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  • In Barcelona, a tourism paradox
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    Residents hate them, but millions of tourists visit Barcelona every year — and make major economic contributions. Plus, retailer profit data and rate cuts.

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  • China’s deflation problem
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    Steep price decreases in China are causing an economic spiral of layoffs and low consumer spending. Plus, auto workers could vote to strike soon and Novo Nordisk can’t keep up with Ozempic demand.

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  • Ralph Lauren polo store and brand logo
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    From the BBC World Service: Canada’s corporate ethics watchdog is investigating the local unit of the fashion retailer, Ralph Lauren, over accusations it used forced labour from China’s Uyghur minority in its supply chain. A year ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into U.S. law; but America’s first serious attempt to tackle the climate crisis has ruffled European feathers. And we look at why Barcelona is a victim of its own success, with the sheer volume of tourists creating problems.

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  • The constitutional right to a clean environment
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    Youths in Montana sued — and won — over their right to a state that protects the environment. Plus, retail sales were up in July, and cruises are booked and busy.

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  • Are office districts obsolete?
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    Karen Chapple, director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto says yes. We’ll visit San Francisco to see what downtowns are aiming to do instead. Plus, bank regulations and young investors.

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  • Afghan vendors sell almonds along a street in the Shahr-e-Naw area in Kabul
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    From the BBC World Service: The United Nations has warned that a huge shortfall in funding could lead to the collapse of the Afghanistan’s health system and widespread hunger. The cruise industry is making a post-covid comeback with American passengers accounting for 50% of global revenue. The CFO of Novo Nordisk explains why it’s limiting the global roll out of its weight loss drug Wegovy. 

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  • The cost of motherhood
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    Tomorrow marks how far into 2023 full time working moms would have to work to catch up to what dads made last year. We’ll discuss what change could lead to equal pay. Plus, stablecoin regulation may be on the horizon.

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  • Tensions in the Black Sea
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    From the BBC World Service: Ukraine has accused Russia of piracy in the Black Sea, alleging that a Russian warship fired on a cargo vessel near Turkey’s coast. The U.S.-based Miss Universe organization, which hosts beauty pageants around the world, has cut ties with Miss Universe Indonesia after local organizers were accused of sexual assault. We’ll also hear from some of the players on the Afghan national women’s soccer team who escaped to Australia following the Taliban takeover two years ago.

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  • The key to Fresno’s future
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    For downtown areas across the country, Fresno is practically in first place when it comes to post-shutdown recovery. They’re doing a few things right. Plus, a check-in on U.S. based steel firms.

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  • No money? No problem
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    Early entrepreneurs in the hip-hop scene found ways to make money outside of producing music. We’ll talk to a few of them. Plus, food inflation and missing tax records.

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