Aug 2, 2024

The U.S. economy is still adding jobs, but there’s a slowdown

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And more of a slowdown than many analysts thought. Unemployment rose more than expected too.

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Furniture retailers like Wayfair suffer as fewer people buy homes

by Daniel Ackerman

Aug 2, 2024

This week, Wayfair reported a $42 million loss and its CEO compared the drop in demand to the one seen in the last financial crisis.

Wayfair, among other furniture retailers, has experienced revenue declines in recent months.

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A community fencing project breaks down barriers for Muslim girls

by Frey Lindsay

Aug 2, 2024

Muslim Girls Fence is trying to overcome the stereotypes of who fences, often seen as an elite sport.

A group of fencing students at Sandringham elementary school in east London.

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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

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