Greg Rosalsky
Stories
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Politics
America's first major immigration crackdown and the making and breaking of the West
Chinese immigrants sacrificed to create America's first transcontinental railroad. Its completion may have contributed to a backlash that led to the first major immigration clampdown in U.S. history.
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National
Americans are using AI at fairly high rates. What does this mean for the economy?
A new study finds that Americans have adopted generative AI faster than personal computers and the internet. Does this mean we're about to see a long-awaited increase in productivity growth?
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Politics
Have economists gone out of fashion in Washington?
Once the high priests of policy, economists may now be seeing lower demand. But who's taking their place?
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National
So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?
Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession.
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Politics
The White House plan to stop companies from wasting our time
The Biden-Harris administration has a new initiative called "Time Is Money."
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Politics
The Economic Mind of Tim Walz
A rundown on some of the Democratic VP candidate’s important economic policy decisions.
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National
10 reasons why AI may be overrated
A list of reasons why generative AI may be overhyped.
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Politics
The economic mind of JD Vance
The Republican vice presidential candidate represents a sharp break from the Republicanism of yesteryear.
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National
How to fight shrinkflation? Pay attention to unit prices at grocery stores
Companies have waged a quiet revolution in package sizing that they use to squeeze more money out of us. But there’s a weapon to help consumers level the playing field: unit prices.
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Politics
America's startup boom is still going strong. Here's what it means for the economy
Four years ago, Americans began creating new businesses at a record rate. The boom is still here, and it could be a great sign for the U.S. economy.