Why Colleges Like Columbia, UCLA And Harvard Refused Demands To Divest From Israel
Student protests against the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict have brought battalions of police in riot gear to college campuses, enraged some billionaire donors, and led to canceled graduation ceremonies. One constant…
View videoHow Much The U.S. Spends On Wars Abroad
U.S. defense spending and military aid costs are adding up. President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion U.S. military aid package in April 2024, allocating funding to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan…
View videoWhat’s Next For Tesla Superchargers After Elon Musk Laid Off The Entire Team
Tesla’s Supercharging network is the largest fast charging network in North America, and it’s often cited as the EV maker’s biggest competitive advantage. That network is valuable too, with analysts…
View videoWhy Prices Might Never Go Back Down
Historical data suggests the key factor in bringing down prices is a slowdown in consumer spending. Despite nearly half of Americans reporting feeling in a worse financial situation than five…
View videoHow Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target ‘Problem’ Returners
It’s no secret that retailers are cracking down on returns. In 2023, 81% of U.S. retailers implemented pay-to-return policies in some capacity. Amazon, Macy’s, T.J.Maxx, Walmart and Staples all rolled…
View videoWhy American Automakers Are Failing In China
Detroit automakers like General Motors made a fortune selling cars to Chinese consumers after the Asian country opened its auto market to foreign firms in the 1980s. But the good…
View videoWhy Fast Food Has Gotten So Expensive
Prices at limited-service restaurants including Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle have increased more over the past decade than both full-service restaurants and overall inflation, according to the U.S. Bureau…
View videoWhy Many Americans Still Feel Bad About The Economy Despite Strong Data
Take a moment to consider your financial situation: Are you better or worse off financially than you were a year ago? Do you think you’ll be better off a year…
View videoWhy Hundreds Of U.S. Banks Are At Risk Of Failing
Across the U.S., hundreds of small and regional banks are feeling stressed and may be at risk of failure. Of about 4,000 U.S. banks analyzed by the Klaros Group, 282…
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