Lindsay Owens
Coverage of Lindsay Owens in the Nexus archive.
- You’re Not Imagining It: Your Kid’s School Supplies Cost More This Year
School supply prices have increased by 7.7% this year, with parents paying an average of $173.45 for 21 common items. School lunch essentials like blueberries and apple juice have also seen significant price hikes, driven by tariffs and the war on Iran.
- Why do your kid’s school supplies cost more this year?
School supply and lunch costs have risen significantly, with prices for 21 common school items up 7.7% on average, totaling $173.45 per family. School lunch essentials increased by 11%, adding nearly $4,000 annually. Tariffs and the war on Iran are cited as contributors to rising costs, particularly for imported goods like blueberries.
- Welcome to Mamdani's hot lottery summer in New York
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched lotteries for high-demand events like World Cup tickets and city celebrations, drawing over 350,000 entries each. While some residents celebrated the accessibility, critics labeled the initiatives as political theater. A social worker, Yolanda Vega, highlighted winning World Cup tickets as a summer highlight, contrasting with Manhattan Institute analyst Santiago Vidal Calvo's 'bread and circuses' critique.