Even With an AI Productivity Surge, US Workers May Not Reclaim Their Shrinking Slice of The Economy
Even if the United States is entering a productivity upswing—possibly accelerated by artificial intelligence—workers should not expect it to reverse a long-running decline in labor’s share of national income. The piece highlights a stark benchmark: labor’s share has fallen to 53.8%, described as the lowest since records began, underscoring how much of the country’s income […]
Houston Launches “Brain Health” Push to Become Global Neuroscience Innovation Hub
Leaders across Houston are trying to add “brain health” to the city’s list of signature strengths—alongside its historic identity as an energy capital and the well-known medical expertise concentrated at Texas Medical Center. A new regional collaboration, Project Metis, has been launched to attract researchers, clinical trials, and brain-focused technology start-ups, with the larger goal […]
Hiring Surprises on The Upside In January, Easing Fears of Sharper Labour Slowdown
The US labor market started 2026 on a firmer footing than many forecasters expected. The January employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed total nonfarm payrolls rising by 130,000—well above the roughly 70,000 increase economists were projecting. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December, suggesting that joblessness is […]
