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Daniel Shin

Producer

Daniel helps produce the daily “Marketplace Tech” show and podcast, and he’s interested in tech policy and ethics.

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  • Gas stations begin to run out of gasoline after drivers rushed to fill up on May 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    The biggest set of fuel pipelines in the country remains off today after last week’s ransomware attack. Some gas stations are running dry in the Southeast, in part because of panic-buying. Plus, what to expect for the latest reading on inflation. And, with more people getting vaccinated, there’s increasing political pressure from some conservatives to pull the plug on some pandemic relief programs.

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  • Some international companies operating in Myanmar are reviewing their leases after months of protests following a military coup.
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    From the BBC World Service: Foreign companies are concerned about employee and customer safety, and public pressure to stop doing business with the military, which seized control from the democratically elected government in February. Plus, the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong says more than 40% of its members are considering a move out of the Asian financial hub. And, what does the future hold for frequent flyers?

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  • There's different ways to mine cryptocurrencies, but Bitcoin is a crypto network that uses energy-hungry machines to mine its coins.
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    Bitcoin uses as much energy as the Netherlands, and its carbon footprint is estimated to be the size of Singapore’s.

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  • Pipeline hackers say they only want money, not chaos
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    The ransomware gang accused of the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline says it doesn’t mean to cause any problems for society and it’s just after money. In fact, the group said it would essentially institute a type of moderation to make sure it didn’t attack targets that would really cause disruptions or send a political message. Also, moving patterns among Americans during the pandemic, how they’re affected by income. And, the often unscrupulous underground economy in which migrants around the world are forced to participate.

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  • Gas stations, airline feel effects of fuel pipeline cyberattack
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    Those in southeastern U.S. states could feel the worst of this as folks scramble for gas and stations run out of fuel. Plus, American Airlines has to add refueling stops to long-haul flights. Also, what’s contributing to falling stock prices for Big Tech companies? And, a new federal COVID relief program to help low-income consumers pay their internet bills will start taking applications tomorrow.

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  • Asian stocks closed solidly down, with a ripple effect through European markets in early trading.
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    From the BBC World Service: Stock markets around the world are trading down amid concerns about the possibility of a surge in U.S. inflation. Plus, will China have enough workers in the future? Its latest census shows the slowest population growth in decades. And, as the new parliamentary session kicks off in London, what does the queen of England have to do with economic policy?

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  • China's central bank is testing out digital currency with its digital yuan. Do other countries have to catch up on that, too?
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    It’s not a cryptocurrency, though, and it could mean the Chinese government can track spending even more closely.

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  • Vaccine maker takes intellectual property matters into its own hands
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    In a move that will affect global vaccine supply, German company BioNTech plans to set up a regional center and a new factory in Singapore for its vaccines. Plus, how a worse-than-expected jobs report from April is resonating with investors in the stock market. Also, Parisian transit officials believe driverless vehicles will soon be playing an important role in public transportation. And, how Elon Musk’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” has hit the Dogecoin market.

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  • When infrastructure is vulnerable to hackers, we pay
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    A ransomware cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline has forced a shutdown of a major part of U.S. infrastructure. This is just the latest attack on critical infrastructure, something the Biden administration admits is a problem. Plus, companies navigate the debate over where employees will work going forward. And, some encouraging signs for those looking to buy houses.

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  • BioNTech has announced plans to provide more COVID vaccines across Asia.
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    From the BBC World Service: The German biotech company says it will make the shots in a joint venture with Shanghai-based Fosun Pharmaceuticals. BioNTech will also build a factory and a regional headquarters in Singapore. Plus, tourism-dependent Cyprus opens up to visitors from 65 countries. And, five things about shopping in a post-pandemic world.

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