U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
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Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress
Declaring bankruptcy when you're drowning in debt should be a last resort. thewet/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe number of Americans who file for bankruptcy is growing. More than 500,000 people took this step in 2025, nearly 50% more than in 2022.
Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete With China and U.S.
European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.
Sugar Importer With Trump Ties Said to Maintain Abusive Labor Practices
A watchdog group said the Dominican company continued to violate labor standards after President Trump lifted an import ban last year.
Heat, Fire, Smoke and Storms Are Wreaking Havoc on the Economy
Businesses are reckoning with the financial toll of this year’s brutal climate shocks.
Small businesses at the gateways to America’s national parks face 4 big risks – including changing boundaries and extreme weather
Rafting on the Colorado River is one of the outdoor activities available at the Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab, Utah. George Rose/Getty ImagesA record 332 million people visited U.S. national parks in 2024, followed by roughly 323 million in 2025.
Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start
Existing laws in Colorado reduce the administrative and regulatory costs of building new housing. Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesIn Colorado, a full-time worker must earn US$36.44 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of their income on rent, according to a recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Trump’s ‘forever’ tariffs are kicking in for the long haul – and US consumers are footing the bill
President Donald Trump's latest announcement of tariffs is intended to hold up better to legal scrutiny, including from the Supreme Court. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements no longer cause the market gyrations that they did in 2025.
As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
Inflation Eased Slightly in July, but Prices Remain Elevated as War Drags On
Though energy prices fell last month after their spring surge, other factors pushed up costs as the Fed considers raising interest rates.
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