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The age of dynamic pricing

Earlier this month, pop fans were delighted to see Ariana Grande had chosen not to use dynamic pricing in concert ticket sales for her upcoming

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When NIMBY turns to YIMBY

You’ve likely heard the term NIMBY (not in my backyard!) as it relates to the housing market, but have you heard of the YIMBY movement

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Reverse acquihires

After spending the last few months aggressively hiring AI researchers and engineers from other tech companies, Meta Platforms has put a freeze on hiring for

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A changing landscape for college education

As new students are moving into dorms, purchasing textbooks, and signing up for classes at colleges and universities across the country, administrators are also preparing

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A thought for your pennies

Earlier this year, the Trump administration ordered the U.S. Mint to stop producing pennies, citing the rising cost of penny production compared to its value.

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Shopping for story ideas

Your next story may be as close as your local grocery store. Here are some grocery-related story ideas that can easily be localized to your

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International travel to the U.S.

In May, the World Travel & Tourism Council said in a report that the United States was the only country out of all 184 economies

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Businesses have credit scores, too!

Last week, we talked about changes in credit scores and reporting, but did you know that small and mid-sized businesses have credit scores too? That’s

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Establishing credit where credit is due

Last week, the current Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director announced that lenders will be allowed to use a second credit scoring methodology to assess

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The new drink of choice: THC

Since recreational cannabis use was legalized in Colorado in 2012, many states have quickly followed suit, opening up ample new business opportunities and markets across

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