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China Just Beat Neuralink With A Commercial Brain Chip That Can Be Added To Health Insurance
While one of Elon Musk's many companies, Neuralink, may grab the lion's share of headlines, it's not the only Brain Control Interface (BCI) on the block. The U.S.-based firm Paradomics has its own high-bandwidth brain interface in production, aimed…
Health Insurance Costs Keep Soaring As Workers Pay More Out Of Pocket: 'Healthcare Costs Have Never Been
Market commentator The Kobeissi Letter warned that the surge in U.S. health insurance costs shows no signs of slowing, signaling growing financial pressure on both employers and workers. In a post on X on Sunday, The Kobeissi Letter cited a recent…
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. And they're far from alone.
Sugar Grove, North Carolina — Year after year, Ross and Rebecca Tobiassen saw their healthcare costs rise, having relied on the Affordable Care Act for federally subsidized health insurance since its start in 2014. Year after year, the…
The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg
Something strange is happening in tech right now. Companies are posting record profits and revenue while laying off tens of thousands of people, citing AI as the official explanation. So far this year, there have been an estimated 363 layoffs at…
She built a layoff support tool after losing her job, getting divorced, and having to move
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amanda Snyder Cathey, a senior product designer in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who built a free layoff support tool. Her identity and background have been verified. This story has been edited for…
Jim Cramer on Humana: 'This Is a Textbook Safety Stock'
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) was among the stocks Jim Cramer highlighted during Mad Money, as he noted the rotation into defensive sectors. Cramer highlighted an “unexpected gift” for the company, as he remarked: Then back to defense…
This Little-Known Healthcare Stock Is Up 90% This Year, and the Party Might Just Be Getting Started
Healthcare may not be as hot an industry as space or artificial intelligence (AI), but it's much larger than either today. Trillions of dollars are spent on healthcare in the United States every year, a figure that's set to grow faster than…
The conflicted middle': Half of America belongs to a new financial class where you still feel broke despite good income
For generations, being middle class meant believing that hard work would eventually pay off in the form of financial security. Today, many Americans feel they've held up their end of the bargain, but said security never arrived. Researchers call…
As healthcare costs continue to rise, long-term health cover policies gain traction
As healthcare costs continue to rise, a section of the policyholders are now seeking greater protection against frequent premium revisions by switching over to long-term health insurance policies. “The gradual rise in consumer interest in…
When Did White-Collar Work Start to Look So Bleak?
This spring, across the nation's auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests. The graduation speech is a thankless form: generalized, impersonal exhortation/congratulation…
Three Prompts To Personalize Your Medicare Coverage Using AI
NEW YORK - MAY 15: Two people walk inside a Medicare Services office on the last day for enrollment in the Medicare Part D program. Every day, roughly 10,000 Americans turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. Many will navigate this decision…
Influencers are driving up online purchases among young people
With just one click, sneakers, beauty products, and more end up in the shopping cart. Influencers and social media now have a significant influence on the online shopping behavior of children and teenagers. For example, 47 percent of boys and girls…
Jim Cramer on UnitedHealth: 'Buy It'
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH) was among the stocks Jim Cramer highlighted during Mad Money, as he noted the rotation into defensive sectors. Cramer called the company's CEO “legendary,” as he commented: Finally, we have…
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
Here's a number that might make you put down that second donut: In the United States, around 40 percent of all adults are considered obese. In Japan, the obesity rate is only one-tenth of that. We're not saying you'll never see a heavy person in…
Millions of Americans Are Retiring Earlier Than They'd Planned To -- Here's Why
What's your plan for retirement? Every investor should have a solid plan in place for what happens when the work ends, which includes taking the time to study their expenses, estimate how much income they'll need in retirement, and, importantly…
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