Saturday, April 20, 2024 6:05 AM ET
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Controversy is brewing over a lawsuit involving Hermes' luxury bags -- Talking Point -- The lawsuit alleges the company only sells bags to people with a 'sufficient purchase history' -- By Justin Klawans, The Week US1 day ago
Empty-nest boomers aren't selling their big homes -- Speed Read -- Most Americans 60 and older do not intend to move, according to a recent survey -- By Peter Weber, The Week US4 days ago
Reading glasses could be an economic boost to people in low-income countries -- Under the Radar -- A recent study found that providing glasses can significantly raise a person's earning power -- By Justin Klawans, The Week US4 days ago
The wine industry is getting pressed as young people drink less -- Under the Radar -- The once-dominating drink is not aging well -- By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US9 days ago
Brazil accuses Musk of 'disinformation campaign' -- Speed Read -- A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has opened an inquiry into Elon Musk and X -- By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US11 days ago
The largest insurance company payouts -- In The Spotlight -- Fights over insurance have been in the spotlight following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore -- By Justin Klawans, The Week US11 days ago
Disney board fends off Peltz infiltration bid -- Speed Read -- Disney CEO Bob Iger has defeated activist investor Nelson Peltz in a contentious proxy battle -- By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US12 days ago
What RFK Jr.'s running mate pick says about his candidacy -- Talking Points -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s' running mate brings money and pro-abortion-rights cred to his longshot presidential bid -- By Harold Maass, The Week US15 days ago
Why are dollar stores a microcosm for America's shrinkflation problem? -- Today's Big Question -- Recent reports have tapped dollar stores as the top offenders of shrinkflation - even beyond grocery stores -- By Justin Klawans, The Week US21 days ago
Disney and DeSantis reach detente -- Speed Read -- The Florida governor and Disney settle a yearslong litigation over control of the tourism district -- By Peter Weber, The Week US21 days ago
Visa and Mastercard agree to lower swipe fees -- Speed Read -- The companies will cap the fees they charge businesses when customers use their credit cards -- By Peter Weber, The Week US22 days ago
How the Realtors' commission settlement could upend the housing industry -- The Explainer -- Home sellers and buyers stand to benefit from the end of the 6% commission -- By Harold Maass, The Week US23 days ago
Reddit IPO values social media site at $6.4 billion -- Speed Read -- The company makes its public debut on the New York Stock Exchange -- By Peter Weber, The Week US29 days ago
Securonomics: what is Rachel Reeves' economic plan and will it work? -- The Explainer -- Focus on economic security and the resilience of industry in an uncertain world is 'key to growth', say Labour -- By The Week UK29 days ago