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The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026

The American economy is tipping away from low-wage workers once again. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images The K-shaped economy has returned, with gaps widening between high and low-income American...

Jan 2Business InsidereconomicsImpact

Your guide to gig work, whether it's your side hustle or main source of income

Delivering food or driving passengers for Uber isn't the only type of gig work anymore. PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW/REUTERS Gig work has never been more widespread — and more challenging. Over the pas...

Dec 25Business InsidereconomicsImpact

Seeing Japan's older workers made me wonder how the US could better prepare for an aging economy

Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly ...

Dec 28Business InsidereconomicsImpact

Zuckerberg’s CZI Cuts Ties with FWD.us Advocacy Group

📋 Key Facts ✓ Mark Zuckerberg co-founded FWD.us in 2013 to advocate for pro-immigration policies. ✓ CZI provided over half of FWD.us&#3...

Dec 19EngadgetPoliticsImpact

My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

The author is helping her mom purge her stuff. Courtesy of the author Swedish death cleaning is the practice of decluttering one's belongings before death. Though still in good health, my mom is gradu...

Dec 26Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Srebrenica Genocide: Trials and ICC Origins

📋 Key Facts ✓ The Srebrenica genocide took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ✓ It is associated with profound horrors during the Bosnian...

Dec 22Al Jazeeraworld_news

Thousands of older Americans plan to unretire in 2026. A permanent retirement may be harder to achieve.

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...

Dec 25Business InsidereconomicsImpact

Town Divided by States Fights for Only Abortion Clinic

📋 Key Facts ✓ The town is divided between two states. ✓ It is at the heart of America's abortion debate. ✓ ...

Dec 22BBC NewsPolitics

Google and chatbot startup Character.AI are settling lawsuits over teen suicides

Character.AI and Google are entering settlement negotiations with the families of teenagers who died by suicide. Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google and C...

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My friend and I hold presentation nights. We get to know each other better, and it helps us understand who we are now.

Rachel Jones and her friend do presentation nights to get to know each other better. Courtesy of Rachel Jones Rachel Jones is a 28-year-old who loves to form deep friendships, but finds it hard to mak...

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England Resident Doctors End Five-Day Strike Over Pay

📋 Key Facts ✓ Resident doctors in England went on a five-day strike. ✓ The strike was over ongoing pay disputes. ✓ ...

Dec 22BBC NewsHealth

Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

Matt Rota for BI Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales. The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood...

Jan 3Business InsiderPolitics

Bad River Band Sues to Protect Wild Rice from Pipeline

📋 Key Facts ✓ The Bad River Band sued USACE to stop Enbridge's 41-mile Line 5 extension threatening wild rice areas. ✓ Line 5 pipel...

Dec 23GristenvironmentImpact

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done. Molly Ward Molly Ward hosted an admin night to tackle tasks with friends in Washington, DC. The event combined productivity and soc...

Jan 1Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Gen Z's Nostalgia Plush Toy Craze Delays Adulthood

📋 Key Facts ✓ Gen Z is driving a nostalgia-fueled plush toy craze. ✓ The trend links to delaying adulthood. ✓ E...

Dec 22CNBCsociety

Tech Disrupted Friendships: Time to Bring Real Bonds Back

📋 Key Facts ✓ Two decades ago social media promised to connect people with pals far and wide. ✓ Twenty years online has left people tur...

Dec 22WiredTechnology

Britain's Rail Closures Over Christmas: Right Time?

📋 Key Facts ✓ Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work. ✓ Closures are scheduled over the festive period. ...

Dec 22BBC Newssociety

My mother prepared for retirement, but a dementia diagnosis wiped out her savings. I had to scramble to figure out her care.

The author (left) had to care for her mother's finances after a dementia diagnosis. Courtesy of Ala Landin My mother saved for retirement but did not account for health issues such as her dementia dia...

Dec 26Business InsiderHealthImpact

Shaun Weiss Offers Help to Homeless Actor Tylor Chase

📋 Key Facts ✓ Shaun Weiss posted on social media offering help to Tylor Chase. ✓ Tylor Chase appeared on the Nickelodeon series Ned’s D...

Dec 22VarietyEntertainment

K-Shaped Christmas: US High Earners Spend Freely

📋 Key Facts ✓ High earners across the US are actively spending during the holiday season. ✓ Middle-income households are facing financi...

Dec 22Financial Timeseconomics

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The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back &mdash; and it could mean a rocky 2026

Your guide to gig work, whether it's your side hustle or main source of income

Seeing Japan's older workers made me wonder how the US could better prepare for an aging economy

Zuckerberg’s CZI Cuts Ties with FWD.us Advocacy Group

My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

Srebrenica Genocide: Trials and ICC Origins

Thousands of older Americans plan to unretire in 2026. A permanent retirement may be harder to achieve.

Town Divided by States Fights for Only Abortion Clinic

Google and chatbot startup Character.AI are settling lawsuits over teen suicides

My friend and I hold presentation nights. We get to know each other better, and it helps us understand who we are now.

England Resident Doctors End Five-Day Strike Over Pay

Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

Bad River Band Sues to Protect Wild Rice from Pipeline

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

Gen Z's Nostalgia Plush Toy Craze Delays Adulthood

Tech Disrupted Friendships: Time to Bring Real Bonds Back

Britain's Rail Closures Over Christmas: Right Time?

My mother prepared for retirement, but a dementia diagnosis wiped out her savings. I had to scramble to figure out her care.

Shaun Weiss Offers Help to Homeless Actor Tylor Chase

K-Shaped Christmas: US High Earners Spend Freely

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The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back &mdash; and it could mean a rocky 2026

Your guide to gig work, whether it's your side hustle or main source of income

Seeing Japan's older workers made me wonder how the US could better prepare for an aging economy

Zuckerberg’s CZI Cuts Ties with FWD.us Advocacy Group

My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

Srebrenica Genocide: Trials and ICC Origins

Thousands of older Americans plan to unretire in 2026. A permanent retirement may be harder to achieve.

Town Divided by States Fights for Only Abortion Clinic

Google and chatbot startup Character.AI are settling lawsuits over teen suicides

My friend and I hold presentation nights. We get to know each other better, and it helps us understand who we are now.

England Resident Doctors End Five-Day Strike Over Pay

Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

Bad River Band Sues to Protect Wild Rice from Pipeline

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

Gen Z's Nostalgia Plush Toy Craze Delays Adulthood

Tech Disrupted Friendships: Time to Bring Real Bonds Back

Britain's Rail Closures Over Christmas: Right Time?

My mother prepared for retirement, but a dementia diagnosis wiped out her savings. I had to scramble to figure out her care.

Shaun Weiss Offers Help to Homeless Actor Tylor Chase

K-Shaped Christmas: US High Earners Spend Freely

The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026

The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026