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The Irish border has been a big problem for negotiators. For the people living there, that means a lot of uncertainty.
"We are confident we'll be able to weather it, but it definitely has us making some tough decisions," said Deepa Gandhi, co-founder and COO of Dagne Dover, a handbag and accessories company.
In the latest installment of My Economy, a dispatch from a far-flung group of Scottish islands.
Teresa Danks is known as the "panhandling teacher."
An executive chef in San Juan describes life in the food industry post-Hurricane Maria.
Why one fisherman in Alaska won't leave the industry, despite the ups and downs.
Instead of relying on a single income source, one music teacher took up a new trade.
Patty Delgado started with $500, working from her parents' couch.
"At the moment none of us know what the future holds."