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Back to SearchProductivity climbs — without hiring to match
Labor economists will tell ya, productivity growth leads to more hiring. The idea is, once a company is operating more efficiently, they’ll try expan…
1 week ago
Venezuela and Trump's new Monroe Doctrine
In the wake of U.S. military action in Venezuela, including the capture of the country’s leader Nicolás Maduro, we’re left with questions about what …
1 week ago
The surveillance state comes for grocery stores
Supermarket chain Wegmans has made headlines this week for their use of surveillance technology on customers. But they’re far from the only retailer …
1 week ago
After LA fires, struggles for the homes still standing
The homes still left standing after last year’s Eaton Fire face their own set of questions and challenges. What types of structures stand up better t…
1 week ago
A bumpy ride ahead for bond markets
From the BBC World Service: After a rocky 2025, many analysts expect a similarly unsettled 2026. Plus, a new study indicates faster weight gain after…
1 week ago
Surveillance cameras livestreamed for the internet to see
For the past couple months, YouTube technologist Benn Jordan has been investigating Flock Safety surveillance cameras. With the help of 404 Media, th…
1 week ago
Labor market anxieties grow
The job market has been steadily losing steam and workers have noticed. Though the unemployment rate remains fairly low, some groups are experiencing…
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Post-fire, families weigh staying or leaving
The estimated value of the homes wiped out by the Eaton and Palisades fires one year ago? $27 billion. On a single street in Altadena, 15 houses were…
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Recovery remains slow for Eaton Fire survivors
A survey released in the fall finds that most people displaced by the Southern California wildfires a year ago are still living in temporary housing.…
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Thousands stranded amid flight cancellations in Amsterdam
From the BBC World Service: One of Europe's busiest airports has canceled more than 700 flights today as a disruption caused by snow and ice enters a…
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