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Sunday, August 30, 2026 2:58 PM ET

Christian Science Monitor - Business

Where to next on interest rates? Warsh, Bessent point in opposite directions. While Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to lower interest rates a bit, Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve, tasked with fighting inflation, might have to raise short-term rates. That, in turn, could push up rates on business and consumer loans. By - Laurent Belsie - / 4 min

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Meta settlement aims to protect kids. Much more is needed, experts say. -- Cindy Carcamo

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Trump tests the limits of economic leverage against foe – and friend -- Laurent Belsie

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AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here's why. -- Laurent Belsie

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Who wins when Congress calls the plays in college sports?

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The US lost jobs in July. Here's why unemployment didn't rise.

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As advanced AI models go rogue, the Trump administration steps in

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The Explainer -- The US needs more electricity. Can the grid deliver?

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College grads face a global squeeze on entry-level jobs

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Trump moves to rebuild tariff wall. Will the results be different?

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Inflation fell in June as Iran war receded. Now, it might roar back.

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The Explainer -- Quantum computing promises new technological possibilities. How close are they?

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Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain

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The Explainer -- They can walk and talk. How soon will humanlike robots be working beside us?

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SpaceX set for world's largest stock offering. Who will benefit?

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As Mamdani focuses on affordability, some wonder if he has a plan on jobs

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From the Magazine - As US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page. Small, private colleges in the U.S. are closing more often, depriving communities of resources and people. One Vermont town has a solution that could work for others. By - Olivia Fletcher - / 4 min

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