ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW | | | | Daniel de Visé | Personal Finance Reporter
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Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money, filling in for Betty Lin-Fisher on Consumer Friday. |
Let's start the day, however, with tidings of rising societal angst about AI. |
A viral report from a small research firm portrays a doomsday scenario about AI seeding mass unemployment. Here's how that AI dystopia might unfold . |
Would you lend money to be repaid in 2126? |
Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now? Not, presumably, anyone with a normal human lifespan. |
Moving on: Here are the best consumer stories of the week, and other worthy reads. |
📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 |
Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. | | Square and Cash App operator Block said it would slash nearly half its workforce as AI reshapes its business, fanning fears of mass layoffs to come. | | AI is reshaping, and in some cases, replacing entry-level work. Without junior roles, who will become the next generation of managers? | | | | Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has issued a bond with a repayment date in 2126. Is anyone buying? | | | | Novo Nordisk will cut prices of the diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy to $675 effective Jan. 1, 2027. | | | | McDonald's Big Arch, the fast-food giant's biggest burger ever, is finally coming to the U.S. It hits the menu for a limited time starting March 3. | | | | Big Sky, Montana, is seeing a surge in traveler interest. Discover why this destination is worth visiting year-round, with way more than just skiing. | | | | Buc-ee's filed a lawsuit against the parent company of Ohio convenience store Mickey Mart, claiming the store's moose logo is too similar to its own. | | | | Tariff dividend checks were always a long shot, and tariff refunds aren't likely. But consumers may yet get some of their money back. | | | | What has brisket, spotless bathrooms and a beloved mascot? Buc-ee's has a cult-like following. See why. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
