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Christian Science Monitor - Business
First Look - In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing enough? A Boeing engineer told lawmakers the company has been taking manufacturing shortcuts that led to "putting out defective airplanes," part of a larger suite of allegations in the wake of a 737 Max flight that saw its door plug blow out in midair.
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Pay was starting to outpace US inflation. Can it keep up? Stubborn inflation is not only upsetting investors who await interest rate cuts. It's also threatening to undermine the rise in workers' real wages.3 days ago
First Look - LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it. Millions struggle with housing affordability in Southern California. But Los Angeles County's experimental tool combines more than 400 factors to identify the residents most at risk of ending up on the streets – and it's working.3 days ago
Do immigrants help or hurt the US economy? The answer might surprise you. Immigration and the economy are top concerns of voters ahead of the 2024 election. But political talking points don't tell the whole story.3 days ago
Can bitcoin, despite risks, make leap from trendy to trusted? -- Bitcoin's endgame is becoming more pertinent due to a planned "halving" this month. It hinges on trust, as with other matters in the finance world.11 days ago
Trump defied political norms. Now he tests the stock market. -- Some call Trump Media & Technology Group a "meme stock." But in financial markets, confidence tends to hinge on fundamentals of finance, not the risky ground of emotion or personal trust.15 days ago
Baltimore bridge collapse prompts focus on safety -- When a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, it caused the bridge to collapse and resulted in loss of life, loss of a major commuter highway, and the closing of the Port of Baltimore. It also puts a focus on bridges and their vulnerability.15 days ago
First Look -- For small creators, TikTok means revenue and exposure. That could all go away. -- Marketers and influencers are already starting to pivot from campaigns that rely on reaching consumers through TikTok. But for smaller creators and entrepreneurs, the app is a crucial way to reach fans – and it can't necessarily be replaced.25 days ago
First Look -- Realtor commissions are changing. So could the price of selling a home. -- Multiple lawsuits have claimed homeowners were unfairly forced to pay artificially inflated agent commissions when they sold their homes. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors agreed to change its rules and pay sellers $418 million.25 days ago
District of Columbia scrambles as pandemic comeback proves elusive -- Washington wrestles with a slow post-pandemic recovery, with wider lessons about cities redefining their future.1 month ago
Biden-Trump rematch: How dueling economic records stack up -- To their supporters, both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have economic success stories to boast about. Our charts give context for their competing claims.1 month ago
The Explainer -- Filing taxes is hard. A new IRS program could change that. -- Does filing taxes in the United States have to be so hard? In dozens of countries, most taxpayers don't need to file a return at all.1 month ago
First Look -- Wendy's says, where's the beef in surge pricing? -- Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner, during a conference call earlier this month, announced the chain would test fluctuating prices on its menu. As food prices stay high despite US economic growth, Wendy's hopes to entice more business.1 month ago
Meet Sora: AI-created videos test public trust -- OpenAI's Sora could widen society's social trust deficit. How do people know what to believe when they "can't believe their eyes"?1 month ago