A recent tax bill has increased income inequality in Fairfield County. Higher-income households, concentrated in towns like Greenwich, have seen rising after-tax incomes due to tax cuts. Lower-income households, concentrated in towns like Bridgeport, have experienced stagnant or declining incomes as eligibility for government benefits has been reduced.—ft.com

Patents on semaglutide—the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, the widely popular weight-loss treatments made by Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharma giant, are due to expire next year.—economist.com    

Tennis players participating in tournaments are compensated based on the round in which they lose, with payouts escalating exponentially as the player continues to win. A first-round loser at the 2025 Miami Open received $23,760, the tournament runner-up won $598,000, and the champion won $1.12 million.—sportico.com The Darker Side of Tennis Players’ Earnings Tennis has … Continue reading How Does Prize Money Work in Tennis?

BP’s gas project on the Mauritania–Senegal maritime border, a prime fishing area, created a 500-meter exclusion zone over a natural reef, rich in fish. Fisherman income has dropped significantly. BP pledged eight artificial reefs to restore their livelihood.—bbc.com

The historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans, famous for its windmills, attracts millions of tourists—2.6 million last year alone—despite having only 100 residents. Tourists trample gardens, invade privacy, and cause overcrowding that diminishes everyone’s enjoyment. The local council will charge each tourist €17.50 ($20.50) beginning next spring.—bbc.com