Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise
Cities like Houston get high humidity in addition to the heat, making summer almost unbearable without cooling. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesThe U.S.
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Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements − here are 5 things users should keep in mind
That smarts! Photo by Lorena Sopena/Anadolu via Getty ImagesSmartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you’re suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – and about – your body: step counts, heart rate, blood oxygen level, calories burned and more.
If you really want to close the US trade deficit, try boosting innovation in rural manufacturing
President Donald Trump has long been preoccupied by the trade deficit — the gap between what the U.S. sells to the rest of the world and what it buys from it.
I’m a business professor who asked dozens of former students how they define success. Here are their lessons for today’s grads
As the Class of 2025 graduates into an uncertain and fast-changing working world, they face a crucial question: What does it mean to be successful?
Is it better to take a job that pays more, or one that’s more prestigious? Should you prioritize advancement, relationship building, community impact or even the opportunity to live somewhere new? Sorting through these questions can feel overwhelming.
Can Trump strip Harvard of its charitable status? Scholars of nonprofit law and accounting describe the obstacles in his way
Getting into Harvard University is hard, and so is getting rid of its charitable status.
Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes
When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger: “decentralized finance,” or “DeFi.”
Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality
As it stands, only a tiny fraction of America's wealthy are ever subjected to the estate tax. Krisanapong Detraphiphat/Getty ImagesNothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared.
How to manage financial stress in uncertain times
Having an action plan for personal finance is critical in uncertain times. Photo by Nicolas Guyonnet/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesAmerican families are struggling to keep up with their bills.
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
Piles of rare earth oxides praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium and gadolinium. Peggy Greb/USDA-ARSEvery time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals.
Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds
Whether you’re using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice about telling others. That simple act of disclosure can make people trust you less, our new peer-reviewed article found.
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