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Whizy Kim

Whizy Kim

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Whizy Kim

    Climate
    What if you can’t afford to flee a hurricane?What if you can’t afford to flee a hurricane?
    Climate

    Evacuating during a climate disaster is necessary. It’s also incredibly expensive.

    By Whizy Kim
    What if we celebrated divorces more like weddings?
    The Highlight

    Divorced people deserve gifts and parties too.

    By Whizy Kim
    Money
    Wait, why is Dr Pepper so popular now?Wait, why is Dr Pepper so popular now?
    Money

    How the proudly weird beverage became the second-most popular soda in America.

    By Whizy Kim
    Money
    Crypto is betting it all on the 2024 electionsCrypto is betting it all on the 2024 elections
    Money

    The industry is spending huge sums of cash to convince everyone it’s not a flop.

    By Whizy Kim
    Money
    Is this algorithm driving your rent higher?Is this algorithm driving your rent higher?
    Money

    The DOJ’s case about rent collusion might have huge implications for high prices.

    By Whizy Kim
    America’s spicy, smoky, sweet sauce obsession, explained
    The Highlight

    From hot honey to buffalo ranch, we really, really, really love to make our dry foods wet.

    By Whizy Kim
    Money
    That Chase “money glitch” hack was just fraudThat Chase “money glitch” hack was just fraud
    Money

    TikTok probably can’t teach you to game the financial system like a rich person, but it might teach you crime.

    By Whizy Kim
    The hidden cause behind your miserable flight delays
    Money

    Flight attendants are underpaid and overworked — and that hurts passengers, too.

    By Whizy Kim
    Politics
    Why Musk and Trump are on the same sideWhy Musk and Trump are on the same side
    Politics

    The richest man in the world and the former president’s glitchy, cringeworthy interview, explained.

    By Whizy Kim
    Business & Finance
    Advertisers aren’t buying what X is selling. Is that a crime?Advertisers aren’t buying what X is selling. Is that a crime?
    Business & Finance

    Elon Musk’s social media site is accusing brands of breaking antitrust laws.

    By Whizy Kim