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Women are earning as much or more in half of marriages, but they are still doing more unpaid work
In marriages where both partners have the same income, women spend about four-and-a-half more hours a week on chores and caregiving than men.
Why companies are keeping their prices inflated
"Excuseflation," explained.
Montana on cusp of becoming first state to block TikTok downloads
The news comes amid mounting concerns over the app among lawmakers over security concerns with its Chinese owners.
Latin music’s dance dance revolution
Latin music revenue surged 24% last year to hit a record high of $1.1 billion in the US.
Latin Music Revenue Hits Record High of $1.1 Billion, Per RIAA Report
Latin music revenue in the United States reached an all-time high of $1.1 billion in 2022, marking the industry’s second year of double-digit growth for an annual increase of 24%. As predicted in t…
Swimming pools and lavish gardens of the rich are driving water shortages, study says
Socioeconomic disparity is just as influential as climate change and population growth when it comes to explaining why so many cities are struggling with their water supply, researchers say.
South Korea Tries $500 Handouts to Help Reclusive Kids Get Out
The South Korean government wants shut-in kids to leave the house and go outside.
Everything you need to know about EXTERNALITIES- Micro Unit 6
Your teacher of professors is going to ask you to draw externalities, including the socially optimal quantity and deadweight loss. The might even require you...
The economics of dating during high inflation
How much do people spend on dates? Where do they go? And how has inflation impacted dating life? The Hustle ran a survey to find out.
AI Drake bop marks new era for music pirates
AI-generated songs that emulate the voice of pop stars have been proliferating across the internet and getting pushback from the music industry.
Window tax
Data Reveals When to Buy Concert Tickets for the Best Prices
When is the best time to buy resale concert tickets? FinanceBuzz analyzed thousands of ticket purchases to find out when you should buy to get the lowest prices.
Apple's Mac shipments fall more than 40%, worse than major rivals
The year-over-year fall is the worst performance of the top five PC manufacturers and comes amid fears of a recession and weakened consumer demand, IDC said.
Pharma execs say abortion pill ruling will hurt the industry
This is about more than mifepristone.
How mobile phones have changed our brains
The handheld cellphone is 50 years old and has become an essential multi-tool that helps us run our lives. But is it altering the way our brains work?
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In Africa's fields, a plan to pay fair wages for chocolate withers
Many Ivory Coast farmers denied minimum price.
Tax Cuts Are Primarily Responsible for the Increasing Debt Ratio
Without the Bush and Trump tax cuts, debt as a percentage of the economy would be declining permanently.
She sheds, steam ovens can help sell homes for up to $17,400 more
Zillow finds that doorbell cameras and soapstone countertops can help sell a home up to 5 days faster
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KFC, Other Chains Hunt for Elusive 4-Pound Chicken
A shortage of small-breasted chickens has been raising costs at fast-food restaurants.
In Paris Referendum, 89% of Voters Back a Ban on Electric Scooters
A referendum emphasized how many residents had come to regard the scooters as dangerous nuisances with little environmental benefit. Other cities were closely watching the vote.
Shoppers say secondhand stores like Goodwill are getting too expensive as Gen Z makes thrifting cool
The US thrift market has grown substantially in recent years as thrifting has become a popular pursuit of Gen Z shoppers.
These maps provide graphic evidence of how parking lots "eat" U.S. cities
Parking lots are about one-fifth of all land in U.S. city centers, making them "easy to get to, but not worth arriving at."
These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says
A new report by WalletHub measured how much people pay in property, income and sales tax in proportion to the amount of money they make.
Supply, Demand, and Today's Inflation
The Economic Forces Behind Persistent Inflation
How ‘Tetris’ crossed the Iron Curtain and took over the world
Licensing the Soviet game for international distribution was quite a thriller plot.
Ramen for breakfast? Cup Noodles' new flavor tastes like egg, sausage and maple syrup pancakes
The limited edition flavor will sell for $1.18 at Walmart.
South Korea will give families $770 a month for one year to have a baby
The Asian nation has already spent $200 billion trying, and failing, to boost fertility rates
High egg prices send profits at largest US producer soaring more than 700% | CNN Business
Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, reported revenue doubled and profit surged 718% last quarter because of sharply higher egg prices.