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    • A Warmer World

    Nanobubbles help this lakeside cope with toxic algae — and the changing climate

    by Caleigh Wells
    Jun 5, 2024
    As climate change warms water, algae is killing fish and plants in U.S. lakes, including California's Lake Elsinore. New tech could save them.
    After a new investment and a wet winter, Lake Elsinore is the bluest and cleanest it’s been in years.
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    "This Is Uncomfortable" Newsletter

    Paco de Leon wants you to embrace the little wins

    by Marika Proctor and Ellen Rolfes
    May 17, 2024
    In this week's Uncomfortable Book Club, the “Finance for the People” author shares some practical tips for taking control of your finances.
    Paco de Leon and her book, "Finance for the People"
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    I've Always Wondered ...

    What should you do if your Social Security number is stolen?

    by Janet Nguyen
    May 10, 2024
    Freeze your credit, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or use free, online resources, experts say.
    Make sure you consistently review your financial statements to spot fraudulent activity.
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    The fallout from a strong dollar

    by Mitchell Hartman
    Apr 29, 2024
    U.S. exports become more expensive overseas, but imported goods become cheaper here in the U.S.
    A stronger dollar makes imported goods cheaper, meaning American consumers can buy more stuff.
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    Why does the world want dollars? Because of high interest rates, thriving economy in U.S.

    by Sabri Ben-Achour
    Apr 23, 2024
    The greenback is so strong that Japan and South Korea have complained.
    “The U.S. has strong growth, strong earnings potential, and so we’re drawing in global equity investment,” said Win Thin at Brown Brothers Harriman.
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    Salvadoran janitors fight for better wages, supporting families here and abroad

    by Elizabeth Trovall
    Apr 22, 2024
    Immigrants from El Salvador clustered in major cities often work demanding, low-paying jobs that are hard to fill — like janitors.
    Nuria Gomez de Gonzalez from El Salvador marches in downtown Houston for better wages and hours for local janitors like her.
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    Why are discounters like 99 Cents Only Stores in dire straits?

    by Janet Nguyen
    Apr 9, 2024
    99 Cents and Dollar Tree are facing inflationary pressures and competition. Their customers aren’t doing that well either.
    A 99 Cents Only store in Los Angeles, The discount chain plans to close all of its 371 stores, which are located in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.
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    National Debt

    Fed Chair Powell: Interest rates likely won't return to "historically low levels" before the pandemic

    by Kai Ryssdal , Sean McHenry and Andie Corban
    Mar 29, 2024
    Powell discusses how monetary policymakers arrive at consensus, the value of transparency and the issues that influence interest rate decisions.
    "Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal interviews Jay Powell, head of the Federal Reserve.
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    How a weak Japanese yen affects the U.S. economy

    by Matt Levin
    Mar 27, 2024
    Japanese autos have not dropped in price and U.S. exports now become more expensive.
    Until recently, Japan’s central bank has kept interest rates low to spur growth.
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    Health and Wealth

    Health and Wealth: Why Americans are drowning in medical debt

    by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Kelly Silvera
    Mar 27, 2024
    Almost a third of all working adults in the United States are carrying some kind of medical debt — that’s about 15% of all U.S. households.
    Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States and affects almost a third of working Americans.
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