The Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Google
When you open your phone or computer to search online, most likely you use Google Search. Many people even use the word google as a verb meaning “search for.” Google is the default, or automatic, search engine available on most cell phones and many web browsers, and the U.S. Justice Department says that is a […]
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 economist Dr. Adriana Kugler by a 53-45 vote in September 2023. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez said Kugler’s place on the Board of Governors is a step in changing the leadership […]
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 for coffee is high. In Mozambique, the Gorongosa Coffee Project uses the demand for coffee to benefit the people and the environment. Creating a Park In 1960, the government of […]
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 is what some people in China are experiencing. It is being called the “Curse of 35.” The “Curse of 35” Explained The “Curse of 35” is a term used […]
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 car or a house, or to start a small business. Banks help businesses and communities grow. However, not everyone has the same access to banks. The lack of access to […]
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 an extra amount, called a gratuity or a tip, to the server. This is a common practice in places like restaurants. But lately, consumers have noticed greater expectations for tips. […]
Hotel Industry Joins Taylor Swift’s Fanbase
The famous musician Taylor Swift is not the only one feeling the success of her Eras concert tour in the United States this summer. In cities where she performed, local economies got a boost. That was especially true of the hotel industry. Fans came from all over the world to see her perform, which increased […]
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 Central Bank (ECB) is considering creating a digital form of the euro. What does that mean, and how might it change the future of how people buy and sell things […]
Eli Lilly Lowers Cost of Insulin to $35 Monthly
In January 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson lay dying in a Canadian hospital. Thompson had diabetes and his body did not produce insulin. For thousands of years, there was no medicine for diabetes. Adults or children in Thompson’s condition would live for only weeks, months, or maybe a few years. Then, a Canadian surgeon named Frederick […]
Study Reveals Benefits of a 4-Day Workweek
A pilot program of a 4-day workweek recently concluded in the United Kingdom. The study lasted from June to December 2022. The largest study to date, it involved 2,900 employees from 61 companies. To test a shorter workweek, employees were paid for five days of work each week, but only asked to work the equivalent […]