Aug 20, 2024

The economic issues bubbling up on the floor of the DNC

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At yesterday's Democratic National Convention, a victory lap for President Joe Biden and calls to address housing affordability.

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Election 2024

At the DNC, mayors underscore need for affordable housing

by Nova Safo

Aug 20, 2024

"[Housing] is the leading issue that American mayors cite when talking about the big challenges facing their cities," said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther.

Mayors at the Democratic National Convention on Monday.

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Survey suggests consumers are waiting for Fed rate decision before next big financial move

by Daniel Ackerman

Aug 20, 2024

The Nerd Wallet survey found many respondents are waiting for lower interest rates before borrowing to buy a car or refinance a loan.

Roughly a quarter of NerdWallet survey respondents reported that they're waiting to buy a car until the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.

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New Nvidia research shows AI can predict local weather

by Elizabeth Trovall

Aug 20, 2024

Weather forecasting typically relies on costly, large supercomputers to solve equations, but a new model shows that AI can make predictions that are just as good.

New research released this week by Nvidia presents a new model for quickly predicting local weather events, like thunderstorms, down to the kilometer.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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