Author: Daniel snow
In 2023, about 11% of Americans officially lived in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Even more struggle financially, though — and the share may be higher than you think.Many of the headline economic stats you see are based on “survival indexes,” says Gene Ludwig, founder of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, and don’t reflect Americans’ full financial picture.”What people are thinking about — a real shared prosperity — is not, ‘I can survive,’ but, ‘What does it take to live a middle-class life?'” he says. “‘What does it take to be on the first rung, at…
Readers respond to articles about setbacks to the Fulbright program and Voice of America. Also: Senator Alex Padilla, handcuffed. Source link
If you realize that you need a plan, don’t let the moment just slip away. Source link
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up court during the first half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky on August 30, 2024 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Melissa Tamez | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesThe WNBA and E.W. Scripps announced on Friday a new, multi-year media rights agreement to carry Friday night WNBA matchups on Ion.The new agreement also includes the “WNBA on Ion” studio show, the first weekly broadcast show dedicated exclusively to WNBA coverage.The value of the deal was not disclosed, but media reports peg the original deal that expires at the…
The robot revolution is here. It just doesn’t look like what you might expect. Source link
Walmart and other retailers reportedly are exploring stablecoin ventures, but some analysts are doubtful these will take off with shoppers. Source link
A One Medical clinic location is pictured in Emeryville, California on February 16, 2024. Loren Elliott | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesFor the better part of a decade, Amazon has been trying to carve it’s way into the U.S. health-care market, through billions of dollars worth of acquisitions, big-name hires and high-profile partnerships. It’s been a slog at times, and the company’s long-term strategy hasn’t always been clear.Following a series of executive departures, Amazon is now restructuring its health business, telling CNBC that Amazon Health Services will be divided into six new units, with a goal of creating a…
The U.S. economy’s reliance on overseas oil is very much less a factor today than 10 or 15 years ago, says Nomura economist David Seif. Source link
‘Employees are in fear’: Some workers are staying home and more brands could face boycott campaigns that have become a staple in the fight over social-justice issues Source link
There are a number of factors to consider as we make sense of what’s happening with Iran and Israel — and the possibility for very good and very bad outcomes. Source link