AI could shrink paychecks but stretch them further, a Yale economics professor says

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AI could lower wages but also reduce the cost of goods, boosting purchasing power, Yale economist Pascual Restrepo says

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Advertisers shift to conservative creators over progressives under Trump

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The pendulum isn’t shifting. It’s shifted.

He weighed over 400 pounds as an FBI undercover agent — and it became his best disguise

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Joaquin Garcia gained about 90 pounds while working undercover to infiltrate the Italian Mafia.

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Colleges are dipping their toes in the private student loan business

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Yale University is among a growing list of schools creating new student-loan programs to cover federal financing gaps.

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The 'hidden' housing costs sinking homeowners

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The tech trends getting buzz at SXSW 2026

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SXSW isn’t just about movies or music. The annual Austin festival has also become a hub for inventors and entrepreneurs who use technology in exciting new ways.

Photos show St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House through the years

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US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 17, 2026.

I've been helping my parents — both in their 90s — with their finances. I've had to cancel subscriptions they didn't even know they had.

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Ellen Jones had to cancel subscriptions her 93-year-old dad didn't know he was paying for.

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Eddie Bauer through the years, from outdoor icon to looming store closures

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Eddie Bauer was founded in 1920.

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Why Mattel's $1 billion-a-year Barbie business could be cracking

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Mattel made Barbie a $1 billion-a-year brand and one of the most iconic toys in history. Now Mattel's crown jewel is facing challenges. After years of dominance, boosted by the blockbuster Barbie movie and a wave of nostalgia, sales are sliding.

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