Economists have largely ignored sex work despite it being a large industry worth almost $100bn annually, with new research methods emerging to study this complex market.
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Bhutan is often labeled the happiest country in the world — but it operates very differently from most nations. Visitors cannot enter without a government-approved guide, economic growth is tightly ...
During President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, he claimed to be working to improve affordability for U.S. families. But Trump didn’t talk about the root cause of these ...
The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund (OASI) is estimated to be seven years away from exhausting its asset reserves, which may lead to sweeping benefit cuts for retired workers. One of the ...
Oregon state representatives approved a measure Thursday that would prohibit a president from deploying another state’s National Guard to Oregon for law enforcement or immigration enforcement purposes ...
In Gov. Bob Ferguson’s defense, chess is not known for being a team sport. That seems to be the backdrop for what’s going on at the state Capitol in Olympia. Democrats in the state Legislature and the ...
California’s plan to hit its richest residents with a one-off wealth tax is a long shot, and its design has problems. But a look at who picks up the tab when billionaires scrimp on taxes, and how ...
The Taliban is failing to contain and is, in fact, aiding the spread of radicalism in Central Asia. On January 19, 2026, when an ISIS-linked bombing at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul killed seven ...
The National Problem Gambling Helpline has a new number. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced that you can now call 1-800-MY-RESET to reach the 24/7 nationwide support service for ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. National Marquette Day, one of the most anticipated game days of the season, brings students and fans together to celebrate the ...
The student newspaper reported dangerous levels of student drinking on National Marquette Day in 2025. Ahead of this year's event, Marquette is making adjustments to foster a safer celebration. Last ...