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Do insider trading rules apply to corporate stock buybacks?
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Sep 23, 2021
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Do warehouse clubs like Costco save you money in the long run?
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Sep 16, 2021
Buying in bulk can cost more upfront, creating problems for low-income consumers.
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Where will we charge all those electric vehicles of the future?
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Sep 9, 2021
President Biden wants to build half a million charging stations in the U.S. by 2030. But will most users be plugging in their cars at home?
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What happens to unsold cars?
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Sep 2, 2021
Before the COVID-19 crisis, some dealerships had to deal with surplus inventory on packed lots.
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Why are the waitlists for child care so long?
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Aug 19, 2021
Child care centers, which already struggled to recruit staffers, face additional pressures brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
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What common household items are worth recycling?
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Aug 12, 2021
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Aug 5, 2021
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How are the Olympic designers chosen?
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Jul 29, 2021
Brands can be judged as stringently as the athletes they hope to dress.
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Where did the budget reconciliation process come from?
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Jul 22, 2021
Reconciliation allows senators to bypass the filibuster. But there are lots of rules.
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