May 2, 2022

What’s left of Russia’s economy?

A girl walks along a bridge across the Moskva river with the Kremlin in the background on April 27, 2022 in Moscow. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images) Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images

Russia is suffering high inflation and economic contraction. Plus, the causes of the baby formula shortage and a city-friendly approach to cutting emissions.

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Rising interest rates likely to make companies think twice before borrowing

by Justin Ho

May 2, 2022

Many have been on a borrowing spree through the past two years of low rates.

As the Federal Reserve prepares to raise interest rates again, businesses' borrowing habits are set to change.

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How much has Putin’s war damaged Russia's economy?

by Stephen Beard

May 2, 2022

As sanctions take their toll and Russia's leader writes off Western markets, analysts count the costs for the nation's people and businesses.

As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, ordinary Russians face economic burdens.

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Shifting supply chains settle on Mexico

by Sabri Ben-Achour

May 2, 2022

After a pandemic, trade war and rising wages, many manufacturers have been looking for other options outside of China.

With rising labor costs in China and the delay in receiving goods, some U.S. manufacturers are moving operations to Mexico. Above, workers at a truck parts factory in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, in May 2020.

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The hunt is on for elusive baby formula

by Savannah Maher

May 2, 2022

A product recall plus, yes, supply chain woes have some parents driving hours to satisfy their child's nutritional needs.

Baby formula has been pricier and in short supply thanks to supply chain issues and a February product recall.

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A Warmer World

A UN report says making cities more population-dense can help cut carbon emissions

by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry

May 2, 2022

Cities were responsible for over half of the world's carbon emissions in recent years. They could turn that around in the decades to come.

An aerial view of a "green" roof in Caracas, Venezuela. Green roofs are roofs that incorporate vegetation.

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A Georgia county is still tallying up the damage from a cargo ship that capsized in 2019

by Lily Oppenheimer

May 2, 2022

Birds along the coastline were covered in oil, but environmentalists say there may be additional damage to marine life that's harder to see.

Beachgoers watch as emergency responders work to rescue crew members from the capsized Golden Ray in 2019.

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Music from the episode

Tightrope Janelle Monáe

Low Season Poolside

Plate Richard Houghten

Life in the Tropics Cienfue

Tej The So Ons

Forever HAIM

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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