Planet Money Summer School Returns With Global Economy Ideas
Planet Money’s Summer School is back, taking listeners on a world tour to explore ideas shaping economics, from water markets in Australia to inflation...
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Nursing’s Allure for Men Grows as Universities Embrace More Male Students
As nursing demand grows, universities recruit more men into the field, with UAB leading efforts to broaden male participation and improve outcomes.
Ryanair Break Window May Have Been Caused by Foreign Object, Says CEO
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary indicated that early findings suggest foreign object damage could have caused a window break on a July 10 flight.
GM Announces Gas-Powered Cadillac Lineup Amid EV Pullback
GM plans to launch gas-powered versions of CT5, XT5, and XT6 Cadillacs starting next spring, expanding ICE offerings through 2028 as the company moderates...
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Expanding Trade Fight
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, arguing Canada discriminates against American autos, alcohol and dairy.
Wall Street Speeds Up Rental-Homes Selloff as Buy Ban Takes Effect
Institutional investors have stepped up for-sale activity in single-family rentals as a new law restricts further purchases, reshaping the market landscape.
NAM: GOP Tax Law Saved Jobs and Boosted Wages Across All 50 States, One Year On
NAM released a one-year assessment claiming the GOP tax law saved hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs, boosted GDP and raised wages across every...
Dimon Says Markets Underestimate Risks, Yet Won’t Buy Stocks or Long-Dated Treasurys at Current Prices
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate geopolitical and fiscal risks and would not buy equities or long-dated Treasurys at current prices, citing...
Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over GLP-1 Ads Claiming Superior Efficacy
Novo Nordisk filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly in New Jersey, accusing Lilly of misleading GLP-1 advertising and seeking to halt and correct the...
Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega Merger Amid Antitrust Review
A US district judge halted the $110 billion Paramount-Warner megamerger on a 14-day injunction, citing antitrust concerns and the potential impact on movie distribution...