Feb 1, 2023

Job churn may finally be leveling off

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Labor Department data shows that job churn has been on the decline. Plus, Jay Powell hasn't declared victory over inflation yet and ChatGPT complicates the mission of educators.

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As the job market cools, "job churn" is leveling off from historic pandemic highs

by Justin Ho

Feb 1, 2023

The more people switch jobs, the better the odds anybody can find a better one.

The number of job openings increased in December. But the rates at which people quit their jobs – and at which companies hire – have been stagnating over the last few months.

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Bed, Bath, Beyond, bankruptcy? A look at the retailer's bid to avoid Chapter 11

by Kristin Schwab

Feb 1, 2023

The troubled retailer has been struggling for a decade now. But is there still hope?

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Retail is recovering — and flowering — in smaller cities and the suburbs

by Samantha Fields

Feb 1, 2023

A new report from the JPMorgan Chase Institute finds retail has followed consumers to where many more now work and live.

Consumers are continuing to spend — just closer to home. Above, people walk at an outdoor shopping area in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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The advent of ChatGPT creates demand for software to detect its use

by Stephanie Hughes

Feb 1, 2023

Since the chatbot launched, schools have sought tools to inform teachers when students try to pass off AI-generated writing as their own.

Some students are using artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT to do their homework. Now school districts are seeking software to identify AI-generated writing.

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Extreme couponing is back. But it's on TikTok this time.

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Feb 1, 2023

Clipping coupons may be largely digital now, but the deals are still out there. Kayla Burk is teaching a younger generation how to use them.

Kayla Burk, a full-time extreme couponer, makes TikTok explainer videos on how to get discounts.

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With labor and supply still tight, a Detroit business owner finds an optimistic new normal

by Nicholas Guiang

Feb 1, 2023

Supply chain hangups and labor shortages have frustrated small businesses. But for a custom frame shop in Detroit, optimism is high for 2023.

Eric Vaughn of Eric's I've Been Framed Shop has handled business smoothly, despite being down to just two employees.

Courtesy Vaughn

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Drifting Maverick Sabre

Reflektor Arcade Fire

Hard to Say Goodbye Washed Out

Tidal Waves The Shacks

State of the Art Gotye

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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