Economics

Some major Democratic donors have told the largest pro-Biden super political action committee, Future Forward, that pledges worth roughly $90 million are now on hold if President Joe Biden remains atop the ticket, according to two people who have been briefed on the conversations. The frozen contributions include multiple eight-figure commitments, according to the two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, given the sensitivity of the situation. The decision to withhold such enormous s

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There are several elements that determine the price of a Martini. Check out our cost breakdown on Martinis from five major U.S. cities here.

On Sunday, the cost of a stamp is going up for the second time this year, jumping 5 cents for first class postage to 73 cents. You probably didn’t notice.

Target says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15. The Minneapolis-based discounter confirmed the move in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday, citing “extremely low volumes” of customers who still write checks.

Critics, however, believe private collectors are so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should.

A look inside drug pricing… Regulators have been investigating companies at the center of the complex pharma-distribution chain since 2022. Yesterday...

Streaming companies will let you watch ad-free, but it will cost you....

Meme coins are having a moment, and they have solana to thank.  A collection of traders, investors, degens, and crypto speculators launched 455,000...

Americans are traveling in record numbers this summer, but Delta Air Lines says it saw second-quarter profit drop 29% due to higher costs and discounting of base-level fares across the industry.

'Farm Bill programs should be revised to incentivize fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods and to make them more accessible and affordable.'

As food prices surge, fast casual has somehow landed in the sweet spot between expensive fast food and bloated restaurants.

The local tourism industry in Saugatuck is on edge as the city has set a cap on short-term rentals.

A growing number of 18-34 year-olds are living with parents or other relatives, leaving fewer “empty nesters.”...

Sightseeing gets awkward… Nearly 3K protesters hit the streets of Barcelona over the weekend to rail against overtourism in the Spanish city....

The U.S. and Mexico on Wednesday announced new steps to fight the circumvention of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by China and other countries that ship products through Mexico, implementing a North American "melted and poured" standard for steel.

Fast food prices are high because demand for fast food remains really high, despite those higher prices.

An illness led Stephen Smith to study why America has so few elevators. What he learned explains why housing costs are so high.

The average cost of college by year, expressed in current dollars and adjusted for inflation, itemized and broken down by institution type.

April Anderson's story illustrates the challenges of running a bakery post-pandemic.

Driscoll’s had to figure out how to breed, produce and sell its most flavorful strawberries and raspberries. Now the strategy is starting to bear fruit.

Two Democrats are circulating a proposal to donors and bundlers that would see delegates choose a Biden replacement in the lead up to August convention.

Pro-business Macron might have to accept parts of the left’s ambitious economic agenda.

The sad desk salad won the lunch wars.

Despite committing to net-zero goals, Google’s greenhouse gas emissions soared last year, thanks to AI

“Romantasy”—a genre that blends romance and fantasy, with plenty of steamy sex scenes—is the publishing phenomenon of the moment.

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Explore the evolving role of AI in politics, from virtual politicians to its profound influence on electoral processes and voter decision-making.

The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.