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Economic data is looking good. So why the glum vibes?
Jun 25, 2024
Unemployment is near record lows, GDP is growing, inflation has been trending down, wages are up. But in spite of it all, people are feeling bad.
El Niño could return this year to crank global temperatures even higher
by
Henry Epp
Apr 24, 2023
The next two years could end up being the hottest on record.
Biden administration moves forward with measuring nature's economic impact
Feb 2, 2024
At a recent ocean biodiversity summit, federal officials touted the plan to quantify the country’s natural assets and the services provided by healthy ecosystems, like tree canopies that can cool urban areas or kelp forests that prevent coastline erosion.
Uber set to join S&P 500 index, reflecting how far it's come
by
Justin Ho
Dec 18, 2023
The ride-hailing and food delivery company turned a profit for the first time this year.
Alternative investments went on a wild ride during the pandemic
by
Justin Ho
Dec 19, 2023
Many investors dabble in collectibles, wine and art. The pandemic caused some to re-think that strategy.
Why tech billionaires are now flocking to Donald Trump
Jul 19, 2024
The flood of big tech names coming out publicly for Trump and the GOP is a sharp departure from Silicon Valley’s past political practices.
Are sales tax holiday savings really all they're cracked up to be?
Sep 24, 2024
With back-to-school season in full swing, families are looking for better ways to save a few dollars on school supplies
Why the market for expensive pasta sauce is expected to grow
Aug 8, 2023
The Campbell Soup Company is acquiring Sovos Brands, maker of Rao’s pasta sauce. It’s pricey, but with the economic future iffy, more people may decide to trade eating out for buying premium ingredients at home.
The U.S. is investing billions of dollars in fiber internet. Here's what makes it run.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Aug 26, 2024
We tour a North Carolina plant where melted glass is pulled into the hair-like strands that power fiber-optic cable.