1.1 million people have been laid off in the US this year — more than any year since the pandemic

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A 'Now Hiring' sign sits in the window of a Denny's restaurant on November 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
There were over 70,000 job cuts last month.

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The US will now review H-1B applicants' social media — and require them to make profiles public, State Department says

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Donald Trump signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025.
The US will require H-1B applicants to make their social media public for visa vetting, a State Department spokesperson said.

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This AI pioneer says AI could replace almost every job — even CEOs

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Stuart Russell, professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkley, at a US Senate Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2023.
Leading AI pioneer Stuart Russell warns that rapidly advancing machines could replace nearly every job — even those of CEOs.

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A father of four raised $4.5 million to help fuel the US manufacturing 'renaissance' with AI. Read his pitch deck.

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Kenneth Cassel wearing a black T-shirt with his arms crossed, standing in front of an American flag.
RMFG founder Kenneth Cassel

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It's not just boomers — millennials also have a serious stuff problem

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Baby boomer surrounded by piles of toys, clothing, memorabilia, and keepsakes.

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Russia is still exporting plenty of oil — but earning far less to fund its war on Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Melinda French Gates slams billionaires who aren't giving away enough of their wealth

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US philanthropist Melinda French Gates speaks during a panel titled
Melinda French Gates said the wealthy in the US were not giving away enough of their wealth.

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US Department of Transportation doubles down on gas, cuts fuel efficiency standards

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The Department of Transportation under President Donald Trump is moving to reverse more of the climate policies that had been enacted by President Joe Biden.

MrBeast is building a platform to connect creators and big advertisers

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: (L-R) Andrew Ross Sorkin, MrBeast, and Jeff Housenbold speak onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City.

YouTube star MrBeast is moving into financial services

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MrBeast at the 2025 Joy Forum at SEF Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 16, 2025.
Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast.

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