Tennessee Valley Authority and Project Infinity
The TVA, or Tennessee Valley Authority was one of many government programs that began during the Great Depression. It was a part of President Franklin D. […]
Economics
The U.S. Trade War with Canada
A trade war is a political and economic term describing when two countries impose tariffs on each other so that it becomes more expensive for […]
Companies Begin Applying for Tariff Refunds
One of President Trump’s signature actions in his second term was to pass the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which placed an extra fee, or tariff, on goods imported to the United States. In […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends
The longest federal government shutdown in history has officially ended. After 43 days, Republican and Democratic members of Congress in the House and the Senate pass the vote needed to re-open the government. Here, btw takes […]
Morocco’s “Gen Z” Protests
The World Cup international soccer tournament grabs the attention of the whole world and focuses on whichever nation is hosting the event. But what if […]
The Impact of Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Expiration
Electric vehicle (EV) purchases have risen in recent years. Many EV customers want to reduce their gasoline expenses and also reduce the emissions of greenhouse […]
U.S. and Africa Trade Deal Expires
There has been much news lately about tariffs and how they impact everything from grocery prices to phones. But people in the United States aren’t […]
Using Tech to Rebuild Syria
The Syrian civil war began in 2011. In the fourteen years of violence that followed, an estimated 600,000 people were killed, including at least 307,000 […]
China Increases Worker Retirement Ages
China’s legislature recently approved a policy that raises the retirement age for workers. The new policy raises the retirement age of men from 60 to […]
Longshoreman’s Strike Deal Prevents a Major Economic Ripple Effect
Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reached an agreement to end their strike on Friday, October 4, 2024. These union members are […]