Should paper checks be abolished like the penny?
Germany is getting rid of paper checks at the end of 2027. Australia is bidding them farewell by 2030. U.S.
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Harvey Nichols may be for sale, but it will always be an important part of UK fashion history
Constantly namedropped in Absolutely Fabulous – one of the sharpest and funniest sitcoms of the 1990s – London’s most iconic fashion department store is up for sale following a significant downturn in business over the last five years.
Starbucks’ big marketing blunder in South Korea shows how cultural blind spots can put global brands in a bind
Protesters appear in front of Starbucks Korea headquarters in Seoul after the company launched its 'Tank Day' campaign, which sparked widespread backlash. Kichul Shin/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWhen Starbucks Korea promoted its series of reusable tumblers called “tanks” with a “Tank Day” campaign on May 18, 2026, it probably seemed like a fun marketing idea.
There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way
When sustainable practices are pitched to business startups as good for the bottom line and core to the founder's mission, they're more likely to succeed. Alisa Bright on Unsplash, CC BYSustainable business practices are often seen as a luxury that only rich countries can afford.
Fewer cheap flights, more international suitcases – South Florida’s tourism outlook for 2027
World Cup fans have flooded Miami in June and July 2026, but tourism experts are wondering whether that will translate to more tourism next year. Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty ImagesWhat happens after a city hosts the world? Miami is about to find out.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canada: What to Know, and What’s Next
The president said punishing 50 percent tariffs would begin by Aug. 19, a significant escalation of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. that he started over a year ago.
Laredo’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade Move
The economy of Laredo, Texas, has boomed under the president’s global tariffs. Now, his demands may threaten its success.
Trump’s Trade Negotiator Doubles Down on Tariffs Before Global Duties Expire
Jamieson Greer, the president’s top trade negotiator, told the Senate that the United States remained intent on tariffs as it prepared to replace duties the Supreme Court struck down.
Stocks and the Economy Are Increasingly Relying on the A.I. Boom
Investment in artificial intelligence and related companies is lifting the stock market and spending across the economy.
Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods
The Fairhill neighborhood of North Philadelphia has a high concentration of criminal justice fines. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty ImagesWhen people think about criminal justice punishment, they might picture a prison cell or a crew picking up roadside trash to fulfill community service hours.
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