Gen Z like 'safety capitalism.' It's a lot like what we have now but with more help for people who lose their jobs or get sick.

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Some Gen Zers are pushing for an expanded social safety net. A Wake Forest researcher calls it "safety capitalism."

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  • Some Gen Zers have grown critical of capitalism in recent years.
  • Rather than dismiss the whole system, many embrace an idea one researcher calls "safety capitalism."
  • They're less likely to take certain risks, which may be a reason they want more of a social safety
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Over 100,000 voters rejected Biden and chose 'uncommitted' in Michigan. Here's how that stacks up against recent Democratic primaries.

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Organizers with the Listen to Michigan campaign following election results during a watch party in Dearborn, Michigan on February 27, 2024.
Organizers with the Listen to Michigan campaign following election results during a watch party in Dearborn, Michigan on February 27, 2024.

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  • Over 100,000 Michigan voters chose "uncommitted" over Biden in Tuesday's Democratic primary.
  • It's part of a campaign to make Biden take voters' concerns about Israel seriously.
  • The "uncommitted" vote share was higher than in any
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Physical media week

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The bright promise of streaming and digital stores has given way to a darker reality: we rarely have ownership over the art we love, and much is getting lost in the process. Only a fraction of movies released over the last century are available on streaming services, while a staggering 90 percent

Best OnePlus Watch 2 bands 2024

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The OnePlus Watch 2 uses standard 22mm quick-release bands, meaning you have an incredibly wide selection of great straps to choose from.

Wall Street's favorite recession gauge has been flashing for 16 months, but the other key ingredient of a downturn is nowhere to be seen

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A recession is 61% likely, economists warn.

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  • A key recession signal has been flashing for 16 months, but the other half of a downturn is missing. 
  • Historically speaking, recessions follow an "unforeseen" shock to the economy. 
  • There's nothing yet brewing that would send the economy into a tailspin akin to past recessions. 

The most closely watched gauge of a coming

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The jobs where you don't need a bachelor's degree

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Just 3.0% of construction postings on Indeed in January mentioned a bachelor's degree or higher, based on a new analysis of US postings.

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  • Career-site Indeed analyzed how educational requirements looked in January postings for 47 sectors.
  • Almost two-thirds of construction postings didn't mention a specific education level.
  • Project management saw its share of postings noting a
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The ultimate way to quietly flaunt your wealth is still the $995 white tank top from Prada

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Prada's white tank top is the ultimate status symbol.

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  • Prada debuted its logo tank top during a Milan Fashion Week runway show in 2022.
  • The basic $995 garment has become a staple among celebrities and influencers.
  • Adding the top to street-style looks is the ultimate, casual way to quietly flaunt your wealth.

I can almost guarantee that you own a white tank top. You might

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