The appeal of a wealth tax is visceral and immediate. As billionaire fortunes compound at unprecedented rates—especially in sectors like artificial intelligence—voters crave a direct remedy. California's November ballot initiative proposing a 5% levy on fortunes exceeding $1 billion captures this frustration. The political momentum behind such measures is real, and the grievance fueling them […]

Foreign investors continue pouring money into U.S. assets, and the dollar remains the world's dominant reserve currency. The trend defies predictions from skeptics who have wagered against American markets in recent years.

Big Tech companies are willing to pay astronomical prices for AI memory components, helping spark a dramatic turnaround in Micron's finances.

A simple QR code coupon transformed one customer's pharmacy experience, slashing a $618 prescription price to just $15. The dramatic price reduction left the shopper amazed at the difference a single discount code could make. "This medication was generic," the customer noted, pointing to one factor that may have contributed to the significant savings when […]

Clinicians and artificial intelligence-driven diagnostic tools should make treatment decisions for patients rather than health insurers, advocates argue. With access to a patient's complete digital health record, doctors and AI systems would be better equipped to make informed medical decisions, proponents say.

A patient who recently underwent gallbladder surgery received an unusual request from the hospital shortly after returning home. The letter asked whether the patient had a favorite caregiver and if they would like to make a contribution in that person's honor. The timing and nature of the solicitation raised questions about whether hospitals should request […]