How to manage financial stress in uncertain times
Having an action plan for personal finance is critical in uncertain times. Photo by Nicolas Guyonnet/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesAmerican families are struggling to keep up with their bills.
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The UK government wants to expand the sugar tax to milkshakes and plant-based drinks – here’s what you need to know
Luis Molinero/ShutterstockThe UK government is considering expanding its sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and other sweetened beverages, as part of new proposals announced in April 2025.
Currency controls and debt in Argentina: the stakes are high if Milei’s latest economic gamble doesn’t pay off
Matias Lynch/ShutterstockIn April, Argentina’s president Javier Milei partially lifted the capital and currency controls that had been in place since 2011. The move was possible with the support of a US$20 billion (£15 billion) IMF bailout and means Argentinians may now buy unlimited dollars again.
How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
Piles of rare earth oxides praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium and gadolinium. Peggy Greb/USDA-ARSEvery time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals.
Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds
Whether you’re using AI to write cover letters, grade papers or draft ad campaigns, you might want to think twice about telling others. That simple act of disclosure can make people trust you less, our new peer-reviewed article found.
Trump likes to know where his suits come from. His tariffs could now upend the world’s fashion supply chains
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockUS president Donald Trump has a particular look. Sharp navy suits, overly long ties and crisp white shirts, always structured to command attention. It’s a power uniform rooted in a very traditional idea of masculine elegance. Trump wants it to look expensive, meticulously crafted, consistent, and entirely his own.
Three strategies to help European carmakers regain their edge
sylv1rob1/ShutterstockEven before US president Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars, European automakers had been facing a multitude of challenges.
How Trump’s tariffs could hit developing economies – even those not involved in the trade war
The world has witnessed a resurgence of protectionism since Donald Trump returned to the White House. So-called “reciprocal” tariffs, imposed on all US trading partners at varying degrees based on the tax they charge on American goods, have been one of the hallmark features of Trump’s economic policy. They aim to correct what he perceives as “unfair” trade practices.
Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it
The price of eggs might mean more to some Americans than what's going on with GDP. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThe Bureau of Economic Analysis released the latest U.S. gross domestic product data on April 30.
Stuck in a creativity slump at work? Here are some surprising ways to get your spark back
GaudiLab/ShutterstockThe latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s movie slate, Captain America: Brave New World, arrived earlier this year with the hopes of continuing the legacy of the beloved sub-franchise. But the film struggled to hit the heights of the three earlier instalments.
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