Sarah Leeson
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Business school felt like a better bet than art, but an adviser encouraged her to take the plunge
by
Reema Khrais
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 5, 2022
"I know that art is something that I'm very interested in, but I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make money doing it," says Devin Tormey.
A 60-year-old program for workers hurt by globalization comes to a close
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 3, 2022
The Trade Adjustment Assistance program aids workers laid off due to trade competition. It stopped taking applications in July.
Hollywood can't keep up with TV screen tech
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 1, 2022
As the TV in your living room gets better, the special effects in big-budget Hollywood films are starting to look worse. Lane Brown of New York magazine discusses.
When we expect big things from tech, the economy does better, according to new research
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jul 28, 2022
There's a link between anticipating future technology and spending decisions in the present, says macroeconomics professor Cristoph Görtz.
New gun control law puts emphasis on mental health
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Jul 18, 2022
There's a disconnect between mental health funding and who actually commits mass shootings. The greatest effect may be on suicides.
TikTok has a problem with paid ads going undisclosed
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Jul 14, 2022
The FTC requires social media influencers to clearly disclose paid advertisements, but not everyone does.