The increasing popularity of the sport means more people buying running gear. The greater social component makes people want to look good, too.

Some Americans, worried that tariffs will make life’s little luxuries too expensive, are proactively buying them in bulk. Plus, a country club in Altadena, California, used by local nonprofits has a long, expensive road to rebuilding after the wildfire.

Uncertainty is turning the things we usually buy for fun and comfort into panic purchases for some consumers. 

Usually, when consumer sentiment is low, people pull back on spending. But last month, people opted to stock up ahead of Trump’s tariffs.

The economy is entering its second period of major change in less than a decade. We’re following a group of consumers to see how they navigate it.