to five years, emphasizing that it would be "expected to cost much less than a car&

British PM Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the government should ‘just let people die’ during the global health crisis rather than impose a second national lockdown

British PM Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the government should ‘just let people die’ during the global health crisis rather than impose a second national lockdown, per Reuters. During the inquiry into Britain's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was revealed on Monday that Prime Minister Rishi

Bitcoin could reach $150,000 in 2025 during new bull cycle

Bitcoin could reach $150,000 in 2025 during new bull cycle, AllianceBernstein has said. Analyst Gautam Chhugani at Bernstein anticipates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a bitcoin ETF by the first quarter of 2024. This optimistic projection is about five times the current bitcoin

Unemployment jumped from 3.4% in April to 3.9% in October

Unemployment jumped from 3.4% in April to 3.9% in October, per Axios. The U.S. labor market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, exhibiting some of the healthiest conditions in recent memory. However, Friday's jobs report has raised concerns about the sustainability of this trend. Why it matters:

36% of U.S. adults say Biden is a reason why their personal financial situation has improved since 2020

36% of U.S. adults say Biden is a reason why their personal financial situation has improved since 2020. Additionally, 14% cite Congress, 14% say the Federal Reserve and 54% say none of those policymakers, per BankRate. 1 in 2 Americans say their overall financial situation is worse now than

Inflation is highest in Miami

Inflation is highest in Miami. While inflation has moderated, its impact varies across American cities. In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation at 3.2%, down from September's 3.7%. However, certain cities are experiencing more than double this national

The share of Americans with debt in collections is at historic lows,

The proportion of Americans facing debt in collections has reached a historically low level, according to data released by the New York Fed on Tuesday. Why it matters: This development is a positive indication that, despite certain signs of strain in household finances such as an increase in credit card

The "vehicle explosion" at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls between U.S. and Canada border was an "attempted terrorist attack" with "a lot of explosives in the vehicle at the time"

The "vehicle explosion" at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls between U.S. and Canada border was an "attempted terrorist attack" with "a lot of explosives in the vehicle at the time," per FOX. Two people were found dead in a vehicle that exploded at

Sam Altman back as CEO of Open AI

Sam Altman is back as CEO of OpenAI. They wrote: We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. We are collaborating to figure out the details.