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Back to SearchThe humanitarian risks of a fertilizer shock
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war with Iran is having all sorts of effects on energy markets and the flow of other commodi…
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Population growth in the U.S. is slowing
Population growth is slowing in most counties in the U.S., according to new population estimates from the Census Bureau. During that time, 310 of the…
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What happens when you can bet on anything?
Betting used to mean going to a brick-and-mortar casino or placing a wager with a bookie. Now, with the rise of prediction markets, people can bet on…
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The tech transforming Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge
It's been two years exactly since the Francis Scott Key Bridge here in Baltimore was hit by a container ship, the Dali, causing it to collapse. When …
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Import prices are sky-high. Why?
This morning, we learned that import prices rose 1.3% in February. That’s way more than expected — and that data is from before the war. In today’s e…
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ICE agents are at airports. TSA agents aren't really sure why.
TSA agents have been working without pay for more than a month, while ICE agents have started arriving at airports to assist with security lines. Tod…
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Will this oil shock push the world more toward renewables?
Fuel costs can be vulnerable during geopolitical conflict. The war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through energy markets. Over the past two w…
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Why digital archiving is more than "store and ignore"
There are few worse feelings for a radio journalist than when you realize some tape you thought you had nicely stored is actually gone. And when we s…
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Wine country is heating up
As climate change drives hotter, drier summers, vineyard owners have to adapt. They’re turning to grape varietals more suited to warmer weather. Toda…
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The super PAC spending flooding the primaries
Primary season for the 2026 midterm elections is underway. And the money from super PACs is already flowing. But how well is it working? On today’s s…
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