Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to pose an “extinction-level threat to the human species,” according to a state-funded report commissioned by the U.S. government. The report warns of urgent and growing risks to national security due to the development of advanced AI and AGI (artificial general intelligence). The authors of the report, who spent […]

The top executive at embattled plane maker Boeing will step down this year amid a broader shakeup of the company’s leadership, marking the end of a tumultuous era for one of America’s most renowned manufacturers[^1^]. Boeing has been under intense scrutiny over its manufacturing process ever since two of its flagship aircraft crashed, resulting in […]

In a groundbreaking move, shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, have approved a deal to merge with Trump Media & Technology Group, the former president’s media business, paving the way for its flagship product, Truth Social, to begin trading on the Nasdaq stock market. This development has the potential to […]

The latest front in the culture wars is corporate America. It’s hard to date precisely when the culture war came for big business, but the sources of it are clear. Protestors who filled the streets after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 demanded a response from major corporations, many of whom pledged money and […]

The battle over bank regulations is heating up on Capitol Hill, with an unusual coalition forming to oppose efforts to require big banks to hold more cash reserves. The campaign has sparked a debate among Democrats and has even brought together unlikely allies in the fight against stricter regulations. An Unlikely Coalition Liberal stalwarts like […]

On the cusp of a financial crisis, Donald Trump found an unlikely source of help in his struggling social media platform. Investors approved a plan on Friday to take Truth Social public, increasing Trump’s net worth by billions as he faces legal expenses and a civil fraud case in New York state, where he owes […]

It’s always tempting for journalists to search for threads that connect disparate news stories, and easy to overstate their significance. But it’s remarkable how much one such thread—declining trust in the institutions that once dominated public life—ties together so many of today’s major headlines, from our deeply polarized politics to the proliferation of crazy conspiracy […]

When it comes to online scams, anyone can be a target. Ian Mitchell, a fraud specialist with 25 years of experience, recently had a close encounter with a scam when he was looking to buy a car. While browsing through an auto website, Mitchell realized that something was off. The seller was making excuses and […]

If you’ve spent any time on social media platforms like TikTok in recent months, you may have come across the concept of “girl math.” It’s the idea that spending less money or buying something on sale is equivalent to saving money. While some find it amusing, others believe it perpetuates the stereotype that women are […]

Young adulthood can be a challenging phase when it comes to managing finances. The rising expenses and limited resources faced by today’s young adults make it crucial to adopt a strategic approach to financial planning. In this article, we will explore the top five pieces of advice from financial experts for young adults to navigate […]