Easter baskets are getting a squishy upgrade this year, as parents hunt for toys like NeeDoh and glittery "dumplings" — among this season's hottest items.
Why it matters: The surge shows how viral, low-cost toys can quickly turn into must-have items — driving sellouts and resale markups.
Criminals are growing bolder, stealing priceless art, jewels and truckloads of goods — but it's harder than it looks for them to cash in on their heists.
Why it matters: Because massive heists immediately dominate global news cycles, thieves quickly find themselves stuck with highly recognizable merchandise that even underground buyers are too afraid to touch.
Data: White House; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
President Trump's new budget lays bare the transformation of his presidency, pairing a historic surge in military spending with historic cuts to domestic programs.
Why it matters: The most powerful populist of this century is at risk of becoming what he ran against — a deficit-spending interventionist asking working-class Americans to shoulder the cost of war.
