15+ hour, 25+ min ago  (674+ words) Rising costs for labor, ingredients and space is making it harder for one-off businesses to survive. It's almost dinnertime at Kidilum. The lights are low, the beats are bumping and the tables are set up to face a brightly lit…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (916+ words) This NCAA "March Madness" tournament has had fewer upsets, with larger budgets at the top. The NCAA's new financial structure could be the reason. Duke University men's basketball led by as many as 19 points in the first half of Sunday…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (312+ words) Economist Noah Smith said demand for electric vehicles could accelerate battery production and other key technologies. After facing a punishing 100% tariff, Canada slashed import taxes on Chinese EVs to just over 6% earlier this year. Under the agreement, Canada will allow…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (715+ words) With federal tax credits gone and carmakers refocusing on gas-powered SUVs and trucks, the electric vehicle market was already struggling. The rising cost of fuel and a growing stock of used EVs change the math for consumers. The average price…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (700+ words) A mule train traverses 9 miles to get to the Havasupai Tribe. The Postal Service has stayed true to its original mission of delivering to everyone in the U.S. This is just one of the stories from our "I've Always Wondered" series,…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (739+ words) The more than 38,000 drivers who used to cross the Francis Scott Key Bridge every weekday have had to find alternate routes, which can cost time and money. Longshoreman Dave Couslin likes to work nights at the port of Baltimore. Before…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (286+ words) How gambling apps are reshaping our economy and our brains. Prediction markets are booming in popularity and sparking controversies across the country. These online platforms let people wager on the outcome of real-world events, from weather and sports to elections…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (377+ words) Major League Baseball opens on Wednesday night with the New York Yankees versus the San Francisco Giants on Netflix. Watching any team this season means piecing together TV, subscriptions, and streaming services. The MLB season kicks off Wednesday night, with…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Rental marketplace Zumper registered a small increase for one- and two-bedroom apartments for March in its national rent report. Another data point on the inflation front that's not great for consumers: Rents edged up nationwide this month, according to rental…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (181+ words) Domestic shipping lanes are not immune to geopolitical events and the shipping challenges that follow. While a great deal of recent shipping news has been focused on what is happening internationally, there are domestic changes to watch as well. President…...