Oct 18, 2023

How behind-the-scenes workers are weathering the actors strike

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Set builders, costume designers, makeup artists and more are having to get creative to pay the bills. Also: What's in store for Lululemon as it joins the S&P 500?

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Lululemon is the latest to join the S&P 500 — and gain access to billions in investment

by Justin Ho

Oct 18, 2023

But it comes with strings attached.

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Israel-Hamas War

Israel-Hamas war's human cost is primary, but geopolitical risk to economy persists

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Oct 18, 2023

If the conflict widens to include direct confrontation with other nations in the Middle East, the economic shockwaves could be significant.

“The geopolitical pot is just boiling,” said Bernard Baumohl of the Economic Outlook Group. Above, a man walks through debris in Gaza City on Oct. 11.

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How below-the-line workers are surviving the Hollywood strikes

by Robert Garrova

Oct 18, 2023

As actors continue to picket for a better contract, some Hollywood workers are forced to make tough decisions.

Thousands of Hollywood strikers marched from Netflix to the Paramount lot where SAG-AFTRA held a special rally.

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The team

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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