US Economy

TL/DR - This article contains two separate letters to the editor. The first, by Col Owens, reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and draws comparisons between the young soldiers who fought then and the current generation's struggle against totalitarianism. Owens encourages readers to actively participate in governance and most importantly, to…

TL/DR - Former President Trump is taking credit for a reduction in insulin prices during his term in office. Meanwhile, current President Biden is leading in polls regarding health care issues. The article does not supply specific data or arguments to support either claim. Former President Trump Claims Credit for Lower Insulin Prices while…

TL/DR - Homeowners installing heat pumps with at least 75% thermal efficiency rating could get up to $2,000 in tax credits, and additional savings in energy costs. The Inflation Reduction Act and Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit also provide incentives for certain updated doors, windows, insulation, water heaters, solar panels, etc. The…

TL/DR - The Carbon Scoring Project is assessing emissions throughout the economy, focusing in particular on energy-related emissions from the power, industry, transportation, and building sectors. The project uses various in-house models and data from the Annual Energy Outlook 2023 report to project emissions and evaluate the impact of recent…