Dec 9, 2021

Video game consoles are still playing hard to get a year later. Thanks, chip shortage.

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Also today: Data is showing that hiring in education has actually picked up. Diane Swonk drops in for our markets discussion as jobless claims hit a 52-year low.

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Looking for a gift for the video gamer in your family? Good luck.

by Savannah Peters

Dec 9, 2021

There's a gaming console shortage thanks to the computer chip shortage and high pandemic demand.

The video game industry experienced a boom during the pandemic.

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Education hiring shows some strength in October

by Justin Ho

Dec 9, 2021

Many of the newer hires in Octobers filled support roles.

Education hiring still isn't at pre-pandemic levels, but it's still picking up at a faster pace than other areas.

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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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