Inside the Rent Inflation Measure That Economics Nerds Love to Hate
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:33
The Consumer Price Index inflation measure accounts for housing costs in a complicated way. There are reasons for it.
How MSNBC’s Leftward Tilt Delivers Ratings, and Complications
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:33
NBC’s leaders have been forced to grapple with how to square its cable news network’s embrace of progressive politics with the company’s straight-news operation.
AI Program Aims to Break Barriers for Female Students
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:32
A new program, backed by Cornell Tech, M.I.T. and U.C.L.A., helps prepare lower-income, Latina and Black female computing majors for artificial intelligence careers.
AI Program Aims to Break Barriers for Female Students
Latest Business News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:32
A new program, backed by Cornell Tech, M.I.T. and U.C.L.A., helps prepare lower-income, Latina and Black female computing majors for artificial intelligence careers.
Inside OpenAI’s Library
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:30
OpenAI may be changing how the world interacts with language. But inside headquarters, there is a homage to the written word: a library.
Inside OpenAI’s Library
Latest Business News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:30
OpenAI may be changing how the world interacts with language. But inside headquarters, there is a homage to the written word: a library.
Senators Propose $32 Billion in Annual A.I. Spending but Defer Regulation
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:30
Their plan is the culmination of a yearlong listening tour on the dangers of the new technology.
Senators Propose $32 Billion in Annual A.I. Spending but Defer Regulation
Latest Business News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:30
Their plan is the culmination of a yearlong listening tour on the dangers of the new technology.
YouTube Blocks ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ in the City
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:06
Responding to a court order, YouTube and its sister company, Google, will block viewers in the region from viewing videos of the song, “Glory to Hong Kong.”
Dine and dash couple hit my pizzeria, says owner
News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:47
A restaurant owner says two fraudsters could have been stopped sooner after spotting them on CCTV.
Boeing may face criminal prosecution over 737 Max crashes, US says
News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 09:43
The Department of Justice is considering whether to prosecute the firm over two fatal 737 Max crashes.
Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 09:30
Automakers in the United States and their supporters welcomed President Biden’s tariffs, saying they would protect domestic manufacturing and jobs from cheap Chinese vehicles.
Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
Latest Business News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 09:30
Automakers in the United States and their supporters welcomed President Biden’s tariffs, saying they would protect domestic manufacturing and jobs from cheap Chinese vehicles.
Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese electric cars
News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 06:58
The White House said they were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs.
Justice Dept. Says Boeing Violated 2021 Settlement Over Max Plane
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 06:55
The department said that the company had failed to design and enforce an ethics program to prevent violation of U.S. fraud laws.
TikTok Creators Sue to Block U.S. Law Requiring Sale or Ban
Latest Administration News - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 05:47
The group, whose legal fees are being paid for by the company, said a ban of the app would violate their First Amendment rights.
Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 05:12
India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.
'Corrupt ship inspectors demand our food and cargo'
News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 05:07
Seafarers tell the BBC port officials routinely demand bribes before allowing ships through.
'Corrupt ship inspectors demand our food and cargo'
News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 05:07
Seafarers tell the BBC port officials routinely demand bribes before allowing ships through.
'Corrupt ship inspectors demand our food and cargo'
News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2024 - 05:07
Seafarers tell the BBC port officials routinely demand bribes before allowing ships through.