MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024
Economy
Rising Hospital Prices Hit Local Economies
A new study reveals that rising hospital prices lead to job losses as companies cut payrolls to manage higher health insurance premiums, impacting local economies through reduced income-tax revenue and increased unemployment insurance payments.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024
Technology
Seas Are New Hope to Cool Earth
Innovative startups are exploring ways to enhance the oceans' natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide, supported by significant federal and corporate funding, though the commercial viability and potential risks of these projects remain uncertain.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024
Economy
Overvalued Houses Are a Warning Sign
Despite recent surges in housing prices boosting family wealth, current overvaluation signals that future real returns on home investments may be stagnant or negative, with high prices and mortgage rates making it challenging to gain wealth from homeownership.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024
Green Energy
Gates Reviews Green-Energy Business Bets
Bill Gates discussed his extensive investments in climate-tech startups through Breakthrough Energy, highlighting innovations in green technology aimed at reducing emissions, while acknowledging that some ventures, like Ambri, have faced significant challenges.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JUNE 29 - 30, 2024
Healthcare
Doctors Are Quietly Prescribing the Apple Watch
Doctors are increasingly recommending the Apple Watch to patients for monitoring health conditions such as atrial fibrillation, even though these uses are not yet approved by the FDA, citing its simplicity, affordability, and extensive data collection capabilities.