How student-loan borrowers will be affected by the government shutdown

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Student-loan borrowers are still required to make payments during a government shutdown.

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The AI boom could burst like a bubble if tech companies miss their growth forecasts, top economist Steve Hanke says

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Steve Hanke.

Steve Hanke

Schools are training kids to follow in AI's footsteps — pushing them toward a 'life of hurt,' says a VC-turned-educator

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Ted Dintersmith, a former venture capitalist turned education reformer, has spent the past 15 years pushing schools to adapt to the AI era.
Ted Dintersmith argues that America's schools are training kids to do what AI already does better, leaving Gen Z unprepared for the job market.

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How to get over a crush

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When you have a crush — maybe one you swiped right on Tinder or found on your Instagram explore page — it can feel exhilarating.

Florida, Texas, and Utah are the fastest-growing hot spots for America's superrich

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Aerial view of Miami skyline with skyscrapers, Downtown Brickell, and Miami Beach at night in Miami on June 22, 2024.
Florida is booming with the superrich, as Miami and other hubs outpace California's old guard, per Altrata.

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Ford CEO says AI augmented reality is a 'game changer' for techs working on his company's trucks amid a labor shortfall

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Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley speaks at a Ford Pro Accelerate event on September 30, 2025 in Detroit.
Ford CEO Jim Farley speaks at a company-hosted summit on blue collar careers in Detroit.

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This is how the world's richest people spend their money

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The ultrawealthy spend more than $100 billion on personal goods, like jewelry, watches, and furniture.

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A Northwestern grad shares how she landed job interviews at Uber, Meta, and Amazon — and a tech role at Salesforce

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Karishma Mandal

Karishma Mandal

How Zillow became the real estate industry's punching bag

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It's been a rough few weeks for Zillow.

The government shutdown is putting Friday's jobs report in jeopardy

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If the government remains shut down on Friday, it means the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report won't be published.

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