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Hoppers become huggers in a tough job market

The latest numbers, released last Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), show that wage growth continues to be outpaced by inflation. While September’s

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Digital astroturfing

For some individuals, creating short reels on TikTok and Instagram has helped them pay off student loans, buy houses, leave their 9-5 jobs, and even

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What to do with a dying mall?

In Dothan, Alabama, local residents let a real estate developer know that instead of tearing down a deteriorating mall, they wanted to see it “revitalized

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Covering water issues in the U.S.

A major drought spanning over two decades has intensified the age-old battle for water among western U.S. states, particularly over the allocation of Colorado River

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Public funds and private schools

It’s back-to-school season, which means school buses are back out on the streets, students are purchasing supplies, and tuition is due, not only at colleges, but

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Profiting on AI slop

The Wikipedia definition of AI slop is “digital content made with generative artificial intelligence that is perceived as lacking in effort, quality, or meaning, and

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The right to repair

Earlier this month, Deere & Company, more commonly also known as John Deere, agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Raising the bare minimum

Last year, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the “Raise the Wage Act of 2025” that would increase the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2030. An

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Gaming government contracts

CNBC recently reported that the current President of the United States had “bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock” just two weeks before

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World Cup: A win for FIFA every time

We are closing in on the final matches of the Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held jointly between Canada, Mexico, and the United

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