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Pen and paper, but please no cursive: Widespread cyberattack sends car dealers back to 20th century
by
Matt Levin
Jun 21, 2024
A hack on CDK Global, the system many dealerships use to track sales and service, is forcing them back to the analog era.
Composting is good for the planet. Why don't more cities do it?
by
Amy Scott
Jun 21, 2024
A community program in Baltimore aims to spread "compost fever."
AI could automate over half of banking jobs
Jun 21, 2024
A new report by Citi looks at the financial tasks that will be delegated to AI — and the new ones that will crop up.
What 100-year-old immigration policy can teach us about the economy
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 21, 2024
Amid new executive actions on immigration, and 100 years since the National Origins Act, we look at how policy has shaped the economy.
SCOTUS leaves the door open for tribal nations to expand into online gaming
Jun 21, 2024
The Supreme Court left in place an agreement between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state of Florida, which gives the Seminole Tribe the exclusive right to offer online sports betting statewide.
What if your deepfake was circulating halfway across the world in China?
by
Jennifer Pak
and Charles Zhang
Jun 21, 2024
Deepfakes of foreigners have been cropping up more frequently on Chinese social media.
Summer gasoline demand is down, despite lower prices
Jun 20, 2024
With more efficient vehicles and fewer commuters, less gas is being consumed. But prices are still high for other aspects of summer travel.
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Given the housing shortage, why is it so hard to build new apartments?
Jun 20, 2024
Inflation, climate change and zoning laws have increased rents and building costs. Developers are focusing on high-priced luxury units.
Why Nvidia reigns supreme in the market for AI chips
by
Matt Levin
Jun 20, 2024
Nvidia has an estimated 75% to 90% of the chip market, and they're well-positioned to keep it that way.
Bill Gates’ nuclear project breaks ground, marking a new chapter for a struggling Wyoming coal town
by
Caitlin Tan
Jun 20, 2024
Construction began on the first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant. So far, a coal town in southwest Wyoming is seeing a boost.