Reliability of U.S. Economic Data Is in Jeopardy, Study Finds
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ABC News - Tech
Cars collect troves of data about traffic and road hazards. Should they share it?
Transportation officials are hoping a major investment in a technology allowing cars to talk to other cars about hazards on the road could be part of the solution to a recent surge in traffic deaths4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Policy on immigrants and crime should focus on data, not feelings
I’ll be as clear as possible: A large body of research finds that immigrants do not commit more crimes than native-born Americans.6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
South Carolina's "Sister Senators" on finding common ground
Three female Republican legislators bucked their party to join a Democrat and an Independent in filibustering South Carolina's near-total ban on abortion. For their efforts, the three lost their ...8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
The battle to secure economically critical metals
To limit China’s leverage, the west needs concerted action on mining, refining and research12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Mentally Strong People Get 1 Big Advantage Over Everyone Else, According to a Massive New Study
As a business owner, building mental muscles merits serious effort.13 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China Is Becoming Much Harder for Western Scholars to Study
Restrictions by Beijing and tensions with the West have created new obstacles to research, and some academics fear that the growing knowledge gap will hamper U.S. efforts to manage relations.18 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Blame modern decisions, not just ancient history, for economic inequality | Torsten Bell
Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved were still suffering a century later because they lived in states where Jim Crow laws were enforced. Persistence studies are all the rage in economics ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
None of Trump’s Economic ‘Solutions’ Hold Any Water
Trump has only two answers to every problem: tariffs and mass deportation.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Labor Department releases latest employment data
The U.S. Labor Department released the latest employment data. It shows that the economy added 142,000 jobs in August, which is still sluggish through an increase from July.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump’s economic populism won’t bring Americans lasting prosperity
Populism is spreading worldwide, but its leaders show little understanding of economic and geopolitical realities.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Wired - Tech
Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data
Plus: Kaspersky’s US business sold, Nigerian sextortion scammers jailed, and Europe’s controversial encryption plans return.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Germans reel from an uncomfortable week politically and economically
Good results for the far-right AfD in regional elections came as VW dealt a blow to manufacturing jobsYesterday -
Inc. - Business
A New Study of Employees Uncovers What's Working (and What Isn't) with Meetings
Here's what leaders need to know to make meetings more productive and inclusive, according to new data.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Yankees and New York or Nowhere Release Streetwear Collection
A lifestyle brand known for its declarations of N.Y.C. supremacy joins forces with baseball’s winningest franchise.2 days ago - New York -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed officials leave door open for large interest rate cuts if data worsens
Comments from policymakers follow report showing US economy added fewer jobs than expected2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Data Shows Mildly Positive Shift in Jobs Numbers
Friday's jobs report reveals slight decline in August unemployment rate, down to 4.2 percent.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
From Hostel Bunk Mates to Life Partners
As backpackers who met in Australia in 2017, Ryan Hawkins wrote to Naina Rishiraj: “One day I hope we can be in the same place for a long time.” His hope came true.2 days ago