Trump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
The latest batch of data on jobs, pump prices and the stock market suggests that Trump's roar has started to sound far more like a whimper.
The Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
In Kuwait, about 90% of drinking water comes from desalination, along with roughly 86% in Oman and about 70% in Saudi Arabia.
Online age-verification tools spread across U.S. for child safety, but adults are being surveilled
New age-verification laws and tools are designed for child safety on social media and the internet, but adults are in the crosshairs, say privacy experts.
Mideast’s water supply at risk as Bahrain and Iran say their desalination plants were attacked amid expanding war
Desalination plants supply water to millions of residents in the region, raising new fears of risks in multiple parched desert nations.
Energy prices will fall when U.S. destroys Iran's ability to attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Wright
Gas prices have spiked in the U.S. as oil has jumped to over $90 since the war began in Iran.
Who’s Excited to Be Replaced By AI? These Guys!
At New York City’s inaugural ClawCon, those attempting to automate their lives gathered to dream of a utopia without work, where humans can just drink beer.
‘When You See One Cockroach, There are Probably More’: Blackrock Forced to Halt Redemptions As $2 Trillion Private Lending Bubble Starts Showing Cracks
Cracks are beginning to show in the $2 trillion private lending space, as multiple investment firms limit redemptions in their billion-dollar flagship funds.
How Do Higher Oil Prices Impact Stock Market Returns?
Will higher oil prices derail the stock market?
I've studied over 200 kids—parents who raise emotionally intelligent kids regularly ask their children 9 questions
Raising emotionally intelligent kids starts with everyday conversations at home, says child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied over 200 kids. Here are some questions parents can use to get started.
In a jobs apocalypse, look to ‘AI-proof’ skilled trades, career experts say
The skilled trades are considered more insulated from AI-driven job cuts, experts say.
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks despite ongoing volatility
TipRanks compiles some of the best stocks to own amid the current volatility, according to the Street's top analysts.
OpenAI hardware leader resigns after deal with the Pentagon
Kalinowski wrote she has "deep respect" for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the team, but the company announced the Pentagon deal "without the guardrails defined."
Grocery Outlet To Close 36 Stores: What To Know
Grocery Outlet plans to close 36 underperforming stores in 2026 after expanding too quickly, while still opening to 33 new locations.
From thyroid cancer to 40‑hour fasts: Inside Daymond John’s obsession with biohacking and living longer
The Shark Tank star does cold plunges, red-light therapy, special experimental blood‑filtration treatments, and hyperbaric oxygen sessions to live longer.
Diesel is climbing faster than gas. Here’s why you should care
American drivers notice soaring gas prices. But another fuel – diesel – is also on the rise, and at a much faster pace.
Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to the year
President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth. Instead it's kicked off with job losses, rising gasoline prices and more uncertainty about America’s future.
REI’s weekend sale features up to 50% off Patagonia, Arc’teryx and Brooks - here’s 17 deals I’d jump on
REI's latest sale is offering tons of outdoor apparel and gear deals. Here's everything worth shopping ahead of spring.
Global week ahead: Diplomacy in ruins as G7 meets on Iran
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors are set to convene for a key meeting as diplomatic tensions escalate over the Iran conflict.
Joseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
The short-term pain is real and we are not ready for it. The long-term picture, Stiglitz argues, is something else entirely.
U.S. judge voids 2025 actions taken by Kari Lake as Voice of America CEO, including job cuts
"Any actions taken by Lake during her asserted tenure as acting CEO between July 31 and November 19, 2025...are void," Judge Royce Lamberth wrote.
Electric vehicle sales are plummeting. Will they soon become too niche?
Nearly 96% of electric vehicle owners say they would consider purchasing or leasing another one in the future, according to one study.
Iranian projectiles continue to strike Gulf countries' infrastructure
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates report more strikes on civilian targets as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.
‘Silver tsunami’ of retiring owners threatens US small businesses: expert
As baby boomer entrepreneurs retire, a growing leadership gap threatens the small businesses that employ 62 million Americans and generate 43% of U.S. GDP.
Bidding for a Taylor Swift ticket or to cut the line at DisneyWorld? Maybe you’re in a ‘hidden market’
"It would be weird" if your restaurant reservation were sold to the highest bidder, but somehow a tier on a booking app is accepted, says Judd Kessler.