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With tech hiring sluggish, how can cities become tech hubs?
by
Eric Schmid
Jun 13, 2024
Cities like St. Louis are looking for ways to expand their tech workforces to take advantage of the industry's growth prospects.
Black workers are paying the price in the rush to mine cobalt
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Jun 13, 2024
Black labor unions in the U.S. are building solidarity with exploited DRC miners, says reporter Adam Mahoney of Capital B.
Campaign donors hope money makes the difference in hotly contested states
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Kimberly Adams
Jun 13, 2024
Federal campaigns get much of the spotlight, but state and local races can be as consequential for residents' lives. Funders know that.
A new report says worldwide oil demand will peak in 2029. Some oil industry observers are skeptical.
Jun 13, 2024
Even if the prediction's right, Big Oil will be with us much longer.
He assesses climate risk on the housing market, and he wants your attention
by
Amy Scott
and Aleezeh Hasan
Jun 12, 2024
As people become more aware of living in vulnerable areas, home prices will gradually reflect that risk, says Tim Judge of Fannie Mae.
As interest rates stay high, that "lag effect" on the economy is playing out
Jun 12, 2024
The Fed's rate hikes were meant to slow the economy and dampen inflation by raising borrowing costs. There's evidence that's happening.
How Georgia is training workers to make EVs at Hyundai's massive Metaplant
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Jun 12, 2024
The partnership between the state and the company, which includes tax incentives, could result in the production of 300,000 cars a year.
For public good, not for profit.
What’s in a name? How neighborhood rebrands can grease the wheels of gentrification
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 12, 2024
Neighborhood nicknames like SoHo or LoDo have become common in American cities. But what gets lost when neighborhoods rebrand?
As federal relief ends, child care providers expect to charge families more
Jun 12, 2024
Congress committed $39 billion in federal funds to support the child care industry during the pandemic, but those funds are now drying up. Now, many child care providers plan to raise tuition.
How the Federal Reserve's inflation fight today compares with the '70s and '80s
Jun 12, 2024
Decades ago, the Fed was battling double-digit inflation, and Chair Paul Volcker took aggressive action that drove interest rates way up.