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In a company town, how much power does the company have?
by
Ellen Rolfes
Aug 5, 2024
“Harlan County U.S.A.” depicts a labor dispute in a coal town with a violent history, where organized workers waged a 13-month strike to check the power of an industry in which employers have long had the upper hand.
Services exports are a critical and growing part of the economy
Aug 5, 2024
They have been a positive contributor to GDP growth for almost every quarter over the past three years.
Grocery prices are high. But is that suspicious?
Aug 5, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission just announced that the agency would investigate whether companies are inflating grocery prices.
Boar’s Head recall leaves some delis without alternatives
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 2, 2024
Boar’s Head recalled an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products this week, which has hurt revenue for small businesses.
From pagers and clunky cellphones to touch screens, this field sales manager has had 'em all
Aug 2, 2024
"My first mobile phone was a huge suitcase I would put in the seat next to me," recalls Kristina Azab. Later, she cherished her BlackBerry.
In a weak jobs report, this sector did worse, fyi
Aug 2, 2024
The information sector lost 20,000 jobs in July. Its unemployment rate is sitting at an uncomfortable 5.6%.
Why do paper bags have a zig-zag cut at the top?
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 2, 2024
Safety, efficiency and looks play a role in the design.
For public good, not for profit.
In resort mountain towns, there's a growing need for Spanish interpreters
Aug 2, 2024
Interpreters mostly work in big cities, but now there’s also a need in booming resort areas in Wyoming and Idaho.
A community fencing project breaks down barriers for Muslim girls
by
Frey Lindsay
Aug 2, 2024
Muslim Girls Fence is trying to overcome the stereotypes of who fences, often seen as an elite sport.
Furniture retailers like Wayfair suffer as fewer people buy homes
Aug 2, 2024
This week, Wayfair reported a $42 million loss and its CEO compared the drop in demand to the one seen in the last financial crisis.