Investors Prepare for Stock Market Volatility
During the first six months of 2020, U.S. stock markets went through their biggest quarter-to-quarter swing in more than 80 years. March saw share prices plummet as businesses across the…
Rockets’ Red Glare
As many communities canceled Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks shows, more Americans chose to celebrate at home. This shift from public celebration to private parties led to a significant…
U.S. Billionaires Have Made $584 Billion During the Pandemic
According to experts, the coronavirus pandemic has deepened economic inequality and expanded the racial wealth gap across the U.S. While the unemployment rate for white workers sits at 12.4 percent,…
1.5 Million People Applied for Unemployment Last Week
Tens of millions of Americans have filed for unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic. This historically high number increased by another 1.5 million last week as many people continue to struggle…
Diversity in Economics
Black Lives Matter Plaza, Washington, DC, USA The international mobilization of the Black Lives Matter movement and the increasing calls for action against racial injustice are also shedding light on…
COVID-19 and the 2020 Summer Camp Season
Currently, they are more than 14,000 summer camps across the United States. States all over the nation are preparing to slowly open their economies. The American Camp Association states that…
T-Mobile & Sprint $30 Billion Merger Approved
After several months of legal proceedings, the T-Mobile and Sprint merger has been approved. The merger required approvals from the Department of Justice and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Through…
Mining vs. Fishing in the Alaskan Wild
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will not move to delay the development of a gold and copper mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, despite a report finding that…
The Return of Drive-in Theater
With social distancing rules preventing mass gatherings, many movie theaters around the country have been going out of business. The movie screening industry, however, is finding a creative way to…
The Cost of Low Oil Prices
Although many Americans regularly separate their trash and recycling, many recyclable materials still end up in the landfill. In some cases, mixing certain materials with your recycling, like plastic bags…