Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is pushing for a rethink on how inflation is measured to offer more clarity on the Fed's policy. AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinFrom gas to housing to groceries, consumers can’t escape inflation in their everyday lives. So why can’t policymakers agree on what the data is telling them – and if prices are falling fast enough?
saiko3p/ShutterstockAgra is known as the home of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and a bucket-list destination. Visitors marvel at its beauty, but few realise that another Agra exists in its shadow: the Agra of its artisans. These communities hold the essence of the city’s cultural legacy yet remain invisible to many of the people who seek beauty here.
Extreme droughts affect farmland and therefore the UK's food system. Ann Dr/ShutterstockMuch of England is now officially in drought. Reservoir levels are being closely monitored by water companies, while farmers are reporting dry soils and poor crop conditions.
Florida voters will decide on a major property tax amendment this November.
Sen. Bernie Sanders frequently raises concerns about what artificial intelligence could do to American jobs. Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesCreating a government fund to own AI stock and benefit all Americans would require many hard choices.
AnnaStills/Shutterstock.comMoney worries can keep us up at night, but could decades of financial stress leave a lasting mark on the brain itself? That’s the question my colleagues and I set out to answer in a new study – and the answer, it turns out, is yes.
It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far.
Growing avocados can contribute to water pollution, but there are ways to reduce the harm. Estúdio Bloom/Unsplash, CC BYAt picnics and World Cup watch parties across the United States this summer, people have been reaching for bowls of chips and guacamole.
Financial advisers are pricey, and chatbots can be a good free substitute if you have basic questions. Badhan Ganesh on Unsplash, CC BYFinding good financial advice can be stressful – and expensive. That’s one reason why chatbots have become an increasingly popular and free alternative.
