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A Warmer World

Heat waves are a drain on the economy. And they're getting worse.

by Henry Epp
Jun 17, 2024
Many industries have to slow down, or shut down, when it's too hot to work.
Extreme heat can slow down or halt outdoor jobs like construction, causing ripple effects through the economy.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse

With the Port of Baltimore accessible again, longshoremen return to work

by Stephanie Hughes
Jun 17, 2024
Their work includes tying ships to the shore, unloading containers and vehicles and keeping track of everything that comes off.
Longshoreman Tyler Tippett pulls in lines to secure a cargo ship at the Port of Baltimore.
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Offshore wind industry hammered by inflation, interest rates

by Daniel Ackerman
Jun 17, 2024
Economics has frustrated efforts to expand the turbine fleet and meet clean energy goals. But the industry is adjusting.
Michael Brown, a wind energy executive, says construction plans are becoming more flexible after the disruptions of the last few years. Above, a crane loads turbine blades onto a barge at a Massachusetts port.
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Millennial and Gen-Z pet parents help drive the growth of premium dog and cat food

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 17, 2024
They research the food they eat. They also want to know the ingredients in their pet’s food.
Some pet parents will trade down from the food they're eating before they trade down on pet food, one expert told us.
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Online retailers lean into secondhand shopping surge

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 17, 2024
As consumers become more thoughtful about spending, many are turning to used goods when they need to shop.
"eBay was the OG of all of this," said retail analyst Sucharita Kodali at Forrester. "They're trying to introduce themselves to this new generation."
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse

For local firms, Baltimore bridge reconstruction is personal

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 17, 2024
Baltimore businesses are lining up for a chance to bid on the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a project which hits close to home.
Janet Groncki, president and CEO of Sunrise Safety Services, stands in front of a memorial to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
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Megabus parent company Coach USA files for bankruptcy

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 17, 2024
Bus ridership fell early in the pandemic and hasn't fully bounced back.
“We lost somewhere between 40% and 50% of the industry,” because of the pandemic, says Peter Pantuso, CEO of the American Bus Association.
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Inside the world of gender-affirming vocal care  

by Nova Safo and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 17, 2024
For some trans and non-binary people, vocal training can be life-saving, but cost can be a barrier.
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I've Always Wondered ...

So you want to buy (or sell) shares on the stock exchange. How is the price determined?

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 14, 2024
Think of it as a cattle auction, one expert told us.
Brokerage firms have to provide you with the best bid or offer on the market.
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How does the cost of housing figure into the consumer price index? It's complicated.

by Caleigh Wells
Jun 14, 2024
Owners' equivalent rent measures the market cost of living in a home — which is a bit different from how much we actually spend on housing.
The cost of housing makes up more than a third of the CPI.
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