Mar 25, 2019

Can Apple’s streaming service really think different?

The Apple logo is seen onstage prior to an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on September 12, 2018 in Cupertino, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

What does Apple bring to the streaming wars? Plus: Some farmers are struggling to pay back government loans, thanks to trade wars and low prices for key crops.

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Brexit

Cheese in the age of Brexit

by Bridget Bodnar

Mar 25, 2019

A crumbly cheese, Yorkshire Wensleydale, can teach us something about life in the U.K. after Brexit.

Wensleydale cheese, including a 5.5 pound wheel, at the London cheese shop La Fromagerie. This style of cheese is imported from the town of Bedale in North Yorkshire, England.

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How a labor shortage is giving leverage to blue-collar workers

by Kimberly Adams and Bennett Purser

Mar 25, 2019

And what companies must do to adapt in this economy

Payoll company ADP is putting its jobs report on pause for an update.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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FHA tightens standards on insuring home loans

by Erika Beras

Mar 25, 2019

The Federal Housing Administration is growing concerned that lenders are allowing some first-time home buyers to take on too much risk. Earlier this month, the FHA told lenders that it will flag more loans as high risk, and raise the hurdle some borrowers must jump for FHA-backed loans. Click the audio player above to hear […]

The reflection of blue skies and palm trees are seen in the window of a Countrywide banking and home loans location offering reverse mortgages in Sun City, Arizona.

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Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon help launch Apple TV service

by Ben Bradford

Mar 25, 2019

Usually when Apple hosts one of its “special events” at the Steve Jobs Theater in Silicon Valley, it’s rolling out new products, unveiling the latest iPhone, Mac or Apple Watch on the black stage with dramatic music and slick videos. Today’s event had all of that, plus appearances by Steve Carell, Steven Spielberg and Reese […]

Actors Steve Carell, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston speak during an event launching Apple tv+ at Apple headquarters on March 25, 2019, in Cupertino, California.

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As loans come due, farmers feel the financial squeeze

by Peggy Lowe

Mar 25, 2019

Some farmers are “quietly exiting” because they can’t make a profit.

Farmer Tom Giessel stands in front of a corn pile near Larned, Kansas. The corn was grown in 2017 and because of a market glut, it still hasn’t sold.

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Music from the episode

Doo Wop (That Thing) Ms. Lauryn Hill

Two Fish and an Elephant Khruangbin

Music Save Me (One More Time) Mocky

The Spirit Blossoms All Over the Land Onra

4 Page Letter Aaliyah

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

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