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March 11, 2026
Iran War Impact
March 11, 2026
How the Iran War Affects More Than Oil

Only through a close look at the Iran War's impact can we see how it touches each of us globaly and locally.

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March 10, 2026
Burger bites
March 10, 2026
How a Bite Started a Burger War

While McDonald's CEO was just trying to sell the Big Arch, instead he started a burger war with Burger King and Wendy's.

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March 8, 2026
minimum wage hikes
March 8, 2026
How Robots Relate to the Minimum Wage

A a recent study reported employers' decisions when they had the choice between a higher minimum wage or labor-replacing capital.

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March 7, 2026
economic news roundup
March 7, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Babysitters to Baguettes

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from tariff refunds and oil prices to new albums.

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March 6, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and crude oil prices
March 6, 2026
What We Need to Know About Crude Oil Prices

Looking closely at the Hormuz Strait supply disruption, the causes of the change in crude oil prices involves much more than we might suspect.

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March 5, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and French baguette competition
March 5, 2026
Why a Baguette Is More Than Bread

Uniquely French with precise requisites, their annual baguette competition is much more than a food contest.

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March 4, 2026
container ship fuel costs
March 4, 2026
The “Traffic Jam” at the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz delays have not only affected oil and petroleum poducts but also a slew of other crucial lesser known commodities.

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March 2, 2026
Taylor Swift and traffic fatalities
March 2, 2026
How Taylor Swift Can Cause Distracted Driving

Discovering another cause of distracted driving, Harvard Medical School researchers looked at Taylor Swift and Drake.

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February 28, 2026
economic news roundup
February 28, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Sleep to Beef

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from budget deficits to peanut butter.

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February 26, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Just Ask Jenna Looks At Overspending | econlife
February 26, 2026
Just Ask Jenna Looks at Overspending

Making economics more interesting and enjoyable, "Just Ask Jenna" takes everyday questions and turns them into simple, engaging explanations.

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February 25, 2026
Olympic winners
February 25, 2026
How Should We Rank Olympic Winners?

While the country with the most gold medals typically is called the Olympic winner, the criteria could be different.

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February 21, 2026
economic news roundup
February 21, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Tariffs to Popcorn

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from figure skating music to a billionaires tax.

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