Trump Seizes on Shutdown to Punish Political Foes
The White House has cut or paused billions in funding to Democratic-run cities and states since the federal government came…
Month: October 2025
Discount Airlines Like Spirit and Frontier Changed Flying. Now They’re in Trouble.
Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial…
More Retirees Are Living on Less, and Losing a Means of Help to Pay for Medicare
The budget bill signed by President Trump suspended an effort to enroll more low-income older Americans in programs that assist…
How Private Equity Oversees the Ethics of Drug Research
Many drug trials are vetted by companies with ties to the drugmakers, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and patient…
A Japanese Ski Resort Town Is Roiled by a Debate Over Immigration
Residents are protesting a planned housing facility for foreign workers, exposing the conflict between Japan’s need for labor and anxieties…
Jobs Report Withheld by Shutdown Leaves Economists Guessing
Policymakers will enter uncharted territory without employment data that the government is expected to withhold because of its shutdown.
Video Games Have Become the Main Way Boys Socialize. Is That Bad?
They’ve become an important way to spend time with peers. But they’ve also become more addictive.
What’s Your Dream Senior Living Community? Take the Quiz
Whether you have Jimmy Buffett on your mind or the urge to take a class or two, we’ve got a…
Can This Isolated British Island Keep Its Economy Afloat?
The Isle of Wight, known for its beaches and a rock festival that featured Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, has…
Margs, Stars and Classic Cars: Surprising Retirement Communities
Those looking for a retirement plan oriented to their passions can seek out living arrangements that are increasingly catering to…