The entire U.S. economy is basically a giant betting app
As the western United States is gripped by record-shattering wildfires, some unscrupulous people aren’t just contemplating what it will be…
A no-spend week, starting in the kitchen
This is the time of year when the thrill of post-holiday spending gives way to the quiet guilt of all…
Private prisons are cashing in on Trump’s ICE crackdown. They’re just getting started
Immediately after President Trump’s election victory in 2024, private prison stocks soared and company executives could hardly contain their glee.…
My parents died and left me a mortgage, some guns and 34 decorative fish
Unlike me, most of my friends still have their parents. Most of my friends have never had to write an…
“An out-of-touch plea for more money”: Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for new defense budget
For 2027, President Donald Trump is asking for a record military defense budget of $1.5 trillion as part of the…
Trump’s $12B farm aid was meant as relief. The Iran war is wiping it out
An agricultural relief package meant to counterattack President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on the nation’s farmers and producers met with mixed…
Spirit Airlines collapses after bailout efforts fail
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after a failed rescue effort collapsed, ending the airline’s 34-year run and leaving thousands of…
A 40-year-old Iran tariff quietly built America’s pistachio empire
From Dubai chocolate to lattes, pistachios are having a moment. Of course, the nut itself has been cultivated for thousands…
When Canvas crashed, colleges had no backup plan
The nationwide Canvas outage that disrupted colleges and universities during finals week forced campuses across the country to improvise as…
Influencers are turning baby bumps into business models
This story was originally reported by Jasmine Mithani of The 19th. Meet Jasmine and read more of their reporting on…