Farmers are catching less than half of their normal haul. Restaurants are hiking prices for the tiny, lobster-like crustacean, which is threatening neighborhood traditions of gathering around a crawfish boil.
Too many menus on the table can overwhelm guests.
For performer Jonathan Betchtel, it all started with the film "Moulin Rouge."
For years, there have been more federal workers based outside the nation’s capital than in it. That trend picked up during the pandemic.
Tax preparation costs are sharply higher this year as the demand for preparers has risen. Software prices have also increased.
Higher prices can correlate with economic strength. Also, OPEC is holding back supply.
"In 2023, someone enrolled on Coursera in [generative] AI content every minute," the company's chief content officer says.
Trade protections and the Chinese real estate market both play a role.
The self-governing island consumes a billion cups a year of the milk tea with the chewy tapioca pearls. Globally, it's a $3 billion industry.
Early in the pandemic, congested supply chains drove inflation. Now, we’re seeing growth without major disruptions.