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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Your Paycheck: What the Numbers Really Say

The idea that climate change is shrinking U. S. salaries by 12% is making the rounds, but does it hold up? Let's break it down. First, the claim comes from a study that imagines a world without man-made greenhouse gas emissions. It then estimates how much richer Americans would be in that imaginary

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Solar Power Surge: Texas Leads the Clean Energy Charge

Texas is becoming a hotspot for solar panel production. In Wilmer, just outside Dallas, T1 Energy's G1_Dallas plant is buzzing with activity. Here, robots and humans work side by side to produce 20, 000 solar panels daily. This advanced facility, which opened last year, employs 1, 200 people and ope

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Jan 14 2026BUSINESS

Tourism Trends: Where Are Travelers Heading in 2025?

In 2025, the United States saw a decline in foreign visitors, with a 6% drop in tourist arrivals. This happened even though people around the world spent more on travel. Global tourism spending went up by 6. 7% compared to the previous year. Over 1. 5 billion tourists spent a whopping $11. 7 trillio

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Missouri's Tax System: Time for a Change?

Missouri's state income tax, introduced in 1917, is outdated. It doesn't fit today's economy or workforce. The system punishes people for earning more, working harder, or growing their businesses. It's like a penalty for success. Governor Mike Kehoe has a plan to phase out this tax. The goal is to

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

U. S. Trade Gap Shrinks: What's Really Going On?

The U. S. trade gap has been shrinking. In October, it hit its smallest size since 2009. This is after new trade rules were put in place. Exports went up by 2. 6%. Imports went down by 3. 2%. This means the U. S. is selling more stuff to other countries. And buying less from them. But, it's not all

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Jan 08 2026FINANCE

Housing Market: A Glimmer of Hope in 2026?

The U. S. housing market is showing signs of improvement in 2026. The economy grew by 4. 3 percent in the third quarter, with housing contributing 16. 1 percent to this growth. Direct home building made up 3. 8 percent of the GDP during this period. Home prices have been rising for years, with the

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Jan 04 2026BUSINESS

The Economy's Mixed Signals in 2025

In 2025, the economy showed some strange behavior. It grew, but not everyone felt it. Jobs were scarce, even as companies made more money. Prices stayed high, making life tough for many. This left experts guessing about what would happen next. The economy grew, but not in a way that helped everyone

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Jan 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI's Hidden Environmental Cost: A Closer Look at the Carbon Footprint

AI is everywhere. It's changing how we work, play, and even think. But there's a catch. While AI is often praised for its economic benefits, its environmental impact is a growing concern. Investments in AI technologies are booming, but they're also leaving a big carbon footprint. A recent study too

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Jan 04 2026FINANCE

Germany's Push for a Unified European Stock Exchange

Germany's Christian Social Union (CSU) is stepping up efforts to create a single European stock exchange. This move aims to boost European listings and economic growth. The CSU, a sister party to the CDU led by Friedrich Merz, supports the idea of a European bourse to keep successful German companie

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Europe's Big Test: What's Next in 2026?

Europe might be in for some big changes in 2026. The U. S. is acting differently, and that could shake things up. But there's a chance for Europe to grow stronger too. The U. S. has been talking tough. In a big report, they said Europe might be in trouble. This didn't go down well. Many Europeans w

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