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Social Security and SSI in November: How the Payment Schedule Works
Several outlets report on November's Social Security schedule, and some say SSI recipients won't get a payment in November. Here's why that happens and how the calendar works.
US Labor Costs Hold Steady but Trail Inflation as the Fed Keeps Rates on Hold
Bloomberg reports that US employment cost growth held steady and stayed below inflation. The report came days after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. Here's what that means for workers' paychecks.
Tech Stocks Lose About $1 Trillion in Value as AI Boom Worries Grow
NBC News and others report that a tech selloff erased about $1 trillion in market value amid deepening concerns about the AI boom. Here's what that figure means and why it matters.
US Federal Debt Is Now Larger Than the Economy: What That Means
Several outlets report that US federal debt passed 100% of GDP in fiscal 2026. Here's what that ratio measures and why economists pay attention to it.
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Bijnis Renames Itself Zorit and Raises Rs 27 Crore: What the Deal Means
Indian startup Bijnis is now called Zorit and has raised Rs 27 crore in a round led by Sparrow Capital, Entrackr reports. Here is a plain-English look at rebrands, funding rounds and lead investors.
Social Security's Funding Gap Becomes a Midterm Election Issue
Outlets report that Social Security's money troubles are coming up in midterm races, and that headlines are warning of an across-the-board benefit cut in the early 2030s. Here's what that means.
Laid Off Over AI and Asked to Come Back? Questions to Ask First
AP News and The Independent look at what workers should think about when a company that cut jobs because of AI later wants to rehire them. Here is a plain-English guide.
Binance's reported $6.3 billion hack: what's known so far
Major outlets report that the crypto exchange Binance was hit by a hack worth about $6 billion. The company has promised to cover losses and plans to reopen. Here's what that means in plain terms.
US economy grew 3.4% in the third quarter, led by consumers and AI spending
New GDP data show stronger-than-expected US growth this summer, driven by household spending and AI-related investment, even as inflation picked up in September.
How Much Do You Need to Retire? New Research Looks at Costs County by County
News outlets from Colorado to North Carolina are covering research that estimates the savings retirees need in different counties. Here's what the coverage says and how to make sense of a "retirement number."
Fed Holds Rates Steady in Split Vote as Critics Ask If It's Moving Too Slowly
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in a divided vote before the midterms. The New York Times warns a gradual approach could leave the Fed chasing inflation later.
Why Employee Theft Is a Serious Problem for Small Businesses in Africa
The BBC reports on how theft by staff is hurting small firms across Africa. Here is what employee theft is, why small businesses are hit hardest, and how owners usually try to protect themselves.