Banks Could Weather Even Extreme Economic Tumult, Fed Finds
The Federal Reserve for the first time tested major banks’ ability to withstand crisis scenarios — and the largest U.S. lenders stood tall. Source link
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A Surgeon General Warning, The Disinformation Battle and The Rise of CryptoPACs
Will a social media warning really help children’s mental health? Source link
Continue ReadingC.D.C. Scales Back Recommendations for R.S.V. Vaccine
Fewer Americans age 60 to 74 should receive the shots, the agency concluded, citing reduced risks and a possible neurological side effect. Source link
Continue ReadingNvidia’s Stock Tumbles. What Does it Say About A.I.?
The chipmaker’s stock has tumbled in recent days, a reminder that the artificial intelligence stock boom could be tough to sustain. Source link
Continue Reading260 McNuggets? McDonald’s Ends A.I. Drive-Through Tests Amid Errors
Ordering mistakes frustrated customers during nearly three years of tests. But competitors like White Castle and Wendy’s say their A.I. ordering systems have been highly accurate. Source link
Continue ReadingThe Ground Is Shifting Under Biden and Trump
Both parties are changing shape. What should they do about it? Source link
Continue ReadingWhen Sick Pets Need Blood, Animal ‘Superheroes’ Come to the Rescue
Transfusions have become an important part of veterinary medicine, but cat and dog blood is not always easy to come by. Source link
Continue ReadingIdentity Theft Case Backlog at IRS Leads to Delayed Tax Refunds
The National Taxpayer Advocate criticized the agency for being too slow to resolve cases, leaving victims waiting years for their refunds. Source link
Continue ReadingCDK Global Cyberattack Disrupts Car Sales in U.S. and Canada
The attacks on a software provider, CDK Global, affect systems that store customer records and automate paperwork and data for sales and service. Source link
Continue ReadingWhat the Court’s Ruling on Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox Means for Israel
Israel’s insular ultra-Orthodox community has long been exempt from military service. The Supreme Court’s decision to end that exemption could change the country’s social and political dynamics. Source link
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