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Why does the Federal Reserve maintain its independence?
Aug 9, 2024
The insulation of the Central Bank from political headwinds helps the U.S. economy run.
As wildfires scorch the West, Eastern Oregon ranchers deal with major losses
Aug 9, 2024
It’s been a big fire season so far across the West, including in Oregon where more than 1.2 million acres have burned this season. On the eastern side of the state, the fires have left many cattle displaced or dead, leaving ranchers with significant losses.
Can you live in the Olympic Village after the games are over?
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 9, 2024
Some countries are able to convert the Olympic Village into residential housing, but the price is out of reach for many.
Oklahoma turned down federal food aid for kids. Tribal nations stepped up.
Aug 9, 2024
Cherokee, Chickasaw and Muscogee nations are offering Summer EBT in an area home to over 100,000 eligible Native and non-Native kids.
Breaking — also known as breakdancing — is making its Olympics debut
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Matt Lines
Aug 9, 2024
It all started in the Bronx in the 1970s. Now, breaking has made it to the biggest stage in sports.
What can we learn from political polarization in a Michigan swing county?
Aug 9, 2024
Marketplace's Nancy Marshall-Genzer visited Kent County, Michigan, to hear how voters there feel about the economy. Here's what she learned.
What would a lower Fed rate mean for spenders and savers?
Aug 9, 2024
A Fed interest rate cut would impact interest rates for consumer debt and savings accounts.
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How one Oregon summer camp is using music to help teens explore STEM careers
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Kyra Buckley
Aug 9, 2024
What do science, technology, engineering and math have to do with mariachi music? Mariachi STEAM camp is using the music to show young people — especially Latino youth — the opportunities available in different professions.
Why investors backed away from carry trades this week
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Ellen Rolfes
Aug 9, 2024
Investors are reminded why its risky to invest with borrowed money. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
A former projectionist remembers his reel life
Aug 8, 2024
Projectionists wrangle miles of film for some movie screenings.