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Dearborn ran out of baby formula 30 minutes into giveaway event
The Dearborn Public Health Department distributed baby formula to the public Friday morning, yet supplies ran out within an hour due to high demands.
Pfizer will not sell drugs for profit in poor nations
US pharmaceutical firm Pfizer said it would sell its patented drugs at cost to 45 low-income countries.
The Decade of Cheap Uber Rides Is Over
How American life was changed by a subsidy that ride-hail companies can no longer afford.
The 20 Most and Least Profitable Companies, Per Employee
The U.S. companies on the Fortune 500 boast $1.2 trillion in combined profit—but which bring in the best and worst profit per employee?
Optimizing for Happiness: Why I Rented the More Expensive Home — Millennial Money with Katie
When I first moved to Dallas, I didn’t rent an apartment. I lived with my friend Kylie’s family. Long-time Dallas natives, they planted roots in one of the nicest, most coveted neighborhoods in Dallas in the mid-1980s – long before the neighborhood had the esteem (and price tag) it has tod
Old Navy tried to be more size-inclusive, but just left customers frustrated
In August, Old Navy, the Gap Inc. golden child, rolled out all clothing styles in sizes 0–30 and XS–4X.
Why must we pay to have a slightly less miserable time at the airport?
TSA PreCheck, Clear, and how the airport splits travelers into haves and have-nots.
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Why it might be a while before you get trading cards for NFL draft picks
Fans could get the first card with a team's draft pick in a month. However, supply chain issues delayed the 2021 draft class' most collectible cards by a year.
China’s export restrictions could pose global challenges - Marketplace
Restrictions on exports like fertilizer and steel have major economic ramifications for trading partners.
So Expensive Series - Apple Products - Blog
Apple products are not cheap. What is it that makes them carry such a hefty price tag? There are plenty of options for consumers when it comes to things like computers, tablets, and smartphones. Yet, Apple is the clear preference for consumers in the United States.
Who We Spend Time with as We Get Older
In high school, we spend most of our days with friends and immediate family. But then we get jobs, start a family, retire, and there’s a shift in who we spend our days with.
NEW Activity Series: So Expensive! - Blog
We are excited to announce a new series of activities that will get students thinking about some interesting products and services and the factors that impact the price we pay for them as consumers! These brand new activities are based around a Business Insider web series called So Expensive. Students will watch a video about a specific product or service, identify the specific factors of production that impact its price, and dig deeper by answering a few thought-provoking questions. So Expensive #1: Supreme Brand So Expensive #1 - Supreme Brand (Nearpod) So Expensive #1 - Supreme Brand (No-Tech) Frequently Asked Questions How often will this activity be released?
The Productivity Pay Gap — Chartr: Data Storytelling
The productivity pay gap. Workers are more efficient than they used to be, but wages haven't kept up. Streaming saturation. How many streaming services are too many? Sonos. If you can't beat 'em...
Sunbelt cities increased their populations during pandemic, new Census data shows
Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta collectively gained 300,000 residents from mid-2020 to mid-2021.
The Cost of Space Flight Before and After SpaceX
How much does a space flight cost? Here’s a look at the cost per kilogram for space launches across the globe since 1960.
Lauren Peikoff on Twitter
Epic move by IU cheerleading. Fantastic. pic.twitter.com/KmRIGHcCOz— Lauren Peikoff (@laurenpeikoff) March 18, 2022
Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The hotly debated Sunshine Protection Act still has to pass the House.
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021 – American Kennel Club
Using registration statistics, the AKC has compiled the list of most popular dog breeds of 2021, from #1 through #197. Where does your dog rank?
Why Iceland’s four-day week trial was an ‘overwhelming success’ for people and planet | Euronews
Commentary: As Michigan drivers await $400 refund checks, 'there's human suffering happening' | Crain's Detroit Business
LANSING — Six weeks ago, a quadriplegic Eaton County woman entered a Sparrow Hospital bed in a bid to get her auto insurance company to resume paying for the at-home care she's had for more than a decade.Six weeks later, she's still there and still waiting.The insurer, Lansing-based Auto…
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The Mystery of the Declining U.S. Birth Rate | Econofact
The U.S. birth rate has fallen by 20% since 2007. If sustained, this could impact economic growth, productivity, and social insurance programs down the line.
UN: Over 50,000 people fled Ukraine in less than 48 hours
"Many more are moving towards" Ukraine's borders, the UN refugee agency said.
Electric Vehicle Prices Fall as Battery Technology Improves
Declining battery costs are making electric vehicle prices more competitve. By 2023, EV prices could be on par with similar gas-powered vehicles.
The Detroit Zoo's penguin center reopened after years of construction. It still leaks.
The leaks are not harmful to the penguins, the Zoo director said, and it would be costly to keep the exhibit closed.