One important driver of economic growth is a thriving labor force where workers are gainfully employed. Gainful employment often means better pay and improved working conditions. A recent example is…
In 2023, California was the largest agriculture producing state in the US. The state produces approximately one-third of the US’s vegetables and three-quarters of the nation’s fruits and nuts. However,…
The fashion industry is one of the biggest markets in the United States, valued at about $1.7 trillion and representing about two percent of our gross domestic product. Now, two…
Fans of Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback who went down in the first game of the 2023 season were likely excited to tune in to see his 2024…
If you’re like many people these days, you often leave the grocery store wondering whyit costs so much to buy so little. Indeed, it seems like we’re paying a lot…
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A listeria outbreak that has so far led to 57 hospitalizations and 9 deaths has been traced back to Boar’s Head deli meats. The outbreak, which has spread to 18…
Following in the footsteps of auto manufacturers such as Jeep, Mercedes, and Porsche, Ford Motor Company has announced it is getting into the e-bike business. The auto manufacturer is entering…
The combination of a severe drought and leaky infrastructure has led to a severe watershortage in the town of Agrigento, Sicily. This has led the government to imposerestrictions limiting the…
A new technology is hitting the skylines in New York and Tel Aviv—window washing robots. The new robot, called OZMO (due to its use of reverse osmosis to cleanse the…
