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How The U.S. Is Stalling A Recession -CNBC

May 11, 2023
 

Wall Street investors remain braced for a recession. But a turndown hasn't yet materialized, due to strong demand from U.S. consumers. Spending makes up roughly 68% of the U.S. economy.

What’s Killing Paypal’s Growth? -CNBC

May 10, 2023
 

Paypal is a powerhouse in the digital payment industry with a market valuation of over $84 billion. But the company’s stock performance has suffered immensely over the past few years.

How Checked Bags Became A Massive Business For U.S. Airlines -CNBC

May 09, 2023
 

U.S. airlines carried more than 470 million passenger bags in 2022. For decades most bags flew for free, but in recent years fees have surged, boosting the bottom line of the nation’s carriers.

How Non-Compete Clauses Cost Americans $300 Billion A Year -CNBC

May 06, 2023
 

In the flurry of papers that an employee receives during the onboarding process, there is one clause that could have a significant impact on their future career: the non-compete agreement.

The Tiny City Where Almost $1 Billion of Products Pass Through Daily | WSJ

May 05, 2023
 

Laredo, Texas, is primed to become one of the world’s most important supply chain hubs as companies around the world reduce their manufacturing reliance on factories in China and shift their production to Mexico.

Why Inflation Is So Sticky -CNBC

May 04, 2023
 

Everything is more expensive. Overall consumer prices are about 13% higher than they were in April 2021 and Americans are feeling the pain. Inflation, or the rate prices are increasing in the general economy.

Will ChatGPT Take Your Job? -CNBC

April 28, 2023
 

The rise in new generative artificial intelligence tools has the potential to rock industries staffed by white collar workers in the coming years.

Where Did Americans’ Savings Go? -CNBC

April 27, 2023
 

The trillions in excess personal savings built up in the pandemic are beginning to vanish amid high inflation, according to Federal Reserve economists. The monthly saving rate fell to a 15-year low in 2022.

What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ

April 26, 2023
 

China has been the most populous country for more than two centuries – until this month. India's population may have surpassed China’s, a milestone that some believe heralds a new global order.

Why U.S. Vacation Policies Are So Much Worse Than Europe’s -CNBC

April 20, 2023
 

The United States is the only advanced economy that doesn’t guarantee workers paid time off. And nearly half of those who are offered paid vacations don’t take the days, even though roughly 80% of U.S. workers receive some sort of paid time off.

Why The Feds Have Seized $1B Worth Of Goods At U.S. Ports -CNBC

April 19, 2023
 

U.S. Customs & Border Protection gave CNBC exclusive access inside one of America’s largest ports where millions of dollars' worth of cargo was being detained while major companies scrambled to prove their supply chains are clean.

Why is everything getting so expensive? -Vox

April 13, 2023
 

Right now, inflation is inescapable. At the grocery store, the gas station, and in almost every country in the world, people are paying more — way more — than they did just a couple of years ago for everything. In this video, we explore three explanation

Why AI doesn't speak every language -Vox

April 12, 2023
 

Large language models are astonishingly good at understanding and producing language. But there’s an often overlooked bias toward languages that are already well-represented on the internet.

Why ‘Maximum Employment’ Feels Impossible In The U.S. -CNBC

April 11, 2023
 

The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate to both promote maximum employment and keep prices stable. Yet, the central bank cannot influence employment directly and it is notoriously hard to measure.

How Retired Planes Are Stripped For Parts -CNBC

April 08, 2023
 

When airplanes are retired, many of them end up stripped for parts that are worth millions of dollars. Almost every component from engines to landing gear.

Why AI art struggles with hands -Vox

April 07, 2023
 

Hands drawn by robots … often just don’t look right. Why is that, and what will it take to get better? Producer Phil Edwards is exploring five different aspects of AI that help explain everything from large language models to unusual training data.

Aircraft Close Calls, Explained: How Air Traffic Control Prevents Collisions | WSJ Travel Guides

April 05, 2023
 

Aircraft close calls have been rising, prompting safety concerns. The FAA has confirmed six serious runway incursions just this year, including one at JFK Airport in New York and another in Austin, Texas.

Why Do U.S. Banks Keep Failing? -CNBC

April 04, 2023
 

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Credit Suisse were a harsh reminder of how quickly a trusted institution could fail, putting billions of dollars at risk. Over 550 banks have collapsed since 2001, according to the FDIC.

How 3,200 Airplane Meals Are Made for Delta in a Day | WSJ Travel Guides

April 01, 2023
 

Delta Airline’s largest hub is located in Atlanta, Georgia. WSJ visited Delta’s domestic kitchen – one of the largest facilities they own – to see how they make thousands of first-class airline meals on an average day.

How Crypto Companies Like Coinbase And Binance Make Money In 2023 -CNBC

March 31, 2023
 

Crypto companies have had a rough year. Coming off the collapse of FTX, and now digital asset-focused banks Silvergate and Signature, the once red-hot industry remains in a crypto winter.