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Crypto bros lifted home prices as the wealth effect hit housing markets, study says

It’s an oft-told anecdote littering social media: Those who invested early in cryptocurrencies have enjoyed life-changing wealth.  How much that extra cash gives them...

Nearly all stablecoin transactions are from bots and large-scale traders, study says

More than 90% of stablecoin transaction volumes aren’t coming from genuine users, according to a new metric co-developed by Visa Inc., suggesting such...

US debt crisis: Gen Z will pay dearly for this huge blunder, top economist warns

U.S. debt is soaring to record levels, and the Treasury Department squandered an opportunity to help ease the burden on Gen Z, a...

The Amazon-ification of fast-fashion giant Shein

E-commerce giant Shein is spreading its arms to envelope more than just the fashion and apparel for which it’s known—and it’s starting to...

Shug the zebra is recaptured after nearly a week on the run

A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening, nearly a week after she escaped...

Gas stove pollution harms poor and minority Americans the most, study says

Cooking with gas poses a health risk, but new research shows that risk isn’t evenly distributed. Poorer Americans and racial and ethnic minority groups...

Warren Buffett warns on AI, teases succession, and hints at investment

Berkshire Hathaway held its annual meeting on Saturday with Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett tackling a range of topics, including artificial intelligence, who...

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire sells 100 million Apple shares

Warren Buffett’s company reported a steep drop in earnings Saturday because the paper value of its investments fell, but the tens of thousands...

The U.K. economy could stare down long-term irrelevance without immigration

The U.K. economy is running out of places to look for a good news story as its economy continues to deal with inflation...

West Health-Gallup poll: American mental illness treated worse than physical

Mental health takes a backseat to physical health in the U.S., according to a new survey about the American health care system. About...

Softer jobs report could ease pressure on inflation, but too early to tell, Glenmede says

The April jobs report came in below economists’ expectations, giving them hope a softer labor market could ease pressure on wage inflation.  Overall job...

How credit cards can help you fly on a budget in 2024

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