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May 13, 2021

The U.S. doesn’t have enough cybersecurity experts

As fallout from the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack continues, demand is growing for cybersecurity experts. But there aren’t enough to go around. Plus, you can no longer buy a Tesla with Bitcoin. And, fierce competition among real estate brokerages in this hot housing market.

The U.S. doesn’t have enough cybersecurity experts — Francois Picard/AFP via Getty Images

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Colonial Pipeline shutdown highlights need for more cybersecurity professionals
by Samantha Fields
Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images
By one estimate, the U.S. needs at least 360,000 more cybersecurity professionals.
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Concerned about fossil fuel use, Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin for car payments
by David Brancaccio and Nova Safo
Saul Martinez/Getty Images
“We could have told him about Bitcoin and energy use. Why has Musk changed his mind now?”
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It’s a buyer’s market for real estate businesses
by Amy Scott
Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images
Would-be homeowners aren’t the only ones in the market for some new property.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director