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Billionaires Ray Dalio and Richard Branson hate workplace gossip—but men who do it could face a steeper career penalty than women, study finds
New research found that men who gossip are perceived as less competent and less qualified for leadership roles than women who engage in the same behavior.
Bill Gates believes a billionaire’s tax is the only option in the age of AI—and ‘whatever’s left over’ can be used as a philanthropic safety net
"The primary responsibility of dealing with inequality will always rest with governments."
Could the US midterms put a pin in the AI bubble?
Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.
‘A master class in how to handle layoffs’: Canva is restructuring 22% of its workforce, and LinkedIn is applauding the exit package
CEO Melanie Perkins’s note to staff drew applause online for a package that includes a year of healthcare, career coaching and $10,000 project grants
Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, November 6: A Little Lower
TL;DR: Rates fell today, but not by enough to change your mortgage math.
The crypto industry has found new ways to grow. Making money from them is another story
Coinbase, Robinhood and Circle are expanding into stablecoins, payments and prediction markets, but their latest earnings show how hard it is to escape crypto's boom-and-bust cycl…
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
We Write About Saving Money; Here’s How We Trick Our Brains Into Doing It
The Nerds tell us which tips they use to help them save, and why they work.
Workers' rights 'second place' to economic growth
Jersey's Economic Development Minister has told the BBC that workers' rights may have to take 'second place' to economic growth.
‘Pick another protein’: A cattle rancher senator’s answer on beef prices could give Democrats their first Mississippi Senate win since 1982
Trump called affordability a ‘fake word.’ Scott Colom’s ad turned her ‘so many proteins’ line into the race’s defining moment.
Thailand moves to block Bitget as crypto exchange's local acquisition faces uncertainty
Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitget’s operator, alleging it ran an unlicensed crypto exchange for Thai users from 2022 to 2025.
What Democrats’ US midterm sweep means for the CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act faces a new test as Democrats control Congress, raising questions over consumer protections, ethics and what the crypto industry may have to concede.
$3.1B in Stolen Binance Crypto Has Yet to Be Laundered: Elliptic
The attackers have used more than 20,000 wallets on 16 blockchains so far, but the bulk of the stolen ETH and Bitcoin hasn't moved.
Fearing AI disruption, white-collar workers are quitting their jobs
While there’s no evidence linking AI to mass layoffs, the tech has already ‘changed worker psychology’When artificial intelligence researcher Mrinank Sharma quit his job at Anthro…
The United Explorer Card Is Great if You Fly Basic Economy
Basic economy tickets come with a lot of restrictions. But holding this card can help you avoid many of them.
Nigeria sets new crypto licensing rules, bans algorithmic stablecoins
Nigeria has banned algorithmic stablecoins and introduced reserve requirements for issuers as it expands central bank oversight of crypto payment services.
Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production as Elon Musk Pivots to Robotaxis and AI
The Tesla CEO said the Texas plant will make room for the Cybercab, as sales of the stainless-steel pickup run far below capacity.
US job growth exceeds expectations in October despite economic uncertainty
‘Low-hire, low-fire’ labor market shows sluggish growth but few layoffs, with an interest rate hike expected in DecemberThe US added 165,000 jobs to the economy in October, a sign…
U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, blowing past 65,000 estimate
The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.1%. The strong showing surely puts a December rate hike in play, but next week's inflation numbers and the fate of the stock market co…
The government can lower grocery prices. It doesn’t have to run the stores
It’s a Costco card, with Washington as the buying club.
Morning Minute: Bitcoin Erases Election Rally as AI Stocks Crater
Thursday marked a massive reversal and historic selloff for AI stocks, and crypto was not immune. What held up the strongest?
Cava hit 500 restaurants ahead of schedule. Its CFO explains how it plans double in size by 2032
Cava's CFO Tricia Tolivar on reaching the halfway mark to 1,000 restaurants early.
Ethereum devs won’t fork Glamsterdam on Hoodi until smart contract risks resolved
Ethereum developers are investigating concerns tied to eight smart contract invariants tied to Glamsterdam’s EIP-8037 and EIP-8038.
Current price of oil as of November 6, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.