Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Gas taxes – federal and state – make up only a small piece of the price of a gallon of gas.
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Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair
The nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair is reviving a debate about Fed independence.
How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy
John Hancock, like many American men and women of his generation, transformed the new nation's charitable activities.
Nudge theory was all about taking responsibility – but it allowed big business to look the other way
Piyaset/ShutterstockFeelings of despair at the state of the world can be overwhelming. Social and environmental problems persist, but political discourse is polarised, divisive and often ineffective.
The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise
MP Materials’ Mountain Pass mine and processing facility in California was for years the only U.S. rare earth elements mine.
We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months
A few commissions, contracts or cancellations can dramatically change an artist's annual earnings.
When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’
KieferPix/ShutterstockWhen earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria in February 2023, more than 50,000 people were killed and thousands more were injured.
Canada is kicking its US booze habit as trade tensions persist
One of the most visible ways that Canada responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs was by sharply restricting U.S. alcohol sales. AP Photo/Jill ColvinAlmost a year and a half after President Donald Trump began slapping tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, Canada’s pushback has reordered the economic relationship between Ottawa and Washington.
Dogs display many traits of great leaders − here are 5 breeds that can be your leadership role models
Watching how dogs approach life can provide lessons for leaders. meaghanbrowning/RooM via Getty ImagesI have been a dog lover ever since I was a kid and have spent years learning about the temperaments and histories of different dog breeds, as well as famous dogs and their adventures.
‘Skimpflation’: how the Strait of Hormuz is linked to your lasagne – and other everyday goods
Food magic/ShutterstockThe standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has already made fuel and energy noticeably more expensive. But energy prices are only part of the story.
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