Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
Immigration crackdown likely contributing to weak Texas job growth
Isabel Brizuela, Emily Kerr, Pia Orrenius and Madeline Zavodny Immigration into Texas from outside the country has slowed…
How lenacapavir can change the fight against HIV — if we can let it
How often, on average, do you forget to take your daily meds? For me, it’s about twice a…
Welcome to the ‘papers, please’ internet
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more…
My Biggest Question About Prediction Markets
Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes…
Brendan Carr wants to let internet providers charge hidden fees again
Broadband customers may find themselves blighted by unexpected charges again, thanks to Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr.…
Google fights to prevent search remedies from inhibiting its AI ambitions
A court order will require Google to scale back some of its more aggressive tactics to get its…
China Carbon Prices Tumble to Lowest Since 2023 on Oversupply
Prices of Chinese carbon credits were at the lowest level in more than two years as the nation’s…
BLS Recalls Staff to Ready September CPI Report by Month’s End
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has recalled staff to prepare a key inflation report that is necessary to…
Ex-NIH Official and Ultraprocessed Food Expert Kevin Hall Says RFK Censored Him
Whether or not you’ve heard the name Kevin Hall, you most likely know about his work. It was…
Analysis | How can policy-makers boost the health and employment of working age people?
What factors are driving up employee absence? The report provides important data about the immediate causes of sickness…
China Markets Reopen to Show If AI Buzz Outshines Soft Spending
China’s markets reopen on Thursday after the Golden Week break with investors weighing whether renewed enthusiasm for artificial…