Nov 18, 2021

Apple has entered the DIY chat

Apple's North Carolina branch may attract workers who don't want to live in San Francisco or New York City. Eric Thayer/Getty Images

Also today: Home builders have enough supply challenges, but data suggests yet another one: A shortage of land. We also look into how HBCUs also have an extensive history of being underfunded.

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Historically Black colleges and universities are chronically underfunded

by Damon Mitchell

Nov 18, 2021

HBCU advocates say funding shortfalls mean less scholarship money and financial aid for students and can lead to lower graduation rates.

From 1957 to 2007, Tennessee State University, an HBCU, received far less money than it was due by virtue of its federal land-grant designation.

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Homebuilders are facing another shortage: housing lots

by Justin Ho

Nov 18, 2021

Alone with materials and labor, available lots are in high demand.

In additing to a shortage of supplies and labor, there's now a shortage of lots for home builders.

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Apple opens up devices for DIY repairs

by Caroline Champlin

Nov 18, 2021

People who feel comfortable enough to open up their own devices will be able to use Apple parts and tools.

Apple's new self service repair program is set to launch in early 2022.

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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

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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