Jan 21, 2022

Natural gas fuels part of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was recently constructed along the Baltic Sea to carry natural gas from Russia to Europe, circumventing Ukraine. John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images

Also today, we take a look into Amazon's plans to open an actual brick-and-mortar clothing store in Los Angeles.

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Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline complicates Russia-Ukraine tensions

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Rose Conlon

Jan 21, 2022

As Russian troops accumulate at the Ukrainian border, some fear the country could withhold natural gas to Europe in the event of military conflict.

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was recently constructed along the Baltic Sea to carry natural gas from Russia to Europe, circumventing Ukraine.

John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images

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Amazon's brick-and-mortar clothing store? All about the algorithm

by Justin Ho

Jan 21, 2022

The online retailer has been experimenting with physical locations for several years now.

Amazon already has brick-and-mortar stores, including for books and groceries. Now, it's looking to clothing.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

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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