Herb Stein famously said that if something cannot go on forever, it will stop. If ever there was truth in this statement, it has to be in relation to China’s unbalanced economic growth model that relies excessively on investment and export-led growth. The real question is not whether the current Chinese economic growth model will…
Welcome to Kiplinger’s My First $1 Million series, in which we hear from people who have made $1 million. They’re sharing how they did it and what they’re doing with it. This time, we hear from a 52-year-old senior category manager in aluminum in Southeast Michigan. He’s married and still working, making $175,000 after starting…
en English Innovation Jul 31, 2026 Mark Esposito and Aurélie Jean To unlock AI’s full economic potential, we must steer it toward expansion. That requires replacing incentives that favor capital over labor with those that reward augmentation and investment in human capability. …
Listen to the article 11 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Glo Companies didn’t set out to build a children’s toy business. Founded in 2015, the Starkville, Mississippi-based company launched with Glo Cubes, light-activated plastic ice cubes designed for bars and restaurants. The business grew steadily and…
Welcome to The Meaning of Home, the new Livingetc series asking the big questions that shape, undo, and rewrite the way we live, think, and feel between our domestic walls. Through essays, interviews, and personal stories grounded in design, each piece explores what our spaces say about us — and the concealed universes they embody…
“I haven’t seen my sister since our mother’s funeral more than 20 years ago.”
In pushing back against mass autonomous vehicle deployment efforts, labor unions have found an unlikely ally — Uber. A controversial bill currently being considered by the Washington, D.C. Council is a prime example of where this emerging political alliance is being tested. The D.C. bill, known as the “Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act,” would…
A south Florida woman who was once a licensed insurance producer has been sentenced to spend more than three years in prison and forfeit assets after she pleaded guilty to a leading role in a $6 million property insurance and tax fraud scheme. Lisette Patricio, 64, of Davie, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court in…
It’s always a great day when I share a new house tour with you! This Idaho new construction home features neutral interiors and curated paint colors that shape every space. From the exterior in Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray to interior touches in Urbane Bronze and Alabaster, each room tells a cohesive color story with…
This week’s earnings season was dominated by the technology heavyweights. Microsoft delivered standout results that reignited enthusiasm around AI spending, while Amazon also impressed with strong cloud and advertising growth. Apple topped earnings estimates but offered a cautious outlook that weighed on the shares, and Meta came under pressure as investors remained concerned about the…
