Rob Wile

U.S. government borrowing costs surged Tuesday and stock markets opened sharply lower amid growing concerns that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its next policy meeting to combat persistent inflation.

The confluence of lingering cost pressures and advancing technology appears to be translating into a boom in smaller businesses deploying AI-designed graphics and logos.

Prices for the fuel that powers everything from boats and trains to farm equipment are nearing all-time highs, as global refining capacity dwindles.

For U.S. consumers, the rising cost of diesel is likely to result in higher retail prices for everything from produce and toys to lumber and apparel.

The price of diesel fuel hit an all-time high Friday as wars on two continents and a global refinery shortage combined with higher seasonal demand to push prices upward.

LuxNomads attracted clients looking to avoid a second Trump term by advertising concierge relocation services. Some clients said they had to do much of the work themselves.

Since 2000, the value of the S&P 500 stock index has gained about 600%. Over the same period, inflation-adjusted worker earnings have climbed just 12.5%.

In a message on Slack, Jacob Coxon told his colleagues that without more caution and cooperation, superintelligent AI created “a risk of causing human extinction.”

In a message on Slack, Jacob Coxon told his colleagues that without more caution and cooperation, superintelligent AI created “a risk of causing human exti

Legal experts, economists and even Trump's fellow Republicans say the plan faces a bevy of practical obstacles and long odds in Congress.