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How do small, independent motels stay in business?
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 13, 2024
They don’t have the name recognition of a Motel 6, but low prices, little competition and a sense of community help Indian hoteliers withstand inflation.
Boeing strike will be felt throughout the aviation industry
Sep 13, 2024
This strike of more than 30,000 workers comes at a time when Boeing’s already not meeting production goals. And it will also slow the making of everything that goes inside planes, as well.
What happened to Sierra Mist? The marketing of "cool" soda.
by
Matt Levin
Sep 13, 2024
It's not just a matter of taste. Basketball and hip-hop have helped Sprite fend off contenders from PepsiCo for years.
For this fast-food chain, rural Southern towns are the special
by
Cori Yonge
Sep 13, 2024
Unlike most fast-food chains, Jack's Family Restaurants has made its mark in a handful of rural regions, boosting public coffers there.
Why dollar stores aren't doing as well as you might expect
Sep 13, 2024
Dollar stores were expanding just a few years ago. Now, they're closing locations.
Many people don't realize their home insurance doesn't cover flooding
Sep 13, 2024
As Hurricane Francine made landfall, 14 million people were under flood watches. But only 6% of American homeowners are insured against flooding.
Latest Census data show an increase in childhood poverty
by
Matt Levin
Sep 13, 2024
Despite wage gains, lower-income families have been hit hard by inflation and the expiration of pandemic-era benefits.
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Why Apple owes Ireland $14 billion in taxes
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Katie Reuther
Sep 13, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain why Europe's highest court ruled Apple owed billions in unfair tax breaks. Plus, we explore ghost towns put up for sale and do the numbers on Chinese adoptions worldwide.
Why the inverted yield curve is typically a recession predictor
Sep 12, 2024
But this time may be different. One theory is that weaker data allowed companies to prepare and soften the economic landing.
Along with higher prices, credit card delinquency rates are rising
by
Justin Ho
Sep 12, 2024
A new report suggests that could dampen holiday spirits.