Jul 9, 2024

At NATO summit, nations weigh Ukraine spending

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Military spending and aid for Ukraine are high on the agenda at this week's NATO summit; Americans added more than $11 billion to consumer debt in May; and a practical look at newly implemented guidelines from the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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Ukraine aid is high on the agenda at the NATO summit

NATO countries meet in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss military and financial support for Ukraine.

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Americans added more than $11 billion of consumer debt in May

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 9, 2024

The amount includes money owed on things like credit cards, auto loans and student loans. Delinquencies are also rising.

Loan delinquencies 90-days or more past due are now the highest in more than a decade.

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Final rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act go into effect

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Jul 9, 2024

The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discusses the needs and obligations of pregnant workers and their employers.

The new legislation requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for pregnant workers or those dealing with childbirth-related situations.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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