The American economy revolves around credit. We use credit cards for everyday purchases like gas and groceries, but we also take... more

Eighty years ago, Congress formalized a 40 hour work week in the United States. That policy hasn’t changed since then,... more

Sneaker culture is a multibillion dollar business. It’s long shaped the way we think about sports, music and fashion. And... more

College sports is big business in America. Thanks to TV contracts, sponsorships and merchandise deals, the NCAA has grown into a... more

California is the fifth largest economy in the world. But could it survive as its own country? And could the... more

Plastics are everywhere. They’re in our shoes and clothes. They’re in our cars, our airplanes and our cellphones. They’re in... more

Nothing ruins a good barbecue like a swarm of mosquitoes. But what would happen if we eliminated all the mosquitoes... more

In some cities, 50 percent of the space downtown is dedicated to parking and roadways. We spend hours each day... more

We think of dogs as man’s best friend. They sleep in our beds, they dominate on Instagram feeds, they shape... more

Imagine you woke up tomorrow morning and couldn’t taste your favorite meal. Imagine you couldn’t experience flavor at all. How... more