Economic predictions are often off the mark. Take 1929, for example. A well-known economist confidently declared that stock prices had hit a "permanent high. " Just two weeks later, the market crashed, kicking off the Great Depression. Fast forward to today, and economic forecasters still struggle.
Economic growth is often celebrated, but sometimes the numbers tell a different story. Recently, it was discovered that a small part of the reported 4. 3% GDP growth was actually inflated. This was due to some unusual data from the video game industry. It turns out that the way video game sales were
Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be
Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to acc
Oklahoma's defense is on fire. They just shut down Missouri's powerful rushing attack, holding them to just 70 yards on the ground. This is the same defense that upset Alabama last week. They're looking like a playoff contender, but there's a big problem: their offense isn't keeping up. John Mateer
Oklahoma's football team showed how to turn mistakes into wins. They beat Tennessee 33-27. John Mateer was key. He threw for 159 yards and ran for 80. With less than two minutes left, he scored the final touchdown. This sealed the deal. Tennessee had three turnovers. Oklahoma scored 13 points from
Oklahoma's offensive line is getting a youthful boost. Ryan Fodje, a true freshman, is set to make his first career start at right tackle. This comes after Derek Simmons, a senior, got hurt in practice. Fodje has been playing guard but is moving back to tackle, a spot he played in high school. Fodj
Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA
Community health workers (CHWs) are the backbone of achieving universal health coverage. They play a crucial role in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. To keep them motivated and effective, paying them fairly is key. The World Health Organization and groups like the Community Health Impact
Oklahoma and other central states are in for a rough ride with severe thunderstorms hitting on Tuesday and Wednesday. These storms could bring strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail the size of tennis balls. This is not the first time this week that the area has seen severe weather. Monday bro
