Economy
The Fed ‘desperately’ wants to avoid a recession because it doesn’t want to get blamed and put its independence at risk, top economist says
"Obviously nobody wants a recession. But also in the context of Fed independence, they really don't want to get blamed for going into a downturn because that would impair their ability."
By Jason Ma
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Environment
How Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard decided to give away his billions
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First-of-its-kind study finds ‘secret fresh water’ that may stretch from New Jersey to Maine
Finance
The Fed ‘desperately’ wants to avoid a recession because it doesn’t want to get blamed and put its independence at risk, top economist says
Russia’s central bank reveals GDP is shrinking, in a sign Putin’s war economy has slipped into recession
CBO slashes economic growth forecast for 2025 as Trump tariffs heat up inflation
Health
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Leadership
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This millennial paid off $80,000 in student debt by going ultra frugal—even unplugging his fridge—and working 10 side hustles
Grease-smeared ‘roughnecks’ are the classic staple of the oilfield. Now they’re vanishing in favor of AI-trained data crunchers
Lifestyle
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Personal Finance
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Politics
Elon Musk claims higher education ‘radicalized’ Charlie Kirk shooting suspect as bullet casings reveal antifascist, gamer messages
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Retail
Target was hoping for a back-to-school sales bump that never came. Foot traffic is still down for the 7th month in a row
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Tech
Poland scrambles jets, shuts key airport amid drone threat
China starts probes targeting US semiconductor sector
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Success
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