China’s decision to end the zero-Covid policy in December 2022 was a bold move that helped its economy grow by 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023. But the economic recovery is not without its challenges.
Anyone who had a kid with RSV this winter, their own infection or ADHD diagnosis, or a relative with cancer likely discovered that getting drugs to treat the problem has become a problem itself.
In case you missed it, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration has replaced old screening lanes with new computed tomography X-ray systems at more than 200 security checkpoints across the U.S.
Retailers have begun scaling back their warehouse and logistics operations amid changing consumer spending patterns. That’s according to a report Monday (June 5) by The Wall Street Journal, which names Big Lots and Walmart among the companies shutting down warehouses and/or laying off distribution workers as consumers begin to spend more on services.
With nearly $2 trillion in federal funding behind its industrial policy, the Biden administration should be finding it relatively easy to achieve its goals of strengthening manufacturing and accelerating the transition to green energy. Unfortunately, when it comes to electric vehicles—a key priority for the administration and many consumers—protectionism and parochialism are getting in the way.
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Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.