Planet Money
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What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?
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Anthropic gave a 94-page list of risk factors in its S-1 this week. Two of them stood out.
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The German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond.
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Social media sites aren't the biggest fans of people leaving via hyperlinks. In fact, Meta has made it subscription-worthy for a Facebook Page to post more than two hyperlinks per month. What's the rationale for companies want to keep you on their site?
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Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.
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Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what to know.
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Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.
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As European defense spending takes off, just about half of the funding in Europe's defense tech industry is coming from American investors this year. One reason why: European investment firms have restrictions on how they can invest.
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A thinly traded prediction market offers a starting point. We explore potential winners and the big ideas that could earn them economics' biggest prize.
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Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller.