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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: In an aerial view, shipping containers and trucks are seen at the Port of Los Angeles on September 20, 2021 near Los Angeles, California. Amid nationwide record-high demand for imported goods and supply chain issues, the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are currently seeing unprecedented congestion. On September 17, there were a record total of 147 ships, 95 of which were container ships, in the twin ports, which move about 40 percent of all cargo containers entering the U.S. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: In an aerial view, shipping containers and trucks are seen at the Port of Los Angeles on September 20, 2021 near Los Angeles, California. Amid nationwide record-high demand for imported goods and supply chain issues, the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are currently seeing unprecedented congestion. On September 17, there were a record total of 147 ships, 95 of which were container ships, in the twin ports, which move about 40 percent of all cargo containers entering the U.S. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Mario Tama via Getty Images

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To drill or not to drill, that is the question with oil at $80 a barrel

by Andy Uhler Oct 11, 2021
So far, big oil companies are in the "not" camp.
Temporarily Unavailable

Why everything is “out of stock” right now

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst Oct 11, 2021
Four charts and a new series to help you understand ongoing product shortages.

Biden administration squeaks open door to tariff exemptions

by Sabri Ben-Achour Oct 11, 2021
Some companies that won exemptions from levies on Chinese goods in the past will be able to apply for relief again.

Netflix, Walmart team up to sell merch from "Squid Game" and other shows

by Meghan McCarty Carino Oct 11, 2021
A dedicated e-commerce hub will sell merchandise for Netflix's most popular shows, including a "Stranger Things" cassette player.

In the post-“Survivor” economy, it's all about contestants’ brands

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst Oct 11, 2021
Social media has changed the game for former contestants on the CBS reality show “Survivor,” according to “Ringer” contributor Mara Reinstein.
My Economy

New Orleans bookstore owner has holiday ordering, and supply chains, on their mind

by Sean McHenry Oct 11, 2021
Candice Huber, owner of Tubby & Coo's, is concerned about printing delays and hoping customers order soon for the holidays.

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Pink Skirt Emma Donovan, The Putbacks
Little Push Mocky, Liliana Andrade
Power Katy Perry
Independent Women, Pt. 1 Destiny's Child
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