Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
Leading AI companies are competing for the world's top talent, doling out huge pay packages. They are also paying top dollar for undiscovered talent. iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI AI giants like OpenAI, A...
Russian President Vladimir Putin took questions on the war and the economy during his annual televised phone-in event. Contributor/Getty Images Most Russians expect the war with Ukraine to end in 2026...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Singapore's consumer inflation rate was 1.2% in November 2025 ✓ The rate remained steady from previous readings ...
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images The "godfather of AI" says AI could trigger a new wave of job losses in 2026. "We're going to see AI get even ...
Tim Cook sporting a custom pair of Nike Vomero Plus sneakers at an Apple store reopening in Tokyo earlier this year. Apple Tim Cook bought $3 million in Nike shares, nearly doubling his stake in the c...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The year 2025 is summarized as 'AI bubble' in technology and economics ✓ High priests of Silicon Valley are ackno...
Recent surveys suggest older Americans plan to unretire in 2026 or fear they may have to down the line. Kittipong Udomsom/Getty Images More older Americans are returning to work due to financial insec...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The Trump administration paused wind projects including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. ✓ Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ...
Parents who take out student loans for their kids could see repayment changes in the new year. Jon Lovette/Getty Images The Education Department is rolling out changes to the Parent PLUS student-loan ...
Thousands of student-loan borrowers are waiting for their income-driven repayment applications to be approved. nirat/Getty Images Over 800,000 student-loan borrowers are waiting for their income-drive...
An Uber logo is shown on a rideshare vehicle during a statewide day of action to demand that ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft follow California law and grant drivers "basic employee rights'', ...
Carla Caputo says she always follows a few key rules when in clients' homes. Citigroup Carla Caputo helps coordinate art purchases and collections for Citi's high-net-worth clients. She always takes a...
Mehdi Paryavi, CEO of the International Data Center Authority, says overusing AI may make workers look more productive while quietly eroding the confidence and thinking skills their careers depend on....
Real estate investing team Tanice and Paul Myers. Courtesy of Tanice Myers Each year, HomeVestors, the company behind We Buy Ugly Houses, hosts an ugly home contest. The contest showcases dramatic hom...
Christmas shoppers browse in Aritzia on December 24, 2025 in New York City. Jeremy Weine/Getty Images Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia has enjoyed considerable success in recent years. 2025 was the y...
If you’ve been itching to switch your wireless service provider but don’t want to deal with the hassle, T-Mobile makes changing your carrier super simple. You won’t have to jump through hoops, wasting...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Bitcoin hit $90,353 in a futures-led rally ✓ Negative Coinbase premium indicates pricing discounts on the U.S. exchange ...
Kiana Mei started her business at the age of 15 in high school. Now, she's fully committed to life as a young entrepreneur. Aditi Bharade Kiana Mei was 15 when she started her business, selling origam...
Women, seeking muscle gains and weight loss, are driving innovation in the protein snack segment. Mohammed Saad/Anadolu via Getty Images Women, seeking muscle gains and weight loss, are increasing the...