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Engineer Explains How the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Would Work | WSJ

November 04, 2023
 

Italy’s parliament has finally approved a plan to build the world’s longest suspension bridge between Sicily and the mainland, an area prone to 170 mph winds, powerful riptides and earthquakes.

San Francisco Is Teeming With Self-Driving Cars And It’s A Mess -CNBC

November 03, 2023
 

Self-driving cars without safety drivers behind the wheel have flooded San Francisco streets.

How Tipping Culture Took Over the U.S. | WSJ

November 02, 2023
 

You’re being asked to tip more and more places today. If you’re annoyed, you’re not alone. A survey by Bankrate found a third of people are annoyed by those pre-entered tip screens.

How Unprofitable Companies Stay In Business -CNBC

November 01, 2023
 

Some firms sustain their businesses by taking on more debt that they likely could never repay. Economists call them zombie companies. When compared to their peers, zombies are smaller in size and deliver lower returns to investors.

Why Americans Fell Out Of Love With Canned Tuna -CNBC

October 30, 2023
 

While traditionally, canned tuna was known to be a staple in American homes, consumption rates have fallen dramatically in the past couple of decades. Since 2000, per capita tuna consumption dropped 45.7%.

Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Hit The Global Economy? -CNBC

October 28, 2023
 

China's real estate industry is collapsing in slow motion.Major developers like Evergrande and Country Garden remain stuck in spiraling debt problems. So-called 'ghost cities' dot the Chinese countryside.

An initial glut of investor interest in the metaverse has dribbled away -Financial Times

October 20, 2023
 

Remember the metaverse? Facebook was so keen on the concept that its CEO Mark Zuckerberg renamed the company Meta. But as the FT’s Hannah Murphy explains, early investor interest has faded.

Why It's Becoming Harder To Get Into Airport Lounges -CNBC

October 19, 2023
 

Over the past couple of years, airlines and credit card companies like American, United, Chase and Capital One are investing millions into expanding their airport lounge networks for customers.

Why The U.S. Won’t Do Away With Tipping -CNBC

October 18, 2023
 

It’s no secret that we’re tipping like never before - everywhere and for everything. While it can certainly be frustrating, there’s a greater issue at hand.

Why EVs Are Piling Up At Dealerships In The U.S.

October 17, 2023
 

In August 2023, it took about twice as long to sell an EV in the U.S. as it did the previous January. Prices of EVs are down 22% year-over-year and that's mainly driven by Tesla. About two thirds of EVs sold are Elon Musk's brand.

Quiet Cutting: How Power In U.S. Offices May Be Shifting Back To Bosses -CNBC

October 13, 2023
 

In the American workplace of 2023, a new labor market trend has taken over where "quiet quitting" left off. Quiet cutting.

Why useless decongestants are still for sale -Vox

October 12, 2023
 

Phenylephrine doesn’t work better than a placebo. So why is it still on shelves?

Why New York Will Charge $23/Day To Drive Into Manhattan -CNBC

October 10, 2023
 

Drivers headed to downtown Manhattan will face a new toll beginning in spring 2024. The final fee, which is still up for debate, is expected to be between $9 and $23 dollars per day for passenger vehicles.

Inside Volkswagen’s Multibillion-Dollar Pivot to Become More American | WSJ Pivot

October 07, 2023
 

Volkswagen has come to rely on China for a third of its auto sales, but its market share in the country has been waning as rival carmaker companies like BYD hit the market.

How Empty Offices Are Ruining American Cities -CNBC

October 07, 2023
 

Major American cities such as New York and San Francisco face serious problems — mass migration, empty offices and declining tax revenues. These trends have had a direct impact on cities.

San Francisco’s Plan to Save Its Downtown From the ‘Doom Loop’ | WSJ

October 05, 2023
 

San Francisco's downtown suffered an exodus of workers and businesses during the pandemic. These closures followed the disappearance or scaling back of some of the city’s most prominent corporate tenants like Facebook and Salesforce.

Longevity: can ageing be reversed? -The Economist

October 04, 2023
 

Ageing has always been inevitable but fasting, epigenetic reprogramming and parabiosis are just some of the scientific techniques that seem to help people stay young. Might the Peter Pan dream become real?

The U.S. Is Investing Billions to Compete With China’s Lithium Supply Chain | WSJ

October 03, 2023
 

The U.S. used to be a global leader in lithium processing, but it lost its market control to China in the early 2000s. Since then, China has developed its own lithium supply chain, controlling 55% of the market.

Why Tesla May Be The Big Winner Of The UAW Strikes -CNBC

September 30, 2023
 

Elon Musk and Tesla could emerge as winners from the UAW strikes against Detroit automakers Ford, GM, and Stellantis. Thousands of union workers are striking the plants of the Detroit Three - as the three legacy automakers are called.

How American Airlines Makes 15,000 Meals A Day -CNBC

September 27, 2023
 

Food service on domestic airlines has drastically changed in recent years. Nearly 3 million passengers fly every day in the U.S. Post pandemic, airlines have seen an increase in passengers buying up to premium seats.