Concert ticket prices are soaring, and busting Gen Z’s budgets
Gen Z fans — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are paying much more for concert tickets than previous generations did when they were young adults.
Day: March 9, 2025
China’s economic plan is light on detail as trade war intensifies
China’s reliance on trade for growth faces fresh challenges as the United States and many other countries have raised tariffs on Chinese goods.
Review: Oura’s Ring 4 leads the emerging market for smart rings
Oura’s upgrade comes at a moment when smart rings are surging in popularity, with industry tracker IDC projecting annual sales to nearly double to 1.7 million.
With the consumer agency on pause, here’s how to protect yourself
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the independent federal agency created after the 2008 financial crisis, has been muzzled, at least temporarily.
Republican leadership tells party to stop holding public events – what impact will that have?
While it might save some politicians from public humiliation, it could also deprive Americans of opportunities to interact with their elected officialsAfter Roger Marshall, a senator from Kansas, was hounded out of his own town hall event last week, Re…
Sounders, Reign envision Seattle’s soccer future with shared ownership: ‘We want to inspire’
The Sounders and Reign are preparing for their first season under shared ownership. They believe they can grow Seattle’s soccer community together.
Kraken better hope to find relevance before potential Sonics return
Draft capital? The Kraken have it. Young talent? That’s there, too. A title-contending NHL product? Boy…it’s hard to envision at the moment.
Cynthia Erivo stuns in cloudlike gown during Oscars
The best actress nominee wore a beautiful, flower-draped Vivienne Westwood gown during the opening moments of the Academy Awards ceremony last Sunday.
Rant & Rave: Reader tired of ‘phone zombies’ at gym
RANT to the inconsiderate TikTok phone zombies idly occupying gym equipment with no regard for those who are waiting. One more instance where the phone triumphs over civility. RAVE to the staffs at our hospital emergency rooms. My experience was …
How to save money while thrifting? Avid shoppers share tips
Avid Seattle thrift store shoppers talk about the strategies that work for them.