How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives? - Freakonomics
Economics
Why is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad
'Farm Bill programs should be revised to incentivize fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods and to make them more accessible and affordable.'
How the $17 Desk Salad Won
As food prices surge, fast casual has somehow landed in the sweet spot between expensive fast food and bloated restaurants.
Saugatuck short-term rental owners fear new cap | Crain's Detroit Business
The local tourism industry in Saugatuck is on edge as the city has set a cap on short-term rentals.
Who do Gen Z and Millennials live with in America?
A growing number of 18-34 year-olds are living with parents or other relatives, leaving fewer “empty nesters.”...
Tourists are sprayed with water guns in Barcelona as overtourism heats up
Sightseeing gets awkward… Nearly 3K protesters hit the streets of Barcelona over the weekend to rail against overtourism in the Spanish city....
Why Are Fast Food Prices So High? - FEE
Fast food prices are high because demand for fast food remains really high, despite those higher prices.
Opinion | The American Elevator Explains Why Housing Costs Have Skyrocketed
An illness led Stephen Smith to study why America has so few elevators. What he learned explains why housing costs are so high.
Average Cost of College Over Time: Yearly Tuition Since 1970
The average cost of college by year, expressed in current dollars and adjusted for inflation, itemized and broken down by institution type.
She owns a million dollar Michigan bakery. But she barely pays herself
April Anderson's story illustrates the challenges of running a bakery post-pandemic.
Why America’s Berries Have Never Tasted So Good
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.
'Blitz primary' could open up Democratic race if Biden drops out | Semafor
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.
Election stunner in France as left denies far-right
Pro-business Macron might have to accept parts of the left’s ambitious economic agenda.
How the mixed bowl took over lunch
Google escalating climate crisis | AI Tool Report
Despite committing to net-zero goals, Google’s greenhouse gas emissions soared last year, thanks to AI
‘Romantasy’ is taking over the book world
“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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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?
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