6 h. ago Optimizing food subsidies: Applying digital platforms to maximize nutrition

An algorithm can change the face of food assistance policy in the Global South, says MIT assistant professor and J-WAFS researcher Ali Aouad.

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8 h. ago Global economy shrugs off Trump’s tariffs, at least for now, IMF says

Global economy shrugs off Trump’s tariffs, at least for now, IMF says  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago Global Economic Growth Remains Sluggish as Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom

The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow.

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13 h. ago ‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says  CNN

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13 h. ago Global Economic Outlook Shows Modest Change Amid Policy Shifts and Complex Forces

Global Economic Outlook Shows Modest Change Amid Policy Shifts and Complex Forces  International Monetary Fund

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4 d. ago MIT’s Jewish president rejects Trump's offer of 'priority' funding in exchange for policy changes

MIT’s Jewish president rejects Trump's offer of 'priority' funding in exchange for policy changes  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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4 d. ago The global trade war just came roaring back. Trump is playing with economic fire

The global trade war just came roaring back. Trump is playing with economic fire  CNN

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5 d. ago Minnesota attorney general says trans athletes in girls' sports 'doesn't harm anyone' despite complaints

Keith Ellison downplayed the impact of transgender athletes in girls' sports after school board members urge policy changes to protect females students.

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6 d. ago Today's AI hype has echoes of a devastating technology boom and bust 100 years ago

The electrification boom of the 1920s set the United States up for a century of industrial dominance and powered a global economic revolution.

Technology

8 d. ago Jay Jones said if more police were killed it would reduce shootings of civilians, according to VA lawmaker

Jay Jones denies allegations he said police officers should die to change policy, amid controversy over violent texts about House Speaker Todd Gilbert.

Events

8 d. ago Police union calls on Jay Jones to quit after claim more dead cops would mean fewer shootings

Jay Jones denies allegations he said police officers should die to change policy, amid controversy over violent texts about House Speaker Todd Gilbert.

Events

1 week ago What's driving President Trump's new confidence in Ukraine's war effort

The president's bold statement surprised allies and raised new questions about whether U.S. policy toward the war is changing.

Politics

1 week ago ICE vows 'no change' to immigration, border policy amid government shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is shutting down rumors that the government shutdown will have an impact on immigration and border policy.

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2 w. ago Hegseth instates 'highest male standard only' for combat, other changes, declaring Dept. of Defense 'is over'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announces changes to physical requirements for combat personnel and other policy shifts eliminating DEI in the military.

Events

2 w. ago Spotify to label AI music, filter spam and more in AI policy change

Spotify is launching a music spam filter, labeling AI tracks, and clarifying its rules around AI voice clones.

Events

2 w. ago Climate Forward Live Updates: How Trump Is Changing Climate Policy Globally

Climate Forward Live Updates: How Trump Is Changing Climate Policy Globally  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Tariff Uncertainty Expected to Slow Global Economic Growth This Year

President Trump’s trade war is still playing out, and the full effect will be felt heading into next year, the latest projections show.

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3 w. ago U.S. and global growth forecast lifted by OECD as economies surprise to the upside

U.S. and global growth forecast lifted by OECD as economies surprise to the upside  CNBC

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4 w. ago The US Army is changing its policy on how soldiers should look: Here's what to know

The US Army is changing its policy on how soldiers should look: Here's what to know  USA Today

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4 w. ago Anthropic Economic Index: Tracking AI's role in the US and global economy

Anthropic Economic Index: Tracking AI's role in the US and global economy  Anthropic

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