The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

ST. IGNACE, MACKINAW CITY — Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry will implement a $1 fare increase starting April 21, 2026, to enhance what the company said are guest experience and support operational ...

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike, citing the government’s continued failure to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) ...

India's labour laws have undergone a major overhaul, consolidating 29 laws into four codes effective November 21, 2025. This reform aims to boost workplace safety, ease business, and formalize ...

TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a bill that cements regular State Department reviews of Washington's engagement with Taiwan, during which officials are instructed to look for ways to ...

Primoris Services Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of construction, fabrication, maintenance, replacement, and engineering services. It operates through the Utilities and ...