AI layoffs could far outpace new jobs — past economic shocks reveal how fast that can fuel unrest, professor says

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Ekaterina Abramova
London Business School professor Ekaterina Abramova warns AI is moving so fast it could trigger mass layoffs, social unrest, and a political reckoning unless governments act now.

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Social Security payments vary by state. Here's where retirees get the most — and least.

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Retirees on the East Coast generally see larger Social Security checks.

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Millionaires are rethinking where they move — soaring private healthcare costs are redrawing the global map

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The sun sets on the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City as seagulls fly over the Hudson River on December 4, 2025, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Millionaires are rethinking where to live as soaring private healthcare costs reshape the world's most desirable destinations, according to Henley & Partners.

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Inflation unexpectedly slowed in November in what may be a 'distorted' first release since the government shutdown

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new inflation data about November on Thursday.

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What's changing about healthcare in 2026 — Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, premiums, and enrollment deadlines

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Healthcare costs will change for Americans in 2026.

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4 takeaways from the final jobs report of the year

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Economists said new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics still show a stagnant job market.

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The US added 64,000 jobs in November — but it wasn't all good news

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A 'Now Hiring' sign sits in the window of a Denny's restaurant on November 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new labor market data on Tuesday.

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The next generation of heirs is rewiring family offices — and triggering a talent war

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Family offices are multiplying so fast that a fierce talent war has erupted for CIOs, ESG pros, and tech specialists, an IMD report says.

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An empty-nester couple who traded in a $400K house for an $80K RV explain their favorite parts of retirement on the road

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Renee and Kelley Hayes sitting outside their RV
Renee and Kelley Hayes bought an RV when they became empty nesters.

Renee and Kelley Hayes

I took my grocery list to Aldi and Costco. Some surprising price differences left me questioning my membership at the latter.

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My household is on the smaller and slower-consuming end, so I'm not sure Costco is the best place for us to shop now that I've seen how great some of Aldi's deals can be.

Savannah Born

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