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Why the Sahm Rule creator says the recession rule is wrong this time
Recession fears have dominated headlines since Friday’s jobs report, where the rising unemployment rate triggered a recession indicator known as the Sahm Rule. The rule has an incredible track record of signaling the start of a recession, yet this time is an outlier, according to the rule’s creator. The Sahm Rule states a recession in the… -
Miami-Dade wants to burn trash for energy again, but locals are concerned
Florida officials are advancing plans to build the largest waste-to-energy facility in the United States, set to be located in Miami-Dade County. The $1.5 billion project aims to replace a previous facility that burned down in 2023 and is intended to process 50% more waste, converting 4,000 tons of garbage into energy each day. Three… -
Uber partners with Chinese EV maker BYD to help its drivers make the switch
Uber has announced a new multiyear partnership with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD, with an aim of getting a larger number of the rideshare app’s drivers in EVs and eventually also making rides more affordable for passengers. The deal includes lower prices and financing options for Uber drivers looking to get a BYD car,… -
2024 Olympics sees its eco-friendly goals face accusations of ‘greenwashing’
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have been promoted as the most eco-friendly Games ever. However, experts are raising concerns about the effectiveness of these sustainability commitments, calling them “greenwashing.” Paris organizers have set a goal to halve the carbon emissions of this year’s Games compared to previous Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and London. To… -
‘Kill this project’: Some Nantucketers want Vineyard Wind gone after turbine incident
The Vineyard Wind project, located off the coast of Massachusetts, recently faced significant criticism from residents of Nantucket following a malfunction that resulted in debris washing up on the town’s shores. Some locals are expressing that they now want the offshore wind farm gone altogether. “The only solution is to kill this project,” one resident… -
Podcasting Popularity: How the format is growing in revenue, viewership, nostalgia
The podcasting format has been around for decades but it’s seen significant growth in the past few years growing ad revenue and new shows popping up from all over the world, including at Straight Arrow News. SAN’s Ryan Robertson has held many positions in his broadcast career, including reporter, producer, and news director, and now… -
WNBA union head believes league is worth more than $2.2B broadcast deal
The WNBA is experiencing a historic season, with viewership and attendance reaching unprecedented levels. However, despite this success, the league is projected to lose approximately $50 million in 2024. This financial discrepancy is central to ongoing discussions about the value of the WNBA’s broadcasting rights. Currently, the WNBA operates as a subsidiary of the NBA,… -
Women’s risk of death higher depending on their state: Study
According to a new study, where in the U.S. women live could be a matter of life or death. In its first ever state-by-state analysis of women’s health, the Commonwealth Fund found women are facing a growing number of threats to their overall health and well-being. The Commonwealth Fund is a private nonprofit that supports independent… -
Nation’s largest offshore wind project under federal investigation
The nation’s largest offshore wind farm, located 14 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, is now under federal investigation. The Vineyard Wind project, comprised of 62 turbines and designed to power over 400,000 homes once fully operational, suffered a setback during the week of July 14. The incident occurred when a blade over 350 feet… -
The future of global energy is likely to be made in China
A recent report by U.S.-based think tank Global Energy Monitor revealed that China is currently building nearly two-thirds of the world’s wind and solar power projects. These new facilities are expected to produce twice as much energy as all other countries combined, which is enough to power around 250 million homes. “All told, 2023 saw… -
Scientists say they’ve found root cause of lupus, possible cure
Scientists believe they have figured out a root cause of lupus and they might be able to reverse it. Up until now, no one knew what caused lupus, but researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital said they may have uncovered one specific cause of the disease. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease… -
46% of Americans are still paying off last summer’s credit card debt
July is the most happening travel month of the year. Americans jet off to beaches, national parks or theme parks, but nearly half are carrying more baggage than what is in their luggage. According to WalletHub’s 2024 Credit Card Debt Survey, 46% of Americans are still paying down last summer’s credit card balance. “And almost… -
What the June jobs report tells us about the state of the economy
The June jobs report came back a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the U.S. economy added slightly more jobs than expected at 206,000. On the other hand, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. It’s the first time the unemployment rate has been above 4% since late 2021. Analysts had expected unemployment to…
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