America is in danger of experiencing an academic brain drain
(economist.com)
America is in danger of experiencing an academic brain drain
America is in danger of experiencing an academic brain drain
What happens if investors lose faith in America?
(paulkrugman.substack.com)
I used to be an economics ambulance-chaser — someone who raced around the world to wherever there was an interesting economic calamity. And this international experience probably made me more sensitive than most economists to the way economies that seem to be doing OK can suddenly fall off a cliff into economic crisis.
I used to be an economics ambulance-chaser — someone who raced around the world to wherever there was an interesting economic calamity. And this international experience probably made me more sensitive than most economists to the way economies that seem to be doing OK can suddenly fall off a cliff into economic crisis.
DJI drones are everywhere. The U.S. may still ban them
(restofworld.org)
Drones from Chinese giant DJI are deeply embedded in American life. With a potential ban looming, the company has until the end of the year to convince U.S. lawmakers it does not pose a national security threat, amid trade tensions between the two countries.
Drones from Chinese giant DJI are deeply embedded in American life. With a potential ban looming, the company has until the end of the year to convince U.S. lawmakers it does not pose a national security threat, amid trade tensions between the two countries.
It's Far Too Soon to Let Supersonic Flights Rip Across the Country
(jalopnik.com)
While Boom Supersonic boasted about there being no audible sonic boom on the ground during the final test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator in February, its prospective airliner still isn't allowed to break the sound barrier over the United States.
While Boom Supersonic boasted about there being no audible sonic boom on the ground during the final test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator in February, its prospective airliner still isn't allowed to break the sound barrier over the United States.
Treasury Yields Soar as Ballooning U.S. Deficit Worries Wall Street
(investopedia.com)
Treasury debt continued its wild ride on Wednesday, with yields soaring amid concerns about the U.S. government’s unsustainable deficit spending.
Treasury debt continued its wild ride on Wednesday, with yields soaring amid concerns about the U.S. government’s unsustainable deficit spending.
Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
(abcnews.go.com)
The United States officially accepted a luxury jet to use as Air Force One from Qatar, the Department of Defense confirmed to ABC News on Wednesday.
The United States officially accepted a luxury jet to use as Air Force One from Qatar, the Department of Defense confirmed to ABC News on Wednesday.
RSV vaccine and antibody treatment leads to drop in US hospitalisations
(gavi.org)
Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that the roll-out of preventive approaches has had an immediate impact on RSV rates.
Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that the roll-out of preventive approaches has had an immediate impact on RSV rates.
South Korea's Digital Regulation Proposal Sparks U.S. Pushback
(lawfaremedia.org)
Although the Trump administration’s tariff proposal has sucked much of the wind from U.S.-South Korea trade discussions, a different battle—over South Korea’s proposed online platform regulation—has been brewing for more than a year.
Although the Trump administration’s tariff proposal has sucked much of the wind from U.S.-South Korea trade discussions, a different battle—over South Korea’s proposed online platform regulation—has been brewing for more than a year.
Why does the U.S. always run a trade deficit?
(newyorkfed.org)
The obvious answer to the question of why the United States runs a trade deficit is that its export sales have not kept up with its demand for imports.
The obvious answer to the question of why the United States runs a trade deficit is that its export sales have not kept up with its demand for imports.
All That Is Solid Bursts into Flame: Capitalism and Fire in the 19th Century US
(academic.oup.com)
Industrial capitalism arrived in Europe as great urban fires were already retreating. The United States, however, was generously timbered and far more reliant on wooden construction. As a result, its infernos continued, and even increased, well into its age of capital.
Industrial capitalism arrived in Europe as great urban fires were already retreating. The United States, however, was generously timbered and far more reliant on wooden construction. As a result, its infernos continued, and even increased, well into its age of capital.
Show HN: Visualization of job openings by US based employers
(jobswithgpt.com)
<h1> Job openings for US companies </h1>
<h1> Job openings for US companies </h1>
Why did U.S. wages stagnate for 20 years?
(noahpinion.blog)
A week ago I wrote a post arguing that globalization didn’t hollow out the American middle class (as many people believe):
A week ago I wrote a post arguing that globalization didn’t hollow out the American middle class (as many people believe):
U.S. Downgraded by Moody's as Trump Pushes Costly Tax Cuts
(nytimes.com)
The credit rating of the United States received a potentially costly downgrade on Friday, as the ratings firm Moody’s determined that the government’s rising debt levels stood to grow further if Republicans enact a package of new tax cuts.
The credit rating of the United States received a potentially costly downgrade on Friday, as the ratings firm Moody’s determined that the government’s rising debt levels stood to grow further if Republicans enact a package of new tax cuts.
US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt
(bbc.com)
The US has lost its last perfect credit rating, as influential ratings firm Moody's expressed concern over the government's ability to pay back its debt.
The US has lost its last perfect credit rating, as influential ratings firm Moody's expressed concern over the government's ability to pay back its debt.
Mr. Secretary, Reclassify the Statin
(alexkesin.com)
One regulatory stroke could save more American lives than a decade of health campaigns. You have the pen.
One regulatory stroke could save more American lives than a decade of health campaigns. You have the pen.
No-boom supersonic flights could slide through US skies soon
(theregister.com)
This week, a bipartisan bill was introduced that would allow supersonic flight over the continental US for the first time in 52 years, as long as they're quiet.
This week, a bipartisan bill was introduced that would allow supersonic flight over the continental US for the first time in 52 years, as long as they're quiet.
Moody's Ratings Downgrades United States Ratings to Aa1 from Aaa
(moodys.com)
New York, May 16, 2025 -- Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has downgraded the Government of United States of America's (US) long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa and changed the outlook to stable from negative.
New York, May 16, 2025 -- Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has downgraded the Government of United States of America's (US) long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa and changed the outlook to stable from negative.
Moody’s strips U.S. of triple-A credit rating
(ft.com)
Moody’s strips US of top-notch triple-A credit rating
Moody’s strips US of top-notch triple-A credit rating
DOGE sought access to Congress's watchdog
(lawdork.com)
Congress’s watchdog told the Trump administration to stay away on Friday.
Congress’s watchdog told the Trump administration to stay away on Friday.
China has reportedly stolen personal data from 80% of Americans
(bgr.com)
Current estimates are that 80% of American adults have had all of their personally identifiable information stolen by the Communist Party of China
Current estimates are that 80% of American adults have had all of their personally identifiable information stolen by the Communist Party of China
Ask HN: As a foreigner in the US, how do you find filing taxes here?
(ycombinator.com)
I am from the UK but living in the US and filing taxes has been a complete disaster.
I am from the UK but living in the US and filing taxes has been a complete disaster.
The Mortality Impacts of Usaid Cuts
(asteriskmag.substack.com)
As of this writing, USAID, the world’s largest foreign assistance agency, appears to be effectively dead.
As of this writing, USAID, the world’s largest foreign assistance agency, appears to be effectively dead.