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Is extreme heat changing where people live and work in the U.S.?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 2, 2024
New research suggests that the historical trend of people moving from colder to warmer states could reverse given climate change.
More homeowners are "equity rich," but what can they do with that wealth?
Aug 1, 2024
High interest rates often make home equity loans or cash-out refinance options unappealing.
Celebrity book clubs are "extremely influential" in the publishing world
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Aug 1, 2024
"I saw such a shift to having some of those more traditional media sources become less influential in sales," said journalist Sophie Vershbow. "Ultimately, a lot of these book clubs have taken that place and started selling a lot of books."
Productivity growth beats forecasts in second quarter
Aug 1, 2024
Real wages also grew. To some extent, productivity growth offsets the inflationary effect of pay gains.
Here's what California's offshore wind industry might look like
Aug 1, 2024
In a patch of calm water off the Port of Long Beach, 1,000-foot wind turbines would be assembled before they're towed out to sea.
How economics impact Olympic achievement
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 1, 2024
A country's athletic infrastructure as well as subsidies and citizens' health influence medal counts. Economist Veronika Dolar weighs in.
Biden administration tries again to relieve student debt
Aug 1, 2024
It's trying a different route to loan forgiveness, but it is unclear how successful the plan will be.
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Poll workers are vital to elections, but there's a shortage
Aug 1, 2024
The seasonal workers manage lines, hand out ballots, process mail-in ballots and serve as greeters at polling sites.
As the Fed holds interest rates steady, Powell says "it's a difficult balancing act"
Aug 1, 2024
But some former central bank officials think the Fed's risking a recession.
The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act — 2 years on
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 1, 2024
Heather Boushey, a member of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, on the results of the legislation so far.