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Reindeer Herds Rise And Fall: US plan brings boom then crash; ecology and law reshape Alaska

In the 1890s, reindeers were brought to Alaska to offer a reliable source of meat and economic prospects. As time passed, the herding sector faced challenges from wildlife competition and shifts in management. The 1937 Reindeer Act limited reindeer ownership to Alaska Natives following a market collapse during the Great…

The Times of India · Nov 10

A Great Depression-era cost-cutting trick is back: 4-day school weeks have spread to 26 states as fuel prices surge

Companies are asking workers to put in six days a week. Meanwhile, more than 2,100 schools have moved to four.

Fortune · Oct 1

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Crash Could Leave Millions of Boomers Homeless

Kiyosaki said this could leave millions of Boomers without enough time or money to rebuild their finances.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

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Hershey CEO: America's 250 years of innovation and why we expanded our innovation pipeline 50% in one year

Hershey has witnessed two World Wars, the Great Depression and two dozen U.S. presidents, but things like Reese's Oreo are still brand new.

Fortune · Sep 26

A Seattle shipbuilder sold his company for $3.5 million in 1906 and built an Orcas Island estate

Robert Moran established a thriving shipbuilding enterprise before shifting his focus to cultivate a serene habitat on Orcas Island. Upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, he chose to embrace the beauty of nature and safeguard the area. He generously donated land for what would become Moran State Park, a gift that…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Golden Boy review – Josh O’Connor swings between hope and despair in boxing melodrama

The Challengers star makes a powerful return to the stage as a New York violinist driven by dire straits to risk everything in the ring

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.' Life lessons from motivational quote on analysis, failure, continuous adaptation, perfection and action

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt explains why action, failure, learning and adaptation matter in life. The saying came from Roosevelt’s 1932 Address at Oglethorpe University during the Great Depression. He spoke about trying methods, accepting failure and changing direction when needed. The quote remains linked with analysis,…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

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Meet the CEO whose century-old company never laid off employees through the Great Depression, the recession, or Covid

The company even mapped out employees' zip codes to help choose a location for a larger facility with more digestible commute times.

Fortune · Sep 1

During construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, engineers used aerial cable spinning, completing the main cables in six months and nine days before the bridge opened in 1937

In 1935, crews expertly spun thousands of wires over the Golden Gate Strait, fashioning the iconic bridge's main cables in an astonishing timeframe of under seven months. Amidst the challenges of the Great Depression and using only fundamental tools, they executed this bold engineering venture, rigorously enforcing safety protocols to…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

In 1933, Herbert Hoover donated Rapidan Camp to the federal government for Shenandoah National Park; today, the former presidential retreat sits less than 90 miles from Washington, DC

In 1933, Herbert Hoover gifted his serene Rapidan Camp to the federal government, leading to its integration into Shenandoah National Park. This idyllic retreat served not only as a fishing haven but also as a venue for presidential affairs. The National Park Service has since rejuvenated the historic cabins, offering…

The Times of India · Aug 27

I have 5 theories about ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ season 2 — and they get pretty wild

Here are five wild theories about where “IT: Welcome to Derry” season 2 could take Pennywise, Derry and its dark history.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 20

Pennywise the Dancing Clown set to return as HBO renews IT: Welcome to Derry for Season 2: Story, release timeline and what to expect

HBO has announced the renewal of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' for its second season, taking audiences back to 1935 amidst the Great Depression. This season will delve into the chilling Bradley Gang massacre and Derry's gruesome past, with Pennywise the Dancing Clown likely to make a comeback, possibly featuring Bill…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

In the 1920s, New Zealand sent prisoners to plant a barren volcanic plateau, laying the foundation for today’s 205,000-hectare forest

New Zealand transformed barren land into Kaingaroa Forest using prisoner labor. Unemployed men later joined the extensive tree-planting efforts during the Great Depression. This project successfully established the nation's largest planted forest and a significant Southern Hemisphere resource. The forest now supplies millions of cubic meters of logs annually for…

The Times of India · Aug 6

After losing his savings in the Great Depression, Japanese immigrant George Masa kept hiking the Smokies with a homemade measuring wheel; his photographs helped build support for a national park

George Masa, a dedicated Japanese immigrant, played a vital role in preserving the Smoky Mountains through his detailed mapping and photography. His stunning images showcased the area's natural wonders, garnering support from influential advocates like John D. Rockefeller Jr. Even as he faced financial ruin during the Great Depression, Masa…

The Times of India · Jul 29

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Digital Camera World · Jul 28

From the Great Depression to Japanese-American internment, Dorothea Lange's camera bore witness to some of the darkest moments in US history

A forthcoming retrospective celebrates one of the most morally urgent photographers of the 20th century

The Conversation · Jun 29

Guide to the classics: John Steinbeck’s East of Eden has always been controversial

John Steinbeck is now most famous as author of The Grapes of Wrath (1938), a novel about agricultural workers displaced from Oklahoma during the Great Depression. But he regarded East of Eden (1952), a saga depicting the lives of two Californian families, as his favourite and most significant work.

Fortune · Jun 2

I won a Pulitzer for explaining the Great Depression. The AI spending boom terrifies me

The historian behind Lords of Finance has a warning for Silicon Valley: He's seen these numbers before — and they didn't end well.

International Business Times UK · May 5

Jeremy Grantham Warns Of Brutal Market Crash — Says Collapse Could Rival The Great Depression

Jeremy Grantham warns of a 'super-bubble' in the US stock market, suggesting a severe correction could occur. He highlights high valuations, AI-driven market surges, and political uncertainties as key factors.

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Reason · Apr 22

No, FDR Did Not Pull America Out of the Great Depression

"The New Deal made investment in America a risky project," says economist Donald J. Boudreaux, author of The Triumph of Economic Freedom.

The Conversation · Apr 15

Fear is the aphrodisiac in Fiona Kelly McGregor’s new novel The Trap

Fiona Kelly McGregor’s The Trap follows her successful novel Iris (2022), set in the criminal underworld of Sydney during the Great Depression.

The Times of India · Apr 14

The Great Emu War of 1932: How 20,000 flightless birds outsmarted the Australian army

In 1932, the Government of Australia entered into an unconventional 'war' with an unexpected adversary, namely, a large population of approximately 20,000 emus, as reported in Australian Geographic. The emus would migrate from their traditional migratory range to the wheat-growing region of Western Australia after the economic collapse of the…

We Got This Covered · Apr 1

Donald Trump stands alone as policies signal the worst GOP backlash since Great Depression

The numbers aren't on Trump's side.

Fortune · Feb 27

More people are moving out of the U.S. than moving in for the first time since the Great Depression—a bad omen for the $38.8 trillion national debt

How Trump’s immigration crackdown could erase “the most potent fiscal engine this country has ever seen.”

Fortune · Jan 26

Ryan Serhant thinks the American Dream was just a 'slogan created by banks,' but it was really about FDR, the Great Depression, and an economic crisis

"It’s like student debt. Everyone needs to go to college. It was a device to create interest payments on student debt."

The Conversation · Jan 20

Ruled by engineers: how China gets things done, leaving the US in the dust

In modern times, the world’s most powerful and influential states have also had the largest economies. When the United States overtook Britain in the early 20th century, it was only a question of time before it assumed international political leadership too. Indeed, the failure to assume this role is widely…

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