New restrictions on purchases with SNAP benefits in some states mean fewer convenience stores are accepting them
Many of the stores where people use SNAP benefits are small. O2O Creative/E+ via Getty Images After 10 states began to add new restrictions to what people could buy with…
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Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
If you're going with a lower-cost health insurance plan, make sure to read the fine print. Pla2na/iStock via Getty Images Plus Healthcare costs are a major concern for Americans, and…
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Some states are stepping up after federal childcare cuts – and now offer lessons for the future
Paying for childcare remains one of the biggest costs for households, often costing as much as housing. AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer While affordability pressures are hitting Americans in many facets of…
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African countries face rising economic risks: six ways they can navigate global uncertainty
The current global economic situation is confusing. On the one hand it’s characterised by inflation, and food and other critical supply shortages caused by the wars in Ukraine and the…
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1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?
Patients who think they're getting an annual checkup often end up with an unexpected bill. The Good Brigade/DigitalVision Collection via Getty Images I was teaching health economics when a student…
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We studied 1,584 data centers – and found the buildings full of machines are tied to modest local job growth
Ohio ranks No. 4 in the U.S. in terms of how many data centers it has, including this one in Springfield. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Data centers require enormous investments:…
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Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG
Zimbabwe’s central bank wants people to use the ZiG, a gold-backed local currency launched in April 2024, alongside the US dollar. A proposed real-time payment system based on Indian technology…
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Eskom sustains generation recovery with EAF at 68.1%; diesel costs fall by R4.81 billion year-on-year and load reduction impact drops by 88.6%
Friday, 23 October 2026: Eskom continues to sustain improvements in generation performance, with the financial year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) at 68.1%, supporting a progressive shift from recovery to reliability…
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Saglotech: Building Better Websites for Businesses in Johannesburg
When people need a product or service, many turn to Google before deciding which business to contact. They compare their options, visit company websites, check what is offered, and look…
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Offering cash for votes is quite common – but here’s why it doesn’t work
President Donald Trump's offer to pay out $5,000 checks if Republicans win belongs to a long political tradition of cash for votes. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Politics is about the distribution…
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A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug – and suddenly it feels like time for a new one
Would this bother you? 500px/Getty Images Imagine you have a bag you really like. It felt like “the one” when you bought it. Over time, it starts to look worn.…
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When tax officials visit: why softer tax outreach can build trust in some places and erode it in others
Across sub-Saharan Africa, revenue authorities are increasingly changing how they engage with small businesses. The traditional approach involved audits, penalties and inspections. But more recently many are investing in taxpayer…
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