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What would happen if America started faking its economic data? Here’s what happened when other countries did it

International

If America started faking economic data, what could we expect? See what other countries faced

Peter G. Killigang

Economic data is one of the most important tools governments use to guide policy, inform financial markets, and shape public perception. In the United States, official reports such as GDP…

Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic

Economy

Illegal layoffs during pandemic lead to record fine for Qantas

Peter G. Killigang

The resolution of a prolonged legal battle has led to a precedent-setting verdict, where a prominent airline is facing an unprecedented fine due to its conduct during the health crisis.…

A driver faces up to 0,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it

Social Responsibility

$110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street—driver unbothered

Peter G. Killigang

In Switzerland, a speeding fine is not just a standard ticket; it is a personalized financial penalty that can scale with a person's wealth. This unique system was on full…

US wholesale inflation was unchanged last month despite tariff rollout

Investments and Business

Despite renewed inflation concerns, Americans keep spending

Peter G. Killigang

United States consumers are increasingly showing unease about the economic situation, especially due to fresh worries over inflation. This feeling signifies an important change following months of rising confidence. A…

I tried to find out if the fossil I bought online was real. Then I realized I was asking the wrong question

Science and Technology

I set out to verify my online fossil’s authenticity and discovered a bigger question

Peter G. Killigang

The adventure started with a straightforward query: Was the fossil I bought on the internet genuine? This question pulled me into a maze of scientific articles, geological resources, and specialist…

Miranda Brooks and Her Family Show Off the Season’s Chic Wardrobe Staples

Fashion and Trends

Miranda Brooks and Her Family Exhibit the Season’s Fashionable Wardrobe Staples

Peter G. Killigang

In a captivating display of lifestyle and fashion, renowned landscape designer Miranda Brooks and her family have opened their doors to showcase a curated wardrobe that effortlessly transitions with the…

Mexico’s bat man on saving the ‘most unfairly treated animals on Earth’

Science and Technology

Mexico’s bat man leads efforts to save the planet’s most mistreated animals

Peter G. Killigang

In the thick jungles and ancient caves of Mexico, a silent transformation is taking place, driven by a man with a mission to alter the public's view of one of…

A New Exhibition at SCAD Focuses on André Leon Talley’s Life in Clothes

Fashion and Trends

Experience André Leon Talley’s Life in Clothes at SCAD

Peter G. Killigang

A significant new exhibition at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is poised to honor the substantial and enduring impact of André Leon Talley, a unique individual in the…

Intel shares jump after report of possible US stake in chipmaker

Economy

Intel shares soar following rumors of US investment in chipmaker

Peter G. Killigang

News that the U.S. administration might contemplate acquiring an equity position in Intel has caused a notable increase in the company's stock worth. Should this proceed, it would mark a…

Month: August 2025

Texas declares measles outbreak over

If America started faking economic data, what could we expect? See what other countries faced

Illegal layoffs during pandemic lead to record fine for Qantas

Despite renewed inflation concerns, Americans keep spending

I set out to verify my online fossil’s authenticity and discovered a bigger question

Miranda Brooks and Her Family Exhibit the Season’s Fashionable Wardrobe Staples

Mexico’s bat man leads efforts to save the planet’s most mistreated animals

Experience André Leon Talley’s Life in Clothes at SCAD

Intel shares soar following rumors of US investment in chipmaker