economy
Baltimore set to sell ads on fire trucks
Baltimore's City Council recently voted to let companies place advertisements on fire trucks in an effort to cover infrastructure costs.
Nine big banks prepare their 'living wills' for financial regulators
With the hope of avoiding future bank bailouts, the U.S. government has requested nine of the largest banks to submit plans for how they could be dismantled in the event of another financial crisis. The proposals act as a sort of living will for the banks and are due to regulators by July 1.
Spanish community banks, cajas, took many risks, lacked oversight
As Spain wrestles with its economic troubles, attention is focusing on the community banks, the cajas, that for a long-time were the lifeline of communities, making small loans to businesses and individuals. But somewhere along the way, those banks got into trouble and are now as much of a threat to Spain's economy as their larger cousins.
'Student loans? We'll pay 'em,' say cities trying to fight brain drain
In an effort to keep young, highly educated people in their communities, rural areas and small cities are turning to incentives to tip the balance in their favor. Now, communities in Kansas, New York and other places across the country are offering, for example, to pay off student loans for people who put down roots in these less popular places.
As Spain's economy struggles, some jobless Spaniards turning to the country life
With Spain's economy still struggling amid bank uncertainty and persistent unemployment, some young Spaniards are giving up the city life in hopes of reconnecting with their roots. They're moving out to the country and taking up agricultural pursuits.
Markets rise and fall as effects of weekend Greek elections begin to be felt
Greek voters went to the polls on Sunday and, relatively narrowly, backed a political party in favor of the Greek bailout. And while markets initially greeted that news with optimism and rallied upwards, fresh concerns, this time over Spain, dragged them back down by midday.
Greek tourism dries up as uncertainty over economic future continues
Greece is usually an extremely popular tourism destination. In fact, it's often one of the most popular for people in Europe. But the current economic crisis has tourists staying away, and that's just further damaging the Greek economy.
For many, federal unemployment benefits will expire sooner than expected
Congress extended federal unemployment benefits in February, but, it came with a reduction in the weeks of aid. Many who are unemployed will lose their benefits sooner than expected — as soon as next month. With the recent spike in unemployment numbers, the debate continues over the best way to handle the country's jobless.
Britain's long drive to eradicate class may have led right back to the start
Britain has a love-affair with class. It's enshrined in its monarchy and system of lords and titles. But in the 1980s and 1990s, the government tried to drive class away. Now, though, some are beginning to declare that class never could have disappeared, except from the language of politicians.
China's rural villages hardly the classless egalitarian paradise espoused by Mao
Long before Mao Zedong took the reins of power in China, he went to one of the poorest villages in rural China. That village, in Jiangxi province, is still one of China's poorest. And it's far from the classless dream Mao espoused while he was there.
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