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Stephen Ryan

Senior Producer, BBC World Service/Marketplace (in London)

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  • What to do about fading local news
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    Some Senate Democrats are out with a report about how Big Tech treats local news media. Plus, skyrocketing home prices during the pandemic. And, how COVID has hit the farming industry and its workers in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • How student loan debt can perpetuate economic inequality
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    Data shows the wealth of Black families continues to lag across generations and the burden of student loan debt is a key part of this. And, the new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is set to begin work today.

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  • The U.S. is planning another weapons deal with Taiwan, just days after a previous agreement.
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    The U.S. plans more weapon sales to Taiwan amid ongoing trade tensions with China. Shares in Europe’s biggest bank are up, despite a drop in profits. The EU backs Nigerian candidate Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead the World Trade Organization.

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  • GDP numbers are coming this week. What can we expect?
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    And they’re likely going to look relatively impressive. But because the second quarter was so rough, we need context for third-quarter numbers. Plus, Dunkin’ Brands is eyeing a sale. And, bringing more attention to plastic pollution.

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  • A German drugmaker bidding to get even bigger
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    Plus, what toymakers can expect with holiday gift-giving on the horizon. And, gig companies throw more than just money at a ballot initiative in California concerned with how workers are classified in the state.

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  • Restaurants in Italy will have to stop table service by 6 p.m. under new COVID-19 restrictions.
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    Italy introduces fresh restrictions as coronavirus cases rise, while businesses struggle. The billionaire who turned Samsung into a global powerhouse has died. Some Middle Eastern countries are boycotting French goods.

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  • According to the results of our latest Marketplace-Edison Research Poll, nearly 20% of parents with kids learning at home had to take a leave of absence or quit their job.
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    The latest Marketplace-Edison Research Poll found about 20% of parents with kids learning at home have had to take a leave of absence or quit their jobs. Plus, local food banks need help. And, Walmart sues the federal government.

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  • Singapore's first European travel corridor amid COVID-19 will be to Germany.
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    How will a travel corridor between Singapore and Germany operate? Mexico agrees to honor its water debt to the U.S., though farmers are worried about shortages. A glass vial maker prepares for COVID-19 vaccines.

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  • A waiter delivers food to a table at Chelsea Square Restaurant as New York City restaurants open for limited capacity indoor dining on Oct. 1, 2020.
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    Plus, questions about the pandemic economy and pandemic relief in Thursday night’s presidential debate. And, Mexico has reached a deal to provide water it owes to the United States, despite widespread protests by Mexican farmers.

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  • 100,000 fewer Americans filed for first-time unemployment last week
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    It’s good news, but it’s not the full picture when it comes to jobless aid. Plus, California theme parks may sue over not being able to reopen. And, inside the luxury short-term rental market.

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