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AI tools have made positive gains in the medical field. For instance, artificial intelligence has helped bridge the divide between physical experiments and research and the analysis of data, leading to faster pharmaceutical development.

Business

2024 was all about putting AI tools to work

The use of artificial technology has expanded into everyday tasks. It has also led to concerns about AI’s huge energy demands and effect on people’s jobs.

Matt O'Brien and Sarah Parvini, Associated Pressan hour ago

Lexy Martin, 80, works from her home office. “It wasn’t a money thing that drove me back to work, but that I’ve always wanted to be of value in some way,” said Martin. “For me, it was about passion.”

Business

Older women are changing the face of the U.S. labor force

Hannah Ziegler, Washington Postan hour ago

Among winners with consumers last year were fast casual restaurant chains such as Chipotle, retailer Walmart, and McDonald's meal deals. Among the losers were Target, which faced challenges in 2024.

Business

Value-seekers drove 2024′s retail trends and dead ends

Anne D'Innocenzio and Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press2 hours ago

The new Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV minivan came to town as part of the Simeone Automotive Museum in December. It will be available to ride in on the e-track at the Philadelphia Auto Show at the Convention Center beginning Jan. 11.

Business

Three McLarens, a Cybertruck, and dozens of other vehicles zoom into Philly this month for the annual auto show

Scott Sturgis2 hours ago

Closed sign on front entrance to Giant Heirloom Market on Friday.

News

Giant Heirloom Market shutters in Market East amid development shakeups along Market Street

Jesse Bunch

Economy

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

The U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.

Mark Zandi

People walk on Wall Street in New York's Financial District on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Economy

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

The U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.

Mark Zandi

National Politics

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

Economy

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Transportation

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

Henry Savage

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

Economy

Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi says

Mark Zandi, For The Inquirer

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