Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity
Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.
April 3, 2026
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Business
SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as comp
In the old days, companies like Apple and Amazon went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public…
April 2, 2026
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Getting $750 a month didn’t end homelessness – but our study shows it still improved the lives of ho
The study found that regularly getting cash made it easier for many homeless people to meet their immediate and personal…
April 2, 2026
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Why Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, won’t stop ‘til she gets enough from his estate
Even after death, managing wealth can be complicated, slow and deeply contested.
April 1, 2026
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The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs
Significant public resources are spent on staffing, overtime, EMS staging, traffic control and interagency coordination…
April 1, 2026
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How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive r
While media outlets are signing deals with Polymarket and Kalshi for their insights into the wisdom of crowds, gamblers…
March 31, 2026
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Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shake up the central bank with his ‘family fight’ model
The US Federal Reserve has never before been this transparent about its policymaking process − but that might not be a…
March 31, 2026
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Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th-century England – it’s a way to compensa
Today’s basic income proponents say cash payments would be good for everyone. In the 1790s, the idea’s inventor argued…
March 30, 2026
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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlif
The administration plans to activate a committee with the power to override the Endangered Species Act. There’s a reason…
March 28, 2026
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Protests coupled with boycotts tend to be most effective at making governments change policies
History suggests that boycotts are uniquely suited to expand public participation enough to spur political change.
March 26, 2026
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Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds
Companies that had sued for tariff refunds are taking different approaches to getting their money back – or quitting the…
March 26, 2026
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Food aid doesn’t make people loafers – research shows government benefits help low-income people fin
Getting SNAP benefits can already be hard, and due to legal changes Congress approved in 2025 it could get harder for many…
March 25, 2026
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Pittsburgh’s post-steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities
Pittsburgh’s struggle to move beyond steel demonstrates that industry dominance is temporary. Other regions can learn…
March 25, 2026
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Workplace relief is coming for employees with symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause
Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Philadelphia will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers suffering from…
March 24, 2026
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For the nearly 1 in 4 US adults with chronic pain, employers’ expectations of a healthy body can lea
Having to deal with chronic pain at work is all too familiar for Americans in many occupations.
March 23, 2026
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Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended
Base pay rose as intended, but the drivers’ total compensation, including tips, didn’t increase.
March 19, 2026
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Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules – how waiving the Jones Act affects what yo
Suspending the Jones Act will increase the supply of fuel by allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil between US…
March 18, 2026
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Tax changes taking effect in 2026 may boost the number of donors but lead to the US missing out on a
These changes to how much Americans and US corporations give, if these projections prove accurate, would amount to about…
March 17, 2026
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A pet-friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in
A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets.
March 16, 2026
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Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never n
Product reformulations are common in the food industry, and they can be done well, or poorly. Who remembers Doritos with…
March 16, 2026
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