Ben Popken

Ben Popken is a business and consumer journalist based in Maine. Previously he was the Senior Business Reporter at NBC News national and Editor-in-Chief of Consumerist.com at Gawker Media Network and Consumer Reports. His work has received awards from the Editor and Publishers, Association of Health Care Journalists, and the Press Club of Atlantic City.

Business & Economy

America's wealthiest are more likely to invest in these alternative assets than their international counterparts

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Lifestyle

The vast majority of American adults own a smartphone. Here's how that compares to the rest of the world.

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Business & Economy

How quickly are consumers and businesses adopting AI tools compared to past technologies?

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Business & Economy

How US venture capital has grown in the last 15 years

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News

How cybercrime losses have more than doubled in 2 years

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Education

Why some children don't participate in extracurriculars and how to close the access gap

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Health

How plant-based diets have been shown to affect gut health

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Real Estate

Nearly two-thirds of new office construction is in the Sun Belt—but don't count out the coasts

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Education

How online and traditional tutoring methods benefit different students

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Health

These are the fastest-growing health care jobs and how much they pay

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