The government shutdown has finally hit federal workers' wallets, and they aren't the only ones at risk

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Federal workers are being told to brace for a government shutdown.

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It's a bittersweet payday for federal workers: 'A lot of us are living paycheck to paycheck'

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The government shutdown is dragging on, impacting public sites and federal paychecks.

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A Colorado city gave low-income residents a $500 monthly basic income for 2 years. The results were mixed.

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The City of Boulder's guaranteed basic income pilot program showed mixed results.

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I've been in the same job for 14 years. When I broke my tibia, my boss came to my house and brought me food and money.

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Maelin Mejias behind the counter at Summit Diner with her boss, Jim Greberis, behind her on the phone.

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Top strategist Paul Dietrich shares 2 picks to ride out an AI crash

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Wedbush's Paul Dietrich is worried about the stock market and economy.
Wedbush's Paul Dietrich is worried about the stock market and economy.

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Why the price of used cars is revving up once again

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Why the number of disconnected youth is growing — and how to fix it

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Zohran Mamdani says he and Elon Musk agree on 1 key goal

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Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday that he and Elon Musk share one policy goal.

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Student-loan forgiveness is back on for 2 million borrowers

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President Donald Trump's Education Department is resuming student-loan forgiveness processing.

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A top entrepreneur says these 3 steps will separate the winners from the wiped-out in the age of AI

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Daniel Priestley warned that AI is a tsunami that will split the economy in two — and sink anyone who doesn't adapt.

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