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  • Mar 9, 2021

    Vaccine rollouts should help global economic growth beat expectations

    The OECD says its global economic outlook has markedly improved in recent months due to vaccine rollout and relief programs.
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    While the OECD forecasts global economic growth of 5.6% in 2021, some developing countries are likely to lag behind. Plus, insolvency for U.K. specialist bank Greensill Capital raises regulatory questions over supply chain finance. And, the price of internet shutdowns in India.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    What the Senate’s COVID relief provides to those most vulnerable

    What the Senate’s COVID relief provides to those most vulnerable
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    Direct cash payments, an enhanced child tax credit and more. The House is set to take up and likely pass the legislation on Tuesday. Plus, employment protections that currently exist for trans people and what action the Biden administration is taking.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    What lawmakers can do to protect transgender workers

    Non-discrimination laws alone are not enough to stop discrimination across the board.
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    Last summer, the Supreme Court ruled it’s illegal under federal law to fire someone for being lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    One step closer to a new COVID relief package

    One step closer to a new COVID relief package
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    How the COVID relief package passed by the Senate differs from the House’s bill. Plus, a closer look at how pandemic economic turmoil has affected women. And, what it means to create an inclusive workplace for trans workers.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    Oil prices rise on reports of a drone attack in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, condemned what it called an attack on global energy security.
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    Saudi officials say there were no reports of injuries or damage, however. Plus, food-delivery giant Deliveroo chooses London for its stock market listing. And, how pandemic disruption is sparking a conversation about gender equality in our workplaces and at home.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    What it means to create a trans-inclusive workplace

    "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.
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    Despite a 2020 Supreme Court ruling, many trans people continue to face discrimination and mistreatment at work.

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  • Mar 5, 2021

    Some of those huge Texas electricity bills were a mistake?

    The state needs to be prepared to prevent extreme cold from paralyzing the electric power system.
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    An independent monitor says there are billions of dollars in overcharges on Texas electricity bills as a result of the deadly outages in February. Plus, signs of energy in hiring for the U.S. economy. And, concerns about inflation and higher borrowing costs for mortgages and loans, and how those will really affect consumer spending.

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  • Mar 5, 2021

    Guess what’s back? China’s economic growth target.

    China was the only major economy to expand in 2020, though at its slowest pace in decades.
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    Beijing is now aiming for an expansion of at least 6% this year. It scrapped its 2020 target due to COVID disruption. Plus, Australia insulates itself from Italy’s vaccine export ban by preparing its domestic production lines. And, could Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturers help with a shortage of chips for U.S. automakers?

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  • Mar 5, 2021

    Here’s what you need to know about SPACs

    Here’s what you need to know about SPACs
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    You know, special purpose acquisition companies: the way to take a company public and create a new stock that’s all the rage in 2021. Plus, a look at job postings along with the government’s hiring and unemployment report for February. And, words from Fed Chair Jerome Powell fail to calm recent market volatility.

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  • Mar 5, 2021

    The SPAC craze, explained

    The SPAC craze, explained
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    Investors are piling into “blank-check” companies. Some experts are worried.

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