sport Inflation is rising, but fans are paying for NBA, NFL, other sports tickets Christin Hakim, May 22, 2022 People are changing their spending habits as prices surge at rates not seen in four decades, making choices that favor experiences. That means big demand for live sports. Demand for sports attendance is usually “unresponsive to price changes,” said Dennis Coates, a sports economics professor at the University of Maryland,… Continue Reading
Real Estate If My Lease Expired but I’m Still Paying Rent, Can I Be Kicked Out? Christin Hakim, February 27, 2022 Q: I have been renting an apartment in an eight-unit building in Brooklyn for six years. After my initial one-year lease expired, I was never given a renewal. In all these years, my rent has never increased, which is remarkable in my trendy neighborhood where I’ve seen friends move out… Continue Reading
medical Young People, Especially Young Women, Are Reporting Concerning Medical And Behavioral Changes Due To Social Media, And I Hope We’re Paying Attention Christin Hakim, October 23, 2021 This is an excerpt from Please Like Me, BuzzFeed News’ newsletter about how influencers are battling for your attention. You can sign up here. I was really struck this week by this article from the Wall Street Journal, where writer Julie Jargon connects a rise in cases of teens reporting… Continue Reading
medical Why two companies are paying off $225 million in medical debt for 176,000 people Christin Hakim, September 23, 2021 Health care company Nomi Health said on Tuesday it is teaming with charity RIP Medical Debt to pay off $225 million in overdue medical bills for 176,000 Americans. Those people will receive letters over the next few weeks alerting them to the debt forgiveness. The effort comes as medical debt… Continue Reading
business Give small businesses a break in paying startup costs Christin Hakim, September 21, 2021 As America slowly emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses deserve special attention – because they have been hit especially hard and because they are vital to job growth. Local governments in Northwest Arkansas can set a national example by giving new businesses a break in paying startup costs. Small… Continue Reading