From car and phone to tractor owners, a populist wave is rising to end the ‘captive’ repair economy
“Right to repair” legislation is an issue that political candidates across the U.S. have made part of their affordability messaging.
Some young Americans scale back dating as costs and apps add pressure, survey shows
Dating is becoming a financial decision for young Americans, with higher costs and paid apps leading many to cut back on dates.
$300 bags, $150 earrings, $60 hats: Mid-priced products are a status symbol for young shoppers
A growing number of Gen Zers and millennial consumers with disposable income are shifting away from both luxury- and discount-priced retail items alike.
36-year-old left the U.S. for China—now pays $1,000 rent and $100 for groceries for family of 4: It’s my ‘version of the American Dream’
A decade ago, Bradley Krae left the United States to teach English in Shenzhen, China. He spends less money and says the has found his own version of the American Dream there.
AI talent war: Software industry is a new target as top executives jump ship to OpenAI
Software giants are seeing their worst stock performance in years on fears of AI disruption. Now they have a new problem.
Wall Street is getting bullish on neoclouds. These stocks hold more risk than other AI plays
Neoclouds emerged as stopgaps to address the GPU shortage, but their economics are fragile, McKinsey has warned.
U.S. State Department orders global warning about alleged China AI thefts by DeepSeek, others: Reuters
The U.S. is reportedly targeting alleged efforts by Chinese companies to steal intellectual property from American AI labs.
Iran says no meeting with U.S. negotiators planned in Pakistan, with Trump envoys due to head to Islamabad
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.
Trump cancels U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran war negotiations: ‘If they want to talk, all they have to do is call’
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.
Nvidia stock closes at record, pushing market cap past $5 trillion
Nvidia’s stock closed at its first record since October, as a rally in Intel pushed chipmakers higher.
