'Funflation' is on the rise as hobbies get pricier, but consumers keep spending anyway
Consumers are spending more on hobbies like arts and crafts and outdoor sports, as it gets more expensive to travel due to increased airfare.
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The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5
From artificial intelligence to migration, some of the forces reshaping the twenty-first century took centre stage at the UN General Assembly on Saturday. Leaders wrestled with a common dilemma: how to harness profound t...
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
Airlines waive change fees as nor'easter hits Northeast
Over 88,000 customers in the region had lost power as of Saturday morning.
I moved between 2 countries and languages as a teen. I got very good at proving myself.
I attended four high schools while moving between the US and Dominican Republic. Constantly being misjudged taught me to advocate for myself.
My husband and I don't exchange gifts for birthdays or holidays. Here's what we do instead.
We focus on date nights, trips, and surprises instead of birthday and holiday gifts. Once, he gave me diamond earrings on a random day "just because."
White House moves to block $810 million in funding through pocket rescission
The White House is moving to block $810 million in appropriated funds days before the fiscal year ends, drawing objections over the maneuver.
I'm 21 and make up to $280,000 a month reselling sneakers. I don't see my friends much and still live at home.
Robbie Cartwright started reselling sneakers at 14. At 21, he hit $280,000 in monthly sales while still living with his parents.
Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all
Two companies now say they will accept advertising for director Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, following earlier reporting that a number of social media platforms had rejected the ads.
Canada urges stronger partnerships as global order faces ‘rupture’
Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand warned the UN General Assembly on Saturday that the international order has entered an era of profound disruption, calling for stronger multilateral cooperation and new partnerships...
OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge
OpenAI is conducting an extensive review of misaligned model activity after disclosures involving an Australian government portal and other websites.