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Jay Siebold

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  • The London Interbank Offered Rate or Libor was found to have been rigged in favor of and by some of the world's biggest investment banks.
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    From the BBC World Service: We break down how the London Interbank Offered Rate or Libor, a key lending rate used to calculate everything from your mortgage to credit-card offers, has been overhauled. Plus, while countries including the U.S. have been scaling back self-isolation requirements, several Chinese cities have recently gone into full lockdown. And, the world’s biggest oil producers don’t seem too concerned about the longer-term impact of COVID-19.

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  • Jessica Aviles performs a mock examination of a patient on her last day of class at LNA Health Careers in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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    Also today: Julia Coronado kicks off our first markets discussion of the new with a quick look at some promising signs within the economy. We chat with the BBC’s Victoria Craig on the continuing struggles of Chinese property developer Evergrande, the company that’s hundreds of billions of dollars in debt.

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  • "There are a lot of resources where, people that are trans-visible, where you can listen to their podcasts or their TED Talks. There are books about trans people and they're explaining their experience. So doing the work, and meeting that person halfway," says NiiLee Grant.
    The Gender Spectrum Collection

    Also today: Air travelers everywhere are kicking off their 2022 by dealing with even more flight cancellations. This is happening as telecom companies plan to launch more 5G networks, which airline groups say could mess things up even more.

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  • Hong Kong Stock Exchange didn't give an exact reason why trading in Evergrande shares was suspended.
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    From the BBC World Service: Why exactly were Evergrande shares suspended in Hong Kong? Plus, Turkey’s inflation has surged by the most in two decades, with many shop workers having to price and re-price products on shelves over and over again. And, Lebanon’s economic challenges ahead of scheduled elections later this year.

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  • Airport lockdown, Flights canceled on information time table board in the airport while coronavirus outbreak pandemic issued around the world
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    Also today: Christopher Low joins up for a recap of the economic year. High home prices are pushing out many first-time homebuyers, which is leading to more high-earning renters.

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  • Event organizers test out confetti for Times Square's New Year's celebration.
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    Also today: Concerns about the omicron variant have hobbled plans for New Year’s celebrations at bars and eateries. A jury in New York has found Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the deadly opioid addiction epidemic in the U.S.

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  • British productions enter golden age as digital streaming wars heat up
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    From the BBC World Service: British film and TV productions revenues hit a record as streaming giants spend billions on new content. The Harry Potter franchise has been churning out magical profits for two decades.

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  • Several state lawsuits aim to challenge officials who are curtailing federal assistance for jobless workers before the September end date.
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    Also today: A new law that goes into effect Jan. 1 in California could alter how companies like Amazon use data to manage workers in warehouses. We take a look at the general health of the U.S. job market.

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  • Flight attendants and other aviation workers participate in a march near the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 9, calling for extended airline support.
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    Also today: The FDA has granted emergency use authorization for new at-home COVID test kits from two different companies. The tests should be available starting next month.

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  • Don’t count on working from home forever
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    From the BBC World Service: Global companies are having to backtrack or delay their return to office plans as the omicron variant continues to spread. Google’s EMEA boss explains why digital skills and infrastructure are so important in the pandemic era. A Scottish man is looking to capture the sounds of traditional workplaces.

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