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August 6, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Europe's drought
August 6, 2026
Why Hungary Worries About Water

When we look at a depleted Danube, we can see how low river levels in Europe affect what we consume and produce.

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August 5, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and fast food drive through facts
August 5, 2026
When To Ban a Fast Food Drive-Through

With car lineups that can extend for many blocks, fast food drive-throughs have generated community opposition.

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August 4, 2026
summer blockbusters
August 4, 2026
Why Spider-Man is Cool

Summer blockbusters like "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (2026) and "Jaws" (1975) are possible only because of air conditioning.

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August 3, 2026
Space debris
August 3, 2026
Why We Worry About Space Debris

Although countless particles of rocket and satellite debris hit the earth daily, we have not yet figured out how to regulate outer space.

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August 2, 2026
AI expansion
August 2, 2026
When AI Meets the Prisoner’s Dilemma

Although tech companies are increasingly worried about AI development, they won't hit a pause buttom because of the prisoner's dilemma.

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August 1, 2026
economic news roundup
August 1, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From AI to IMAX

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from grocery prices to sunk rivers.

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July 31, 2026
Friday's e-links
July 31, 2026
July 2026 Friday’s e-links: Apple’s Past Earnings and Future Guidance

Concluding our July e-links, we recommend an Odd Lots podcast on Apple's need to pivot that complements Apple's earnings comments this week.

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July 31, 2026
Big Mac Index
July 31, 2026
What We Can Learn From a Big Mac

Because the Big Mac is almost identical in different nations, it is a handy way to compare their currencies.

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July 30, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Why Water is a Worry | Econlife
July 30, 2026
Why Water Is a Worry

Wherever we look, when there is a drought, there could be a low river level that makes shipping commodities more expensive.

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