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The comments section is becoming social media’s hottest real estate

The comments section is becoming social media’s hottest real estate

Comments have become a key area of activity on platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram as they look to boost engagement and time spent.

A guide to every real-life historical figure on ‘The Gilded Age’

A guide to every real-life historical figure on ‘The Gilded Age’

Learn about the real-life people in “The Gilded Age,” including J.P. Morgan and Consuelo Vanderbilt, as the series intertwines history and fiction.

Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027

Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027

Elon Musk said the company will use the factory space to make more Cybercabs.

Outback Steakhouse Owner Raises Profit Outlook as Chain’s Turnaround Continues

Outback Steakhouse Owner Raises Profit Outlook as Chain’s Turnaround Continues

Bloomin’ Brands raised its full-year profit outlook and said its Outback Steakhouse chain continues to make progress on its turnaround plan.

The golden age of social sitcoms has arrived

Sitcoms are taking over social media. Meet the next generation of showrunners going viral on Instagram and TikTok.

I’ve traveled extensively across India. These 3 tourist attractions are well worth the hype, but there are 2 I’d skip.

I’ve traveled extensively across India. These 3 tourist attractions are well worth the hype, but there are 2 I’d skip.

As someone born and raised in India, I’ve been all over the country. The Taj Mahal is worth a visit, but tourists can skip the Gateway of India.

How Nate’s Honey uses AI to protect its 6 billion bees

How Nate’s Honey uses AI to protect its 6 billion bees

As US bees struggle to survive, honey producers are turning to AI and robotic hives. Can the technology keep bees healthy and boost honey production?

IRS Unveils 2027 Federal Income Tax Brackets

IRS Unveils 2027 Federal Income Tax Brackets

The Internal Revenue Service in Washington on May 18, 2026.(Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

The real reason your coworker is taking time off this month

The real reason your coworker is taking time off this month

PTO requests are on the rise as “Grand Theft Auto 6,” “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,” and “World of Warcraft: Forever” all release this month.

Underdog shows off a 32MB speech model in new demo

Underdog shows off a 32MB speech model in new demo

Despite its small size, Underdog’s new model can generate both speech and music.

I moved from Los Angeles to a smaller city on the coast. Four years later, I’m still struggling to adapt.

I moved from Los Angeles to a smaller city on the coast. Four years later, I’m still struggling to adapt.

Four years ago, I relocated from Los Angeles to a smaller city on the coast, Santa Barbara, for love. Adjusting has been lonely and has had drawbacks.

How YouTuber Mark Rober thinks creators can fight back against AI slop

How YouTuber Mark Rober thinks creators can fight back against AI slop

YouTuber Mark Rober thinks more creators need to lean into their humanity and get out into the real world.

Nvidia, AMD and other chip stocks rebound. Is the ‘violent’ AI selloff over?

Nvidia, AMD and other chip stocks rebound. Is the ‘violent’ AI selloff over?

Analysts warn of further volatility ahead, though there are two new factors that work in the AI trade’s favor.

SF tech founder ditches downtown office after crime, dog attacks ‘took a heavy toll’

SF tech founder ditches downtown office after crime, dog attacks ‘took a heavy toll’

The startup’s founder said it will relocate to another San Francisco neighborhood.

I’ve Lost Faith in Human Progress: Have We Stalled?

I’ve Lost Faith in Human Progress: Have We Stalled?

Joakim Book, Daily Economy Housing is less affordable, governments are drowning in debt, and workers feel stuck. Has technological progress stopped translating into better lives?

Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law

Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law

If it goes into effect next year, this California law would restrict social media access for children under 16.

Brent Crude Climbs Above $100 as Middle East Oil Supply Risks Persist

Brent Crude Climbs Above $100 as Middle East Oil Supply Risks Persist

Oil prices rose Friday, with Brent crude climbing above $100 a barrel as traders weighed renewed security threats to Middle Eastern oil shipments.

Thinking Machines Lab is closing in on a new $5 billion funding round at a $40 billion valuation

Thinking Machines Lab is closing in on a new $5 billion funding round at a $40 billion valuation

Founded by Mira Murati, Thinking Machines Lab is set to close a new round that values the company at $40 billion.

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Hong Kong Exchange Operator’s Profit Slips as Trading, Listing Activity Cools

The stock-exchange operator’s third-quarter profit fell unexpectedly despite revenue growth as trading activity in the Asian financial hub showed signs of moderation.

Anthropic is rapidly accelerating AI development amid slowdown calls, outside research group says

Anthropic is rapidly accelerating AI development amid slowdown calls, outside research group says

Anthropic is developing its artificial intelligence systems around twice as quickly as it was a year ago amid the CEO’s calls to slow down the technology’s pace of improvement, according...

Want to Be Like Larry Ellison? Then Borrow Like a Billionaire

Want to Be Like Larry Ellison? Then Borrow Like a Billionaire

Andrew Bary, Barron’s Billionaires like

I’m Bryan Cranston. Here’s how I split my time between NYC and LA as an actor and cofounder of Dos Hombres mezcal.

I’m Bryan Cranston. Here’s how I split my time between NYC and LA as an actor and cofounder of Dos Hombres mezcal.

Actor, mezcal founder and TV star Bryan Cranston shares a day in the life, from workouts and naps to building his mezcal brand and giving back.

My husband lost his dream job at NASA after we moved across the country for it. I was secretly relieved.

My husband lost his dream job at NASA after we moved across the country for it. I was secretly relieved.

We moved from New Mexico to Virginia for my husband’s dream job. I wanted to support him, but I realized I wasn’t happy where we moved.

Americans are getting more choosy about who receives a present this year

Americans are getting more choosy about who receives a present this year

A recent poll shows more than two-thirds of Americans plan to cut back on holiday spending.

I’m 65 and realizing I have more years behind me than ahead. It’s changing how I live.

I’m 65 and realizing I have more years behind me than ahead. It’s changing how I live.

Turning 65 has me overwhelmed by how fast time has passed. I’m reflecting on my life, making peace with aging, and focusing on what’s still possible.

At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer

At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer

The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns.

The key to understanding the post-election market gyrations is White Castle

The key to understanding the post-election market gyrations is White Castle

The carnage might not end anytime soon. “We’re setting up for a market bottom,” one CEO told On The Money.

Data center builders met during the midterms. Here’s what they said.

Data center builders met during the midterms. Here’s what they said.

Data centers took an across-the-board drubbing in the midterm elections on Tuesday. Data center builders, meanwhile, were playing pickleball.

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A History Of Past Top Index Stocks

Dan Lefkovitz, Morningstar An examination of 100 years of US stock market history to put Nvidia’s current domination in context

Apple’s iPhones Are About the U.S. As Much As the World

Apple’s iPhones Are About the U.S. As Much As the World

John Tamny, RealClear If you love your iPhone, you passionately adore free trade. Absent the division of labor that the iPhone is a monument to, the supercomputers that sit in...