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Can Joe Biden Beat Donald Trump Again?
President Joe Biden surprised exactly no one when he announced he’s running for re-election. But with high inflation, an uncertain economy, turmoil o…
3 years ago
Does Returning to the Moon Need To Be This…Complicated?
On April 20, the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy rocket made its first test flight. And even though it exploded after just a few minutes in flight, that …
3 years ago
No, Really. Are We Finally Heading Toward a Recession?
First Republic Bank is the latest financial institution to fail amid turmoil across the industry. Meanwhile, inflation is still high. Layoffs are roc…
3 years ago
Why Some States Are Loosening Child Labor Laws
The tight US labor market has prompted several Republican-led states to roll back child labor laws, which are aimed at protecting teenagers by restri…
3 years ago
People Are Using Buy Now, Pay Later Just To Make Ends Meet
With the economy in flux and prices continuing to rise, more consumers are saying yes to buy now, pay later offers. And not just for instant gratific…
3 years ago
We've Got Electric Cars. Why Not Electric Airplanes?
Europe’s ambitious climate targets are putting pressure on airlines and airplane makers to come up with sustainable alternatives to dirty jet fuel. B…
3 years ago
Those New Obesity Drugs Really Work–If You Can Afford Them
Pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers are at odds over a new class of drugs that have proven quite effective at helping people living with…
3 years ago
“Deeper Pockets, Deeper Wells”
Despite the rain-soaked year California has had, the ongoing issues of drought and limited water remain. Bloomberg reporters Peter Waldman, Mark Ched…
3 years ago
“Swatting” Threats Disrupt Schools Across The US
Teachers and students in the US are always on alert for the possibility of an active shooter entering their classrooms. Now hundreds of schools aroun…
3 years ago
Europe’s Best Healthcare Systems Are Starting To Crack
Europe’s universal healthcare systems have long been held up as models for other parts of the world. But in many countries they are now under extreme…
3 years ago