The Russian economy is headed for collapse
Mar 11, 2022 17:00 pm UTC| Economy
To justify invading Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has painted Russia as a hegemonic power re-asserting its rightful claim to imperial greatness. Yet even before the invasion, Russias economic capabilities were hardly capable of...
Mar 11, 2022 16:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Inflation hit a fresh 40-year high in February as the Consumer Price Index surged to 7.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on March 10, 2022. The continuing surge in inflation comes amid growing fears that the...
What the neoliberalism-hating left should love about markets
Mar 11, 2022 16:54 pm UTC| Economy
It is fashionable these days to dunk on markets. Show me something bad in the world and Ill show you someone blaming it on neoliberalism. Our collective failure to tackle climate change thats the fault of...
Can a martini stop Putin? How consumers and investors are imposing DIY sanctions on Russia
Mar 11, 2022 16:54 pm UTC| Economy
Russias invasion of Ukraine has drawn swift condemnation from the United Nations, world leaders and protesters. But the outrage doesnt stop there. McDonalds has just temporarily closed 850 restaurants across Russia,...
Smoking and pregnancy: financial incentives can double abstinence rates
Mar 11, 2022 16:52 pm UTC| Economy
The adverse effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy are well known. Pregnant women who smoke are at higher risk of miscarriage, fetal death, prematurity and low birth weight. Smoking during pregnancy also affects the...
United Airlines will allow unvaccinated staff to return to work this month
Mar 11, 2022 10:26 am UTC| Business Economy
United Airlines changed its stance and will now be allowing employees to return to work even if they have not yet received their COVID-19 vaccine. They are expected to be back to their jobs starting March 28. According...
Nestle to build $675M plant in Arizona to produce plant-based products
Mar 11, 2022 10:12 am UTC| Business Economy
Nestle made an announcement this week that it will be constructing a new plant in Glendale, Arizona to produce beverages and plant-based products. The company said that it is investing in a new factory as the demand from...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects