Dec 6, 2023

At the intersection of politics and public health

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A federal ban by the Biden administration in an election year could be a politically fraught move.

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A ban on menthol cigarettes may come down the pipeline ... eventually

by Henry Epp

The Biden administration may delay a long-discussed government ban on menthol cigarettes. Federal rules were supposed to be finalized this year. We take a closer look at why.

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Stitch Fix's quarterly earnings spotlight changes in the subscription economy

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Dec 6, 2023

The personalized clothing box company's results may signal how such firms are faring in the current economic climate.

Since a pandemic high, inflation and subscription fatigue have unraveled some of the success of subscription service Stitch Fix.

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Venezuela's 360% inflation fuels migration, poverty

by Catherine Ellis

Dec 6, 2023

While the economy is slowly improving, a quarter of Venezuela's population has left the country as high inflation and low wages persist.

A man counts cash to buy groceries in a Caracas supermarket. Prices are beyond the reach of many Venezuelans.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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