United Auto Workers Tentatively End Strike
Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union went back to work on October 30, 2023. Since September 15, they had been on a […]
Economics
United Auto Workers’ Strike Intensifies
On Friday, September 15, 2023, thousands of autoworkers went on strike. The work stoppage included nearly 13,000 workers at three auto plants in the Midwest. […]
Colombian American Makes U.S. History
For the first time in its 109-year history, the Federal Reserve now has a Latina on its governing board. The U.S. Senate confirmed Colombian American […]
Can Coffee Stimulate an Economy?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Only water and tea are drunk more than coffee. This means that the demand […]
Are Remote Jobs Going Away?
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” is a question that adults often ask of kids. It may need to be followed […]
Economic Discrimination in China
Imagine turning 35 years old and suddenly facing a difficult time finding a job, or even losing your job, just because of your age. That […]
Investing in Community
Banks help people save money for things they might want in the future. They also provide loans to help people get money to buy a […]
YOU DECIDE: Businesses at a Tipping Point
Imagine you’re buying a cup of coffee at a local cafe. A server brings the coffee to you. When you pay for it, you give […]
The Euro Goes Digital
The euro is the official currency of the European Union, or EU, and it has been around for almost 25 years. But now, the European […]
China’s Solar Energy Dominance
Solar power, wind power, and hydropower are examples of renewable energy sources. Did you know that China controls most of the solar energy production worldwide? […]