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The author offers insights on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the ruling on Roe v. Wade, thereby allowing states to criminalize abortion. Topics discussed include the progress toward gender equality she witnessed in the country, the significant role of gender equality in the workplace in the U.S. economic progress, the gap between the share of women in the workforce compared to men, and the lack of family-friendly policies in the country.

The article discusses the Sahm Rule recession indicator developed by former U.S. Federal Reserve System (FRS) economist Claudia Sahm. Topics explored include the measurement of economic conditions particularly unemployment data by the Sahm Rule, the economic outlook offered by Sahm following the interest-rate hikes announced by the FRS, and brief details about the economic background and achievements of Sahm.

The article focuses on insider trading within the American stock market, commonly referred to as Wall Street. Topics include successful corporate insider Jimmy Filler, the illegality of insider trading under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),

The article discusses the views offered by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairperson Gary Gensler regarding the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) to financial markets and investors. Topics explored include the possible use of AI to provide investment advice, the way he learned about AI while teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) prior to his SEC appointment, and the concerns he raised about the use of AI and machine learning tools in finance.

The author argues on the wrong approach of the U.S. to building electric vehicle (EV) batteries as revealed in the collapse of U.S.-based lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries maker A123 Systems in 2012. Topics include the discovery of LFP by scientists at the University of Texas in the 1990s that is now used by battery companies in China, the bankruptcy of A123 due to lack of demand for EVs and the struggle of the U.S. to build its own battery supply chain 30 years after the discovery of LFP.

The author comments on the low bank deposit rates in the U.S. as savers are pulling money out of their bank accounts following the U.S. Federal Reserve's initiative to raise interest rates in March 2022 after keeping them near zero for more than a decade. Topics include an increase in assets of money-market funds as deposits decreased, the impact of China's low deposit rate since 2015 on wealth management products, and an increase in Chinese bond yields after easing its Covid Zero policy.

This section offers world news briefs, as of January 30, 2023. Mourners gathered for a vigil at Monterey Park City Hall in California on January 24 in the aftermath of mass shootings in two Asian neighborhoods. Germany announced on January 25 that it will send several heavy Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The U.S. Department of Justice and several states sued Google on January 24, calling for the breakup of its ad-technology business as it allegedly monopolized the digital advertising market.

The article explores the problems on the education system in the U.S. Topics discussed include the increase in teacher shortage in the country, reasons of educators in leaving their job in pursuit of other careers, interviews with educators about changes needed that could prevent them from quitting their job, controversies surrounding public schools in the country, and a decline in public trust in public schools.

The article reports on the improving fortunes of U.S. Steel Corp. It mentions the increase in business owing to the tariffs imposed by former president Donald Trump, the question of whether the tariffs should be lifted and the possible effect on U.S. steel production, and the growing market for steel.

The article explores the collaboration between the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration to create new rules for air traffic control in preparation for the growth of the commercial drone services market. Topics discussed include the drone delivery service being provided by Wing, forecasts by Grand View Research Inc. on the market's growth if regulatory approvals come into place, and the aim of the collaboration.

The article explores the popularity of white paint for home interiors in the 21st century. The author describes how until the 19th century a richly colored wall was the epitome of style and a symbol of status. Other topics discussed include insights from paint historian Patrick Baty, interior design trends from the 1980s and how to pick out the perfect shade of white for your home.

The article describes the appointment of Lina Khan, a professor at Columbia Law School, to the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. Khan was also named the chair of the antitrust agency. Topics discussed include her anti-monopoly book "Break 'Em Up," how anti-monopoly laws can strengthen democracy and promote equality, and how concerns over monopolization are a bipartisan issue.

The article describes the difficulty in forecasting the timing of an economic downturn or recession in relation to the economic trends in the U.S., as of January 2023. Topics covered include the decline in retail sales in December 2022, the chance of a recession in 2023 as indicated in Bloomberg Economics' model and the data economists are tracking to figure out the possibility of heading for a slump. It also cites the layoffs in Wall Street banks and tech giants.

The article reports on the challenges faced by rural hospitals in the U.S. amidst the coronavirus pandemic by citing the operation of Greenwood Leflore Hospital in the Mississippi Delta. Also cited are the financial losses suffered by some hospitals that led to their closures, the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform data showing that over 130 hospitals were shuttered from 2010 to 2020, and the comment of neurosurgeon Doctor Craig Clark on the developments.

The article reports on the problem of the digital divide and the provision of broadband services. It mentions the work of Elizabeth Bowles of Aristotle Unified Communications LLC in bringing broadband services to the Arkansas Delta, the difficulties in bringing broadband to rural areas, and the possibility that a number of different options may be needed.

The article reports on the plans of technology entrepreneur Mark Lore to build a new city. It mentions Lore's interest being sparked by the book "Progress and Poverty" by 19th century economist Henry George, previous attempts at developing new cities, and Lore's work with the architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group.

The article reports on the issue of automobile parking in cities. It mentions the work of economist Donald Shoup on the costs of free parking, particularly on streets how parking can impact housing costs, and how urban planning attitudes have changed on the issue of street parking.

The article discusses how the shortage of labor in the industry has presented an opportunity to hire more women in construction jobs in the U.S. Topics covered include acceleration of baby-boomer retirements, increase in the number of women employed in construction in May 2021, and the experiences of women construction workers such as Taqiyya Wallace, Jenny Barker, and Viridiana Serrato.

The article focuses on the increase in consumer spending in the U.S. during the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting to inflation in other countries. Topics discussed include the role of the retailers in the increase in consumer spending in the country, the change in the global economy following the pandemic, and the increase in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve to combat inflation.

The article focuses on the opening of the Margaritaville Resort in Time Squares, New York City. Topics include the development of the resort by musician Jimmy Buffett, the headquarters of his company Margaritaville Enterprises in Orlando, Florida, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John Cohlan. Buffett's extensive career is also discussed.

The article discusses the possible economic benefits of a digital U.S. dollar. Topics explored include the banking relationship which may be required by digital dollar payments, the experiments with simulated digital payments conducted by the New York Federal Reserve Bank through collaboration with top banks, and the possible improvement in cross-border payments.

The article discusses how to get wealthy Americans to pay their taxes.

The article reports on the reemergence of narrow banking following the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and two other regional banks in the U.S. The U.S. Federal Reserve argues that narrow banking could upend how the financial system works. Advocates of narrow banking claim that more lending could be done by financial institutions or funds that are not banks.

The article focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the U.S. labor force as of August 2021. Reasons why the work force has not recovered include the lack of affordable child care, the ongoing opioid epidemic, and the implementation of automation in various industries.

A review is offered for several cocktail bars and restaurants in the U.S. that served orange-colored and orange-flavored drinks, including Tropicana at Shinji in New York, Ting Tang at Cane & Table in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Orange Fizz at Faccia a Faccia in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article focuses on the anger and frustration expressed by the aides in U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, following the overturn of a ruling in Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court that would ban abortion in the country. Topics discussed include the lack of action from Biden to protect Americans' rights as expressed by the aides, the leakage of the draft opinion, the reaction of Biden to the Court's decision, and the impact of Biden's lack of action on his approval rating.

The article focuses on the changes in the credentials required for job applicants in the U.S. Topics discussed include the waive of the requirements for law students to qualify for the bar, the role of the COVID-19 pandemic in reigniting the debate over credentials, and other factors contributing to the changes in credentials required for applicants.

The article presents a profile of attorney Julie Rickelman. It mentions Rickelman's appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court to argue against a Mississippi law that would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, her previous appearance to oppose a Louisiana law, and her strategy of using stare decisis, deference to legal precedent, to fight the law.

China may be able to send astronauts to the moon for the first time by 2030, Ye Peijian, chief designer of China's first lunar probe, told state media at the time. (Bloomberg) -- "There's going to be a new world order out there, and we've got to lead it", US President Joe Biden said after Russia's war in Ukraine upended global geopolitics. [Extracted from the article]

Car Troubles The report showed motor vehicles and parts output fell7.2% last month, the sharpest drop since April, after a3.2% decrease in August, as a global shortage ofsemiconductors continues to weigh on production. (Bloomberg) -- Production at U.S. factories fell by themost in seven months in September, in part reflecting asharp pullback in the manufacturing of motor vehicles aswell as broader backlogged supply chains and materialsshortages. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- As companies struggle to find workers in a labor market disrupted by the pandemic, there are signs that the competition for talent is benefiting an often-sidelined group: the estimated one in three U.S. adults who have a criminal record. Gaining Momentum Even if the labor market soon gets more competitive, ex-offender job applicants may see brighter employment prospects thanks to momentum around clean slate laws, which automatically expunge or seal eligible arrest and conviction records. [Extracted from the article]

Durst Mandates Vaccines (1:15 p.m. NY) The Durst Organization, the New York City real estate firm, is requiring employees to be vaccinated by September 6 or face termination, a company spokesman said. Uber Requires Worker Vaccines (4:52 p.m. NY) Uber Technologies Inc. is postponing its return-to-office date from September to Oct. 25, and has told employees that it could be further delayed depending on the global coronavirus case load. (Bloomberg) -- Global vaccinations reached a new milestone with more than 4 billion vaccine doses administered as the biggest innoculation campaign in history is underway. [Extracted from the article]

Italy Weighs Mandatory Vaccines (4:10 p.m. HK) Italy may consider making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory in the future, the country's head of civil protection, Fabrizio Curcio, said in an interview with La Stampa daily on Saturday. Current Covid shots provide a high level of protection against hospitalization and death, according to a summary of the efficacy of eight vaccines that showed the BioNTech/Pfizer shot may better at stopping at least two worrisome coronavirus variants. (Bloomberg) -- Covid-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. continue to plunge, despite the slowed pace of vaccinations. [Extracted from the article]