Economy

4 articles

A lively and diverse crowd enjoying various food stalls at a vibrant outdoor food festival during twilight, illuminated by warm string lights.

Food & Drink

The Cultural Significance of Food Festivals

The total economic impact of visitors at local food festivals in Northeast Iowa communities is almost $2.

Camila Roque·July 19, 2026

An older American couple contemplates their future retirement, symbolizing the challenges of rising costs and stagnant benefits impacting their post-work life.

Lifestyle

Americans Rethink Retirement As Costs Rise and Benefits Stagnate

More than 9.1 million Americans over 65 were working either part- or full-time as of January 2018, a staggering 60 percent increase in just a decade, according to The Aging of America: A Changing Pict

Jonah Kline·June 12, 2026

Working-class Americans facing economic hardship with rising gas prices and bills, while Donald Trump's silhouette looms in the background.

Lifestyle

Working-class voters consistently back Trump despite economic woes

Eighty-one percent of Americans reported strain from higher gas prices in early May, with 63% directly blaming Donald Trump for the problem, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll .

Adrian Vale·May 23, 2026

The Las Vegas Strip at night, showing a significant decrease in tourist activity and a subdued atmosphere, reflecting the impact of declining international travel.

Travel

International Travel Drop Impacts U.S. Tourism Economy

In Las Vegas, the glittering heart of American entertainment, hotel occupancy rates plummeted by over 300 basis points in 2025, settling at 80.

Camila Roque·April 27, 2026