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Catch up on all the news you missed from the DNC
by
Ellen Rolfes
, Katie Reuther
and Tony Wagner
Aug 23, 2024
Plus, The Onion is back in print and Burning Man is losing some heat.
No political party can take union voters for granted
by
Ellen Rolfes
Aug 16, 2024
Democrats and Republicans want to win over union voters. Plus, the impact of extreme heat on Americans' utility bills. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
Why investors backed away from carry trades this week
by
Ellen Rolfes
Aug 9, 2024
Investors are reminded why its risky to invest with borrowed money. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
Senate advances bills that boost privacy and safety for kids
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jul 26, 2024
The legislation would force tech companies to do more to prevent harm. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
Republicans embrace economic populism at the RNC
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jul 19, 2024
It's part of the GOP's pitch to working-class voters. Plus, get smarter about lunar caves. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
Nvidia goes up and down, a volatile week for the AI chipmaker
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jun 28, 2024
Has Nvidia reached its peak? Plus, get smarter on ballot initiatives. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
Why Trump wants to make tips tax-free
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jun 21, 2024
Plus, we get smarter on "AI slop" and do the numbers on workplace protections for pregnant workers.
For public good, not for profit.
Pilgrimages are a big business
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jun 14, 2024
Plus, Apple announces AI-generated emojis and we do the numbers on copper and the EV market.
Is Roaring Kitty a populist retail investor or stock market manipulator?
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Catherine Orihuela
Jun 7, 2024
Plus, how artists are fighting back against AI scraping.
American rule changes could help prop up Cuba's small-time capitalists
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Catherine Orihuela
May 31, 2024
Plus we get smarter about sunscreen and do the numbers on overtourism in this week's summery edition of the newsletter.