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Bytes: Week in Review - Micron's big earnings, Oracle's data center woes and "slop" is Merriam-Webster's word of the year

Building artificial intelligence tools requires a lot of graphic processing units, and those GPUs need huge amounts of ultra-fast memory to feed them…

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That CPI report got a Black Friday discount

November inflation data came in lower than expected, according to the latest CPI report. But we can’t compare it to the previous month, since the BLS…

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Can we fix America’s long-term care system?

Long-term care is expensive in the United States. With Medicaid spending cuts looming and the Trump administration’s deportation plans threatening th…

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The president shares his thoughts on the economy

In his 19-minute address to the nation last night, President Donald Trump argued that he inherited a mess from former President Biden; the president …

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What will the job market hold in 2026?

As the year draws to a close, it's clear that the post-COVID hiring bonanza has ended, and job-hunting has gotten trickier. Experts are predicting ne…

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European farmers take to the streets

From the BBC World Service: The European Union says it's close to agreeing a trade deal with the South American economic bloc Mercosur, which represe…

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The challenges of integrating ads in AI search engines

Search engines, social media, e-commerce, and mobile games all make money by selling advertising. But making ads work in AI search might not be so st…

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Oil flow or oil freeze?

A U.S. blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers may sound disruptive, but global oil is plentiful, and Gulf Coast refiners remain tied to Venezuela’s heavy…

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How are your wages comparing to inflation?

We get a firehose of economic data this week. As these numbers come in, one thing is becoming clearer: Wage gains are stalling, and inflation has bee…

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The life of a Christmas tree seller

It's an annual tradition in New York City: Each December, pedestrians fight for walking room on sidewalks populated by lush firs and frasers. Staffed…

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