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‘You’re doing it purely for the exposure’: why many musicians can no longer afford to tour
Artists are cancelling live dates owing to soaring costs, venue bottlenecks, Brexit and the pandemic. Can touring ever be viable again?
Council Post: Protecting Artists Financially With The Continued Rise Of Streaming Platforms
Helping professional entertainment companies safeguard, monetize & analyze their content.
Loud and Clear by Spotify
Artists deserve clarity about the economics of music streaming. This site aims to increase transparency by sharing new data on the global streaming economy and breaking down the royalty system, the players, and the process.
The DOJ is aiming to split up JetBlue’s Spirit takeover
The acquisition would raise prices for travelers, the DOJ claims.
Fed Chair Powell says interest rates are 'likely to be higher' than previously anticipated
Citing earlier data showing that inflation has reversed the deceleration in late 2022, Powell warned of tighter monetary policy ahead.
Over $30M worth of Funkos are being dumped
Funko, the maker of the Funko Pop! collectible figurines, will "eliminate" a massive batch of its inventory to alleviate some of the company's financial struggles.
The Labor Market for Recent College Graduates
Data on employment outcomes for new graduates and young workers.
Tesla cuts U.S. Model S and Model X prices between 4% and 9%
Tesla Inc has cut prices on its two most expensive electric vehicles in the United States, according to the company's website, days after Chief Executive Elon Musk said recent price cuts on other models had stoked demand.
Toblerone drops iconic design due to rules on 'Swissness'
GENEVA (AP) — The makers of Toblerone are stripping images of Switzerland's famed Matterhorn and the Swiss flag from the packaging of the milk-chocolate treat as they move some production to Slovakia.
California to not do business with Walgreens over abortion pills issue, Governor says
California will not do business with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Governor Gavin Newsom said in a tweet, days after the pharmacy chain said it will not dispense abortion pills in some Republican states.
The Timeless Business of Steakhouses
Start your business today with a free trial of Shopify - go to https://www.shopify.com/modernmba to learn more.As restaurants go, there’s Italian, Mexican, C...
Affordable Housing Crisis Signaled by Nearly Half of the Country Spending Too Much on Mortgage Payments - Today's Homeowner
As housing costs continue to rise, the research team at Today’s Homeowner examined recent data to better understand how mortgage payments compare to incomes across the country.
How much could US states gain by closing racial and gender gaps in the labor market?
What if racial and gender gaps did not exist in the labor market? Our Labor Market Equity Simulation estimates GDP gains for every US state.
The High Cost of a Good Drink
An alcohol-fueled fungus has sparked a dispute between a Tennessee community and the famous Jack Daniel's distillery.
Here's why it's so hard to buy vegetables in the UK
LONDON (AP) — When European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Britain last week, some joked on social media: Can you please bring us some tomatoes?
Girl Scouts' new Raspberry Rally cookie is sold out but being resold on eBay
Described as a sister to Thin Mints with a raspberry flavor, Raspberry Rally is the first online exclusive cookie.
Gov’t cash for chipmakers comes with contentious strings attached
The Commerce Department has been raising eyebrows with the requirements in its subsidy program for microchip manufacturers.
Wearing an eye mask while sleeping improves memory encoding and makes you more alert the next day
A recent study published in the journal Sleep suggests that the simple act of wearing an eye mask to block out light while sleeping can improve cognitive function the next day. In two experiments, the researchers found that participants who slept with an eye mask showed enhanced episodic memory encoding and alertness the following day. ...
Marriage is on the decline in the U.S.
Fewer people are getting married, and marriage is happening later.
China to increase defense spending 7.2%, sets economic growth target of 'around 5%' for 2023 | CNN Business
China has set an official economic growth target of "around 5%" for 2023, as it seeks to revive the world's second-largest economy after a year of tepid growth because of pandemic measures.
Premiumization: The Key to Brand Growth | GreenBook
If Your Zipper Says YKK, This Is What It Means
Roughly half of all zippers in the world are stamped with these letters. Find out what YKK zippers are and what the YKK means.
74,476 Reasons You Should Always Get The Bigger Pizza
We crunched prices from thousands of pizza places around the country. The results convinced us we should never buy a small pizza again.
Avocado, tomato prices rise substantially due to weather | NL Times
Cold weather in Southern Europe and empty Dutch greenhouses due to high energy bills have resulted in empty vegetable shelves in the Netherlands. Tomatoes, peppers, cauliflowers, and avocados are in short supply - and their prices have risen accordingly, the Telegraaf reports.
What Is the Racial Wealth Gap? Definition, Statistics, and Impact
The racial wealth gap refers to the difference in assets among different racial and ethnic groups, reflecting resource and opportunity disparities.
Whiskey fungus is out of control around Jack Daniel’s barrelhouses in Tennessee
The fungus reportedly doesn’t harm humans or bother Pedro Pascal.
Californians recover from almost-record snowfall as another storm heads their way
California has already received twice the average snowfall it normally sees by March, according to researchers at UC Berkeley.