Nov 8, 2022

The milestones COVID delayed

For millennials, the time lost to the pandemic is usually marked by big life events. Today, we tally the costs. Plus, we look at this year's corn and soybean harvest and a net-zero power plant.

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Small businesses are worried about inflation and hiring, in that order

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Nov 8, 2022

Businesses with 500 employees or fewer — often far fewer — account for about 40% of private payroll in this country. A couple of recent surveys show they’re cautious about the future.

Hiring has recently fallen at small businesses across the country.

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Despite drought, this Iowa farmer had a record harvest

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Nov 8, 2022

April Hemmes was in the "Goldilocks spot" when it came to weather.

April Hemmes on her farm in 2019. This year, she had a record soybean harvest despite a drought earlier in the year.

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Coming soon to a theater near you: company Zoom meetings

by Matt Levin

Nov 8, 2022

The movie theater chain AMC and meeting technology company Zoom plan to offer ginormous teleconferences for remote workforces.

AMC is set to partner with Zoom to stream company meetings in movie theaters next year.

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COVID-19

The pandemic delayed milestones in millennials' lives

by Kristin Schwab

Nov 8, 2022

Everyone lost time, but for millennials, they were years often marked by dating, marriage and family formation.

An embryologist works at a reproductive medicine center. More women are freezing their eggs, preparing to create families at a later date.

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A Warmer World

A power plant that captures carbon is coming to Texas, thanks to federal incentives

by Andy Uhler

Nov 8, 2022

The plant will generate almost no greenhouse gas emissions, Net Power says. But critics say there are better alternatives.

Net Power says its planned electric plant will use natural gas but release almost no CO₂. Some critics, though, think wind and solar generation would be better choices. Above, a wind farm and power station in West Virginia.

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Skilled trade programs are having a moment

by Stephanie Hughes

Nov 8, 2022

College enrollment dropped significantly during the pandemic. One exception: skilled trade programs, which saw growth this year.

Jonathan Ellis says he chose a diesel and heavy equipment certificate "because when COVID happened, there weren't as many cars on the road, but the number of trucks on the road stayed the same.” Above, he replaces the brakes on a truck.

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Music from the episode

What You Need Kaytranada

Harvest Moon Poolside

Brukstep Mark De Clive Lowe

Rising Son Takuya Kuroda

Remind Me Royskopp

Last Raindrop Fitz and the Tantrums

The team

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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