The man who invented the 401(k), revolutionizing retirement
In the 1970s, a man who grew up on a rural Pennsylvania farm did one thing that built fortunes, and security, for millions of people. He invented the…
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Truck driving schools reviewed
The federal Transportation Department is cracking down on truck driving schools after a fatal crash killed three people. According to Transportation…
Going, going, gone: Disappearing U.S. industries
The good news is that workers in the leisure and hospitality industry will probably always have a job. But the glory days are in the rearview mirror for…
Rare earth elements: How China took over
About 25 years ago, China began to move to corner the world’s supply of rare earth elements (REE) and control their processing and distribution. According…
What are rare earth elements?
Rare Earth Elements (REE) are a group of 17 metals critical to modern technology. They are irreplaceable in electronics, where europium is used in screens…
Coffee prices just keep climbing
Coffee isn’t like filet mignon or cashmere sweaters — most coffee drinkers consider it a daily necessity and keep buying it even when prices spike. And…
Con: Manufacturing expansion won’t grow jobs
The more prosperous you get, the less likely you have to get your hands dirty to make a living. That thinking applies to people — and countries….
Google data center in Mayes County, Oklahoma at MidAmerica Industrial Park
The era of the data center will dwarf the skyscraper era You might say that data centers are the skyscrapers of our era. Of course, data centers are not…
AI sparks a building boom
Massive new AI data centers are popping up in large and small municipalities across the U.S., but while some see growth and opportunity, not all…
More than just a game: The world’s most valuable sports teams
When it comes to money, the biggest sports teams in the world aren’t playing games. These teams are valuable corporations that employ hundreds of people…