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Santa's warehouse workers

Nov 22, 2024
We check in on holiday season hiring. Plus, how ChatGPT has grown in the past two years.
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The Musk-Ramaswamy commission begins talking government cuts

Nov 22, 2024
The two have outlined their approach to cutting the federal workforce. But it's not yet clear which programs would be affected. Plus, work from home continues to shape the real estate market.
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Could OpenAI challenge Google?

Nov 22, 2024
The company is reportedly working on its own AI-powered internet browser. Plus, we sit down with filmmaker Stephen Maing to discuss his new documentary, "Union."
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Japan's big economy boost

Nov 22, 2024
From the BBC World Service: Japan unveils a $140 billion stimulus plan to tackle inflation and boost the economy. And Australia considers restricting social media use for kids under the age of 16.
Photo taken on July 3, 2024, in Tokyo shows a 5,000 yen banknote featuring educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), as Japan started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes the same day. (Pool photo) (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)
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Bytes: Week in Review — DOJ vs. Google, a bid to undercut internet safety, and X users flock to Bluesky

Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino for "Tech Bytes: Week in Review."
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The DOJ has a plan for Google

Nov 21, 2024
Why the U.S. wants the tech giant to sell its Chrome browser, and what AI has to do with it. Plus, the Leading Economic Index is looking a bit brighter.
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The new face of Trump's tariffs plan

Nov 21, 2024
Howard Lutnick would oversee trade-related functions to promote U.S. business interests globally.
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Consumers weigh their values and budgets

Nov 21, 2024
Most Americans say they prefer to buy holiday gifts made in America. But prices tend to speak louder than words. Also: Wall Street has high expectations for Nvidia.
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When Nvidia sneezes, the stock market catches a cold

Nov 21, 2024
The chipmaker is the most valuable company on the S&P 500 index, reporting about $19 billion in profit. But its stock price dipped after Wednesday's earnings report.
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Indian billionaire charged with fraud in the US

Nov 21, 2024
From the BBC World Service: Gautam Adani is accused of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to raise funds in the U.S. Plus, a BBC investigation finds thousands of dollars worth of British Raspberry Pi mini computers have been discovered in Russian drones used against Ukraine.
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