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What was (and wasn't) accomplished in D.C. this past year

by David Brancaccio , Kimberly Adams and Meredith Garretson
Dec 29, 2023
While the passage of legislation in Congress has largely been stalled by political drama, impacts from the CHIPS Act and infrastructure law are starting to be felt.
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Why Germany’s economic backbone is saying “auf wiedersehen”

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Meredith Garretson
Dec 19, 2023
Germany is facing a budget crisis amid rising energy costs, urgent calls for immigration reform and more pressing issues.
"Germany mostly lives off the fumes of its past reputation," said Stephan Richter, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Globalist. Above, the skyline of Frankfurt, Germany's financial hub.
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Bah humbug! Why David Brancaccio hates holiday music

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Alex Schroeder
Dec 15, 2023
Two singer-songwriters convinced David Brancaccio embrace seasonal tunes.
Actor Tommy Steele playing Scrooge in 2006 or David Brancaccio when listening to Paul McCartney's “Wonderful Christmastime?" It may be hard to tell.
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GM's bet on Cruise autonomous vehicles sees major roadblocks

by David Brancaccio , Lily Jamali and Meredith Garretson
Dec 4, 2023
After a traffic block and accident in San Francisco, California suspended operations of Cruise robotaxis. Now, parent company GM is scaling back.
A Cruise vehicle drives through an intersection in San Francisco on June 8.
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Why Andy Warhol’s "Bomb" sculpture bombed at auction

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Meredith Garretson
Nov 22, 2023
A closer look at the economics and psychology behind high art prices.
"[Andy Warhol's 'Bomb'] is not a pretty object, which is why I think it should have sold for tens of millions of dollars," said art critic and author Blake Gopnik.
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The economic impact of Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Meredith Garretson
Oct 5, 2023
What developments in the House could mean for a potential government shutdown, funding for Ukraine and more.
With Kevin McCarthy being removed as speaker of the House of Representatives, the chances of a government shutdown in November have increased, according to Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group.
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Tyson, Perdue investigated for illegal child labor, report says

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Meredith Garretson and Alex Schroeder
Oct 4, 2023
A New York Times investigation finds migrant children are illegally working the dangerous job of cleaning slaughterhouses.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

What to know about the Sam Bankman-Fried trial

by David Brancaccio and Meredith Garretson
Oct 3, 2023
The founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX faces fraud allegations in New York.
Above, Sam Bankman-Fried after a court appearance on June 15 in New York City.
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A debate over tipping comes to South Korea

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Olie D'Albertanson
Sep 20, 2023
When a South Korean ride-hailing company started asking passengers for voluntary tips last month, it sparked backlash from some customers.
Diners eat at a noodle bar in Seoul, South Korea in April 2018.
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When — and how much — should I be tipping these days?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Meredith Garretson and Alex Schroeder
Sep 20, 2023
Expectations around tipping have changed in the last several years. Here's what to know.
Maybe the standard 15% or 20% tip on table service hasn't really changed, but what about takeout, delivery and the rest of it?
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