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COVID & Unemployment
Is the virus still in control of the economy?
by Mitchell Hartman
Feb 17, 2022
Recent numbers suggest this economy is increasingly shrugging its shoulders at the pandemic.
Although housing starts slid in January, more building is coming
by Amy Scott
Feb 17, 2022
As that omicron wanes and weather warms, analysts expect building to pick up. That doesn't mean it'll make a dent in the housing shortage.
Hiring based on skills instead of college degrees opens up opportunities for millions
by Meghan McCarty Carino
Feb 17, 2022
As the labor market heats up, an increasing number of companies are pledging to change their approach to recruitment.
Sustainable fuel for planes is closer than you may think
by Andy Uhler
Feb 17, 2022
Still, it will take greater regulation to popularize its use. "Voluntary goals don't work," one expert told us.
"There will always be a need for donor milk,” says leader of a milk bank
by Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin
Feb 17, 2022
Donated breast milk helps nonlactating mothers provide nutrition to their babies. But the supply is down, and the need is urgent.