How Trump’s second term might affect the market and your finances
Ever since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, stock market expectations have been volatile – driven in part by a healthy dose of motivated reasoning.
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More Americans of all political stripes support government benefits for low-income people − and Black Lives Matter could be a big reason why
A protester leads a Black Lives Matter rally in San Francisco on June 3, 2020. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty ImagesFor all the apparent division over Black Lives Matter, the movement may have had a widespread and positive impact on Americans’ support for policies that help the poor.
Identifying brands as Black-owned can pay off for businesses
Labeling businesses as Black-owned can significantly boost their sales, we found in a recent study.
Managers can help their Gen Z employees unlock the power of meaningful work − here’s how
Finding fulfilling and motivating work is a challenge for many people, but it can be especially difficult for those just starting their careers. And as Generation Z professionals – those born between 1997 and 2012 – increasingly seek personalized career paths, managers are tasked with helping employees find meaning in their roles while also meeting organizational goals.
In many of Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas, residents have little choice but rebuild in risky locations
Parts of the North Fork of the Kentucky River flooded in July 2022, and again in February 2025. Arden S. Barnes/For The Washington Post via Getty ImagesOn Valentine’s Day 2025, heavy rains started to fall in parts of rural Appalachia. Over the course of a few days, residents in eastern Kentucky watched as river levels rose and surpassed flood levels.
How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create jobs in some of the world’s poorest places
Michel Lescanne, founder and president of the French company Nutriset, holds Plumpy'nut packets in 2005. Robert Francois/AFP via Getty ImagesAbout 19 million children under 5 around the world suffer from severe acute malnutrition every year.
A hazy legal landscape means people can get high on hemp products, even where pot is prohibited
Delta-8 supplements on a shelf at a Texas store. Sergio Flores/Washington Post via Getty ImagesIn Texas, where I live, marijuana has long been illegal. Yet on a busy street in my Houston neighborhood, at least five stores within a half-mile of each other sell cannabis products that promise a strong high.
If US attempts World Bank retreat, the China-led AIIB could be poised to step in – and provide a model of global cooperation
Donald Trump’s animosity toward multilateralism and international organizations is well known. Just hours after taking office on Jan 20, 2025, the U.S. president announced his intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization and the Paris agreement on climate change.
Rising house prices don’t just make it harder to become a homeowner – they also widen the racial wealth gap
Homeownership – long a cornerstone of the “the American dream” – is increasingly out of reach for the average American. Over the past four decades, U.S. house prices have risen by 75% in real terms, pushing the costs of homeownership for the typical first-time homebuyer to a record high.
How Elon Musk’s deep ties to – and admiration for – China could complicate Trump’s Beijing policy
Elon Musk holds an outsized influence in the new Trump administration.
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