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‘Recession pop’: Can great music signal an economic downturn?
It’s tough to identify if the economy is in a recession. Economists toil over economic data to try to find the most accurate indicators. Gross domestic product and unemployment numbers are great data points, but what does the state of pop music tell us about economic conditions? Traditionally, two consecutive quarters of negative growth is… -
Nearly 2/3 of Americans say they won’t buy new iPhone because of inflation
Apple revealed its new iPhone on Monday, Sept. 9, fit with artificial intelligence and cameras that just keep getting better. The iPhone 16 even has a camera control button on the edge. Sales start this month, but how many Americans will be racing to get the latest gadget? Sixty-three percent of Americans said they would… -
Biden taking rare step to thwart Japan company’s takeover of US Steel: Reports
It may not matter that presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both want to stop a Japanese company from acquiring U.S. Steel. That’s because current President Joe Biden is beating them to it. According to multiple reports, Biden plans to block the $15 billion deal between Japan’s Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel on the grounds… -
Volvo improving electric trucks to make them a more viable long-hauling option
Heavy-duty trucks are a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector, however, electrifying these vehicles to reduce their environmental impact comes with major challenges. Current electric vehicle (EV) battery technology cannot yet efficiently support trucks on the long distances they need to cover. Today, the average EV battery range tops out at… -
Molson Coors latest to back away from DEI after conservative pressure
A major beer company is backing away from corporate diversity initiatives. The company took action this week after a conservative activist reportedly told the CEO he planned to expose the company for its “woke policies.” However, the company told Straight Arrow News the shift began in March. Molson Coors sent a memo to employees this week… -
Construction begins on largest solar project east of the Mississippi River
Construction has officially begun on what will become the largest solar project east of the Mississippi River. Located in southern Illinois, the Double Black Diamond Solar Facility is poised to generate 800 megawatts of power upon its completion, capable of powering approximately 100,000 homes annually. Major energy-intensive clients, including O’Hare International Airport and Loyola University… -
RFK Jr. may face federal probe over alleged chainsaw beheading of a whale
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent White House bid may have ended, but peculiar stories about him continue to surface. Now, the former presidential candidate is facing calls for a federal investigation amid allegations that he once used a chainsaw to behead a whale. Kennedy’s 2024 campaign was filled with a number of strange moments, including… -
Clean energy jobs grew at more than double the rate of overall US employment
Renewable power has emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. energy industry. This comes according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy, which found that clean power jobs significantly outpaced other energy sector employment opportunities in 2023. “The data clearly show that clean energy means jobs – good jobs, union jobs,… -
Chinese video game flaunts commercial success amid censorship controversy
The first big-budget video game produced by a Chinese developer is being lauded as a success. But while sales are strong, so are accusations of censorship. “Black Myth: Wukong” is loosely inspired by the Chinese epic “Journey to the West.” Game Science developed the game with the backing of Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent. While the… -
Missouri now requiring proof of surgery to change gender on IDs
A quiet move just made it harder for Missouri residents to change their gender on their driver’s license. Previously, all residents had to do was fill out a gender designation change request form and get it approved by a physician, therapist or social worker — but that has changed. Under the new Department of Revenue… -
Dating apps are in trouble. Here are the connections people are searching for.
Dating apps are facing a point of reckoning. Bumble is the latest to lose its wings. Its share price dropped 29% after it slashed its revenue outlook for the rest of the year. The stock is down around 65% in the past year, while Match Group, which owns Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, and others, is down about… -
Former oil executives aim to solve one of the biggest problems with renewables
A group of former oil executives from Shell are taking on one of the most pressing challenges in the renewable energy sector: finding cost-efficient ways to store surplus power from clean energy technology when demand on the grid is low. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, but they… -
Stock market sell-off has one possible upside: Cheaper prices at the pump
Despite the Biden administration’s growing emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, demand for gasoline in the U.S. this summer remains high, according to recent reports. This trend surprised experts and could be contributing to a drop in prices at the pump. In May, U.S. gasoline demand surged to its highest level since 2019,…