Swedish Pop group Abba has announced that they are releasing a new album and planning a series of virtual concerts in November of this year. Known for such hits as Dancing Queen and Money, Money, Money, the band was one…
In the face of climate change, droughts, and increased demand from urban/residential areas, the US Bureau of Reclamation is ordering farmers to significantly cut their water usage. A major source of water for the American West, the Colorado River has…
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the average price level for consumers rose 5.4% over the past year. While some are expressing concern over rising inflation leading the economy to “overheat,” there is some evidence indicating…
The past few months has seen a dramatic increase in the demand for vehicles. As cities begin to reopen, households are looking to purchase new cars to drive to the office and go on road trips. However, as noted in…
After decades of struggling with high rates of inflation, in 2001 the nation of El Salvador abandoned the use of its local currency, the Salvadoran colón, and made the US dollar its official legal tender. Twenty years later, El Salvador…
In response to the drastic reduction in global travel that began in March 2020, rental car companies were forced to reduce costs in order to remain in business. One major cost-reduction maneuver was reducing their fleet size, i.e. selling their…
After a 2-year legal battle, Seven Springs Water Co. was approved to pump 1 million gallons per day from Florida’s Ginnie Springs to supply water to Swiss food and beverage conglomerate, Nestlé, for their bottling operations in the area. The…
Fashion collective recently announced they will be creating “(t)he most exclusive sandal ever made.” Known for their creative, avant-garde fashion designs, their latest creation is known as the “Birkinstock.” The design is a take on the traditional Birkenstock (with an…
In 2008, American Airlines became the first major airline in the US to announce they would begin charging an additional fee for checked baggage. Initially, the fees were added to offset the high price of fuel, which is an airline’s…
