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Christian Science Monitor - Business
Job growth rebounds in August, opening door for Fed to act on inflation - The U.S. economy's 162,000 jobs far outpaced expectations for August. The Labor Department also revised upward its June and July figures. But in the information sector, job declines might signal effects of artificial intelligence. By - Laurent Belsie - / 2 min
3 days ago
Where to next on interest rates? Warsh, Bessent point in opposite directions. -- Laurent Belsie3 days ago
Meta settlement aims to protect kids. Much more is needed, experts say. -- Cindy Carcamo10 days ago
Trump tests the limits of economic leverage against foe – and friend -- Laurent Belsie11 days ago
AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here's why.3 days ago
Who wins when Congress calls the plays in college sports?10 days ago
The US lost jobs in July. Here's why unemployment didn't rise.11 days ago
As advanced AI models go rogue, the Trump administration steps in13 days ago
The Explainer -- The US needs more electricity. Can the grid deliver?26 days ago
College grads face a global squeeze on entry-level jobs27 days ago
Trump moves to rebuild tariff wall. Will the results be different?1 month ago
Inflation fell in June as Iran war receded. Now, it might roar back.1 month ago
The Explainer -- Quantum computing promises new technological possibilities. How close are they?1 month ago
Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain1 month ago
The Explainer -- They can walk and talk. How soon will humanlike robots be working beside us?1 month ago
SpaceX set for world's largest stock offering. Who will benefit?1 month ago
From the Magazine - As US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page. Small, private colleges in the U.S. are closing more often, depriving communities of resources and people. One Vermont town has a solution that could work for others. By - Olivia Fletcher - / 4 min26 days ago