Sylvia Xu
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SNAP and the Growth of the American Welfare State
Current spending on all welfare programs, as a percentage of gross domestic product, is 12 times higher than it was in 1962.
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Truck Tariffs to Take Effect, With Mexico and Canada Sharing Brunt of Impact
The U.S. trade deficit with Mexico for medium- and heavy-duty trucks soared higher than $5.1 billion in 2024.
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Insiders Say Trump’s Tariffs Could Revive This Dying US Industry
The American kitchen cabinet industry has lost billions in market share to foreign imports over the past decade.
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US Housing Deficit Hits New High Despite Building Surge
Home prices have grown much faster than incomes, putting ownership out of reach for millions of Americans.
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An Impending Population Crisis? World Fertility Rate Hits 60-Year Low
The decline in fertility, which began in the 1960s, coincided with societal change including rising divorce rates and legalized abortion.
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Oil and Industrial Supply Imports Surged in July—What to Know
The United States imports the most goods from the European Union, Mexico, Canada, and China.
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law on Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Aug. 21.
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US Farmland Owned by Chinese Companies–What to Know
Chinese investments in U.S. agricultural land are dispersed nationwide, with the largest concentrations in Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Utah, and Florida.
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July the Fourth in 12 Charts: Food, Fireworks, Travel, and More
A glimpse into how Americans spend Independence Day.
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SNAP and the Growth of the American Welfare State
Current spending on all welfare programs, as a percentage of gross domestic product, is 12 times higher than it was in 1962.
|
Truck Tariffs to Take Effect, With Mexico and Canada Sharing Brunt of Impact
The U.S. trade deficit with Mexico for medium- and heavy-duty trucks soared higher than $5.1 billion in 2024.
|
Insiders Say Trump’s Tariffs Could Revive This Dying US Industry
The American kitchen cabinet industry has lost billions in market share to foreign imports over the past decade.
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US Housing Deficit Hits New High Despite Building Surge
Home prices have grown much faster than incomes, putting ownership out of reach for millions of Americans.
|
An Impending Population Crisis? World Fertility Rate Hits 60-Year Low
The decline in fertility, which began in the 1960s, coincided with societal change including rising divorce rates and legalized abortion.
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Oil and Industrial Supply Imports Surged in July—What to Know
The United States imports the most goods from the European Union, Mexico, Canada, and China.
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law on Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Aug. 21.
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US Farmland Owned by Chinese Companies–What to Know
Chinese investments in U.S. agricultural land are dispersed nationwide, with the largest concentrations in Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Utah, and Florida.
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July the Fourth in 12 Charts: Food, Fireworks, Travel, and More
A glimpse into how Americans spend Independence Day.
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