Economy

Food assistance like SNAP, vital for poverty reduction, faces challenges as new rules lead to decreased participation.

Funding for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence fell to two similar nonprofits, America250 and Freedom 250.

President Trump’s order to dismantle affirmative action caught attention, though many states had already ended such practices.

Consumers face inflation in daily expenses, but policymakers struggle to agree on data interpretation and pricing trends.

Florida’s Amendment 3 aims to lower property taxes but could result in increased taxes elsewhere or reduced services.

Most guacamole comes from avocados grown in Mexico, which now contribute less water pollution, thanks to a 2016 trade deal.

Germany plans to eliminate checks by 2027, and Australia by 2030, but the U.S. still writes billions yearly.

Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” led to protests as it coincided with a sensitive historical event, sparking a PR crisis.

Sustainable practices often align with business goals. Entrepreneurs thrive when sustainability is tied to their passions.

College students worry about AI taking jobs. Surveys reveal that employers prioritize soft skills over technical abilities.

I impulsively ordered a Speedo with dinosaur tear-away trunks, a testament to social media’s persuasive power.

The V-Dem Project reports that 41% live in autocratizing states. Economic liberalization hasn’t curbed repression.