Pros and Cons of the Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the US' most significant investment in combatting climate change so far, with economic benefits from reduced greenhouse gas pollution expected to be over $5 trillion from now until 2050. These projections underestimate the benefits of the IRA as it also reduces local air pollution, providing health and…

Your Subsidy for Travis Kelce’s Hollywood Debut Explained

TL/DR - Travis Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is benefiting from a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act that allows the transfer of tax credits. This provision allows those with substantial investments in green energy projects, which are eligible for generous tax credits under the act, to sell these credits to other entities that…

FBI Investigates Homes of Adams’s Asian Affairs Adviser

TL/DR - FBI agents have searched two properties owned by Winnie Greco, a close aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams, as part of an investigation conducted with prosecutors from the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn. It is unclear what the investigation's focus is or whether it is related to Adams, who has been the subject of a separate criminal…

Exploring the Unconventional: 4 Major Pros and Cons of a Four-Year Degree

TL/DR - Various options are now available for students to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees, moving away from the traditional four-year path. Some students choose to finish their degrees in less time, while others prefer to spend the full four years for better social development and more comprehensive learning experience. However, the time…