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Money Archive

Archives for May 2023

Money
Catalytic converters are being stolen in record numbers. Here’s why.Catalytic converters are being stolen in record numbers. Here’s why.
Money

The nationwide epidemic of catalytic converter thefts, explained.

By Izzie Ramirez
Politics
What a debt default could mean for America’s superpower statusWhat a debt default could mean for America’s superpower status
Politics

The showdown will cause a global crisis — and that has real implications for US influence.

By Jen Kirby
The billionaire’s guide to self-help
The Highlight

Self-improvement is old. What’s new is the bootstrapping mythos and toxic positivity of the very rich.

By Whizy Kim
Technology
Instagram’s co-founder explains why he’s starting overInstagram’s co-founder explains why he’s starting over
Technology

Kevin Systrom wants to solve the “existential crises” facing the news industry.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Money
Your company can screw you over even after you leaveYour company can screw you over even after you leave
Money

From non-competes to non-disparagement agreements, your employer has plenty of ways to lock you down even after you leave.

By Emily Stewart
Crypto is the same fraud, different package
The Highlight

When you democratize finance, you get the good and the bad.

By Emily Stewart
Money
Have all the beers gone woke? An investigation.Have all the beers gone woke? An investigation.
Money

Conservatives are mad about a Miller Lite video from March now. I don’t know.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
The overlooked Republican faction that could decide debt ceiling negotiationsThe overlooked Republican faction that could decide debt ceiling negotiations
Politics

Of the “five families” of the House GOP, one group could determine if the US defaults on its debt.

By Ben Jacobs
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”
Succession’s election night painfully shows us how cable news is madeSuccession’s election night painfully shows us how cable news is made
The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession”

The Roys win and democracy loses.

By Whizy Kim
Post-graduation advice you’ll actually use
Even Better

Set a budget, don’t center your life around work, and other advice for graduates.

By Allie Volpe
Politics
Trump’s debt ceiling “plan” could collapse the global economyTrump’s debt ceiling “plan” could collapse the global economy
Politics

Failing to raise the debt ceiling would have potentially disastrous economic consequences.

By Nicole Narea
Culture
Peloton recalls 2 million bikes over a dangerous seatPeloton recalls 2 million bikes over a dangerous seat
Culture

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the broken bike seat could cause injuries like lacerations and bruises.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
Is the debt ceiling constitutional?Is the debt ceiling constitutional?
Politics

What will the courts do if House Republicans push the United States into a default?

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
President Biden can end the debt ceiling by himself. But will bonds markets buy it?President Biden can end the debt ceiling by himself. But will bonds markets buy it?
Politics

The president signaled he’s open to bypassing Congress to avoid default. There’s one major problem with that plan that people aren’t talking about.

By Dylan Matthews
Media
Tucker Carlson’s show is back, and it’s on TwitterTucker Carlson’s show is back, and it’s on Twitter
Media

The former Fox News host says he has a new home, and it’s owned by Elon Musk.

By Sara Morrison and Aja Romano