Riding the Wild Wave of Crypto Coverage
David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter who has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2022, has come to embrace learning on the fly.
National/regional news and analysis
Riding the Wild Wave of Crypto Coverage
David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter who has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2022, has come to embrace learning on the fly.
What could burst the AI bubble?
Tada Images/ShutterstockSome of the world’s biggest tech firms have soared in value over the last year. As AI evolves at pace, there are hopes that it will improve lives in ways that people could never have imagined a decade ago – in sectors as diverse as healthcare, employment and scientific discovery.
Why people are watching livestreams of influencers gambling – and how it could be fuelling addiction
Top streamers are paid by gambling operators to broadcast themselves betting, often with company money rather than their own. Beto Chagas/ShutterstockEvery night, millions of people across the world tune in to watch influencers spin slot machines, chase jackpots and ride emotional rollercoasters of wins and losses. Online viewers erupt with cheers, emojis and pleas for “one more spin”.
Green electricity deals are too complex – even as a researcher in sustainability I’ve been confused
P Stock/ShutterstockAfter comparing electricity tariffs on a spreadsheet, I can confirm that deciphering the plans feels a bit like learning ancient Greek.
Winning a bidding war isn’t always a win, research on 14 million home sales shows
In today’s hot housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph. But my research shows it often comes with a catch: Homebuyers who win bidding wars tend to experience a “winner’s curse,” systematically overpaying for their new homes.
What work means to working-class young men in an age of increasing automation
For years we’ve been warned that technological advances and artificial intelligence (AI) are set to sweep people out of work. But when we think about whose jobs are really under threat, the answer isn’t quite so simple.
Trump Suggests Furloughed Federal Workers May Not Receive Back Pay After Shutdown
Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.
Carney and Trump: A Collision Avoided, Save for a Nasty Comment or Two
The Canadian prime minister came to Washington determined to take the heat out of the relationship. He mostly succeeded, at least for now.
Global Trade Growth to Slow Sharply Next Year, W.T.O. Says
The World Trade Organization said trade growth had proved more resilient in 2025 than expected, but would slow next year as result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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