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Economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and risks
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (199+ words) FILE – Pages from the Anthropic website and the company’s logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York, Feb. 26, 2026. Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform…...
Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI's economic impact and job displacement risks
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (176+ words) Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work. The statement released Monday was signed by top economists, along…...
Ranking fast-food prices across the U.S.
2+ week, 3+ day ago (19+ words) NBC Bay Area Ranking fast-food prices across the U.S....
Food and gas prices in the Bay Area could take time to drop after deal with Iran
3+ week, 4+ day ago (29+ words) Food and gas prices could take time to drop following deal with Iran NBC Bay Area Food and gas prices could take time to drop following deal with Iran...
US housing payments hit 1-year high, Redfin reports
3+ week, 4+ day ago (142+ words) NBC Bay Area US housing payments hit 1-year high, Redfin reports The median monthly housing payment was just about $100 shy of 2023's all-time high. The median monthly housing payment in the United States recently hit its highest level in a…...
Mortgage rates dropped to 6.47% as bond yields eased
3+ week, 4+ day ago (493+ words) The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week, tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.47% from 6.52% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie…...
Inflation rises to its highest level in years
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (21+ words) Inflation rate rises to its highest level in years NBC Bay Area Inflation rate rises to its highest level in years...
‘I love the inflation': President Trump says he is not concerned with latest numbers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (32+ words) NBC Bay Area ‘I love the inflation': President Trump says he is not concerned with latest numbers...
Rising gas prices could reach $7 a gallon in California
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (113+ words) Can $7 a gallon for gas be coming soon? Christie Smith takes a closer look at the rising gas prices. Rising gas prices could reach $7 a gallon in the coming months. That is the daunting warning from oil industry experts for…...
March inflation soars to highest level in four years as energy prices rise
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (721+ words) The Consumer Price Index is one of the most widely used measures of inflation—here’s what it actually tracks and who it represents. The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in…...