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Study Finds Class Background Shapes Access to Elite Jobs
New research on college professors suggests working-class origins create barriers to elite occupations rivaling those tied to gender or race.
Food Companies Reshape Strategy as GLP-1 Drug Use Spreads
Weight-loss medications like Ozempic are reducing food consumption, prompting businesses across retail and food sectors to adapt.
Uber Agrees to $40 Million Settlement in Fatal Freeway Death
Uber will pay $40 million to the family of Emily Normandin-Parker, 23, killed on a California freeway after a driver forced her out of his car.
Iran War Fears Drive Bond Rate Surge, Pressuring Fed
Rising Middle East tensions are rattling global bond markets, forcing the Federal Reserve to respond to a sharp jump in interest rates.
AI Labs Face Growing Legal Liability Risks Over Model Harms
Legal experts warn OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI labs could face significant liability if their models cause harm to users or third parties.
Howard Buffett to Succeed Father Warren as Berkshire Chairman
Howard Buffett, 71, will take over as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman from his father Warren, though he won't manage daily operations.
Louisiana Tribe Partners With Kalshi to Launch Prediction Market
The Tunica-Biloxi tribe of Louisiana is teaming with Kalshi to build a prediction market platform, even as rival tribes challenge the company.
SEC Chair Atkins Moves to Scrap Shareholder Proposal Process
The SEC is seeking to eliminate a rule widely used by activist investors. Chair Paul Atkins calls the effort a top regulatory priority.
Trump Touts Medicaid Drug Price Program Tied to Global Rates
President Trump promoted a program aligning Medicaid drug prices with those in other wealthy nations, claiming full state participation ahead of midterms.