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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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Russian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says, while his war on Ukraine becomes too big to fail
EconomyRussian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says, while his war on Ukraine becomes too big to fail
By Jason MaFebruary 8, 2026
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    CommentaryKevin Warsh’s Fed criticisms make sense, but he’s got a ‘cleanest dirty shirt’ problem. Here’s the triple dilemma he faces
    By Daniel J. ArbessFebruary 5, 2026
Gambling stocks sag as prediction markets steal Super Bowl bets
InvestingGambling stocks sag as prediction markets steal Super Bowl bets
By Peyton Forte, Denitsa Tsekova and BloombergFebruary 8, 2026
Japanese prime minister’s landslide win gives her party a lower-house supermajority and more room to enact a right-wing agenda
PoliticsJapanese prime minister’s landslide win gives her party a lower-house supermajority and more room to enact a right-wing agenda
By Mari Yamaguchi, Foster Klug and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
Trump’s plan to send home prices higher will help him with baby boomer voters ahead of midterm elections but could spark a ‘generational war’
Real EstateTrump’s plan to send home prices higher will help him with baby boomer voters ahead of midterm elections but could spark a ‘generational war’
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are the biggest threat to its economy, which could shrink as much as 3%
EconomyRussian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are the biggest threat to its economy, which could shrink as much as 3%
By Kamila Hrabchuk and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
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CommentaryI’m the chief growth officer at a payments app and I know how America really tips. Connecticut, I’m looking at you
By Ricardo CiciFebruary 8, 2026
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    InvestingChina trader who made $3 billion on gold bets big against silver
    By Alfred Cang, Jin Wu and BloombergFebruary 5, 2026
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RetailGrocery prices have surged 25% in Colorado since the pandemic with Kroger and Walmart sharing half the market. Enter Aldi
By Jack Buffington and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
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CommentaryWe studied 70 countries’ economic data for the last 60 years and something big about market crashes changed 25 years ago
By Josh Ederington, Jenny Minier and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica marks its 250th birthday with a fading dream—the first time that younger generations will make less than their parents
By Mark Robert Rank and The ConversationFebruary 8, 2026
We may be looking at the housing affordability crisis all wrong. Higher earners are driving home prices, not lack of supply, researchers say
Real EstateWe may be looking at the housing affordability crisis all wrong. Higher earners are driving home prices, not lack of supply, researchers say
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
Malaysia’s economy minister sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains
AsiaMalaysia’s economy minister sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains
By Nicholas Gordon and Angelica AngFebruary 7, 2026
  • A woman sits and contemplates.
    Future of WorkThis Gen Z woman applied for 1,000 jobs and offered to cut her own pay because she was ‘really broke and struggling.’ She’s not alone
    By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 5, 2026
ICE protests, Bad Bunny flip script on Trump’s midterms playbook
PoliticsICE protests, Bad Bunny flip script on Trump’s midterms playbook
By Alicia Diaz, Augusta Saraiva and BloombergFebruary 7, 2026
The Super Bowl made scarcity its superpower
Arts & EntertainmentThe Super Bowl made scarcity its superpower
By Randall Williams and BloombergFebruary 7, 2026
Dorsey’s Block cutting up to 10% of staff in efficiency push
EconomyDorsey’s Block cutting up to 10% of staff in efficiency push
By Natasha Mascarenhas, Emily Mason and BloombergFebruary 7, 2026
The U.S. construction industry’s need for labor is soaring and will need half a million new workers next year while AI giants ramp up spending
EconomyThe U.S. construction industry’s need for labor is soaring and will need half a million new workers next year while AI giants ramp up spending
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
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EconomyElon Musk warns the U.S. is ‘1,000% going to go bankrupt’ unless AI and robotics save the economy from crushing debt
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
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CommentaryNetflix dominates streaming. No wonder it’s trying to redefine the market
By Hal SingerFebruary 7, 2026
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BankingBefore Kevin Warsh has even taken over as Fed chair, Trump is joking about suing him. Scott Bessent is fine with that
By Fatima Hussein, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsNo, judge tells Trump. You can’t cripple $16 billion in funding for New York City and New Jersey
By Anthony Izaguirre, Dave Collins and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsAs Republicans slash $1 trillion out of Medicaid, Democrats see ‘a banger of an issue’ to campaign on
By Ali Swenson, Jeff Amy and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
Future of Work40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 7, 2026
Inside the radical revamp of Social Security where a Wall Street CEO is changing almost everything at the $1.6 trillion benefits agency
EconomyInside the radical revamp of Social Security where a Wall Street CEO is changing almost everything at the $1.6 trillion benefits agency
By Shawn TullyFebruary 7, 2026
USAID division killed by Trump is reborn after 2 mysterious donors give $48 million
PoliticsUSAID division killed by Trump is reborn after 2 mysterious donors give $48 million
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
Trump boasts that tariffs are an American economic miracle. The real data tells a different story
EconomyTrump boasts that tariffs are an American economic miracle. The real data tells a different story
By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
Stressed out woman looks at her notebook and computer while sitting at a desk.
Personal FinanceTrump may hand out fatter tax refunds this year, but whether a short-staffed IRS can get it to you is a different matter, watchdog warns
By Tristan BoveFebruary 6, 2026
Two young men participate in a meeting.
SuccessMeet a 27-year-old software engineer who turned a 1.0 GPA in high school into a six-figure career at American Express
By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 6, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentYour Super Bowl party can beat inflation, Wells Fargo says. Just double down on wings and guac and skip the beef
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 6, 2026
A woman holds up a peace sign as she runs in the New York City Marathon.
RetailGen Z’s latest status symbol is running a marathon—and it’s terrible news for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 6, 2026
Vice President JD Vance looking at a crowd during a speech.
North AmericaMetals are the new oil, JD Vance pitches to America: ‘There’s no realer thing than critical minerals’
By Tristan BoveFebruary 5, 2026
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EconomyTrump is giving the U.S. economy a $65 billion tax-refund shot in the arm, mostly for higher-income people, BofA says
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 5, 2026
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Despite a $500 million net worth, Shaq just finished his fourth degree. He warns graduates: 'Your character will take you further than your resume'placeholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 20, 2026
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By Preston ForeMay 19, 2026
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By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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