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Dark Money

Oct 29, 2020

Dark money is becoming a powerful force in American politics.

Gig Economy

Oct 28, 2020

A lot of people are working gig jobs, powering a growing part of the economy.

Presidential Transport

Oct 27, 2020

Marine One carried President Trump to the hospital. Here's more about those special vehicles that carry the president.

1918 Influenza Pandemic

Oct 26, 2020

Will the pandemic have long-term economic effects? Let's look at an earlier global pandemic for clues.

Martini Shot

Oct 23, 2020

On Hollywood sets, the martini shot is the last shot of the day.

5G

Oct 22, 2020

Apple's next generation of iPhones are the first with 5G, but don't expect a speed boost.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Oct 21, 2020

Walter Reed medical center was named for the doctor who discovered how Yellow Fever spreads.

Fire Insurance

Oct 20, 2020

As wildfires get more destructive, fire insurance is getting harder to come by.

Hurricane Damages

Oct 19, 2020

Hurricanes were especially destructive this year, and so were the economic consequences.

Scary Movies

Oct 16, 2020

For Hollywood, scary movies make terrifyingly good money.

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