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Friday, June 19, 2026

Since Lockdowns, a 12% GDP Loss; Half of US Dollar Purchasing Power Stolen...



Since the 2020 lockdowns, the U.S. economy lost about 12% of its real GDP and the dollar’s purchasing power dropped by half. Official data understates inflation and economic damage due to complex price adjustments. This hidden crisis explains why many people feel worse off despite official reports of slow growth.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://brownstone.org/articles/since-lockdowns-a-12-gdp-loss-half-of-us-dollar-purchasing-power-stolen/

20 College Majors Most Exposed To AI Job Disruption...



AI is changing the job market, making some college majors less safe for new graduates. Students are choosing majors like healthcare and engineering more, while computer science enrollment drops. Blue-collar jobs, like construction, are growing as AI affects white-collar work.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/20-college-majors-most-exposed-ai-job-disruption

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Do You Even Need Claude Fable 5?...



Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a powerful new AI model but very expensive and limited in access. Most people don’t need its advanced features for everyday tasks. It’s best for experts working on complex projects, so casual users can stick with cheaper models.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.whytryai.com/p/claude-fable-5?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true