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Productivity gains from artificial intelligence are disproportionately boosting high earners, but an argument exists that the dynamic can…

Coumou, D. & Rahmstorf, S. A decade of weather extremes. Nat. Clim. Change 2, 491–496 (2012). Article Google…

Multi-regional input–output model for environmental footprints Food consumption by households in the EU is strongly related to environmental…

Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out. MarketWatch…

When the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that its most recent measure of consumer price inflation was…

Tokyo’s inflation cooled more than expected as pressures from food and energy prices faded, triggering yen weakness on…

Which data points qualify as true recession indicators? The yield curve, a comparison of short- and long-term interest…

Two months ago, the lead story of The Economist concerned “The Coming Debt Emergency”. Unlike recent debt crises,…

Normally it’s terrible for stock traders when giant tech companies’ shares fall dramatically. Everyone knows that the S&P…

Canada’s budget watchdog is walking back his most charged criticisms of Mark Carney’s fiscal policy, but says the…

OpenAI has allegedly become more guarded about publishing research that highlights the potentially negative impact that AI could…

The Food and Drug Administration has recalled a popular treatment for high blood pressure. The agency said that…

AI productivity gains are making the rich richer, and they’ll wipe out jobs—but the IMF chief sees a silver lining for low-wage workers