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Recently, singer/rapper/entrepreneur Pitbull agreed to pay $6 million to Florida International Unive

The once-thriving Japanese hamlet of Nanmoku was known for its silk and timber industries. Today, it

Reclassing, when a student repeats an academic year by choice, is a popular way for kids trying to l

On this Indicators of the Week, we take you to a Manhattan bar to watch NVIDIA's latest earnings rep

While the 2024 Paris Olympics are over for some athletes, many competitors are still seeking to capi

Even with falling interest rates in recent weeks, mortgage rates are still higher than you'd expect.

When Shi Zhengrong started making solar panels at the turn of the century, there was basically no so

The ascendance of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has made the topic of free school

Welcome to another edition of Indicators of the Week! On today's show, the large downward revision t

Earlier this month, the White House unveiled a new initiative aimed at trying to serve and protect A

Like several aspects of the travel economy, renting a car is more expensive than it was before the p

By now, you've probably heard a lot from both presidential nominees about getting rid of taxes on ti

Unlimited paid time off may sound like a nice perk, but it's not always what it appears. Employers a

It's ... Indicators of the Week! We cover the numbers in the news that you should know about. This w

Some bank customers are jumping to high-yield savings accounts to escape the shockingly low interest

Former President Donald Trump recently suggested that if elected in this year's presidential electio

Homelessness is a pervasive issue that cities across the country struggle to address. This led an en

It's that time of year when we want to lie on a beach and lose ourselves in a good book. Today on th

Indicators of the Week is a show dedicated to highlighting some of the most interesting numbers in t

The International Olympic Committee has developed a reputation over the years for stringently enforc