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AI Boom Could Widen Wealth Gap Between Rich and Poor Nations
A new Ayre Think Tank study warns AI's economic gains may deepen global inequality, projecting a $360 billion disparity between wealthy and developing nations.
Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 189,000 in Late October
Initial unemployment claims dropped 6,000 to 189,000 in the week ending Oct. 31, the Labor Department reported.
California Home Affordability Flat in Q3 2026 at 19 Percent
One in five California households could afford the median-priced home in Q3 2026, as lower prices offset rising mortgage costs, C.A.R. reports.
Fairfax Crest Opens With 279 Affordable Homes Near County Hub
Lincoln Avenue Communities and Fairfax County's housing authority have opened Fairfax Crest, adding 279 affordable units on government center grounds.
Americans Back Free Enterprise but Socialism Support Rises Among Youth
A new Conference Board report finds Americans broadly favor free enterprise, even as younger generations show growing interest in socialism.