Viewfinder: A Valentine’s Day Sale in the Ivory Coast
A boy poses with a pillow shaped like lips on sale for Valentine's Day in Yopougon, Ivory Coast, on February 13th, 2018.
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Is Amazon’s HQ2 Bidding War Legal?
The special incentives that governments have offered companies like Amazon to move their operations into new states are controversial at best and illegal at worst.
What Trump’s Budget Means for Space, Health, and Basic Science in America
Under Trump's request, NASA's budget would hold steady, while the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation would see their funding slashed.
Is It Time for U.S. Cities to Consider Implementing Congestion Charges?
New York City could soon be the first American urban center to implement this strategy to ease congestion and speed up commute times.
Breaking Down the Ramifications of the Congressional Budget Deal
The latest deal, once again, kicked longstanding budget issues down the road, and puts more pressure on future generations.
Three Key Numbers in Congress’ Budget Compromise
Here's what you need to know about the big bipartisan spending package Congress just passed.
The USDA Predicts a 12-Year Low in Farm Profits
The 2018 net farm income is predicted to reach $59.5 billion, a $4.3 billion decrease from 2017.
Inside the New Push in Washington to Pass Paid Family Leave
Marco Rubio has a new plan to offer paid family leave through Social Security. Here's how it stacks up against the other proposals.
The U.S. Is on Track to Become a Net Exporter of Energy
The U.S. is projected to see growth in energy exports as a result of increased energy efficiency, new electricity generation, and a continued projected growth in the production of liquids and natural gas.
No, the Stock Market Is Not the Economy
Day-to-day swings in the stock market don't indicate anything about an economy's long-term vitality. That's because it only represents a small sliver of U.S. employment.