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Vance tells Americans to have ‘a little bit of patience’ on high prices
While President Donald Trump has struggled to settle on a way to address Americans’ concerns about high costs, Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered a more direct and empathetic message, saying, “We hear...
Why MLB is suddenly betting big on NBC and Netflix
If the football games, boxing matches, and comedy specials weren’t indication enough that Netflix is making a bold move for the live television market, here’s another: Beginning in 2026,...
FICO and Plaid launch a new credit score powered by real-time cash flow data
For consumers who are heavy on savings and light on credit history, a new partnership in the world of credit scores could help them lock down a loan. FICO,...
Black Friday 2025 boycotts: ‘Mass Blackout’ and ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ protests will target Trump and billionaires. Here’s what to know
In our consumer driven culture, where the cost of goods is soaring, one of the most radical things you can do this Black Friday is not to buy anything....
The future of cola? Pepsi unveils prebiotic version with only 30 calories and no artificial sweeteners
Earlier this year, Pepsi purchased probiotic drink maker Poppi, and now the soda giant is introducing a new prebiotic cola drink in its quest to capture Gen Z drinkers:...
Roundtables: Surviving the New Age of Conspiracies
Everything is a conspiracy theory now. MIT Technology Review’s series, “The New Conspiracy Age,” explores how this moment is changing science and technology. Watch a discussion with our editors...
U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, delayed report says
U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown....
This Frida Kahlo self-portrait could shatter auction records
A 1940 self-portrait by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo of her asleep in a bed could make history Thursday when it goes on sale by Sotheby’s in New York. With an estimated...
Infant botulism outbreak: Cases climb to 31, some stores still have the recalled ByHeart baby formula
As cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow, state officials say they are still finding the recalled product on some store shelves. Meanwhile,...
Designing digital resilience in the agentic AI era
While global investment in AI is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, fewer than half of business leaders are confident in their organization’s ability to maintain service continuity,...
