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In a rocky economy, one word stands out: Temporary
The Washington Post

In a rocky economy, one word stands out: Temporary

Lindsey Cameron of the Wharton School says that temporary gig work rises when the economy isn’t doing well and companies are looking to slash overhead expenses.

Jun 23, 2025

Democrats are getting richer. It’s not helping
The New York Times

Democrats are getting richer. It’s not helping

Yphtach Lelkes of the Annenberg School for Communication says the Democratic Party lost its working-class image years ago.

Jun 24, 2025

World’s most adaptable robot swarm builds without plans, blueprints, or coordination
Interesting Engineering

World’s most adaptable robot swarm builds without plans, blueprints, or coordination

Mark Yim and Jordan Raney of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and colleagues have developed a swarm strategy that allows tiny robots to self-assemble into honeycomb-like structures by reacting to what’s around them.

Jun 17, 2025

Annuities are looking good right now. So why aren’t people buying them?
MarketWatch

Annuities are looking good right now. So why aren’t people buying them?

A paper co-authored by Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School suggests that when 401(k) plan holders turn 67 years of age, 20% of the value of their account over a $250,000 threshold should automatically convert into an income annuity.

Jun 17, 2025

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