Your health insurer shouldn’t decide your treatment plan. That’s what your doctor — and AI — should be doing.
AI-driven diagnostic tools and clinicians would access complete digital health records to make treatment decisions instead of insurers. This system would enable better clinical decisions based on full patient history rather than insurance coverage constraints.
Micron is about to be more profitable than any U.S. company except Nvidia and Google
Micron's memory chip business is experiencing a significant financial turnaround driven by Big Tech companies paying premium prices for AI components. The company is positioned to become more profitable than all U.S. firms except Nvidia and Google based on current market dynamics.
Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet
Medicare will cover obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy starting July 1 for seniors with obesity and related conditions. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have done limited advertising about this coverage change to date.
Cristiano Ronaldo is soccer’s first-ever billionaire: He went from begging for burgers outside McDonald’s to landing a $400 million contract
Cristiano Ronaldo became soccer's first billionaire, reaching a net worth of $1.4 billion through athletic contracts and business ventures. He signed a $400 million contract that contributed to his wealth accumulation.
AWS CEO says replacing young employees with AI is ‘one of the dumbest ideas’—and bad for business: ‘At some point the whole thing explodes on itself’
AWS CEO Andy Jassy stated that replacing young employees with AI is a poor business strategy that will eventually fail. He argued this approach is counterproductive, though Amazon itself laid off 14,000 employees in the previous fall.
A 'perfect storm' points to a much smaller U.S. auto market by 2040
U.S. auto sales are declining due to converging factors including higher interest rates, elevated vehicle prices, and changing consumer preferences. One forecaster projects the market will shrink substantially by 2040, describing current conditions as a fundamental shift rather than a temporary downturn.
Even Apple supply chain maestro Tim Cook couldn’t dodge the memory chip ‘RAM-ageddon’ crisis. Here’s why PC prices are soaring this summer
Memory chip prices have surged dramatically this summer, forcing major manufacturers like Apple, Microsoft, and HP to either reduce sales or accept lower profit margins. The shortage stems from decreased DRAM and NAND flash memory production, which has driven up PC component costs across the industry.
In a Dramatic Reversal, the U.S. Allows Access to Anthropic’s Most Powerful AI—But There’s a Catch
The Trump administration reversed its order to take Claude Mythos 5 and Fable 5 offline by allowing certain trusted companies access to these models. Anthropic expressed approval of the decision regarding its most powerful AI systems.
The new rules of executive hiring
Executive hiring has shifted from rewarding visibility and experience to requiring candidates to align with stricter business metrics like productivity and EBITDA justification. Recruiters now slow outreach, interview processes stall without explanation, and roles disappear mid-search, leaving qualified leaders following outdated hiring strategies.
Thailand, Argentina primed as next supply chain ‘rising stars’
Companies are diversifying manufacturing and logistics into Thailand and Argentina due to rising threats to major trade routes. Both countries are positioned as emerging supply chain alternatives for businesses seeking geographic diversification away from traditional production hubs.
New hedge funds are using AI bots to rival industry giant
AI bots powered by advanced large language models are enabling smaller hedge funds to compete with industry giants in macro and fixed-income investing. These funds previously required significantly larger research teams to match the capabilities that AI now provides.
War, inflation can’t stop ETFs’ trillion-dollar inflow boom
Equity exchange-traded funds have attracted record inflows despite macroeconomic headwinds from war and inflation. Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF leads the sector as passive investing demand continues to grow.
Older Americans will soon have Medicare access to GLP-1s for weight loss for the first time. Here’s what they need to know.
Starting July 1, Medicare will cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for qualifying beneficiaries at $50 monthly. Users should be aware of potential side effects and muscle loss that can occur with these medications.
Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels last year. See how you compare.
Workplace retirement account balances reached record highs for most savers in the previous year. The median 401(k) balance for participants aged 65 and older stood at $200,000, according to Vanguard's latest report.
Germany is considering raising its retirement age to 70. Could the U.S. follow?
Germany is considering gradually raising its retirement age to 70 by 2092 to address funding challenges. The U.S. faces similar pressures on Social Security, though raising the retirement age would only partially close the program's funding gap.
Apple seeks U.S. approval to buy chips from blacklisted CXMT: FT
Apple has requested U.S. approval to purchase chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies, a Chinese company on the Pentagon's 1260H list of firms with alleged military connections. The blacklisted manufacturer produces memory chips that Apple seeks to source for its products.
Big Tech is obsessed with smart glasses. Now it has to convince people to wear them.
Smart glasses are being positioned as the primary hardware platform for artificial intelligence applications by major technology companies. Consumer adoption remains uncertain despite industry investment, as manufacturers work to make the devices appealing enough for everyday wear.
A surprisingly strong summer box office could mean Hollywood's first $10 billion year since the pandemic
Summer box office revenues are tracking at levels not seen since before the pandemic. The annual total is projected to reach $10 billion for the first time in seven years.
How Kohl's lost its way — and is trying to become relevant again
Kohl's stock price declined significantly as the retailer lost relevance and failed to retain its core customer base. The company is now attempting a turnaround strategy to restore its market position and appeal to shoppers.
SpaceX’s new $11 billion ‘saving grace’ comes with a big catch
SpaceX is offering hardware access to rival companies for $11 billion, a significant shift from its previous approach. This pivot could limit SpaceX's ability to pursue its own artificial intelligence development goals.
The government wants to rein in powerful AI, but there are downsides
The government introduced the bipartisan Cloud Security Act on June 26, requiring AI companies to report suspected misuse of their platforms to prevent rival countries like China from accessing advanced AI chips. The legislation aims to close loopholes in current export rules that limit chip sales.
The 33-year-old executive Satya Nadella is trusting to fix Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant
Jacob Andreou, a 33-year-old executive at Microsoft, is leading efforts to retool the company's Copilot AI assistant. Andreou has advanced quickly through Microsoft's ranks to take charge of this pivotal product.
Job scams are getting more sophisticated, and they’re costing Americans millions
Job scammers are increasingly using AI to identify and track potential victims, making traditional warning signs harder to recognize. Americans have lost millions of dollars to these schemes, which have become more difficult to distinguish from legitimate employment opportunities.
‘FOMO really got me’: Taiwanese go deep into debt to amp 100% stock rally
Taiwanese investors are entering significant debt to participate in a stock market rally driven by AI enthusiasm, with even teenagers opening brokerage accounts to buy shares. The rally has created widespread investment urgency, particularly among younger demographics seeking exposure to the chipmaking sector.
Tesla and Waymo duel in the robotaxi race — but the company spending the most builds no cars at all
Uber is committing $500 million to secure robotaxis as competition intensifies between Tesla and Waymo. Uber does not manufacture vehicles itself but is investing heavily to ensure access to autonomous ride-hailing technology.
Walmart heir Lukas Walton buys minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United Center
Lukas Walton, a Walmart heir, has acquired a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United Center. Walton, aged 39 and grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, resides in Chicago with his wife Samantha.
Insurers shifted roof replacement costs onto homeowners thanks to a new federal rule — just in time for hail and hurricane season
A federal rule shift has made insurers more likely to deny roof damage claims or require homeowners to pay deductibles of up to 25 percent. Homeowners now face choosing between filing claims that risk premium increases or paying out-of-pocket for roof repairs and replacements during severe weather seasons.
DA majority in Joburg within reach, but hinges on voter turnout
The Democratic Alliance could gain a majority in Johannesburg if voter turnout increases, though the party's strategy relies primarily on mobilizing existing supporters rather than attracting new voters. Political analyst Gareth van Onselen notes the DA's campaign focuses on encouraging people already aligned with the party to cast ballots.
DBSA delivers PSA oxygen plants to strengthen South Africa’s healthcare system
Pressure swing adsorption oxygen plants have been installed at healthcare facilities nationwide to increase oxygen production capacity. The programme is expected to serve more than eight million people and addresses supply vulnerabilities in South Africa's emergency care infrastructure.
The S&P 500 is at a critical crossroads. A break lower could signal more losses ahead.
The S&P 500 closed Thursday near a critical support level that, if breached, could indicate additional stock declines in the coming period. Market analysts view this technical threshold as a key indicator that will determine whether the index experiences further losses or stabilizes.