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Ro Khanna blames ‘clueless’ boomers for Gen Z booing AI: They handed over a ‘broken economy’

“Young people are anxious, that they’re economically frustrated, and they view AI with deep anxiety and suspicion, not as some kind of great thing.”

By Jake AngeloMay 21, 2026
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A Nobel economist figured out 60 years ago that people learn best on the job. The Atlanta Fed says AI is making that almost impossible
By Tristan BoveMay 21, 2026
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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it
By Brigham A. McCownMay 21, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 21, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for May 21, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 21, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 21, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerMay 21, 2026
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Elon Musk puts one hand to his chin and he looks up. He is in front of a blue "World Economic Forum" background.
Investing‘SpaceX is his new baby at the expense of Tesla’: Elon Musk’s IPO could be bad news for his EV maker, investors warns
By Sasha RogelbergMay 21, 2026
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AICloudflare posted record revenue, then cut 20% of its workforce. CEO Matthew Prince says AI has made an entire category of workers obsolete
By Jake AngeloMay 21, 2026
Prakash Arunkundrum, HP’s first-ever chief strategy and transformation officer, bets edge AI will ‘bring the token cost down’
AIPrakash Arunkundrum, HP’s first-ever chief strategy and transformation officer, bets edge AI will ‘bring the token cost down’
By Angelica AngMay 21, 2026
What is red light therapy?: Our experts break down the new wellness trend
HealthWhat is red light therapy?: Our experts break down the new wellness trend
By Katie MooreMay 21, 2026
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PoliticsMamdani’s campaign for cheap World Cup tickets delivers 1,000 for city of 8 million
By The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
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Politics‘In 60 days there’s been a huge change in the attitudes of this country’: Former Detroit mayor says bipartisan approach in governor race is doomed
By Corey Williams and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
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CybersecurityMalaysia slams ‘grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting’ TikTok memes about its king
By The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
Meta laid off 10% of its workforce as Mark Zuckerberg warns that in the AI race ‘success isn’t a given’
AIMeta laid off 10% of its workforce as Mark Zuckerberg warns that in the AI race ‘success isn’t a given’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 21, 2026
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A woman sits in front of a laptop with her hands on her face.
AIGen Zers are paying the price for lack of experience as AI takes their jobs. Older workers are safe—for now, Dallas Fed warns
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 4, 2026
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    EconomyNBA star’s partnership with a prediction market raises new questions for a troubled sports betting landscape
    By Carlos GarciaMarch 1, 2026
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EconomyBernie Sanders’ billionaire tax would soak about 900 people to fund $3,000 checks for the middle class
By Jake AngeloMarch 4, 2026
Trump sits and gestures.
PoliticsTrump threatens Spain with trade war after it refuses to roll over and lend its army bases to the Iran effort
By Fatima Hussein, Suman Naishadham and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
A view of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City. Photo: Stringer/dpa (Photo by Stringer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
EnergyU.S. oil and gas exporters can’t fill the Middle East supply gap, but Trump’s pledge to insure and protect tankers stems the tide on surging prices
By Jordan BlumMarch 3, 2026
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EconomyTop economist says companies are close to a ‘Cortés moment’ on AI, referencing the conquistador who burned his boats and then invaded Mexico
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 3, 2026
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North AmericaAI that you can get behind: Syracuse claims snow complaints have dropped 30% since it partnered with the right GPS tech firm
By Jeff McMurray and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
  • U.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict
    Middle EastU.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict
    By Jason MaMarch 1, 2026
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EconomyTop economist Mohamed El-Erian warns of stagflation gripping the entire world economy the longer the Iran war goes on
By Tristan BoveMarch 3, 2026
Why the stock market thinks the Iran war will last 4 weeks, according to Goldman’s head of oil research
EnergyWhy the stock market thinks the Iran war will last 4 weeks, according to Goldman’s head of oil research
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 3, 2026
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RetailTarget sales, profits decline for another quarter, but shares rise on solid outlook
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
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AIGoldman finds ‘no meaningful relationship between AI and productivity at the economy-wide level,’ but a 30% boost for 2 specific use cases
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 3, 2026
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EconomyJamie Dimon has a feeling inflation will be the ‘skunk at the party’—and the Iran conflict may already be enough to scare off the Fed for good
By Eleanor PringleMarch 3, 2026
  • As Iran attacks Dubai, the tax-free haven for the global elite could see ‘catastrophic’ fallout — ‘this can also send shockwaves globally’
    Middle EastAs Iran attacks Dubai, the tax-free haven for the global elite could see ‘catastrophic’ fallout — ‘this can also send shockwaves globally’
    By Jason MaMarch 1, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it
EnergyThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it
By Jason MaMarch 2, 2026
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EconomyInterest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020, and it already costs taxpayers more than defense and Medicaid
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 2, 2026
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Middle EastTrump’s strikes on Iran could cost American economy as much as $210 billion, top budget expert says
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 2, 2026
OpenAI logo is seen in this photo illustration with the South Korean flag in the background
AI‘Could it kill someone?’ A Seoul woman allegedly used ChatGPT to help carry out two murders in South Korean motels
By Catherina GioinoMarch 2, 2026
Commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf
EnergyEnergy markets offer ‘relatively small reaction’ to Iran war, but prices could spike if oil and gas aren’t flowing by the end of the week
By Jordan BlumMarch 2, 2026
A woman stands with her hand on her hip as she pumps gas into her car.
EnergyOil markets are bracing for $100 barrels and a redux of a 1970s-era crisis but ‘three times the scale,’ analyst warns
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 2, 2026
A commercial ship anchored off the coast of Dubai.
EnergyThe war in Iran could lead to a ‘guaranteed global recession’ because of one chokepoint that is crucial to the world economy, analyst says
By Tristan BoveMarch 2, 2026
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CryptoA brief collapse in Bitcoin price echoes earlier geopolitical conflicts—but a rapid bounceback shows the long term impact of Iran strikes are unclear
By Carlos GarciaMarch 2, 2026
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PoliticsHow the Oct. 7 attacks led to a multiyear destruction of Iran’s proxy militias
By Adam Geller, Abby Sewell and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2026
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Economy’90s nostalgia seizes the Fed and White House as Warsh and Trump see AI as an internet-style productivity boom
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2026
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EnergyOil prices spike above $70 per barrel as Iran’s Straight of Hormuz grows tangled
By David McHugh and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2026
President Donald Trump (C) oversees "Operation Epic Fury"
EconomyTrump’s action against Iran is yet another wobble for government debt, warns UBS
By Eleanor PringleMarch 2, 2026
European markets slide as Iran ‘war trade’ joins the global AI ‘scare trade’
EuropeEuropean markets slide as Iran ‘war trade’ joins the global AI ‘scare trade’
By Kamal AhmedMarch 2, 2026
An intercepted projectile falls into the sea near Dubai's Palm Jumeirah archipelago on March 1, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and US bases across the Gulf. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
EnergyStocks enter global selloff, but some on Wall Street are looking for assets that respond well to war
By Jim EdwardsMarch 2, 2026
Electrician apprentices at work.
Future of WorkA dire electrician shortage is a ‘life or death’ threat to the AI data center boom—and an opportunity for Gen Z
By Preston ForeMarch 2, 2026
Dow futures fall 350 points on U.S.-Iran conflict, but oil prices pare gains as Trump hints at sanctions relief for new leadership
EnergyDow futures fall 350 points on U.S.-Iran conflict, but oil prices pare gains as Trump hints at sanctions relief for new leadership
By Jason Ma and Amanda GerutMarch 1, 2026
This American tourist stranded in Dubai due to Iran’s bombardment doesn’t think she’ll be back — ‘the universe was trying to tell us something’
PoliticsThis American tourist stranded in Dubai due to Iran’s bombardment doesn’t think she’ll be back — ‘the universe was trying to tell us something’
By Brian Melley and The Associated PressMarch 1, 2026
At least 22 people killed and more than 120 injured in Pakistan after Iran supporters try to storm U.S. Consulate
AsiaAt least 22 people killed and more than 120 injured in Pakistan after Iran supporters try to storm U.S. Consulate
By The Associated PressMarch 1, 2026
UAE stock markets to close for two days amid Iran strikes
PoliticsUAE stock markets to close for two days amid Iran strikes
By Sherif Tarek, Omar Tamo, Farah Elbahrawy and BloombergMarch 1, 2026
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