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When a Better College is a Worse Choice
What we "know" is largely wrong. A re-post.
Defaulted student debt collection is back
The Trump administration is putting defaulted debtors into collections for the first time since the pandemic.
Trump wants to put a tariff on foreign-made movies
Trump initially announced the tariff in a Truth Social post that lamented the dying US movie industry.
Get Clear Career Assessment for Students: Find the Work You’re Wired to Do
Ken Coleman’s Get Clear Career Assessment for Students equips high school students with the clarity to find the work and careers that really matter to them.
Don’t Blockade the Blockbuster - FEE
Once upon a time, America won the world’s imagination by telling stories that were human, bold, and universal. Now, President Trump’s talk about a 100% tariff
Maine Lobster: Sustainability at Sea
The Maine Lobster fishery is a model of resource sustainability and has been for generations, maintaining the same practices for 150 years. You can taste the...

Solving Collective Action Problems | GEOG 30N: Environment and Society in a Changing World

The end of de minimis could mean the end of cheap clothing imports
As of one minute past midnight today, the de minimis exemption on small packages shipped to the US officially ended. It could end the era of...
Walmart’s Kamugo, the knockoff Birkin bag, ignites “Walmès” dupe debate
Should bags be used to store value or just stuff?...
Baseball, Rule of Law, and the ‘Torpedo Bat’ - FEE
We were born in Venezuela, so naturally, we like baseball. As Venezuelans, we share this passion with the United States. In addition to being Venezuelan, we
Is going to college worth it? Ask these 5 questions to see if it’s a good investment.
“College does not pay off for everyone,” according to a new report from the New York Fed.
College graduates still tend to earn more than people with a high-school diploma — yet, du

Exclusive | Starbucks Says It’s Making Progress on Quest to Fulfill Orders Faster
The coffee chain says its new technology can cut in-store wait times by two minutes, as it has been struggling with slowing sales.
More Americans are financing groceries with buy now, pay later loans — and more are paying those bills late, survey says
Consumers are using buy now, pay later plans to pay for essentials such as groceries, as concerns around the economy grow.
Commanders reveal $3.7b deal to bring team back to DC
The Commanders have pledged to shell out $2.7 billion for the new development, while taxpayers will be on the hook for about $1 billion.
Empty store shelves are coming, freighters warn
The main US entry point for Chinese goods, the Port of Los Angeles, expects one-third fewer arrivals next week compared to one year ago.
The US is raking in record customs revenues in April
New Treasury data shows a surge in border tax earnings from tariffs, though they still fall short of some figures Trump’s been touting....
Can the Las Vegas Sphere actually make money?
Its parent company just struck a deal to stave off financial problems related to MSG Networks, but a big issue remains: the Sphere’s costs are...
Plane tickets are getting cheaper as domestic travel demand weakens
Airlines are trimming their domestic schedules as leisure traveler demand comes in lighter than expected.
Capitalists Against Capitalism - FEE
The Trump administration’s tariffs and the damage they could cause to people’s livelihoods globally are a rude reminder that free markets matter. But we live
Why the Federal Reserve Pays Interest to Your Bank—and You Get Nothing
Wait, banks get a risk-free spread on your deposits?
The Simon Abundance Index 2025
Longer hair, nails at home, fewer facials: How economic warning signs are flashing at the salon
Salon owners say they're seeing a shift in their clients' spending that could be a warning sign for what's ahead for the wider economy.
The Federal Reserve’s economic vibe check shows businesses are spooked by tariffs
Notably, many of the businesses reportedly feeling the crunch are manufacturers, which the administration has proclaimed would benefit from tariffs....
Imports are about to collapse at America’s busiest port
A steep drop in the scheduled arrival of cargo ships is expected in the coming weeks....
Japan eats Korean rice during shortage
South Korea is shipping rise to Japan for the first time in more than a quarter century.
Saying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs millions of dollars, CEO says
Saying "please" and "thank you" to ChatGPT has cost OpenAI "tens of millions of dollars," the company's CEO said on social media last week.
‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched
The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a new Pope.
Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Powell
The President wants interest rates lowered or else.
Why Tariffs Don’t Fix Trade Deficits - FEE
Imagine two businesses across the street from each other: a hardware store and a café. Once a year, the café buys a set of pans from the hardware store to