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About 58% of recent Gen Z graduates are still looking for full-time work, compared to 25% of earlier graduates, like millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers before them

As millions of students prepare to graduate this spring, their chances of landing that crucial first job—the one that kickstarts a career—appear increasingly uncertain. Beyond a cooling economy burdened by tariff-related uncertainty, the rise of artificial intelligence is now threatening the entry-level roles that have long functioned as

Homeowners who gambled on lower rates are paying the price

The popular real estate saying “marry the house, date the rate” has paid off for many in the past. Millions of homeowners took advantage of record-low mortgage rates in 2020 and 2021 by refinancing, often shaving hundreds of dollars off their monthly payments. But the landscape has shifted. Mortgage rates

Delta, DAL, to eliminate set prices in favor of AI that determines how much you personally will pay for a ticket

As more people turn to AI for everything from couples therapy to debt repayment strategies, airlines are now tapping into the tech to set ticket prices. Delta Air Lines, based in Atlanta, is among the first major carriers to publicly reveal its use of artificial intelligence in pricing strategy. Last

Homebuilders are slashing prices at the highest rate in 3 years

U.S. homebuilders are grappling with weakening buyer interest amid broader economic concerns, prompting them to slash prices at the fastest pace in three years, according to the latest monthly confidence survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In July, builder sentiment inched up by one point to

International buyers purchased $56 billion worth of US homes in 1 year

U.S. real estate is once again drawing strong interest from international buyers, with global demand rebounding significantly over the past year. Following a slowdown during the pandemic and broader global economic shifts, foreign purchasers have reentered the American housing market with renewed enthusiasm. Over the past year, international buyers

Average FICO score in the US

As of February 2025, the average U.S. credit score was 715, according to FICO, the data analytics company whose credit scoring models are used in approximately 90% of lending decisions. This figure is slightly lower than 716 in January 2025 and 717 in April 2024. The highest recorded average

Employers are buried in AI-generated resumes

Employers are seeing a significant increase in AI-generated job applications, with LinkedIn currently processing around 11,000 applications per minute—a 45% increase compared to the previous year, according to new data reported by The New York Times. The use of AI has introduced new challenges to the traditional hiring

The director of Israel's Mossad spy agency visited DC this week seeking U.S. help in convincing countries to take hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Gaza

The European Union is facing criticism from human rights organizations after choosing not to impose sanctions on Israel in response to the conflict in Gaza and ongoing violence in the West Bank. Amnesty International and other advocacy groups expressed concern following a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on

Wells Fargo, WFC, has suspended all travel to China

Wells Fargo (WFC.N) has temporarily halted all business travel to China after one of its employees was unable to leave the country, according to a source familiar with the situation. The employee, Chenyue Mao, was reportedly placed under an exit ban after recently entering China, according to a Wall

Trump on Jerome Powell: “He’s a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed"

President Donald Trump has recently expressed criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a comment that drew attention, Trump stated he was “surprised” that Powell had been nominated to lead the central bank. “I was surprised he was appointed,” Trump said. “I was surprised, frankly, that Biden put him

Trump says Coca-Cola, KO, has agreed to use real cane sugar in US going forward

On Wednesday afternoon, July 16, President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to begin using real cane sugar in its soda products sold in the United States. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed

67% of employees say they trust AI more than their coworkers, and 64% say they have a better relationship with AI than with human teammates

Artificial intelligence is finally delivering the productivity increases it long promised. But as output surges, something more subtle — and arguably more important — is fading: our connection to one another. While much of the public discourse around AI focuses on potential job loss, new findings from the Upwork Research Institute highlight

Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips

Footage tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s death in federal custody appears to have been altered before it was shared with the public—despite being presented as unedited surveillance video—according to a joint investigation by WIRED and multiple independent video forensics experts. Here’s what the analysis uncovered: Hidden metadata

JPMorgan Chase, $JPM, 'requires workers give 6 months notice' before quitting

JPMorgan Chase, $JPM, 'requires workers give 6 months notice' before quitting. Goldman Sachs is reportedly tightening its stance on talent poaching by requiring junior bankers to certify every three months that they haven’t accepted job offers from private-equity firms. These so-called loyalty oaths are the latest industry-wide

If Trump fires the Fed’s Powell, ‘both the currency and the bond market can collapse'

President Donald Trump said he has no immediate plans to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite raising the possibility during a private meeting with Republican lawmakers — a remark that later leaked to the media. “No, we’re not planning on doing anything,” Trump told reporters Wednesday. He added, “I

Younger adults are redefining success and shifting their focus from wealth to health

As millions of students prepare to graduate this spring, their chances of landing that crucial first job—the one that kickstarts a career—appear increasingly uncertain. Beyond a cooling economy burdened by tariff-related uncertainty, the rise of artificial intelligence is now threatening the entry-level roles that have long functioned as

Trump said: those who “keep bringing up the Epstein hoax” are “stupid people.”

President Donald Trump doubled down on his assertion that the Epstein investigation is a "big hoax" and ridiculed Republicans who continue to push for answers, calling them “stupid people.” When asked what new information may have led him to label the Epstein case a hoax — a term he

Elon Musk said on Trump’s Epstein: Deny everything… won’t work this time

Former President Donald Trump doubled down on his assertion that the Epstein investigation is a "big hoax" and ridiculed Republicans who continue to push for answers, calling them “stupid people.” When asked what new information may have led him to label the Epstein case a hoax — a term

Elon Musk has said: "Amazing that Epstein “killed himself” and Ghislaine is in federal prison for a hoax"

Former President Donald Trump doubled down on his assertion that the Epstein investigation is a "big hoax" and ridiculed Republicans who continue to push for answers, calling them “stupid people.” When asked what new information may have led him to label the Epstein case a hoax — a term

Congress has voted to deny the amendment to release of the Epstein files

A Democratic effort to compel a vote on the release of documents tied to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein fell short in the House on Tuesday. Democrats had urged lawmakers to vote against a typically procedural motion — known as ordering the previous question — which, if defeated, would have opened the

Justice Department tells Supreme Court not to toss the sex-trafficking conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell

Justice Department attorneys are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, arguing her conviction for trafficking underage girls to Jeffrey Epstein should not be overturned. In a legal filing submitted Monday, federal prosecutors pushed back against claims from Maxwell’s legal team that she should

More than 1 in 4 Americans feel they need to make $150,000 or more to live comfortably

Financial security isn’t just a luxury — it should be within reach for all Americans. Yet, with high prices, ongoing tariffs, and economic uncertainty stirring fresh recession worries, the majority of U.S. adults (77%) report they don’t feel fully financially secure, according to Bankrate’s latest Financial Freedom

Goldman Sachs, GS, is demanding an oath from its junior bankers

Goldman Sachs is reportedly tightening its stance on talent poaching by requiring junior bankers to certify every three months that they haven’t accepted job offers from private-equity firms. These so-called loyalty oaths are the latest industry-wide attempt to retain young analysts early in their careers. But according to experts

Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now

The American dream of homeownership is barely hanging on for first-time buyers, according to new data—and things aren’t expected to improve anytime soon. More young adults are staying in their parents’ homes to save money, or leaning on baby boomer relatives for house swaps, just to get a

25% of Americans are “functionally unemployed"

A low unemployment rate is typically viewed as a sign of a healthy economy. In April 2025, the official U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, remaining near a 50-year low. On top of that, American employers added 177,000 jobs during the month, despite ongoing concerns surrounding