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Ariana Rosas

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Ariana is a producer for “Marketplace Morning Report.”

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  • Sep 12, 2022

    What does being an “elite” college really mean?

    Many parents rely on the U.S. News and World Report college rankings, but even evolved, there are still some things the rankings can't share.
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    Many people lean on the U.S. News list of best colleges and universities to help make their school choice, but what goes into those rankings? Major credit card companies are going to start keeping track of gun store purchases. We check in on a Texas ruling that deals with employers, religious liberty, and HIV medication. 

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  • Sep 9, 2022

    Europe readies for a winter with less Russian energy

    Some countries in Eastern Europe objected to Germany building ties with Russia around natural gas imports via the Nord Stream pipeline. Now, Germany is scrambling to prepare for additional supply cuts.
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    Russia has cut down its gas exports to Europe, leaving officials to figure out a solution as winter crawls closer. We get a less than promising update on the U.S. grain crop. Christopher Low of FHN Financial discusses why American consumers are borrowing more.

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  • Sep 9, 2022

    Why quiet quitting has become a loud trend

    "Quiet quitting" is the latest pandemic-driven workplace debate that points to burnout as a cause of decreased engagement and productivity.
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    The debate around quiet quitting has gotten people speaking up about burnout and workplace fatigue driven by the pandemic.

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  • Sep 9, 2022

    Let’s cut through the noise around “quiet quitting”

    Let’s cut through the noise around “quiet quitting”
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    First, the BBC checks in as Britain and the world reflect on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Then, we speak to an author about the rise of “quiet quitting” and its place in workplace culture.

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  • Sep 9, 2022

    The world joins the U.K. in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    POUNDBURY, DORSET - OCTOBER 27: Queen Elizabeth II tours Queen Mother Square on October 27, 2016 in Poundbury, Dorset. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

    From the BBC World Service: The United Kingdom and the world is remembering the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who has died. Her reign of 70 years was the longest in British history and she witnessed enormous political changes, including the development of the Commonwealth. In the U.K., a period of royal mourning will be observed until seven days after the Queen’s funeral and many sports events and businesses are also changing their plans for the coming days.

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  • Sep 8, 2022

    The connection between the Fed and the world

    Wall Street often uses the minutes from Federal Reserve meetings to predict market trends, but the meeting notes don't always reflect current economic information.
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    The European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve are fighting the same battle against inflation. Diane Swonk of KPMG helps us explore the link between the Fed and global economy. In the U.S., the West is generally holding up against an onslaught of heat, but we look into how power grids can generally hold up against the effects of climate change. Schools have money and a chance to catch students up on learning lost during the pandemic, but is it enough?

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  • Sep 8, 2022

    Some of the world’s biggest companies are gorging on debt

    People walk past a Walmart in Washington, D.C. The company's sales surged in the second quarter.
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    We take a quick look into the reasons companies like Walmart and McDonald’s have been issuing billions in bonds. A reporter from The New Yorker stops by to discuss her story about how a nursing home’s quality of care went downhill after a private equity firm purchased the place.

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  • Sep 8, 2022

    How high will the ECB hike interest rates?

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    From the BBC World Service: How high will the European Central Bank hike interest rates to tackle soaring prices? The Australian parliament in Canberra has passed the country’s first major climate bill in more than a decade, setting legally binding targets to further curb emissions. In Nigeria there’s concern that Lagos could become unlivable earlier than previously predicted. Climate change experts in the country’s economic hub say that’s due to rising sea levels and sinking land.

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  • Sep 7, 2022

    Juul e-cigarettes could be targeting a more mature audience

    Juul e-cigarettes could be targeting a more mature audience
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    No more people under the age of 35 in Juul ads, social media or product placement – it’s all a part of massive tentative settlement for the e-cigarette maker. Susan Schmidt of Exchange Capital Resources drops some market insight for us. There’s a different side of the supply chain saga – retailers are now dealing with too much stuff.

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  • Sep 7, 2022

    Last time oil prices were this low, Russia hadn’t yet invaded Ukraine

    An oil pump is viewed in on February 4, 2015 in Big Springs, Texas.
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    Oil prices are now at a seven-month low, and a lot has happened in those seven months. Plus, Californians have been asked not to charge EVs during peak hours. And, what’s the “joint employer” rule? Something that helps tip labor regulations back toward workers.

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