Norrbotten is likely not the first place that comes to mind when thinking of groundbreaking advances in the global energy transition. The county at the northern end of Sweden is larger than Ireland but hosts a mere quarter of a million human inhabitants, and roughly as many reindeer, in a […]
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It’s Not Just You: Picking a Health Insurance Plan Is Really Hard
“People want advice, they want guidance,” Mr. Lang said. “And it’s pretty hard.” The people most likely to make bad choices appear to be those least able to afford it. A recent study in the Netherlands, which offers insurance to everyone through an Obamacare-like marketplace, found that only 5 percent […]
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Architect Carmel Greer on picking the best kitchen counters
Washington, D.C., architect Carmel Greer owns the architecture firm District Design and hosts the home improvement podcast “On Time, Under Budget, With Love.” She has taught design at George Washington University and at the Corcoran School of Art & Design. Greer joined Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius for a […]
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5 Super-Safe Growth Stocks Ripe for the Picking
With Mr. Market moving up, down and sideways over the last few days, there’s a growing feeling of uncertainty about investing in stocks. Things look even more uncertain when you consider that the elections are right around the corner. And the elections have always added to the uncertainty. News has […]