‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.
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Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can’t agree what marriage is for
“First comes love, then comes marriage” – so goes the classic children’s rhyme. But not everyone agrees. Increasingly, the idea that love is the most important reason to marry – or at least to stay married – is under attack. Republican pundits and lawmakers have been pushing back on the availability of no-fault divorce, challenging the idea that not being in love is a valid reason to end a marriage.
How safe are your solar eclipse glasses? Cheap fakes from online marketplaces pose a threat, supply-chain experts say
Don't trust. Verify. Andrew Holt/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesAmericans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S.
Japan’s Labor Market Has a Lesson for the Fed: Women Can Surprise You
Japan’s improved labor force participation for women is a reminder not to assume that job market limits are clear and finite.
Why the Panama Canal Didn’t Lose Money When Ship Crossings Fell
A water shortage forced officials to reduce traffic, but higher fees increased revenue.
40 years ago, the Supreme Court broke the NCAA’s lock on TV revenue, reshaping college sports to this day
A cameraman films the Ohio State Buckeyes before a 2018 game. Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesThe Pac-12 is likely to be competing in its last March Madness, as realignment has pushed 10 of its schools to other conferences. What led the most decorated conference in the NCAA to dissolve so quickly?
Trump judgments: What’s an appeal bond? What happens if he can’t get a $454 million loan?
Donald Trump's identity has always been closely tied to his wealth – and was also a means to roast him, such as by Comedy Central in 2011.
Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall
Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels prove difficult?
Email ‘Mistake’ on Inflation Data Prompts Questions on What Is Shared
Traders are closely watching once-obscure economic data, prompting more scrutiny of how widely the government distributes the information.
Donor-advised funds: US regulators are scrambling to catch up with the boom in these charitable giving accounts
DAFs more or less operate as a mini foundation. Wong Yu Liang/Moment via Getty ImagesA revolution in charitable giving is underway due to the growth of donor-advised funds in the United States.
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