Israel is getting a surge in donations from the US in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks
As American Jews grieve, many are giving as well.
October 17, 2023
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Business
Empire building has always come at an economic cost for Russia – from the days of the czars to Putin
A new study traces how Russia’s empire building, especially in Ukraine, resulted in long-term economic damage and fomented…
October 13, 2023
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Rising oil prices, surging inflation: The Arab embargo 50 years ago weaponized oil to inflict econom
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine reprised the risks of energy weaponization, but the oil landscape today and energy security…
October 11, 2023
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America's farmers are getting older, and young people aren't rushing to join them
It’s part of a decadeslong trend.
October 10, 2023
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Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California's
California is the world’s fifth-largest economy. Laws tested there often spread across the U.S. and around the world.
October 10, 2023
447
Claudia Goldin’s Nobel Prize win is a victory for women in economics − and the field as a whole
Goldin is showing the world that economics is about more than just finance.
October 10, 2023
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Why the UAW union's tough bargaining strategy is working
The companies are making more generous offers, and the union is commanding support from the general public and the president…
October 6, 2023
361
Lego's ESG dilemma: Why an abandoned plan to use recycled plastic bottles is a wake-up call for supp
Corporate supply chains are riddled with high, uncounted emissions, as Lego discovered. New regulations mean more companies…
October 5, 2023
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What today’s labor leaders can learn from the explosive rise and quick fall of the typesetters union
History suggests that there’s risk of overplaying one’s hand when new technology is lurking.
October 5, 2023
286
2 in 5 US babies benefit from the WIC nutrition program
Funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children quickly halts during government shutdowns.
October 5, 2023
282
LGBTQ+ Americans feel they are just getting by in retirement and face greater financial risks
Gays, lesbians and other sexual minorities can face significant economic challenges with age.
October 3, 2023
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In fractious debate, GOP candidates find common ground on cause of inflation woes and need for schoo
With Donald Trump absent again, Republican hopefuls took potshots at each other but agreed that Bidenomics isn’t cutting…
September 27, 2023
449
GOP shutdown threat is the wrong way to win a budget war − history shows a better strategy for reduc
Shutting down the government won’t help reduce the deficit. Here’s what would.
September 27, 2023
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Deceit pays dividends: How CEO lies can boost stock ratings and fool even respected financial analys
Financial analysts have a gullibility problem − and the better their reputation, the worse it is.
September 27, 2023
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Harassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less − new research finds a 'thicker skin' bias
While women in poverty are more likely to experience sexual harassment and domestic abuse than higher-income women, people…
September 27, 2023
262
Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – here's how physically demandi
Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their bodies.…
September 26, 2023
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Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a j
In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries,…
September 26, 2023
443
Remote workers are more aware of cybersecurity risks than in-office employees: new study
A survey of remote and office workers found that people working from home were more likely to take steps to protect themselves…
September 26, 2023
268
Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what's next for these zones?
Developers have overbuilt office and commercial space in US cities for decades. Now, in the wake of pandemic shutdowns,…
September 25, 2023
350
Union and execs need to shift gears fast once UAW strike is over – transition to EV manufacturing re
Building an auto industry for the future that serves the needs of workers, companies and consumers alike will require innovative…
September 22, 2023
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