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'Dynamic pricing' Is a consumer’s best friend | Les Rubin

'Dynamic pricing' Is a consumer’s best friend | Les Rubin

    Prices constantly change in America's competitive, free-market economy. Prices help allocate scarce resources, reflecting shifts in supply and demand.

    Congress should protect consumers from abuse of 'dynamic' pricing | Carol Evans

    Congress should protect consumers from abuse of 'dynamic' pricing | Carol Evans

      Should the price of your groceries depend on what a retailer knows about your shopping habits or your neighborhood? How would you feel if the person behind you was charged less for the same tank of gas?

      AI can create start-ups, just not good ones | Gautam Mukunda

      AI can create start-ups, just not good ones | Gautam Mukunda

        The U.S. Census Bureau said July 9 that it received 531,423 business applications in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, capping what was for the first half of the year the highest sustained rate of such applications in the 22-year history of the series.

        Don’t rebuild the tariff wall. Demolish it | Bloomberg News

        Don’t rebuild the tariff wall. Demolish it | Bloomberg News

          Since the Supreme Court struck down its “Liberation Day” tariffs earlier this year, the White House has been turning to other ways of getting trade policy all wrong.

          Congress should pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act | Chicago Tribune

          Congress should pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act | Chicago Tribune

            “The reason Congress needs to act,” Sen. Ted Cruz told us, “is that Congress screwed this up in the first place.”

            Democratic socialists pose no real threat to America's free markets | Jonah Goldberg

            Democratic socialists pose no real threat to America's free markets | Jonah Goldberg

              I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but it's almost like the GOP is secretly promoting the Democratic Socialists of America, which is producing a lot of the energy and excitement in the Democratic and Republican parties.

              These College Football Teams Still Haven't Reached a Bowl Game This Decade

              These College Football Teams Still Haven't Reached a Bowl Game This Decade

              • EssentiallySports - Sports

              Several college football programs are still searching for their first bowl appearance of the decade. In this video, we rank the six FBS teams that have yet to reach a postseason bowl game in the 2020s, including Stanford, Temple, UMass, Louisiana-Monroe, Charlotte, and Akron. Can any of thes…

              Energy isn't the only bargaining tool Canada has with U.S.: Carney

              Energy isn't the only bargaining tool Canada has with U.S.: Carney

                When asked whether he's willing to use Canadian energy as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he doesn't see the value in doing so and highlighted the importance of being a reliable supplier.

                What do we owe each other after tragedy strikes our community? | The Ethical Life podcast

                What do we owe each other after tragedy strikes our community? | The Ethical Life podcast

                  🎧 Grief rarely follows a single path. The hosts discuss public sorrow, private pain and why genuine relationships remain essential during difficult times.

                  Americans are richer than ever, so why are they so angry? | Allison Schrager

                  Americans are richer than ever, so why are they so angry? | Allison Schrager

                    It is one of the great paradoxes of our time: Americans have never been richer — or more negative about the economy.

                    Testosterone won't cure what ails the US military | Dallas Morning News

                    Testosterone won't cure what ails the US military | Dallas Morning News

                      Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new magic elixir for whatever is ailing the U.S. military is testosterone.

                      What John Fetterman forgot about his US Senate seat | Philadelphia Inquirer

                      What John Fetterman forgot about his US Senate seat | Philadelphia Inquirer

                        Pennsylvanians were well acquainted with John Fetterman’s idiosyncrasies by the time he was elected to the U.S. Senate four years ago. No one had a right, for example, to expect him to report for Capitol Hill duty with a clean shave and a pressed suit.

                        Sen. Fetterman flips on campaign promise, backs filibuster

                        Sen. Fetterman flips on campaign promise, backs filibuster

                          U.S. Sen. John Fetterman promised during his 2022 campaign to work to eliminate the filibuster. Now, he said he sees the filibuster as necessary.

                          Trump To HAMMER Russia With 200% Tariffs, Zelenskyy’s CLOSED-DOOR Capitol Plea WORKS

                          Trump To HAMMER Russia With 200% Tariffs, Zelenskyy’s CLOSED-DOOR Capitol Plea WORKS

                            U.S. Senate has delivered a powerful bipartisan message by advancing a landmark Russia sanctions bill just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally appealed to lawmakers at the Capitol. The legislation would authorize President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 20…

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                            God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                            The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                            Columnists

                            'Dynamic pricing' Is a consumer’s best friend | Les Rubin

                            'Dynamic pricing' Is a consumer’s best friend | Les Rubin

                            Prices constantly change in America's competitive, free-market economy. Prices help allocate scarce resources, reflecting shifts in supply and demand.

                            Congress should protect consumers from abuse of 'dynamic' pricing | Carol Evans

                            Congress should protect consumers from abuse of 'dynamic' pricing | Carol Evans

                            Should the price of your groceries depend on what a retailer knows about your shopping habits or your neighborhood? How would you feel if the person behind you was charged less for the same tank of gas?

                            AI can create start-ups, just not good ones | Gautam Mukunda

                            AI can create start-ups, just not good ones | Gautam Mukunda

                            The U.S. Census Bureau said July 9 that it received 531,423 business applications in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, capping what was for the first half of the year the highest sustained rate of such applications in the 22-year history of the series.

                            Don’t rebuild the tariff wall. Demolish it | Bloomberg News

                            Don’t rebuild the tariff wall. Demolish it | Bloomberg News

                            Since the Supreme Court struck down its “Liberation Day” tariffs earlier this year, the White House has been turning to other ways of getting trade policy all wrong.

                            Shopping

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                            Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                            "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

                            Letter to the editor

                            Bring wind energy to Fremont County

                            Letter to the editor

                            Shenandoah has the nicest people

                            Letter to the Editor

                            Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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