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Artificial intelligence
OpenAI files confidential IPO plans as AI funding race accelerates
The ChatGPT maker says no timing has been set, but its filing follows Anthropic’s own public-listing plans and a looming SpaceX debut
Food costs
8 free apps that can help trim grocery and meal costs
Flashfood, Too Good To Go, Ibotta and other food-saving apps offer different ways to find discounts, use leftovers, earn rewards or locate free local food
Prediction markets
Why prediction markets are drawing young men — and raising warnings
CBS News reports that young men are driving much of the activity on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, where quick gains can be followed by steep losses
Auto safety recall
Stellantis recalls nearly 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators over fire risk
The company says affected Jeep owners should park away from buildings and other vehicles until a repair is available, with a remedy expected no later than July
Entry-level hiring
Young job seekers face a crowded, automated hiring market
Recent graduates describe sending hundreds of applications into systems that can feel opaque, as economists point to weak hiring, employer uncertainty and AI-driven screening
Citizenship debate
Ireland and Germany enter the U.S. birthright citizenship debate
Trump has criticized automatic citizenship at birth, while a Times summary says countries that reject the practice can face their own complications
Labor market
Job openings jump to 7.6 million, highest since May 2024
April’s JOLTS report showed stronger demand for workers but slower actual hiring, reinforcing a labor market with limited churn
Grocery retail
Asian groceries move beyond the ‘ethnic aisle
Whole Foods, Target and specialty brands are expanding Asian snacks, sauces and frozen foods as consumer demand pushes global flavors into mainstream grocery aisles
U.S. politics
Trump wealth report sharpens focus on corruption allegations
A CBC Radio discussion points to a reported $3-billion rise in Donald Trump’s net worth and a broader debate over self-enrichment, ethics rules and presidential power
Auto finance
Nearly 1 in 5 New-Car Loans Now Top $1,000 a Month
Experian Automotive says most $1,000-plus monthly payments are tied to non-luxury vehicles, led by popular pickup trucks rather than high-end brands