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End of pandemic funding forces some schools to consider cutting teachers, programming
May 15, 2024
School districts across the country have relied on a combined $190 billion in federal money for more than three years. But time’s up: the funds have to be accounted for by Sept. 30.
“It’s Jenga meets pick-up sticks, which meets slinky rubber band”
May 14, 2024
Workers clearing Key Bridge debris include members of the Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Navy and civilian salvagers.
How tariffs compare in the Biden and Trump eras
by
Justin Ho
May 14, 2024
Both used tariffs to support American jobs and industries. But the Biden administration's have been higher and more targeted.
New federal rule aims to create more long-distance power lines
May 14, 2024
We'll need the lines to connect solar and wind power to new data centers, electric cars, heat pumps and so on.
Why is GameStop stock surging again?
by
Janet Nguyen
May 14, 2024
Shortsellers have now lost more than $2.2 billion as the company’s shares have risen.
How new China tariffs could affect prices for U.S. business owners, consumers
May 14, 2024
When tariffs increase, costs often go up for business owners, who often then pass some of those increased costs along to consumers.
The biggest middleman in the prescription drug supply chain now makes drugs
May 14, 2024
With pharmaceutical mergers more common, the FTC is taking a hard look at pharmacy benefit managers and antitrust concerns.
For public good, not for profit.
211 call centers show financial strain above the poverty line
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Aleezeh Hasan
May 14, 2024
Many callers hoping to get referrals have moderate incomes but still struggle, explains Rachel Wolfe of The Wall Street Journal.
Indie games are a “heart-dominant” business
May 14, 2024
David Brancaccio on the parallels between Super Meat Boy and Picasso’s masterpieces.
A markets regulator is concerned about bets on election results
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
May 14, 2024
Financial regulators are worried about derivatives markets — especially ones regarding elections.