In October 2022 the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) launched its new Sunrunner bus service. The $44 million dollar project created a 10.3-mile route with dedicated bus lanes to shuttle…
American Airlines announced it would no longer accept Argentine pesos for cash sales of airline tickets. All transactions must be made with either a credit card, bank deposit, or wire…
Imagine the dilemma of elected government officials trying to explain to constituents that a vote for more domestic jobs could also mean less choice and possibly higher prices for consumers.…
Pepsi Co., the global soft drink and snack giant, recently received a resounding “no thanks” from French supermarket chain, Carrefour, after the soft drink maker tried to increase prices yet…
An unusually dry October has lowered the water level of the lake that is used to operate the Panama Canal’s channel system. As a result, the Canal Authority has reduced…
Each year, millions of shoppers flock to stores during Black Friday weekend in search of the best bargains they have seen all year. Black Friday shopping begins on the Friday…
Starbucks has unveiled a massive global expansion plan, further solidifying its place in the coffee market. Starbucks was founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, and has since grown massively. By…
The sustainability of our environment is a continued concern for policymakers, economists, scientists and more. Electric vehicles emerged on the scene more than one hundred years ago with varying versions…
Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster posted an $11 million loss for the third quarter of 2023. The primary driver of this loss was their Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal. What was…
A jury ruling in November 2023 finally put to rest a price-fixing case that was filed in 2011. The jury found that four of the US’ largest egg suppliers conspired…
