Aug 29, 2023

A labor market that’s cooling, but not cool

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The July job openings report hints at a market getting closer to being in balance. Plus, salmonella testing could become more efficient soon.

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Job openings fell in July in a promising sign for soft landing

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Aug 29, 2023

Federal data also shows fewer people quit last month, bringing rates back in line with pre-pandemic levels.

Job openings decreased in July and were revised down for June.

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More Americans are going without homeowners insurance. That could spell trouble.

by Samantha Fields

Aug 29, 2023

They're dropping coverage as premiums rise and protection shrinks, despite extreme weather brought on by climate change.

A couple in the Gulf Coast community of Steinhatchee, Florida, board up their house in preparation for Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday.

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Who wins in today's housing market?

by Elizabeth Trovall

Aug 29, 2023

Prices are rising, rates are climbing and supply is dwindling. That puts people who already own a home ahead.

For renters looking to buy their first home, "it's tough right now," said Thomas LaSalvia with Moody's Analytics.

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Salmonella testing can be a slow process. These researchers want to change that.

by Eric Schmid

Aug 29, 2023

A research team from multiple universities is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. They aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the supply of chicken.

University of Missouri Ph.D. student Mai Abuhelwa demonstrates how one of the new sensors detects salmonella contamination on July 28, 2023. This sensor uses a laser and fiber optic cables to sense small concentrations of the bacteria.

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The awkward return of the business meal

by Kai Ryssdal and Livi Burdette

Aug 29, 2023

Juggling hors d'oeuvres and handshakes is no easy task.

People are back to making deals over lunch, and that means mastering the art of ordering a meal that won't spray all over your business associates.

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Adventures in Housing

Moving — instead of building — a house

by Maria Hollenhorst

Aug 29, 2023

When the Knapp family relocated from Alaska to Wisconsin, they bought a building from a church for $1 and relocated it to their property.

When Anna and Patrick Knapp came to Wisconsin, they decided to take a house off of a church's hands and move it to their property. It worked out well.

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Music from the episode

Down for the Fifth Time Flamingosis

NOTHIN LIKE U (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) KAYTRANADA, Ty Dolla $ign

Cleva Erykah Badu, Roy Ayers

Respiration Black Star, Common

Montara Pandrezz, Epektase, j'san

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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