I visited a high school where college isn't the main goal. It's nothing like I expected.

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Upton High School in rural Wyoming implements a personalized learning structure.

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Powell says AI may be hurting entry-level jobs: 'Hard to say how big it is'

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said AI is probably having some effect on the entry-level job market.

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One Fed member wants to cut interest rates like crazy this year

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year.

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What the Fed's interest-rate cut means for your wallet

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell could announce the first rate cut of the year.

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The Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points after disappointing job growth — and mounting political pressure

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Chair Jerome Powell announced The Fed's latest interest rate decision.

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A former high school art teacher makes thousands of extra dollars a month by customizing Labubus. He says this side hustle has changed his life.

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Ellis Stephens' customized Labubus are a hot commodity.

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I run a nearly 100-year-old New Jersey diner. I won't serve avocados on my menu.

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Jim Greberis at Summit Diner.

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Inside the secretive world of America's AI data centers

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The explosion of AI across every industry has seen hundreds of water- and power-hungry server farms sprout up across the US.

Already, one-third of the world's internet traffic flows through data centers in just one US state: Virginia.

Americans are richer than ever — at least on paper

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Americans grew wealthier as stocks and housing gains pushed net worth to record highs, Fed data shows.

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From 6 figures to minimum wage: America's oldest workers are taking pay cuts

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Patricia Wheatley, 82, works full-time answering the phone and doing administrative work at her friend's boat store.

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When Vince Scidone showed up for work on his 90th birthday, the top brass was waiting for him.

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