The U. S. dollar has taken a significant hit this year, dropping more than 10% in value. This is the worst decline since 1973, when President Nixon ended the gold standard. The dollar's fall is surprising because the U. S. economy is still strong. Some investors are worried that this drop could mean
The US and the EU are in a tough spot right now. The US is thinking about putting big taxes, called tariffs, on stuff from Europe. This could make things like cheese, cars, and medicine way more expensive in the US. The EU isn’t happy about this and might put taxes on American goods too, like beef a
Trump had quite a week. He celebrated some big wins, but not everything went his way. Let's break it down. First, the Supreme Court made a ruling that Trump loved. It limited the power of judges to block his policies nationwide. Trump saw this as a green light to push forward with some of his most
Scientists are working on making algae farming better for the environment and more efficient. They are focusing on a type of algae called Chlorella sorokiniana, which can be used as food. The goal is to grow this algae in a way that uses fewer resources and produces more biomass. To do this, they t
The US is set to raise tariffs on a number of countries. This comes after a three-month deadline for trade negotiations, which ends soon. The White House plans to send letters to about 10 to 12 countries. These letters will detail new tariff rates, which could range from 10% to 70%. The US has alre
In a surprising move, the U. S. and Vietnam struck a trade deal just before the U. S. was set to reinstate full tariffs. The agreement cuts the duty on Vietnamese imports to the U. S. from 46% to 20%. Vietnam, in return, agreed to impose a 40% tariff on goods that come from other countries but are s
The July 4 holiday saw a lot of people flying, but airlines are still not sure what the rest of the year will bring. Many flights are cheaper now, but that doesn't mean things are going well for the airlines. Domestic flights this summer cost about $265 round-trip. That's a bit cheaper than last ye
Some big cities are not happy with new changes to health care laws. They think these changes will take away health insurance from nearly 2 million people. The new rules make it harder for people to sign up for insurance and add more checks to see if people qualify. The cities say the new rules brea
Investors in Asia had a tough time on Tuesday. They were trying to make sense of the big wins on Wall Street and the possible effects of U. S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans. The 90-day break on tariffs is about to end, and no one knows what will happen next. U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott B
People are buying more eco-friendly products. To show they are green, these items often have special labels or certificates. But do these labels really mean the products are sustainable? That's a big question. Right now, there are many different labels. Some are strict, others not so much. This mak
