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A new Institute for Policy Studies report exposes the extent of the problem among the 20 largest employers of low-wage U.S. workers — a group of companies we’ve dubbed the low-wage 20.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

My brothers and I solved the problem by not keeping score.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Wild boar, he tells the BBC, have become a particular problem, causing "a huge increase in traffic accidents and transmission of diseases".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The researchers tested their system using the Tower of Hanoi puzzle, a classic problem that requires careful planning.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“Doesn’t matter. What matters is that it’s our problem now, and we can’t even afford this place, never mind that one too.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam