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What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, an advocate for expanding Social Security, was ousted in a Democratic primary contest Tuesday. — CNBC Top

‘Godfather of AI’ says billionaires like Elon Musk are right about the future of work—but he predicts mass unemployment is on its way
While tech leaders paint a positive future where work is optional thanks to AI, the "Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton warns they’r... — Fortune

Meet the self-made billionaire who bought a nearly bankrupt company off Warren Buffett for $1,000 and turned it into a $85 billion giant
Jeffrey Sprecher, the founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, bought the near-bankrupt company from Warren Buffett. He’s now... — Fortune

Here’s the real reason oil prices aren’t moving higher
Oil prices are not higher largely because the world does not want as much oil as it used to — and that’s arguably th... — MarketWatch

The Mediterranean diet is the best out there. Here’s why Americans struggle with it.
It’s not just about eating well. It’s about cooking at home and sharing those meals with friends and family. — MarketWatch

Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for steady income
Investors looking for steady income can add dividend-paying energy stocks to their portfolios. — CNBC Top

ActivTrak CEO: What 120,620 workers reveal about AI maturity
Most leaders I know are tempted to build their AI adoption strategy as if every employee should be an AI super user. Our data comp... — Fortune

Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation. — MarketWatch

Exec at $27 billion tech giant HP hits back at Gen Z lazy label, saying they’re great at listening and building relationships
George Brasher says his Gen Z coworkers have a “healthy relationship with work” and know how to listen and build trust. — Fortune

Talking to a bot might feel good in the moment, but a growing body of research suggests it won’t cure loneliness
Researchers, psychologists, and bioethicists agree: a good conversation with a bot still isn't the same as being known by another...

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