A Child Prodigy, A Nervous Breakdown, and The Discovery of Romantic Poetry
What happens when a classical economist finds out the world is much more complicated than he thought?
Economy
Trump Says He's Not Worried That Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Might Spark Trade War
President Trump took questions from reporters Tuesday while he stood alongside Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven who is visiting.
What The Trump Administration Means When It Says Countries 'Cheat' On Trade
The accusation varies from country to country, but it often has to do with governments subsidies and protections that the U.S. says harms U.S. producers.
Georgia Transportation Officials Plan To Build A $1.8 Billion Truck-Only Highway
As truck traffic is predicted to double in the next 20 years, Georgia transportation officials plan to build a nearly 40-mile long $1.8 billion truck-only highway from Macon to Atlanta. Relieving congestion and improving safety are the goals, though some question if it will work.
Cobalt: Rare and Everywhere
Cobalt used to be a sideshow on the periodic table. Now it's the main event.
Hidden Brain: Relationship Between Having Babies And The Economy
Americans tend to have more children in a strong economy. Research suggests that conceptions might be a leading economic indicator — meaning declines in conceptions can predict the next downturn.
Sticker Shock: The State Of The American Car Industry
The average American car is now more expensive than it's ever been. And guess what? Sales of new cars are falling.
Congressional Republicans Lobby Trump To Back Down On Tariffs
Senior congressional leaders are urging President Trump to reverse his decision to levy tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
From Cockpit To Controller: Former Pilot Finds A New Way To Fly
When former helicopter pilot Tony Zimlich retired from a 20-year military career, he worried about his civilian job prospects. Then he discovered the burgeoning world of commercial drone work.
What Steel Tariffs Would Mean For Consumers
President Trump says he intends to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Many experts say the costs of such a policy will far outweigh the benefits.