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May 24 2026BUSINESS

Graduates Aren't Buying the AI Work Advice Commencement Speakers Push

Speakers at recent college graduations keep telling students to embrace artificial intelligence like it's some magic work-saving tool. But when big names like a record executive and a tech CEO tried this advice at their speeches, the young crowds pushed back hard in a way no one expected. The moment

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May 24 2026FINANCE

Investing in Zhejiang Leapmotor Tech: What the Numbers Really Say

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, a company making electric cars, just shared its latest money numbers. Comparing this year’s second quarter to last year’s same period, revenue jumped from HK$4. 42 billion to HK$12. 12 billion—that’s a big increase. But the profit numbers tell a different story. Last y

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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Make School Days Count: Why Spring Could Be Your Best Learning Season

May and June in school often feel like a slow climb uphill. The year is nearly over, but tests and assignments still loom. Instead of dreading the final stretch, some schools flip the script and treat these weeks as a chance to learn differently. At St. Benedict’s in Newark, New Jersey, the last pus

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Will AI take your job or create new ones?

Experts can't agree on AI's impact. Some fear job losses, others see progress. History shows technology changes work, but doesn't always destroy it. When factories grew in the early 1900s, people worried about handmade crafts. Yet new jobs appeared as industries adapted. AI will likely automate 25%

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rick and Morty season 9 is coming soon – here’s how to watch it

The animated series Rick and Morty returns for its ninth season on May 24, airing at 11 p. m. ET on Adult Swim. Unlike typical family shows, this series follows a chaotic routine where a genius but reckless scientist drags his anxious nephew through bizarre space adventures. The story begins when Ri

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May 23 2026EDUCATION

Tiny Tastes Teach Big Ideas in Preschool

A recent study suggests snack time can double as science time for young learners. Research shows preschoolers picked up science and vocabulary skills faster when teachers used food in lessons. The idea isn’t just about eating—it’s about experimenting with simple groceries to explain how plants grow,

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May 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Birds teach us how to see the world differently

At a zoo in Washington, one of the heaviest flying birds on Earth stared down visitors with quiet confidence. The Kori bustard didn't squawk or flap—it just puffed up its feathers, paused, then turned away. The message was clear: "I see you, but this isn't my choice. " Science fiction writer Ray Nay

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Celebrities, taxes, and investments: the unusual connections in recent news

Politicians and performers often face scrutiny over their money moves, but lately three stories have stood out for their odd overlaps. A closer look reveals how stock trades, business ventures, and tax investigations can collide in unexpected ways. First, there’s the case of a politician whose inve

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Updating Old Money Rules for New Digital Age

Money moved faster than ever before in 2025. Scammers used AI tools to steal over thirty-five billion dollars from Americans in just one year. Meanwhile, North Korean hackers quietly collected two billion dollars in crypto tokens within months. Traditional banking rules designed in the 1970s simply

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Workers' Retirement Funds May Be Next for Crypto Investments

The U. S. Senate is debating a bill called CLARITY, which aims to set clear rules for digital assets like cryptocurrencies. But unions, representing millions of workers, warn that this bill could open the door to crypto investments in retirement funds. The AFL-CIO, the largest labor federation in th

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