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Concern grows over weight loss drug dupes
by
Leanna Byrne
Nov 6, 2024
From the BBC World Service: Novo Nordisk posted big sales of its weight loss drug, Wegovy, but is raising alarms over unofficial copies.
AI's appetite for electric power fuels interest in nuclear option
by
Meghan McCarty Carino
and Daniel Shin
Nov 6, 2024
Anna Erickson of Georgia Tech explains why the public and private sectors are investing in reactor technology and restarting retired plants. The system, though, still faces cost, safety and regulatory issues.
Who insures the insurers?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 5, 2024
The reinsurance industry is under pressure as natural disasters intensify. Plus, how flooding in Spain could mess with Europe's produce supply.
"Investors see the same polls that everyone else sees"
Nov 5, 2024
Investors don't have a hotline to our political future and are stuck in wait-and-see purgatory, just like the rest of us on this Election Day.
How to watch for swings in markets as election returns come in
Nov 5, 2024
Reuters is reporting that there could be some big swings in currency markets as election results roll in later tonight.
Trouble for Temu?
by
Leanna Byrne
Nov 5, 2024
From the BBC World Service: The European Union says the Chinese e-commerce site may be in breach of the Digital Services Act.
For public good, not for profit.
Misinformation to guard against on Election Day
by
Kimberly Adams
and Daniel Shin
Nov 5, 2024
Derek Tisler of the Brennan Center for Justice discusses how minor glitches can be amplified into conspiracy theories and spread quickly. He encourages voters to learn more, participate more, and share their concerns with election officials.
Sing along with "Million Bazillion"
by
Bridget Bodnar
and Ryan Perez
Nov 5, 2024
Your favorite "Million Bazillion" songs about money and the economy.
The blue vs. red economy
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Kimberly Adams
Nov 4, 2024
How local economies may differ along political lines.