Sep 26, 2022

A gloomy outlook for the global economy

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 23, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Image

Financial markets around the world are looking at economic conditions and not liking what they’re seeing. Plus, the costs of a kindergarten education and the tug of war over inflation and growth in the United Kingdom.

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Global markets are tanking because they see signs that the global economy is tanking

by Mitchell Hartman

Sep 26, 2022

Inflation, declining demand and uncertainty are bumming out investors.

It's been a rough couple of weeks for financial markets in the U.S. and abroad. For a decade before 2022, conditions were mostly favorable to risk takers.

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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Why investors are bailing on the UK

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Sep 26, 2022

Bond yields hit highs not seen in decades, and the pound fell to a record low against the dollar. What is going on in the UK?

The premises of the Bank of England, which is trying to rein in inflation. British bonds and the national currency are having difficulty finding buyers.

Isabel Infantes/AFP via Getty Images

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When it comes to health apps, don't count on HIPAA to protect your medical info

by Kimberly Adams and Sarah Leeson

Sep 26, 2022

Web searches about medical issues and data in health trackers aren't guaranteed the confidentiality given to records in a doctor's office.

HIPAA protects the information about you that resides with your doctors and insurers. It doesn't apply to your web browsing or app use, though.

Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

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They cleaned the U.S.' largest coal ash spill; many have died waiting for compensation

by Lily Jamali

Sep 26, 2022

Coal ash contains a slew of toxic elements. The Tennessee Supreme Court is weighing the latest effort to block the workers’ cases.

In December 2008, more than 5.4 million cubic yards of coal ash were released from a holding pond at the Kingston Fossil Plant in Harriman, Tennessee.

Lily Jamali/Marketplace

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Kindergarten is more than snacks and blocks these days. Some states think kids shouldn't have to go.

by Stephanie Hughes

Sep 26, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes a proposal that would have required children to attend kindergarten.

Kindergartners run outside for a break. School enrollment for 5-year-olds dropped by 6% in 2020 and hasn’t fully recovered.

John Moore/Getty Images

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Maine chocolatiers resist raising prices as holiday sales begin

by Sean McHenry

Sep 26, 2022

Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean's Sweets in Portland, talks about preparing for the holidays and rising costs.

"We are resisting, really resisting price increases," says Kristin Thalheimer Bingham of Dean's Sweets in Portland, Maine.

Melissa Mullen Photography

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Music from the episode

Old Graffiti Bibio

Calling (Never Stop) Anchorsong

Light Cycle Yppah

Carefully Little People

Motherland Journey Blue Lab Beats

Be Good 2 Me LUXXURY

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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