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• Dec 31, 2021

  People were ready for confetti in 2021

  

  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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• Dec 31, 2021

  British productions enter golden age as digital streaming wars heat up

  

  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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• Dec 30, 2021

  Weekly jobless claims take an unexpected dip

  

  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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• Dec 30, 2021

  Flight attendants have become the frontline workers of the sky. It’s taking a toll.

  

  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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• Dec 30, 2021

  Don’t count on working from home forever

  

  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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• Dec 29, 2021

  Cruise industry navigates through rise of COVID cases on ships

  

  Also today: Susan Schmidt helps us start to look back at the year in markets. Gym owners are having a tougher time powering through the emergence of the omicron variant.

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• Dec 29, 2021

  COVID sets a difficult stage for Broadway during a critical week

  

  Also today: OSHA’s temporary COVID-19 safety rules for health care employers have expired as omicron cases are mounting. The BBC reports on Hong Kong police raiding the Stand News media outlet and arresting its staff.

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• Dec 29, 2021

  Should we be worried about $226 trillion in global debt?

  

  From the BBC World Service: Record global debt could lead to more austerity measures. Ghana’s government faces resistance to its plans for an online transaction tax.

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• Dec 28, 2021

  Rising prices roll out the unwelcome mat for first-time homebuyers

  

  Also today: Gus Faucher joins us to talk about how higher prices on goods and services could lead to continued inflation. Seasonal hiring has taken a dip, and with omicron still looming, fewer temporary workers could have trouble staying on permanently.

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• Dec 28, 2021

  Lessons learned from the power outages in Texas

  

  Also today: A surge of omicron cases has led Apple to close all of its stores in New York City. 

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