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Costco Food Database - Prices, Calories, Cook Directions
Costco Food Database, the #1 resource on all things Costco food, including honest reviews, prices, calories, cooking directions, and pro tips!
Judge blocks JetBlue–Spirit merger
etBlue and Spirit argued that the merger would be the only way for them to compete with the Big Four airlines.
Here's what happens to the billions in gift cards that go unused every year
Billions of dollars' worth of gift cards go unspent every year. Here's what to know about redeeming them — and avoiding scams.
Here’s OpenAI’s big plan to combat election misinformation
Dall-E fakes are going to be a lot harder to pull off.
Proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger will take more time to close as scrutiny continues
Supermarket chain Kroger's proposed acquisition of rival Albertsons is now expected to close in the first half of Kroger's fiscal year 2024.
Workers’ Paychecks Are Growing More Quickly Than Prices
Most workers’ wages are growing more quickly than prices, and the economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession has featured historically strong real wage growth.
Should a fabled American company have a foreign owner?
US Steel agreeing to sell itself to Japan’s Nippon Steel set off a firestorm of criticism.
Interactive: Welcome to Tipping Point, U.S.A. - Blog
Do you tip more or less often that the average American? Tipping, although seemingly small, plays a significant role in our daily financial decisions. Understanding when and how much to tip in different settings is more than just a social norm; it's a practical aspect of budgeting and financial planning. This is especially relevant for high school students who are beginning to navigate the world of money management and consumer responsibility.
The shoplifting scare might not have been real — but its effects are
It turns out shoplifting isn’t spiraling out of control, but lawmakers are pushing for tougher penalties for low-level and nonviolent crimes anyway.
You might be drinking a lot of plastic
That water bottle you just cracked open likely contains hundreds of thousands of previously undetectable plastic particles, according to new research.
Policy Basics: Where Do Our Federal Tax Dollars Go? | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
In fiscal year 2023, the federal government is estimated to spend $6.3 trillion, amounting to 24.2 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Of that $6.3 trillion, over $4.8 trillion is...
Buffalo is bound for the NFL playoffs—and a great real estate year
According to Zillow, the Northeast city will be the hottest housing market in the US this year thanks to affordable home prices and strong employment rates.
The Myth of the Unemployed College Grad
A bachelor’s degree continues to be a great investment. Why do the media keep suggesting otherwise?
Teach Economics: The Importance of Teaching Students to 'Think Like an Economist' with Professor Justin Wolfers
University of Michigan economics professor Justin Wolfers talks to Scott Wolla, economic education officer at the St. Louis Fed.
24 charts that show we’re (mostly) living better than our parents
Ignore the haters: living standards have improved a lot since the 1980s.
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OECD Better Life Index
Human Development Index | Human Development Reports
U.S. Economy at a Glance | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Perspective from the BEA Accounts BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy. The data on this page are drawn from featured BEA economic accounts. U.S. Economy at a Glance Table
Top 10 U.S. Economic Indicators
Review 10 key economic indicators for the U.S. economy and learn about each one. Find out what they indicate and how to interpret them.
Macro Snapshot
Working Hours
How much time do people across the world spend working? How have working hours changed over time, and what do these changes matter for people’s lives? Explore data and research on working hours.
MMO Economies - How to Manage Inflation in Virtual Economies - Extra Credits
Every quest reward or sellable item in an MMO generates more gold that goes into the economy, causing inflation as the gold becomes more common and less valu...
Why Streaming Services Are Pushing Subscribers to Ad Tiers
With better margins on advertising-supported offerings, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery find themselves incentivized to usher consumers to those plans.
Ranked: Gen Z’s Favorite Brands in 2023
What are Gen Z's favorite brands? Here are the top 5 brands for apparel, footwear, and handbags, according to U.S. teens in September 2023.
The Covington Debacle Shows the Founders Were Right to Distrust Democracy | Jarrett Stepman
Many in popular culture and elite institutions promote democracy as a cure for all that ails us. We have lost the healthy skepticism of its worst excesses that the Founding Fathers understood when they established the governing institutions of the United States. These excesses were on full display over the weekend.
Democracy extravaganza: The elections to watch in 2024
Countries with a cumulative population of 4 billion are voting this year with democracy on the ballot in many places.
Scientists Have Discovered a Way to Actually Make Coffee Taste Better
Stop with the salt: adding a dash of water to coffee beans before grinding them could be the secret to a better-tasting cup of caffeinated goodness, new research suggests.