Oct 11, 2022

A freight worker strike is back on the table

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We'll hear about the working conditions at the center of a railroad union's fight. Plus, a look at small business spending and a water-conserving solution for tomato farmers.

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In a show of optimism, small businesses have been doing a lot of capital spending

by Justin Ho

Oct 11, 2022

Sometimes the spending is to stay afloat in a competitive market. And sometimes it's to take advantage of new opportunities.

Recent data show that wages aren't growing at a fast enough rate to keep up with inflation, which impacts low-income workers the hardest.

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Freight railroad union rejects contract, renewing possibility of a strike

by Lily Jamali

Oct 11, 2022

Working conditions are a major sticking point, particularly draconian schedules, for members of the third-largest railroad union.

By industry estimates, overall costs of a strike could reach $2 billion a day.

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Computer prices are down, along with demand, data shows

by Samantha Fields

Oct 11, 2022

Shipments of PCs are down nearly 20%, as businesses try to clear existing inventory.

Earlier in the pandemic, there was a spike in demand for PCs.

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My Economy

When you find your calling late in life, retirement can wait

by Sarah Leeson

Oct 11, 2022

Susan Labarthe didn't start medical school until her 50s. Her 80th is around the corner, but she's not done practicing medicine yet.

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With water in the West scarce, some tomato farmers look to hydroponics

by Caleigh Wells

Oct 11, 2022

The technique grows plants without soil, submerging roots directly into water.

Scott Beylik’s family started Beylik Family Farms more than 50 years ago, when growing tomatoes indoors was rare.

Caleigh Wells

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2 years after release, exonerated man fights for a settlement, aids "brotherhood" of exonerees

by Reema Khrais and Sarah Leeson

Oct 11, 2022

Kevin Harrington spent 17 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now, he's waiting for a form of financial justice.

Kevin Harrington in 2020. "I don't believe there's monetary funds they can give someone for kidnapping, essentially, taking someone away from a family of loved ones and essentially stopping their life," he said.

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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