
Economics
AI Politicians: The Future Of Democracy Or A Threat To Freedom?
Explore the evolving role of AI in politics, from virtual politicians to its profound influence on electoral processes and voter decision-making.
U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry
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.
Uber will pay you $1,000 to ditch your car for five weeks
What does it take to stop driving?
The US is seeing a boom in tiny little foreign vehicles
US golf cart companies are asking the White House for higher tariff on Chinese carts.
What's Fair Isn't Always Equal
Throughout the past decade, hostility against growing economic inequality has gained ground. An increasing consensus seems to be gravitating towards the seductive demand for “fairness." When applied by progressives, the term refers to equal outcomes. But the only way to achieve fairness without violating individuals’ rights is by securing procedural justice, not end-state justice.
Responding to Reich, Part 2: Yes, the Government Obstructs the Market - FEE
Robert Reich swings and misses yet again.
Entrepreneurship in your Community: Creating your own Career
Entrepreneurship curriculum guide for middle and high school teachers.
Nike stock falls after company lowers sales expectations
Analysts argue that Nike has made a number of missteps.
Supply & Demand game | Breakeven
Turn your classroom into a digital marketplace. Breakeven is a real-time trading platform, designed for learning economics.
Teacher unions oppose reviving tax incentives for film production in Michigan. Here's why
Legislation that would restore tax credits for film production in Michigan has run into opposition from an unlikely source: unionized teachers.
Kenyan President Rejects Bill That Led to Deadly Protests
A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country’s debt.
The NFL’s Panthers and Jaguars score taxpayer infusions as stadium subsidies grow
Upgrading the kiss cam… with a little help from taxpayers. The Carolina Panthers secured $650M in public funds this week to renovate Charlotte’s...
Michigan lawmakers approve $83 billion budget during marathon 19-hour session
The spending plan featured $409 million for dozens of special projects across the state, including a zoo and minor league baseball stadiums.
Here’s how much profit McDonald’s makes on its new $5 meal
The margins are tight, but there’s still a profit to be made on the offer, according to restaurant-industry experts
Calculating Empires: A Genealogy of Technology and Power since 1500
Explore how technical and social structures co-evolved over five centuries in this large-scale research visualization.
Denmark passes tax on cows passing gas
The first-of-its-kind tax aims to drastically reduce Denmark’s carbon emissions, a large portion of which comes from livestock.
Now serving: the $5 meal deal that started a price war
McDonald’s rolls out its new value offering today, aiming to lure back cost-conscious customers who turned away from the chain amid increasing prices.
Inflation, recession force Argentines to eat less beef
Argentines, famed for steakhouses, sprawling cattle ranches and asado barbecues, are consuming less beef than ever, forced to tighten their belts by triple-digit inflation and a recession.
US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games in a move that undercuts organizers’ plans to cut carbon emissions.
Billionaires line up behind Biden and Trump
Filings show Trump and the RNC outraised Biden and the DNC last month for the first time this year.
0 Down Home Mortgage: Not Again!
I couldn’t believe my eyes. I saw a news headline claiming no money-down mortgages were back. And then another headline. And another.For those old enough to be experiencing the frustration of trying to buy a home in this market but young enough not to remember what happened in the years leading up to the 2008 housing crisis, let me provide you with a quick overview. Zero Down Mortgage ExplainedIn the years running up to 2008, lenders figured out clever ways for borrowers to purchase a home with
EDITORIAL: Gov. Whitmer's EV Fail: $1 Billion Later, Only 200 Jobs Materialize
Michigan has plunged headlong into the electric vehicle (EV) and battery industry with all the grace of a bull in a china shop, spending a cool $1 billion
What Is Cable TV in 2024? A Statistical Analysis
Exploring the rapid decline of legacy television.
Walmart to bring electronic shelf labels to thousands of stores
The retailer expects to deploy the technology to 2,300 locations by 2026 in a bid to improve efficiency and customer service.
Social-Media Influencers Aren’t Getting Rich—They’re Barely Getting By
Earning a decent, reliable income as a social-media creator is getting harder, as platforms pay less for popular posts and brands get pickier about sponsorship deals. A possible TikTok ban is adding to anxiety over job stability.
Mangoes and avocados from Mexico are on pause
But a similar situation in 2022 only lasted for about a week.
Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch
Apple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial launch in the U.S., and will rely on companies who already dominate the industry like Affirm and Klarna.
Lululemon’s US growth sours as athleisure rivals like Alo and Vuori make strides
When life gives you Lululemons… is one of the S&P 500’s worst-performing stocks this year (down nearly 40%), and investors are worried that...
16 Things Individuals Can Do to Help Bring America Together - FEE
Solving the polarization problem begins with our individual choices.