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How the Dawes Act cratered Native American wealth for generations
Jul 1, 2024
Under the Dawes Act of 1887, Native Americans lost more than 90 million acres of tribal land, which were sold to non-Native citizens.
Kamala Harris outlines economic priorities on the last night of the DNC
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nova Safo
and Meredith Garretson
Aug 23, 2024
Among economic themes, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the need to protect Social Security and Medicare, and a tax cut for middle-income households.
401(k) balances are rising, but most savers still won't have enough for retirement
Aug 18, 2023
The average 401(k) balance is a tenth of what a middle-class person would need to maintain their lifestyle, one expert says.
When consumers feel strapped, some brands do well anyway
May 27, 2022
Strong earnings from Nordstrom, Macy's and Dollar General suggest pent-up demand and a reframing of what people consider essential spending.
Nevada leads pack in race for federal energy, climate cash
Sep 6, 2024
The states with the biggest clean energy investments, backed by Inflation Reduction Act funds, are not the typical climate change leaders.
Women's soccer is growing globally. U.S. college sports are part of that.
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 18, 2023
Investment and equality in U.S. college sports has translated to more success for women in soccer around the world.
Why the FTC is looking at pharmacy benefit managers and their role in drug pricing
Jul 11, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission says companies like CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx are artificially driving up prices for medications.
If inflation slowed down in 2023, why is my grocery bill so high?
Jan 10, 2024
2023 was officially a very good year for the US economy: unemployment stayed near record lows, the markets were strong, and inflation came under control. So with all this good news, why does looking at the grocery bill still feel a little like getting poked with a cattle prod?
Why investment in public pools took a dive
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Aug 30, 2024
As summer temperatures rise, some see the public pool as climate adaptation infrastructure, says journalist Eve Adams.
Nordstrom Rack has famed retail name straddling two worlds
Jan 22, 2024
Being the off-price outlet of a brand known for high-end goods isn't always a recipe for success, experts say.