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I left college to be an AI content creator for older adults. Now I make six-figures a month from brand deals — here's how.

I left college to be an AI content creator for older adults. Now I make six-figures a month from brand deals — here's how.

EY says its 'invisible' AI router has helped cut token consumption by up to 60%

EY, a big company, has made a new tool to help it use its computers better. The tool is called an 'invisible' AI router. It helps the company save money by not using too many computer tokens. The router was introduced in April and has already helped the company save a lot of money.

King Charles sends 'defiance' message to Prince William with Buckingham Palace room offer to Harry: expert

King Charles sends 'defiance' message to Prince William with Buckingham Palace room offer to Harry: expert

China’s He Lifeng raises trade restriction concerns in call with Bessent and Greer, Xinhua reports

Chinese official He Lifeng spoke with US officials Bessent and Greer. He said China is worried about new trade restrictions. The call was reported by the state news agency Xinhua.

'Worst aquarium ever' review sends whaling museum's sales soaring 250%

The New Bedford Whaling Museum received a one‑star Google review that called it the 'worst aquarium ever'. The museum printed that phrase on T‑shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags. The items became popular on social media and sales rose 250% in one week.

US stock futures extend gains slightly after economic data

The weather app is putting a damper on America's summer plans

The weather app is putting a damper on America's summer plans

ImpediMed Q4 FY26 slides: mixed results despite improved cash position

ImpediMed Q4 FY26 slides: mixed results despite improved cash position

'Ponzi-like': Private equity founder admits swindling millions from investors

A private equity founder admitted that he ran a Ponzi-like scheme and stole millions from investors. He told investors their money was being invested, but he used new investors' money to pay earlier ones. When the scheme collapsed, many investors lost their money and the company's employees were not paid.

Aliko Dangote is leaving one-third of his $35 billion fortune ‘to humanity’—a rare move among Africa’s billionaires

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest person, plans to give one-third of his wealth to charity. His fortune is about $35 billion, so the gift will be around $11.7 billion. He said he wants to be remembered as a major philanthropist, not just an industrialist. His daughter Halima confirmed the plan in a Bloomberg interview.

‘I predict one day Amazon will fail’: Jeff Bezos once warned his company might only last 30 years. At 31, it’s the biggest company in the world

Jeff Bezos once told employees that Amazon might not last more than 30 years. He said he predicts the company will one day fail and go bankrupt. Today, Amazon is 31 years old and is the world’s biggest company.

China’s top leaders pledge incremental measures to support economy

China's top leaders met to talk about the economy. They said they will help it by spending more money and making new policies. The economy grew slower than expected in the second quarter.

Trump’s War-Not-War Is Doing Something Odd to the Economy

The world economy handled the recent Iran conflict surprisingly well. President Trump said the fighting was over but promised more attacks that night. The US started bombing Iran again. This creates a strange situation: war is happening and not happening at the same time.

WA home insurance rates skyrocket

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‘Am I paying for the vibes?’ Gen Z says it hates capitalism, but their spending patterns show they just don’t like being ripped off

Many young people say they dislike capitalism and big companies. Yet when they choose where to spend money, they look for real value, not just atmosphere. Felipe W., a 20‑something Yelp Elite reviewer in Dallas, said he reads reviews to see if a place feels different and worth the price. This shows Gen Z’s spending is driven by a dislike of feeling ripped off, not by anti‑capitalist beliefs.

Capgemini sees multi-year IT modernisation boom as firms prepare for AI

Capgemini's CEO said companies need to update old technology before using AI. This will take many years and cost a lot of money. The main problem is old systems that are hard to change.

One in three Canadian workers used generative AI tools at work - StatCan

Statistics Canada said that about one in three Canadian workers used generative AI tools at work in the year ending March 2026. The agency found that 35.9% of workers reported using these tools for their main job or business. Most workers, 93.4%, said they knew about generative AI tools. The data comes from extra questions added to the Labour Force Survey in March 2026.

Yen soars, markets suspect Japan intervention

The Japanese yen rose sharply against the US dollar on Monday. Traders noticed the quick rise and thought Japan's government or central bank might have bought yen to support its value. Such action is called currency intervention and is used to stop the yen from falling too fast. No official confirmation came from Japan, but the market reacted strongly.

New Dow CEO drives ‘transformation’ back to profitability amid oil market upheaval

Karen Carter is the new CEO of Dow Inc. She started on July 1, 2023. The company is trying to become profitable again after losing money. This is a big change for the company.

Trump’s dollar déjà vu: what an uncanny chart about the greenback shows about American exceptionalism

Trump’s dollar déjà vu: what an uncanny chart about the greenback shows about American exceptionalism

I Thought I’d Landed a Great Job. Then I Started Working With a Department With an Infamous Reputation.

The writer thought they had landed a great job with benefits. After the company merged, they were moved to a different position. The new department has an infamous reputation. The writer now feels uneasy about the work environment.

Fast-food execs keep pushing for more AI systems, but fail to see the big picture: Customers still want humans

Fast-food chains like McDonald's and Wendy's are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help customers order at the drive-through. They are using AI-powered chatbots and drive-through systems. This is part of their effort to automate more tasks.

Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax was designed to hit the wealthy, but it’s sending most New Yorkers to their estate lawyers

Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax was designed to hit the wealthy, but it’s sending most New Yorkers to their estate lawyers

Warren Buffett is handing $140 billion to his family’s foundations. The way he’s doing it reveals how billionaire philanthropy really works

Warren Buffett is handing $140 billion to his family’s foundations. The way he’s doing it reveals how billionaire philanthropy really works

Inside Ikea’s big bet on humans in the age of AI

Inside Ikea’s big bet on humans in the age of AI

Friday, July 31, 2026: The Club discusses its next moves for its stock portfolio

On July 31, 2026, a group called The Club held a meeting about its stock portfolio. The members talked about possible next steps, such as buying new stocks, selling some, or keeping what they have. They did not announce any final decisions during the meeting. The discussion was private, but the outcome may affect the club’s future investments.

Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV

Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV

A self-made millionaire and an investing CEO discuss money, power and success

Vivian Tu, a 32‑year‑old self‑made millionaire, spoke with Sylvia Kwan, the 62‑year‑old CEO of Ellevest. They talked about money, power and what success looks like in the United States today. The interview was part of CNBC Make It’s series marking the country’s 250th anniversary.

Alexandr Wang says startups supercharged by AI can now pick 'Goliath versus Goliath' fights

Alexandr Wang said AI helps small companies compete with big ones. He thinks this is a great opportunity for startups. Wang used to run a company called Scale AI.

Ukraine's long-range drones have a new war target: Russia's version of the Amazon warehouse

Ukraine's long-range drones have a new war target: Russia's version of the Amazon warehouse

This social media platform will thrive as AI grows, KeyBanc says

KeyBanc, a bank, thinks a social media platform will do well in the future. This is because the bank believes artificial intelligence (AI) will grow. The bank predicts the platform's revenue will increase by 30% each year.

High-yield savings accounts: Best rates and top picks for May 2026

In May 2026, many banks offer high‑yield savings accounts that pay higher interest than regular savings accounts. These accounts help savers earn more money on their deposits. CBS News lists the accounts with the best rates for this month. It also gives tips on how to choose a safe and convenient option.

I spent years in finance. Then I realized rural Japan's rice terraces were an overlooked asset.

I spent years in finance. Then I realized rural Japan's rice terraces were an overlooked asset.

Nara Smith says couples therapy gave her and her husband the tools to get through their daughter's cancer diagnosis

Nara Smith is a model and TikTok creator. She and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, went to couples therapy. This helped them deal with their daughter's cancer diagnosis. They learned tools in therapy that they used during this time.

Jim Cramer says Wall Street is fleeing the AI trade and buying these stocks instead

Jim Cramer says Wall Street is fleeing the AI trade and buying these stocks instead

Your screentime on Instagram is growing, thanks to Meta's AI push

Instagram's time spent on the app grew this quarter. This growth is because of Meta's AI improvements. The AI helps make recommendations on the app.

Whatnot is in talks to raise a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation

Whatnot is in talks to raise a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation

Corning plunges despite strong quarterly results — here's our plan for the stock

Corning plunges despite strong quarterly results — here's our plan for the stock

Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter estimates on steady demand

Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter estimates on steady demand