'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studies From artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies. Greg Rosalsky
Live Nation's settlement with DOJ still isn't a done deal Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice after a years-long antitrust battle. What could this mean for the broader live entertainment industry? John Ketchum
World shares tumble as Iran war pushes crude prices over $110 a barrel World shares tumbled on Monday, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunging more than 5%, after oil prices spiked at nearly $120 a barrel. The Associated Press
Crude oil rockets past $100 as markets lose hope for a quick resolution in Iran Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise. Camila Domonoske
OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal A senior member of OpenAI's robotics team said guardrails around certain AI uses were not sufficiently defined before OpenAI announced an agreement with the Pentagon. Willem Marx
U.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke law in overseeing Voice of America He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers. David Folkenflik
Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after U.S. jobs report Stocks fell Friday on worries that the economy could become stuck in a worst-case scenario of stagnating growth and high inflation. Oil prices touched their highest levels since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war. The Associated Press
No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring individual lawsuits. Scott Horsley
The U.S. unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs, adding to worries about the economy The job market showed further signs of weakness last month as employers cut 92,000 jobs. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%, from 4.3% in January. Scott Horsley
2 young billionaires are behind the prediction market boom. They hate each other The 20-something billionaires who run Kalshi and Polymarket are battling it out to be the top prediction market company. Observers and former insiders say the feud is just heating up. Bobby Allyn