Why airlines aren’t boarding planes the most efficient way
Whenever you’re traveling somewhere by plane, you have to pack, get to the airport, go through security, find your gate and — in the last step before you can finally …
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Why the U.S. has a productivity problem
Gross Domestic Product. Consumer Price Index. Unemployment rate. These are some of the economic indicators that policymakers such as the Federal Reserve pay attention to in order to gauge the …
The evolution of the VW bus — from Type 2 to the electric ID Buzz
Volkswagen Type 2 bus lined up next to the ID. Buzz CNBC | Sydney Boyo | Andrew Evers The “bus,” as many fans know it, is deeply ingrained in American …
What it takes to relocate a town facing sea level rise
The Quinault Indian Nation, located about 150 miles west of Seattle, has experienced severe flooding because of sea-level rise over the past few years. And it’s only going to get …
Can expensive, American-made weapons like F-16s turn the tide in Ukraine’s war against Russia?
The Ukrainian counteroffensive that launched in June against Moscow’s invasion has run into a Russian wall. In the run-up to the Ukrainian push, weapons from Western allies — such as …
Here’s why Americans can’t stop living paycheck to paycheck
For many Americans, payday can’t come soon enough. As of June, 61% of adults are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a LendingClub report. In other words, they rely on …
The Challenging Battle Against Insider Trading: Why It Persists
Martha Stewart was famously accused of insider trading in the early 2000s, but she didn’t face criminal insider trading charges. Instead, Stewart was found guilty and went to prison for …
Struggles Faced by Americans with Car Loans
There are more than 275 million cars on the road in the U.S. But in recent years, car ownership has gotten more expensive than ever — due to the Covid-19 …
The Transformative Impact of Brightline on Passenger Rail in the United States
When it comes to passenger rail in the the U.S., Americans have one option — Amtrak, which is often plagued with high ticket prices and delays. But one Florida-based company …
The Ascendancy of Reddit: Recent Uprisings and Prospects for the Future
Reddit, the popular online platform known for its diverse content including cute cat pictures, investment advice, niche hobby discussions, celebrity interviews, edgy memes, and wholesome memes, has been a hub …