The pipeline for Ph.D.s out of U.S. universities is shrinking at an unprecedented rate: Spots are disappearing, interest is fading and other countries are eager to fill the void.
Why it matters: America graduates more Ph.D.s than any other country. They go on to invent things, cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes.
U.S. companies are up against a ticking time bomb: Thanks to AI, hackers are on the verge of launching fully automated cyberattacks that can move faster, smarter and more personally than ever.
Why it matters: Those attacks could halt production at factories, knock hospitals offline or control power grids — all before anyone even realizes something's wrong.
The sports equinox, a day when games across the four major sports — the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL — are scheduled, marks the start of the busiest season of the year for gambling.
Why it matters: Casinos are cashing in as more states legalize sports betting.