Economy & Markets
NBA Explores Smart Ball Technology for Next Season
The NBA may introduce a new “smart ball” in games as soon as next season, according to commissioner Adam Silver.…
AI Safety Evaluators Enter Spotlight Amid Growing Scrutiny
AI safety evaluators—third-party groups that test artificial intelligence systems for potential dangers—are moving from behind-the-scenes roles into public focus as…
Retailers Trim Assortments to Boost Business Growth
Retailers across multiple sectors are trimming assortments as a strategy to return to sustainable growth. Major chains and specialty stores…
Three Actors Portray Zuckerberg in New and Old Films
Multiple actors have portrayed Mark Zuckerberg in separate films, each presenting a different version of the tech executive. These include…
San Francisco Still Pursues Office-to-Housing Conversions
San Francisco is still pursuing office-to-housing conversions but has not completed a single project despite hopes of meeting housing demand…
Charities and businesses struggle as diesel costs climb
Rising diesel cost pressures are forcing charities and businesses to reconsider operations, with at least two organizations publicly acknowledging the…
Office Lighting Sparks Worker Discomfort Trend
Some workers are developing a strong aversion to overhead office lighting, a trend explored alongside reader questions about workplace habits…
Taxing Stocks, Estates May Fund Social Security
Social Security is projected to run out of money within six years, prompting lawmakers to consider new revenue sources such…
Your 20s Financial Choices Determine Long-Term Wealth, Not Income
Financial decisions made in your 20s matter more than income when it comes to long-term debt or retirement security. Rather…
Rising interest rates affect retirees unevenly, MarketWatch reports
Rising interest rates present a mixed picture for retirees, with effects that differ significantly from broad-based pressures like higher gas…