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Samsung’s largest union approves a wage deal that would give chip workers an average bonus of about $340,000, with about 74% of members voting in favor, avoiding a strike (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg)

By Stacey D. WallsMay 27, 2026

Yoolim Lee / Bloomberg: Samsung’s largest union approves wage deal that would give chip workers an average bonus of about…

Technology

Electricity prices on the largest U.S. power grid, operated by PJM, jumped 76% year-over-year to an average of $136.53/MWh in the first quarter due to rampant data center demand (John Ainger/Bloomberg)

By Stacey D. WallsMay 16, 2026

John Ainger/ Bloomberg: Electricity prices on the largest U.S. power grid, operated by PJM, jumped 76% year-over-year to an average…

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Study: U.S. schools that strictly ban cellphones in class haven’t had higher test scores on average so far, but students have reported a greater sense of well-being (Dana Goldstein/New York Times)

By Stacey D. WallsMay 6, 2026

Dana Goldstein / New York Times: Study: US schools that strictly ban cell phones in class haven’t seen higher test…

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally review: Comfortable design, Xbox Full Screen beats Windows 11 and affordable, but sleep/wake issues, weak display and average performance (Andrew E. Freedman/Tom’s Hardware)

By Stacey D. WallsApril 8, 2026

Andrew E. Freedman / Tom’s material: Asus ROG Xbox Ally review: Comfortable design, Xbox Full Screen beats Windows 11 and…

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Roblox claims to have paid out $1.5 billion to game creators in 2025 and that the top 1,000 earned an average of $1.3 million; More than 50% of creators cite high school as their highest degree (Cecilia D’Anastasio/Bloomberg)

By Stacey D. WallsMarch 7, 2026

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Business & Money

State Farm Announces Average Rebate of $100 for Auto Insurance Customers

By Stacey D. WallsFebruary 26, 2026

State Farm announced a historic $5 billion dividend for its auto insurance members on Thursday, the largest in the mutual’s…

Technology

Open source projects like VLC and Blender are seeing a decline in average contribution quality, likely as AI coding tools lower barriers to entry (Russell Brandom/TechCrunch)

By Stacey D. WallsFebruary 21, 2026

Featured Podcasts Big Tech Podcast: OpenAI Closes to $100 Billion, OpenClaw Acquisition, AI Productivity Question – with Aaron Levie The…

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Chinese-language cryptocurrency laundering networks processed approximately $16.1 billion in 2025, or $44 million per day on average across more than 1,799 wallets, representing 20% of laundering activity (Chainalysis)

By Stacey D. WallsJanuary 27, 2026

On-Chain Analysis: Chinese-language cryptocurrency laundering networks processed approximately $16.1 billion in 2025, or $44 million per day on average across…

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A profile of Mercor, which pays about $2 million per day to about 30,000 experts training AI models at $95/hour on average, with roles such as radiologists earning up to $375/hour (Bethan Staton/Financial Times)

By Stacey D. WallsJanuary 25, 2026

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India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, says its daily fast commerce orders peaked at 1.6 million in Q4 2025; Market leader Blinkit recorded an average of 2.4 million daily orders in the third quarter (Manish Singh/India Dispatch)

By Stacey D. WallsJanuary 18, 2026

Manish Singh / Shipping to India: India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, says its daily fast commerce orders peaked at 1.6…

Military buildup triggers housing crisis in Guam, outpacing residents’ prices – Radio Free Asia

When Buddhist robes meet Sri Lankan law – The Diplomate

How Beijing is disrupting both developing and advanced economies – The Diplomat

Rethinking the ‘absolute bar’ on India’s Scheduled Caste status – The Diplomat

Transporting oil to China by rail won’t solve Iranian export problem – The Diplomat

Replimune to Resubmit Melanoma Drug After Makary Leaves FDA

Asian grocery brands are moving beyond the “ethnic aisle”

Disney’s ABC Files for Early Renewal of FCC Broadcast Licenses

American Eagle (AEO) First Quarter 2026 Results

Gap result (GAP) Q1 2026

Democrats are about to kill Trump’s entire Senate agenda

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Between two naps, Trump blames Biden for the Lincoln Memorial

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An episode of BBC Question Time featured a panel with AI-generated historical figures like Churchill, intended to show the “hyper-real and compelling” nature of AI images (Holly Bishop/The Independent)

Allegations that China is behind protests against U.S. data centers draw criticism from AI industry allies, who say the industry and politicians are in denial (Evan Halper/Washington Post)

Lenovo’s stock is up 105% in May, marking its biggest monthly gain since 1999, after earnings showed AI-related revenue helped offset rising memory costs (Bloomberg)

A look at tensions in the UK’s fintech sector, as former industry darlings are forced to overhaul operations or merge under pressure to achieve profitability (Financial Times)

French market regulator warns crypto companies they could face blacklisting and legal action if they don’t have MiCA licenses in place by the EU’s June 30 deadline (Elizabeth Howcroft/Reuters)

Browsing: average

Samsung’s largest union approves a wage deal that would give chip workers an average bonus of about $340,000, with about 74% of members voting in favor, avoiding a strike (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg)

Electricity prices on the largest U.S. power grid, operated by PJM, jumped 76% year-over-year to an average of $136.53/MWh in the first quarter due to rampant data center demand (John Ainger/Bloomberg)

Study: U.S. schools that strictly ban cellphones in class haven’t had higher test scores on average so far, but students have reported a greater sense of well-being (Dana Goldstein/New York Times)

Asus ROG Xbox Ally review: Comfortable design, Xbox Full Screen beats Windows 11 and affordable, but sleep/wake issues, weak display and average performance (Andrew E. Freedman/Tom’s Hardware)

Roblox claims to have paid out $1.5 billion to game creators in 2025 and that the top 1,000 earned an average of $1.3 million; More than 50% of creators cite high school as their highest degree (Cecilia D’Anastasio/Bloomberg)

State Farm Announces Average Rebate of $100 for Auto Insurance Customers

Open source projects like VLC and Blender are seeing a decline in average contribution quality, likely as AI coding tools lower barriers to entry (Russell Brandom/TechCrunch)

Chinese-language cryptocurrency laundering networks processed approximately $16.1 billion in 2025, or $44 million per day on average across more than 1,799 wallets, representing 20% of laundering activity (Chainalysis)

A profile of Mercor, which pays about $2 million per day to about 30,000 experts training AI models at $95/hour on average, with roles such as radiologists earning up to $375/hour (Bethan Staton/Financial Times)

India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, says its daily fast commerce orders peaked at 1.6 million in Q4 2025; Market leader Blinkit recorded an average of 2.4 million daily orders in the third quarter (Manish Singh/India Dispatch)