Economists warn of missing data as they urge caution on better-than-expected inflation report
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.7% in November, according to the just-released report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but economists, while cheering the drop from 3%, also are warning that data ...
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Economists warn of missing data as they urge caution on better-than-expected inflation report
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.7% in November, according to the just-released report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but economists, while cheering the drop from 3%, also are warning that data is missing from the calculation due to the shutdow…David Badash (Alternet.org)
The FTC is reportedly investigating Instacart’s algorithmic Eversight pricing.
A recent investigation by Groundwork Collaborative, Consumer Reports, and More Perfect Union found that Instacart was charging customers different prices for the same products, from the same store, at the same time.
That has apparently raised some eyebrows at the FTC, which, according to Reuters, is now probing the company’s AI-powered pricing tool.
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The FTC is reportedly investigating Instacart over its AI pricing tool
The Federal Trade Commission has sent Instacart a civil investigative demand, seeking information about its AI-powered pricing tool, according to Reuters.Mariella Moon (Engadget)
Luxor and the Valley of the Kings — Egypt — A Fistful of Baksheesh
By train south along the Nile to Luxor: the Colossus of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
Advice from IR Approved Author Lee Woodman: “Creativity and commerce make a great combination: art improves the image of artists and business owners and promotes related businesses like restaurants, shops, transportation.”
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NASA Astronaut Lee Morin to Retire After 30 Years of Innovation - NASA
NASA astronaut and retired United States Navy Capt. Lee Morin has retired from the agency after 30 years of service. He served as a mission specialist onNASA
5 Simple Marketing Strategies for Your Book Series
As consumers, we often go for a sure thing – name brands, established retailers, familiar movie stars, etc. – because we like what they offer and we know what to expect.
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Microsoft made another Copilot ad where nothing actually works
How the Copilot hallucinated Christmas.
Microsoft’s holiday Copilot ad is wrapped in empty promises
Microsoft’s new Windows ads show its Copilot AI helping laptop users with holiday-related tasks. But as in our previous testing, Copilot’s real results are like a lump of coal.Antonio G. Di Benedetto (The Verge)
Stephen Miller's hard-line Mexico strategy morphed into deadly boat strikes (Washington Post)
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Stephen Miller's hard-line Mexico strategy morphed into deadly boat strikes
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CPI inflation: Price increases in the US ease in November
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).Natalie Sherman (BBC News)
Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.Pritti Mistry (BBC News)
artist: Jakob Frey, Swiss, active Italy, 1681 - 1752
source: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
notes: Research in Progress
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Print, Decorated Capital Letter S
Letter S before Science, a seated woman who is investigating the sky. A snake and a crown lie under her right foot. The tower of the Sapienza, the Roman University, is in the right distance.Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Government admits fault in Reagan National Airport crash: 'Wholly avoidable tragedy' (Emily Hallas/Washington Examiner)
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Government admits fault in DCA crash: ‘Unnecessary tragedy’
The Justice Department wrote that the U.S. "admits ... it owed a duty of care" to victims of the aircraft collision near Reagan National Airport.Emily Hallas (Washington Examiner)
Why a single word disappearing from the FCC's website matters for press freedom (Tom Jones/Poynter)
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Why a single word disappearing from the FCC’s website matters for press freedom - Poynter
FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the agency is not ‘independent,’ sharpening concerns about political pressure on the mediaTom Jones (The Poynter Institute)
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