Economy

Three gears, the largest one with a dollar sign in the middle

Economy February 17, 2026

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

by Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being…

Economy

Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom

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Economy

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

Economy

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Economy

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

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Economy

More young adults are living with their parents than previous generations did

Economy

Even professional economists can’t escape political bias

Economy

Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on British metals and cars, but how important is this trade deal? Experts react

Economy

Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes

Economy May 6, 2025

How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market

by Bahaa Chammout, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Islam H. El-adaway, Missouri University of Science and Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Construction…

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Immigration February 25, 2026

Democrats Decry Meager Medical Care for Detainees in Funding Fight

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour, February 25, 2026 Fernando Viera Reyes needed a biopsy for possible prostate cancer when…

Government & Politics, National Government February 25, 2026

Dems ditching State of the Union blast Trump on immigration, ‘lawlessness’

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — Some congressional Democrats boycotted President Donald Trump’s State of…

Government & Politics, National Government February 25, 2026

Northwest Georgia voters sound off on race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 Voters are having their say in the race to replace former…

Government & Politics, National Government February 25, 2026

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2024, spending on federal elections totaled almost US$15 billion in the United States….

Health & Wellness February 25, 2026

Picky eating starts in the womb – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to expand your child’s palate

by Kathleen Keller, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s 5:45 p.m. and you’ve just arrived home after a long day at work. You’d…

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Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

More young adults are living with their parents than previous generations did

Even professional economists can’t escape political bias

Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on British metals and cars, but how important is this trade deal? Experts react

Decentralized finance is booming − and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes

How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market