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Why Income Inequality in America Is Hurting Collective Happiness

Research from Wharton’s Matt Killingsworth finds that raising the incomes of the lowest earners can help increase happiness across society.

Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support

“It takes time for these things to filter through, but we are hopeful that somebody from the administration will reach out to us and pick this up,” McCaw said. “This is an idea whose time has come.”

Opinion: “New Towns” Are the Answer to Affordable Housing Challenges

How thoughtful design can create more walkable, livable communities.

Higher Ed Changes Loom Under a Second Trump Administration

Trump has vowed to eliminate the Department of Education in his second term. Even if he stops short, the administration will bring policy changes to colleges and universities and new scrutiny to diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows

Total credit card debt rose to $1.17 trillion during the third quarter, an increase of $24 billion from the previous quarter, according to the report. It marks the highest level on record in Fed data dating back to 2003.

Broadband Can Transform a Rural Community

New research shows a more than 200% growth rate for businesses in rural areas with high broadband utilization rates.

We’ve got about 6 years before AI completely changes the economy.

Financial expert Raoul Pal discusses the mind-blowing future of AI and how its advancements could change the way we think, work, and live.

Defending Public Education Means Investing in Rural Education

“Excellence lives in rural America.”

TechLink Celebrates 25 Years of Tech Transfer with the U.S. Department of Defense

This year marks a quarter-century of collaboration between TechLink and the U.S. Department of Defense! We’re excited to share a look at our history of collaboration and innovation through tech transfer.

Here’s What the Regenerative Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like

Around the world, seeds of regenerative cities have already been planted. As they grow, they will shape the metropolises of tomorrow.

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