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Do methane leak detection and repair programs reduce emissions? New research suggests yes.

by Andy Uhler and Rose Conlon
Dec 27, 2021
Methane leaks are notoriously hard to measure, but a new study indicates that specific regulations can go far in reducing emissions.
Methane leaks are notoriously hard to measure, but a new study indicates that regulations can go far in reducing emissions.
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Econ Extra Credit with David Brancaccio

Gig workers pay a human price for being managed by algorithms

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Dec 23, 2021
From erroneous terminations to racially biased facial recognition tech, what happens when the robot gets it wrong?
From erroneous terminations to racially biased facial recognition software, a new report from the nonprofit advocacy group Worker Info Exchange details the hidden issues with popular gig economy apps.
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SEC's Gary Gensler wants to tighten rules around insider trading, stock buybacks and more

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Rose Conlon
Dec 21, 2021
The Security and Exchange Commission's proposals could attract pushback from corporate America.
Gensler's new proposals could attract pushback from corporate America.
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Is Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud? A jury is deliberating.

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Dec 21, 2021
The trial of the Theranos founder is seen as a bellwether for Silicon Valley.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is accused of duping patients and investors.
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China could soon surpass U.S. in crucial emerging technologies, report warns

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Rose Conlon
Dec 14, 2021
"This has big implications," says Harvard's Graham Allison, one of the report's authors.
"This has big implications," says Harvard's Graham Allison, one of the report's authors.
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What kind of economy will Germany's new leader inherit?

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Rose Conlon
Dec 7, 2021
As Angela Merkel’s term ends, Germany struggles with lagging COVID vaccinations, an energy transition and an undigitized economy.
Olaf Scholz is set to replace Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor this week.
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What’s at stake in the historic MLB lockout

by Andy Uhler and Rose Conlon
Dec 3, 2021
"The ramifications ... are vast," says Hannah Keyser, who covers baseball for Yahoo Sports.
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Quitting Time

From middle school teacher to stay-at-home dad: Why one father left his job

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Dec 2, 2021
When the pandemic forced schools to close, Michael Cochran left his job to take on more childcare responsibilities at home.
A father left his job as a teacher to focus on family. Here's how they are making it work.
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As the population ages, the costs of dementia will climb, report finds

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Rose Conlon
Nov 30, 2021
From medical costs to the value of unpaid caregiving, dementia is getting more expensive for families.
From medical costs to the value of unpaid caregiving, dementia is getting more expensive for families.
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"California Typewriter"

How the typewriter propelled women into the office

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Nov 24, 2021
Typewriters were "crucial" to the rise of women's workforce participation in the 20th century, says economic historian Elyce Rotella.
Typewriters were "crucial" to the rise of women's workforce participation in the 20th century, says economic historian Elyce Rotella.
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