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The AI Salaries Behind San Francisco's $1.76M Home Prices

San Francisco's median home hit a record $1.76M as AI lab pay tops $640K in 2026. Here is what AI roles actually earn and which skills command the top pay.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Gartner Says 4 in 10 AI Projects Could Be Scrapped by 2027, What That Means for Tech Jobs

More than 40% of agentic AI projects could be scrapped by 2027, Gartner warns, over cost, weak ROI and governance. What stalled AI projects mean for tech jobs.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Labor Market

America's Shrinking 45 to 64 Workforce and the Mentorship Gap It Leaves Behind

The 45-64 population fell 2.68 million since 2020, thinning the ranks of workers who lead and mentor. What the mentorship gap means for your career path.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Career

A $162 Million Federal Boost Is Opening Paid Apprenticeships in In-Demand Trades

Nearly $162 million in new federal grants is expanding paid Registered Apprenticeships in in-demand trades. Here is how to land an earn while you learn spot.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Career

54% of Companies Are Cutting Pay and Perks in 2026 and Workers Have Stopped Fighting Back

54% of companies are cutting pay or perks to fund AI as the quit rate sits near 1.9%. What the great hunkering down means for your job and your next move.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Salary

Wall Street Interns Can Now Earn $8,600 a Week as Banks Fight AI Firms for Talent

$8,600 a week is Wall Street's new top intern rate as trading firms fight AI startups and tech giants for talent. What the pay war means for your career.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Government Jobs

30% of Workers Are Bound by a Non-Compete That Quietly Caps Their Pay

About 30% of employees are now bound by non-compete clauses that are spreading to lower-paid jobs, the OECD warns, quietly capping pay and job mobility.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Government Jobs

What a New Court Ruling Means If You're Put on a Performance Improvement Plan

A new 3rd Circuit ruling clarifies how a performance improvement plan factors into a bias claim. What workers put on a PIP should know about their rights.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Salary

Health Insurance Premiums Are Set to Jump 14% in 2027, Here's What Workers Will Pay

ACA insurers propose a median 14% premium hike for 2027, a second straight year of double-digit rises. What it means for gig workers who buy their own coverage.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Salary

Raises Are Being Rationed in 2026, and Your Role Decides If You Get One

Nearly 70% of workers say they got no raise in the past six months, up from 65% a year ago. Here is what the stalled-pay signal means for your salary.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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The AI Skills Gap Employers Fear in 2026, When the Grade Doesn't Match the Skill

A take-home midterm averaged 96% but the in-person final averaged 48.6%, exposing the AI skills gap employers screen for. Why real skills still win in 2026.

July 9, 2026Read Article

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Labor Market

What a Low Hire, Low Fire Job Market Means for Your 2026 Search

The Employment Trends Index fell a second straight month and hires stalled at 3.3%. Here is what a low hire, low fire market means for your 2026 job search.

July 9, 2026Read Article