A U.S. Bank survey finds Gen Z respondents report starting intentional wealth-building activities—like investing, retirement contributions or saving for long-term goals—at an average age of 19, compared with 25 for millennials, 29 for Gen X and 32 for Boomers. Separately, Northwestern Mutual's 2026 Progress & Planning Study found sizable shares of Gen Z have delayed milestones such as having children (24%), buying a home (31%) and marriage (20%) due to financial constraints. The U.S. Bank survey also found Gen Z and millennials more likely than older generations to view the stock market as a realistic wealth path and to be open to newer assets like cryptocurrency.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-22
Ahead of a planned meeting in Washington between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, AI governance is expected to be a key topic despite deep mutual distrust between the two nations. Both countries are simultaneously racing for AI dominance while acknowledging the technology's risks, with Trump previously suggesting that regulation could benefit China's competitive position.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-18
A new McKinsey and SEMI Foundation report projects the United States could be short by as many as 157,000 semiconductor workers by 2030, even as companies like Samsung, TSMC and Intel race to build new fabrication plants domestically. Samsung executive Jon Taylor told CNBC he's worried there simply aren't enough technically trained people entering the field to staff these facilities, including Samsung's $35 billion Taylor, Texas complex set to begin production this year.
cnbc.com
· 2026-09-17
US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated in a speech that the military has already placed space control weapons in orbit capable of defending US forces against hostile action. He gave no details on what the weapons are, how they work, or how many exist, and the Air Force declined to comment further when asked.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-15
Bill Gates told Reuters that no government has adequately studied or planned for the risks AI poses to jobs and society, comparing the technology's arrival to an alien invasion in movies where global powers unite to respond. He said he has discussed these concerns with leaders including Donald Trump and is seeking a meeting with Xi Jinping, and suggested some jobs should be designated 'Human Reserved.'
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-15
Bitcoin, XRP and crypto-linked stocks including Coinbase traded lower in premarket sessions as investors awaited a Senate vote on the Clarity Act, legislation that would establish regulatory rules for digital assets. Market sentiment across the sector has turned cautious ahead of the outcome.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-15
A new CDC report finds that roughly 72% of American adults regularly experience fatigue, making it one of the most widespread health complaints nationwide. Researchers link this fatigue to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties among those affected.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-15
Burger King's newest franchise disclosure document shows the chain finished fiscal 2025 with 6,650 U.S. restaurants, down from 6,701 at the start of the year. That net figure of 51 fewer stores masks a larger churn of individual closures and openings happening across the system.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-14
Concerns about artificial intelligence's risks and disruptions are increasingly showing up outside of specialized tech and policy circles, reaching everyday American conversation. The shift suggests AI has moved from an industry-insider talking point to a broader cultural and political issue.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-12
Anthropic disclosed that it detected and shut down an operation in which actors linked to Iran attempted to use its Claude AI model to gather targeting information on U.S. Navy warships. The incident was disclosed as part of a broader report detailing how state-linked adversaries have tried to misuse Anthropic's AI systems for weapons development and surveillance of dissidents.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-11
French pharmaceutical company Ipsen is evaluating whether to establish a production facility in the United States. The move would place Ipsen among a growing group of European drugmakers weighing similar U.S.-based investment decisions.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-11
Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton played into the early morning hours at the U.S. Open, with the contest wrapping up at 3:33 a.m. and setting a new record for the latest finish in the tournament's history. Fans who stayed to watch the entire match faced the prospect of getting little sleep before work or other obligations the next day.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-09
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