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Humanoid robots are having a moment, but still face an uphill battle
Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors — too complicated, capital-intensive, and “boring, honestly,” says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui. But the commercial boom in...
Collecting Social Security? These 2026 changes could affect your money
Roughly 75 million Americans will receive a 2.8% boost to their income in 2026, thanks to the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...
Why silver prices surged, then dropped overnight
In a record weird year for the economy, the price of silver is the latest thing to behave strangely. The price of the second fiddle precious metal has soared...
SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4 billion
SoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4 billion, the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to deepen...
Wall Street cools after tech rally as 2025 comes to an end
Wall Street’s main indexes kicked off the final week of the year on a softer note on Monday, as heavyweight technology stocks retreated from last week’s gains that had...
These common beliefs are holding leaders back
Below, Muriel Wilkins shares five key insights from her new book, Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential. Muriel is the founder and CEO of the leadership...
How to manage your life’s transition into 2026, according to these 5 experts
It’s that time — December’s waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How’s...
U.S. pledges $2 billion in aid as Trump administration warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’
The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations...
Writing the DNA of robotics
We’re at a rare inflection point. Robots are moving from research labs and factory floors into everyday life. Right now, they’re being dropped into human spaces and, often, missing...
Can Zohran Mamdani deliver on NYC campaign promises? Experts weigh in
Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it?Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, already faces intense scrutiny, even before taking...
